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Geopolitics

3 people arrested after 44 injured in Peru nightclub bombing: officials

South China Morning Post – World · China

Authorities in Peru on Sunday said they have arrested three people following the bombing of a nightclub as the number of those injured rose to 44. The explosio…

Geopolitics

New York police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was an improvised explosive

South China Morning Post – World · China

A home-made explosive thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York mayor’s home was a viable device “that could have caused serious injury or death”,…

Geopolitics

Police condemn ‘shameful’ behaviour of Celtic and Rangers fans in Ibrox clashes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police say arrests have been made after Scottish Cup tie‘Officers and stewards faced with hostility and violence’Police Scotland have condemned as “shameful” t…

Geopolitics

J&K man booked for posts on protests over West Asia war

Times of India – World · India

- J&K police registered an FIR against a man operating the "Master Electrician" Instagram page. - The FIR targets posts linked to recent protests, deemed ill…

Geopolitics

Boys, aged 10 & 12, lure minor with berries, rape her in Hathras

Times of India – World · India

- Experienced journalist with 20+ years at NDTV, Times Now, and others. - Principal Correspondent covering West Uttar Pradesh, focusing on crime, courts, pol…

Geopolitics

Blast at US Embassy in Oslo may have terror motive, Norway police say

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Other motives also being investigated, police say, as they search for one or several perpetrators.

Geopolitics

Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

The Guardian – World · Europe

Incident started when someone from anti-Islam protest shot pepper spray into a counterprotesting group A counterprotester demonstrating against a “Stop the Isl…

Geopolitics

Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

BBC News – World · Europe

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

Geopolitics

Oslo Police Investigate Explosion Outside U.S. Embassy

The New York Times – World · US

A motive for the explosion was unclear as of Sunday morning, but the police were investigating and said it appeared to be a “targeted attack.”

Geopolitics

2 more suspects arrested over HK$10 million knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested two more suspects in connection with a HK$10 million (US$1.28 million) knifepoint robbery in Sheung Wan last week. Following fur…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police boost checks at Tai Po fire block after jewellery theft arrests

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police will impose a HK$500 cash limit on construction workers and conduct searches using metal detectors under new security measures at Wang Fuk Cou…

Geopolitics

Undercover officer deceived women with ‘grotesque and cruel’ lies, spycops inquiry told

The Guardian – World · Europe

Carlo Soracchi admits exploiting empathy of woman who had abusive father by claiming his father abused his sister An undercover police officer told “grotesque …

Geopolitics

Murder in Delhi's Uttam Nagar: MCD demolishes 'illegal portions' of accused's house

Times of India – World · India

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi conducted a demolition drive, razing illegal portions of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash. A 26-ye…

Geopolitics

Punjab’s most-wanted gangster Amritpal Singh detained in Europe on Interpol red corner notice

Times of India – World · India

Amritpal Singh, a key figure in the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, has been detained on the Moldova border following an Interpol red corner notice. Punjab Police's n…

Geopolitics

Explosion reported outside US embassy in Oslo, police say

BBC News – World · Europe

Police sent "large resources" to the embassy at 01:00 local time after reports of an explosion.

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No injuries reported after explosion at U.S. Embassy in Oslo, police say

NBC News – World · US

An explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway, on Saturday caused minor damage but no injuries, police in the Scandinavian nation said.

Geopolitics

Blast at US embassy in Oslo: Explosion causes minor damage

Times of India – World · India

An explosion struck the consular section entrance of the US Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, with police confirming no injuries were reported. The cause of the bl…

Geopolitics

'Stabbed 40 times': 25-year-old engineer kills twin sister, attacks mother after argument

Times of India – World · India

A shocking incident unfolded in Moradabad where a 25-year-old engineer allegedly murdered his twin sister, stabbing her multiple times, and attacked their moth…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police seek domestic helper accused of HK$100,000 theft from employer

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police are searching for a domestic helper accused of stealing jewellery and cash worth more than HK$100,000 (US$12,780) from her elderly employer. T…

Geopolitics

New York: Man detained as devices thrown at anti-Islam rally

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Two devices were ignited near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor, amid tensions between participants in a far-right rally and coun…

Geopolitics

Boy goes on rampage at Karnataka school, attacks sleeping students with bed rod; 1 dead

Times of India – World · India

A shocking incident unfolded at a Gurukul residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, where a boy allegedly attacked fellow students with a bed rod late at night…

Geopolitics

Man held for strangling woman over marriage, money dispute; body dumped on Noida service road

Times of India – World · India

A Delhi driver was arrested for allegedly strangling a woman to death with her scarf following a financial dispute. The victim, Kavita, met the driver, Vicky M…

Geopolitics

Delhi tourist spends night hiding in Nainital forest after rape bid by taxi driver

Times of India – World · India

A woman's solo trip to Nainital turned terrifying when her taxi driver attempted to sexually assault her. She escaped into a forest, hiding overnight until res…

