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A man was arrested on suspicion of being part of an armed criminal association in Bacuri, Brazil, as investigations revealed the group's organized extortion activities targeting local business owners.

The ADF armed group has expanded its attacks in Eastern DRC, targeting economic interests, especially mining operations.

An Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group is reportedly using explosive-laden FPV drones, posing a threat to US interests in Iraq.

Ecuador's Armed Forces conducted operations in Durán, destroying buildings used by a criminal organization during the first night of a curfew aimed at restoring order.

An armed attack in Jerécuaro, Guanajuato, resulted in the death of the mayor's husband and injuries to her brother.

The pro-Iranian armed group Ashab al-Kahf has threatened French interests in Iraq following the death of a French soldier in an unclaimed attack in the Erbil region.

A pro-Iranian armed group, Ashab al-Kahf, has declared its intent to target all French interests in Iraq and the region following the deployment of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Gulf.

An Iranian-backed group has stated its intention to target French interests in Iraq and the wider region, coinciding with reports of explosions in Tehran and the death of a French soldier in Erbil.

The armed Lebanese group Hezbollah faces increasing isolation following its involvement in an unpopular war against Israel, which has heightened sectarian tensions and backlash within the Shiite community.

An Islamist armed group in Burkina Faso has killed 38 civilians and abducted 9 women amid a series of violent incidents since January 2026, according to Human Rights Watch.

A new investigation reveals that Russian military personnel aboard ships in the shadow fleet are often armed and recruited from private military companies like Wagner Group and Moran Security Group.

An Al-Qaeda-linked armed group executed ten truck drivers and two apprentices in Mali, highlighting ongoing violence and alleged war crimes in the region.

An Iraqi armed group has claimed responsibility for drone attacks in Jordan, which were intercepted by air defense systems.

Five individuals have now died following an incident where the Cuban Coast Guard opened fire on a US-flagged speedboat, with a recent announcement detailing the death of one of the wounded.

The People's Self-Defense group is implicated in a recent incident where Cuban exiles attempted a clandestine mission against the Havana regime.

An armed group in Veracruz, Mexico, known as the 'Cobra Group', has taken responsibility for an attack on a financial office, claiming to target cartel members, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries.

The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating military support for Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq to incite a rebellion in Iran.

Belgium has made several arrests in connection with suspected crimes against humanity linked to a separatist armed group from Cameroon.

An armed group attack in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 169 individuals, escalating the risk of civil war in the country.

Air raid sirens have been activated in northern Israel following renewed hostilities between Israel and the armed group Hezbollah based in Lebanon.

Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo successfully intercepted a drone attack aimed at Kisangani's Bangboka International Airport, attributed to the M23 armed group.

A group armed with police identification invaded a businessman’s home in Campos dos Goytacazes, tying up four individuals and stealing valuables.

A 22-year-old man was shot dead in his home in Rio Branco, Brazil, as a group of armed men invaded the property.

Australian F1 driver Jack Doohan experienced serious threats during the Miami Grand Prix, including death threats and intimidation from armed men.

The UN Security Council has lifted sanctions against the now-dissolved Islamist armed group HTS, previously led by Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa.

An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group warns the US of severe consequences and a lengthy conflict if it attacks Tehran.

Ecuadorian police have linked the criminal group Los Lobos to a recent armed attack on a liquor store in Santo Domingo that resulted in gunfire injuring several patrons.

The Kremlin has urged restraint following a deadly encounter involving an American-flagged speedboat off the coast of Cuba, which has escalated tensions in the region.

Cuban officials reported that four individuals aboard a Florida-registered speedboat died during a confrontation with the Cuban Coast Guard, amidst allegations of an armed infiltration attempt.

Cuba accuses a group allegedly composed of U.S. residents of attempting to infiltrate the island for terrorist activities following an armed engagement at sea.

North-East Nigerian governors emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment in preventing the recruitment of children into armed groups.

Clashes erupted in Sweida, southern Syria, as an armed group attempted to free a hostage held by a local militia, amid reports of American mediation for a hostage exchange.

An armed group of eight men invaded a rural property in Guararema, Brazil, leading to a police operation to locate the suspects who fled into the surrounding woods.

Islamic militants have killed at least 33 people in simultaneous attacks in Kebbi state, Nigeria, prompting a police response to restore order.

A deadly shootout occurred in a Helsinki apartment when a young woman opened the door for a group of armed criminals, resulting in one man dead and four others facing severe legal consequences.

The article discusses an armed attack outside the 'Sala de Despecho' bar in Puebla, Mexico, that resulted in three fatalities, with investigations confirming the involvement of the criminal group La Barredora.

A bus was set ablaze by a group of armed men in São Paulo, leading to a power outage in the area but fortunately causing no injuries.

A shooting at the bar 'Sala de Despecho' in Puebla was connected to the criminal group La Barredora, resulting in three deaths and several injuries.

Police in Rio de Janeiro arrested 61 members of an armed group known as 'bate-bolas' on their way to the Complex of Penha.

The African Sahel region faces intense and widespread tensions that threaten the stability of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso due to separatist demands, armed group activities, and smuggling networks, compounded by international competition for influence.

A confrontation between police and armed criminals in Epitacio Huerta, Michoacán, resulted in two civilian deaths and several injuries.

An armed group attacked members of the State Police of Zacatecas near the ranch owned by singer Pepe Aguilar, resulting in arrests but no reported injuries to police officers.

An Islamist armed group has executed 30 civilians, including four children, in attacks in western Niger, as reported by Human Rights Watch.

The acting head of the UN mission in Congo arrives in Goma amidst ongoing conflict with the M23 armed group, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and deployment strategies.

Angola has proposed a ceasefire beginning Wednesday between Kinshasa's forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

An armed group from southern Libya, calling itself the 'Revolutionaries of Southern Libya', has claimed responsibility for a second attack against the Libyan National Army's convoy transporting fuel towards Sudan.

A group of bodyguards successfully thwarted an armed robbery attempt against an avocado businessman in Uruapan, Michoacán, resulting in an injury to one of the attackers.

The US administration plans to request that Hamas hand over weapons capable of attacking Israel while temporarily allowing the group to retain some firearms.

A group of heavily armed criminals raided the Abkatún Alfa and Delta oil platforms in Campeche, stealing equipment but leaving no injuries reported.

An armed group kidnapped three individuals from a mining camp in northern Esmeraldas, Ecuador, during a violent raid.