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Russia may deploy armed naval patrols to protect shadow fleet vessels

Nikolai Patrushev announced that Russia could deploy mobile artillery groups and special protective equipment on ships to safeguard tankers sailing under the Russian flag.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Revelation of 'Global Drone Conspiracy', Ukraine Upset by NIA Action, Claims Russia Behind It

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India exposed an international network involving foreign nationals allegedly training armed groups in Myanmar with modern drones and warfare technology, leading to Ukraine's protest over potential Russian involvement.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Famous American Mercenary at the Center of Terrorism Investigation in India - Six Ukrainians Also Suspected

Indian authorities have arrested a well-known American mercenary and six Ukrainians on suspicion of terrorism for allegedly crossing illegally into Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

It was on its own territory: Ecuador confirms bombings against Colombian armed groups

Ecuador has acknowledged executing attacks against Colombian armed groups that have crossed into its territory, denying claims of conducting operations within Colombia.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Action by NIA in Mizoram: Foreign Nationals Arrested

Seven foreign nationals, including American Matthew Aaron VanDyke, have been arrested by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly entering restricted areas of Mizoram and contacting armed groups in Myanmar.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Bombing at the border left 27 charred bodies, says Petro amidst tensions with Ecuador

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed that a bombing near the Colombia-Ecuador border resulted in 27 charred bodies, denying any involvement from armed groups or Colombian forces, while expressing concerns about potential conflict with Ecuador.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense states that bombings only take place within the country

Ecuador's Ministry of Defense asserted that military operations are conducted solely within its national territory, emphasizing a commitment to combat armed groups and drug trafficking networks.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In the second night of curfew, three structures linked to criminal groups are destroyed in El Oro

In Machala, Ecuador, police destroyed three houses used by organized armed criminal groups during a curfew enforcement.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'They are bombing us from Ecuador and itโ€™s not the armed groups,' says Colombian president Gustavo Petro

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims that Ecuador is bombing Colombia, attributing a bomb found near the border to aerial strikes from Ecuador, amid rising tensions due to trade disputes.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Starlink in the Sahel: this 'encrypted system' has facilitated coordination of recent offensives in Mali

In the Sahel, armed groups are increasingly utilizing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system to coordinate offensives in areas lacking traditional network coverage.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how the tests of the anti-drone shield against attacks by illegal armed groups in Colombia will work

Colombian authorities will begin testing the National Anti-Drone Shield to enhance the military's defensive capabilities against drone attacks by criminal organizations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Officials and military personnel escape from armed groups in Mali

Several officials and military personnel managed to escape captivity from armed groups in Mali amidst increasing security challenges due to rising attacks.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: the army announces the arrest of two Wazalendo militia leaders

The Congolese army has arrested two leaders of local armed groups allied with government forces in their fight against the AFC/M23 rebellion in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Finnish peacekeepers shot at in Lebanon

Finnish peacekeepers were shot at in Lebanon during a UN mission, but no injuries occurred.

Mar 15 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Gunfire directed at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

UN peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon faced gunfire three times over the weekend, reportedly from non-state armed groups, although no personnel were injured.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
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World

UN Peacekeeping Forces: Shot at Several Times

UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon report being fired upon multiple times by armed groups in southern Lebanon.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a UN agency report warns of the increase in human rights violations in 2025

A UN report highlights a disturbing 20% increase in documented human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025, primarily attributed to armed groups.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'US spies, give information and get a reward of $100,000,' a major announcement by Iraqi groups

Iraqi armed groups have announced a reward for information on American military and intelligence personnel operating in Iraq and nearby regions amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 14 โ€ข 03:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion: Why Are There Still French Soldiers in Iraq?

The article discusses the death of French Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion in Iraq and explores the ongoing presence of French military forces in the region, alongside rising threats from armed groups.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
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World

French soldier killed in drone strike in Iraq

A French soldier was killed and several others wounded in a drone strike in northern Iraq as they were training Kurdish forces against armed groups.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Imminent Agreement Between the United States and Mali for Intelligence Gathering

The United States is nearing an agreement with Mali that will allow American drones and fighter jets to conduct surveillance operations in the country against armed groups associated with Al-Qaeda.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Exodus of Greeks from Tsalka and the Armed Groups of Pontians in the 1990s in Georgia

The article explores the migration of Greeks from the region of Tsalka in Georgia and the involvement of Pontian armed groups during the 1990s.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Seven Civilians Dead in New Shelling of Dilling, South Kordofan

Seven civilians, including a child, were killed and several others injured in artillery shelling by armed groups in Dilling, South Kordofan.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The attack on Akrotiri was planned using Google Maps โ€“ The security gap

