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Israel and the United States launched a significant attack on Iran, targeting key government and military locations while the Iranian Supreme Leader was reported to be away from Tehran.

Training exercises simulating a man with a knife causing chaos at boarding gates were held at Itami Airport, involving multiple security and airline personnel.

Videos recorded at Guadalajara International Airport captured the panic among passengers and staff following a shooting incident allegedly involving gunmen connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Passengers at Guadalajara International Airport in Mexico fled amidst a violent cartel attack following the death of drug kingpin El Mencho.

The US is significantly increasing its military presence in Bulgaria, making it a potential staging ground for operations against Iran amidst a major mobilization of US naval and air forces.

A shocking incident occurred at Jaipur International Airport when a dog attacked a female passenger arriving from Delhi, leaving her severely injured and bleeding.

General Tiani of Niger accuses France of involvement in a January attack on Niamey Airport, despite ISIS claiming responsibility.

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected accusations from Niger's ruling junta, asserting that France is not involved in destabilization efforts following the recent airport attack in Niamey.

The Aguilar family was near their ranch in Zacatecas when an armed confrontation erupted during an operation to detain a local cartel leader, although the violence was not directed at them.

Poland has suspended airport operations and deployed military aircraft in response to a significant Russian aerial assault on Ukraine.

A week after the attack on Niamey International Airport, Niger's Transport Minister visited the site to assess security measures, as the Islamic State in the Sahel released its account of the events.

The African Union condemned the drone attack by the politico-military group AFC/M23 on the strategic airport of Kisangani, describing it as a potential "terrorist act."

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns a drone attack by AFC/M23 on Kisangani Airport, emphasizing its risk to civilians and violation of international humanitarian law.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns a drone attack by AFC/M23 on Kisangani Airport, emphasizing the threat it poses to civilian safety and international humanitarian law.

The African Union stated that the recent M23 drone attack on a civilian airport in Kisangani, DR Congo, could be classified as an act of terrorism due to its threat to civilian lives.

The AFC and M23 rebels have admitted to carrying out a drone strike on Kisangani airport in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, targeting a military command center.

The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger on January 28, 2026, claimed by the Islamic State in the Sahel, and stated that it was repelled thanks to joint efforts by Africa Corps and Nigerien armed forces.

In Libya, a surprise attack on January 31 by an armed group targeted several military positions of the Libyan National Army led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar near the Niger border, which experts see as an unusual development possibly linked to the recent attack on Niamey airport and the Sudanese situation.

Moscow condemned a terrorist attack on Niger's main international airport and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting security efforts against jihadist insurgents in the Sahel region.

Russia's civil aviation authority reported that the Kaluga airport has temporarily halted operations for security reasons, as Russian officials claim to have repelled a drone attack on the Rostov region, while a drone attack on a farm in the Bryansk region has left one person injured.

The Islamic State group in the Sahel has released a video allegedly filmed during the attack on Niamey's international airport, claiming responsibility for the assault that resulted in 20 fatalities according to Nigerien authorities.

The Islamic State has put Niger's military regime under pressure with a spectacular attack, storming the country's main air force base amid fierce fighting lasting several hours.

The article investigates the recent attack on Niamey's airport in Niger, exploring the identity of the assailants and the implications of the incident.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, which involved gunmen opening fire on an Air Force base.

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on the international airport and airbase in Niamey, Niger, involving militants using heavy weaponry and drones.

Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups responsible for an attack on an Air Force base that injured four soldiers.

General Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger accused France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of orchestrating an attack on the main international airport in Niamey, which involved gunfire and explosions.

Niger's military junta accuses France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of supporting an assault on a military base at the international airport, attributing the repulsion of the attack to their soldiers and Russian allies.

A Ryanair flight from Porto to Cologne made an emergency landing in Avilés, Spain, to assist a passenger who suffered a heart attack, but evacuation was hindered due to the lack of a permanent ambulance at the airport.

Severe winter weather has paralyzed air travel in Amsterdam, leading to approximately 450 canceled flights at the airport due to icy runways and unpredictable weather conditions.

Moscow authorities reported that 23 drones heading towards the city were shot down, leading to imposed restrictions at airports.

Nicolás Maduro has been captured and is currently detained in New York after being transported to a military airport and subsequently to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.