Western Kabul blast: claiming two lives, injuring 12
KABUL (SW) – In a devastating incident on Thursday, January 11, an explosion rocked the Dasht-e Barchi area in the western part of Kabul, resulting in two fatalities and injuring 12 individuals.
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US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
MONITORING (SW) – The United States and Britain carried out strikes from the air and sea against Houthis military targets in Yemen overnight in response to the movement’s attacks on ships in the Red Sea, a regional widening of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out a cease-fire with Russia, saying Moscow would use it to rearm
MONITORING () – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday ruled out a cease-fire in his country’s war with Russia, saying the Kremlin’s forces would use the pause to rearm and regroup before overwhelming Kyiv’s troops.
UN Security Council demands end to Houthis Red Sea attacks
MONITORING (SW) – The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday demanded Yemen’s Houthis immediately end attacks on ships in the Red Sea and cautioned against escalating tensions while implicitly endorsing a U.S.-led task force that has been defending vessels.
Five family members gunned down in Khost, accused arrested
KHOST (SW) – A man has reportedly killed five members of his wife’s family in Khost province, officials confirmed.
North Korea’s Kim visits arms factories amid criticism over trade with Russia
MONITORING (SW) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited arms factories this week, state media outlet KCNA reported on Wednesday as the United States and its partners condemned the country’s arms transfers with Russia.
Heavy wave of Russian missile attacks hit areas throughout Ukraine
MONITORING (SW) – Russia launched its latest barrage of hypersonic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian targets early Monday, striking near the front lines of fighting in the east as well as in central and western parts of the country, officials said. At least four civilians were reported killed and at least 30 injured.
Abdul Kabir Affirms: Afghanistan will not be used against other countries
KABUL (SW) – Mohammad Abdul-Kabir, Acting Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs of Afghanistan, says that the de-facto government prioritizes security and stability in the region and will not permit Afghanistan to be used as a base against other nations.
North Korea vows military strike if any provocation, fires artillery rounds
MONITORING (SW) – North Korea will launch a military strike immediately in response to any provocation, Kim Yo Jong, the sister and key ally of
West Kabul blast: Five dead, 15 injured; Families urge for security measures
KABUL (SW) – At least five people dead and 15 others were injured in an explosion in the west of Kabul city on the Saturday evening, confirmed officials.
one killed, 5 injured in shooting at Iowa high school; suspect also dead
MONITORING (SW) – A student was killed and five people injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa, officials said.
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge
MONITORING (SW) – Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions in Iran that killed more than 100 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani.