Armed groups linked to Iran reportedly used Google Maps to plan a kamikaze drone attack against the British airbase in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: 23 Arrested in Nimba

Twenty-three individuals have been arrested in Nimba County for the illegal possession and use of firearms following community reports of terrorization by armed groups.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran launches missile attacks against Kurdish groups in Iraq

Iran has conducted missile strikes targeting Kurdish armed groups in Iraq's Kurdistan region, according to Iranian state television.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Drone Shootdowns in Jordan - Iraqi Armed Group Claims Responsibility

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

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:42 UTC
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World

Risky Plan by Washington: Feared Fighters to Ignite Uprising in Iran

The United States is reportedly considering utilizing Kurdish armed groups to incite a popular uprising against the Iranian regime.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
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World

The People's Self-Defense, the group behind the 'terrorist infiltration' in Cuba

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

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Kurds Supported by Mossad and CIA May Lead the Next Phase of the War in Iran

US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran continue, while Kurdish armed groups prepare for a potential ground operation that could escalate the conflict.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Media: Kurdish fighters have launched an offensive against the Iranian regime

Kurdish armed groups based in Iraq have reportedly begun a military offensive against Iranian regime forces, according to a representative of the Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan (CPFIK).

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why is ECOWAS deploying thousands of soldiers in West Africa?

ECOWAS has activated a regional standby force to combat the rising threat of armed groups in West Africa.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
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World

USA is fueling the fire: armed a special group of fighters to spark a rebellion in Iran

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

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"National Assembly, Make a Law to Honor Participants of the Donghak Peasant Revolution and Anti-Japanese Armed Struggles"

Civil society groups in Jeonbuk are urging the National Assembly to legislate to honor the participants of the Donghak Peasant Revolution's anti-Japanese armed struggle.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Libya: during an incursion into Niger, Marshal Haftar's forces free twenty-two LNA soldiers

The Libyan National Army, led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar, launched an operation in Niger to rescue twenty-two Detained soldiers of the LNA from armed groups.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
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World

Protesters Attempt to Storm Baghdad Zone Housing the US Embassy

Protesters in Iraq, holding flags of pro-Iranian armed groups, attempted to storm the area around the US Embassy in Baghdad, leading to clashes with security forces.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Attack in Iran: Protesters Attempt to Storm the American Embassy Area in Baghdad

Protesters, some waving flags of pro-Iranian armed groups, tried to storm the U.S. embassy area in Baghdad in response to recent Israeli-American airstrikes in Iran and the death of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

US hails progress on Haiti's anti-gang force, but elections face steep hurdles

The US has praised the development of an international anti-gang force in Haiti, but significant challenges remain for holding credible elections amid violence from armed groups.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Will the confrontations between Pakistan and Afghanistan turn into a long-term conflict?

Tensions are escalating between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes in Afghanistan against armed groups, claiming self-defense and alleging Afghan support for these groups.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Deadly attack at the Niger-Mali border: 25 militia members dead

At least 25 members of a local militia were killed in an attack attributed to armed 'terrorist' groups near the Niger-Mali border.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Photos of the Sweida Exchange Spark Controversy Over Treatment of Detainees

The recent exchange of detainees in Sweida has ignited a heated debate among Syrians regarding the treatment of prisoners, especially noting the differences in health and condition of those released by the Syrian government versus armed groups.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Martin Fayulu presents his proposal for a national dialogue including armed groups

Martin Fayulu has proposed a national dialogue in the DRC that includes armed groups to address the ongoing security and institutional crises in the country.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nโ€™East governors assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

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

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Bloodshed in Mexico after the elimination of 'El Mencho', 20 states in chaos

The killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' has triggered widespread violence across 20 states in Mexico as armed groups clash with security forces.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

After 'incursions', Chad closes its border with Sudan

Chad has closed its border with Sudan due to repeated incursions by armed groups involved in the neighboring country's war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Chad shuts Sudan border until further notice

Chad has closed its border with Sudan until further notice due to escalating clashes with armed groups crossing from Sudan.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Chad closes the border to war-torn Sudan

The Chadian government has announced the closure of its border with Sudan due to clashes between Chadian soldiers and armed groups involved in Sudan's civil war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What has brought back the specter of confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are reigniting fears of confrontation due to accusations of harboring armed groups and conducting cross-border attacks.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

In Iraq, Shiite armed groups ready to take up arms alongside Iran

In Iraq, Shiite armed groups have mobilized thousands of volunteers to support Iran in the event of a U.S. attack.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Fled from the drug war: - They came to kill me

The ongoing guerrilla warfare in Colombia's Catatumbo region has escalated, forcing over 100,000 people to flee amid violence and lawlessness perpetrated by armed groups.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:29 UTC

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