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Russia launches massive aerial attack on Ukraine's energy sector
The outgoing Biden administration has urged Ukraine to drop the minimum age of conscription to 18 to plug severe manpower shortages across the 1,000-kilometre front line.
Analogues of Oreshnik missile will not appear soon in world - Putin
Russia has already launched mass production of the Oreshnik missile.
Ukraine had 'no involvement' in Moscow attack: White House
The US has defended its European ally Ukraine, claiming it had no involvement in the Moscow massacre where 130 lives where claimed in a terrorist attack.
Four suspects remanded in custody over Moscow concert hall massacre
The four men accused over their involvement in the Moscow massacre at Concert Hall, where 137 people were killed in the mass shooting incident, appeared before Basmanny district court on terrorism charges and face life in prison.
Afghan Islamic State branch top suspect in Moscow attack
The Islamic State group (IS) has claimed responsibility for Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 100 people.
WATCH: Death toll in Moscow concert attack climbs to 115: investigators
At least 115 people were killed in Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall by armed gunmen, Russian authorities said on Saturday, warning the death toll was likely to continue rising.
Saudi Arabia executes seven for terrorism offences
Seven people have been executed for terrorism in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the highest single-day count since 81 people were sentenced to death in 2022.
Dozens killed in Burkina Faso religious attacks
Dozens of people have been killed during their prayers in two separate attacks that took place in a mosque and a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.
Tensions high after fire breaks out at school
It is said that the fire that broke out on Tuesday at Nkosenye Intermediate School in KwaNdengezi, near Pinetown, damaged the office where exam papers, textbooks and furniture were kept.
At least 13 dead, scores missing after Boko Haram attack on farmers in Nigeria’s Borno state
The search continues for farmers who fled the attack following the tragedy on Sunday night.
South Africa in the spotlight over terror funding
‘In the last five years, Africa itself has become more and more important for ISIS’.
Nigerian government warns citizens they could be attacked in the US and UK
The Nigerian federal government on Monday issued a travel advisory to its citizens travelling to the United States and Europe over increased crime against its citizens.
10 troops killed in jihadist attack in Chad
Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded early on Tuesday when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad, the presidential office said.
Blast in Istanbul probably an act of terror: president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the blast that hit Istanbul on Sunday was probably an act of terror.
WATCH: Istanbul attack – suspect in fatal bombing arrested, officials say
Turkey’s Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said the person who planted the bomb on Istanbul’s Istiklal Street that killed at least six people, has been arrested.
Somali students flock to health facilities to donate blood to twin-bomb victims
The al Qaeda-linked Islamist group al Shabaab claimed responsibility for Saturday's blasts.
LOOK: 100 dead in Mogadishu bombings, marking highest civilian toll in years
The attack comes as a fiercely-fought offensive by resurgent clan militias backed by the central government has clawed back territory in central Somalia from the al-Qaeda- linked al-Shabaab insurgency.
UN Chief condemns Somalia terror attack that killed at least 100 people
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres condemns Saturday’s terrorist attack in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, his spokesperson said on Sunday.
WATCH: We are prepared for any action, says Cele on Sandton terror alert
Police minister Bheki Cele says the SAPS is prepared for any action following a warning of a possible terrorist attack in Sandton this weekend.
French, Canadian, UK and Australian embassies warn citizens following US embassy’s threat of possible terror attack in Sandton on Saturday
At least four embassies have issued warnings to their citizens in SA following a threat of a possible terror attack in Sandton on Saturday.
Ramaphosa says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that US embassy issued Sandton terror warning without speaking to SA government
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the alert about a possible terror attack in Sandton was unfortunate as there had been no discussion with SA government before the US embassy issued the alert.
5 times South Africans faced acts of terror
In light of the recent terrorism warning in Sandton issued by the US Embassy, we compiled a list of five times that South African citizens experienced acts of terrorism.
Sandton Terror Warning: Presidency minister says there’s no evidence to support claims
Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says teams are vetting the information in the alert.
US Embassy issues Sandton terror attack warning for Saturday
Warning! The US Embassy has issued an alert over a possible terror attack in Sandton, JHB, this coming weekend.
Scores of teens waiting to write exams among 19 killed in Kabul suicide bomb blast
At least 19 people were killed on Friday, after a suicide bomber targeted an education center in the Afghan capital of Kabul where students were taking practice university entrance exams.