Geopolitics

New York police detain man for throwing 'ignited' devices near anti-Muslim protest

The Hindu – World · India

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the devices contained nuts, bolts and screws as well as a fuse -- but it was not yet clear if they were functional improvi…

Geopolitics

Three teenagers charged with murder after man stabbed while trying to intervene in Melbourne train station fight

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police arrest 16-year-old, 17-year-old and 18-year-old over ‘savage’ attack on 22-year-old manFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our bre…

Geopolitics

Punjab: Police officer beaten to death in village near Amritsar

Times of India – World · India

An Assistant Sub-Inspector, Jagjit Singh, was tragically beaten to death in his native village near Amritsar following a personal dispute. The altercation repo…

Geopolitics

Gwalior: 20-year-old woman abducted from street, gang-raped on college campus

Times of India – World · India

A 20-year-old woman was abducted and gang-raped by three men on a college campus in Gwalior's Dabra area. The incident, which occurred on February 19, came to …

Geopolitics

Murder in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar: Kin demands CBI probe, claims 20 people involved; cops arrest 6

Times of India – World · India

A 26-year-old man was allegedly lynched in Delhi's Uttam Nagar following a Holi celebration dispute. His father is demanding a CBI probe, citing a lack of tran…

Geopolitics

More than 30 injured in nightclub bombing in northern Peru

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Peru has experienced an uptick in organised crime, including extortion, a trend analysts link to government corruption.

Geopolitics

Russia kills 10 in Ukraine strike including children with new missile

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Zelenskyy calls for international response as Russian assault targets civilian and energy infrastructure.

Geopolitics

UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

Detectives are investigating if alleged surveillance of Jewish locations and individuals is linked to possible attacks on British soilCounter-terrorism detecti…

Geopolitics

Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33 people, including minors

The Guardian – World · Europe

Explosion happened in pre-dawn hours at Dalí nightclub in the province of Trujillo along Peru’s northern coastA bombing at a nightclub in Peru has injured 33 p…

Geopolitics

Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains

BBC News – World · Europe

Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Geopolitics

Two Toronto-Area Synagogues Are Struck by Gunfire

The New York Times – World · US

The episodes, which happened late Friday and early Saturday, came after a third synagogue was damaged by gunfire on Monday, officials said.

Geopolitics

Jammu: NIA court rejects bail plea of terror funding accused

Times of India – World · India

A Jammu NIA court denied bail to Tanvir Ahmed Wani, accused in a terror funding case. Wani allegedly conspired with Pakistani traders, importing goods beyond l…

Geopolitics

Israel kills dozens in Lebanon after failed mission to find pilot’s remains

The Guardian – World · Europe

Commandos started digging up grave thought to be of famous IDF pilot, leading to gunfight followed by airstrikesMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn Israeli ope…

Geopolitics

Ian Huntley, Whose Murder of Schoolgirls Appalled Britain, Dies After Prison Attack

The New York Times – World · US

The 2002 deaths of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, and the manhunt that led to a local school caretaker, shook the U.K.

Geopolitics

UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack

South China Morning Post – World · China

One of Britain’s most notorious child killers, Ian Huntley, has died following an attack in prison where he was serving a life sentence, police said. Huntley m…

Geopolitics

Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after HMP Frankland prison attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

School caretaker who killed 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002 was reportedly assaulted with metal barAugust 2002: the summer we watched a se…

Geopolitics

Bhopal horror: Class 3 student lured, raped by neighbour; locals thrash accused

Times of India – World · India

A shocking incident unfolded in Bhopal Rural where a 41-year-old man allegedly raped an 8-year-old girl. The accused lured the child into his shanty, trapping …

Geopolitics

Sarpanch gunned down at Punjab gym, 3rd village head killed since Jan

Times of India – World · India

A village sarpanch, Harwinder Singh, was fatally shot at his gym in Moga district by unidentified assailants. Police suspect personal rivalry, though the victi…

Geopolitics

15 terrorists killed in two separate operations in Pakistan's Balochistan

The Hindu – World · India

During the conduct of the operation, the troops effectively engaged the 'Khawarij' hideout, the Army said, adding that after an intense engagement, 12 terroris…

Geopolitics

‘He came to save us’: Family says Delhi youth was lured on Holi, beaten to death by mob

Times of India – World · India

A neighbourhood spat over Holi colours turned deadly in Delhi, resulting in the alleged beating death of 26-year-old Tarun Butolia. Tarun was reportedly lured …

Geopolitics

Man robbed of HK$6 million in crypto and silver in Hong Kong, probe under way

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police are investigating an attack and robbery in which a man lost about HK$6 million (US$767,070) in cryptocurrency and silver. The force said it re…

Geopolitics

Pakistani man convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iranian commander

The Guardian – World · Europe

Asif Merchant accused of trying to recruit people in 2024 plan to target Trump, Biden and other politicians in retaliation for killing of Qassem SuleimaniA Pak…

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