Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 40 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines
New U.N. panel of experts report mentions that Iran and North Korea resumed cooperation on long-range missile development projects last year. Consistent with previous assessment from U.S. officials in September
Reuters: Users of China's Twitter-like social media app Weibo began posting that they were having issues accessing the Clubhouse app at around 7:30 p.m. local time (1130 GMT)
2 week agoAnastasiadis – Mitsotakis statements: The solution to the Cyprus problem should not deviate from the UN resolutions. "Cyprus is not an unfortified state. It has the whole Hellenism by its side"
U.S. state department spokesman says U.S. is concerned about the army's announcement restricting public gatherings in Myanmar
2 week agoUS denounces Myanmar protest bans, says 'stands with the people'
2 week agoSangi Sar area in SW Kandahar No big clashes today, only skirmishes, occasional air strikes
2 week agoJapan said on February 8 that it had protested to China over 2 incursions into Japanese territorial waters that followed Beijing's enactment of 1 legislation strengthening its response to violations of its maritime territory.
2 week agoVIDEO: Afghan MoD released video of last night's Afghan AF airstrike allegedly against a Taliban compound in Panjwai, Kandahar
2 week agoMyanmar's army chief on Monday insisted military rule in the country would be different this time, as martial law was declared across swathes of the nation after massive protests against the new junta
2 week agoThe first batch of China-developed Sinovac COVID19 vaccine will be delivered to Thailand later this month, followed by another two batches between March and April, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday
Karnataka reports 328 new #COVID19 cases, 350 discharges and 3 deaths today. Total cases 9,42,846 Total discharges 9,24,654 Death toll 12,239 Active cases 5,934
2 week agoIED attack on militia forces earlier today in Chahar Kint district, SE Balkh Afghanistan
Hong Kong gov't shuts down Lunar New Year stall run by Tiananmen Massacre vigil group, as organiser warns of more censorship
2 week agoImages: Afghan intelligence (NDS) agent Jawwad Amaan was killed in today's MIED blast in Parwan capital
2 week agoIED attack on police patrol in Bagrami near Kabul Afghanistan
Commander of US Central Command: Violence continues in Afghanistan despite the Taliban avoiding targeting our forces and coalition forces
Myanmar coup leader says 'voter fraud' justifies power grab
"At least 2 members of ANA wounded in a sticky bomb explosion in Kabul's Binay Hisar area in PD8." Security officials in the area tells
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 86 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan
Reports of explosion between Qalachaa and Binhisaar. Residents reports gunfire. No further details at this stage
2 week agoMilitia commander Ghulam Abbas Qaridar was killed in Naqilin village, central Balkh
2 week agoVIDEO: Rare CCTV footage of today's MIED blast in PD-2, Kabul city
One person was killed and six others wounded in an IED/MIED blast that targeted a police vehicle in Charikar, Parwan this morning, as per head of local hospital
2 week agoVIDEO: One person killed in MIED blast in PD-2, Kabul city
Martial law was declared in parts of Myanmar's second largest city Mandalay on Monday, after hundreds of thousands rallied across the country against the coup and the military issued a stern warning against further protests
A welder was wounded in an attack by a still unidentified gunman in his house in the town of Malalag, Davao del Sur on Sunday
2 week agoNDS arrested 2 alleged Taliban and 1 AQ member in Nangarhar
2 week agoMORE Images: The latest MIED blast in Kabul targeted a vehicle in PD-2. Unclear who was targeted
2 week agoImages: Taliban landmine blew up an ANDSF vehicle (probably APC or Humvee) in Faryab province. Attack officially claimed by Taliban spox
3 week agoVIDEO: Today an IED/MIED blast targeted the vehicle of Abdul Hadi Rafiee, deputy agriculture minister, in Omid-e-Sabz township in PD-6, Kabul city, wounding 2 people. Mr Abdul Hadi was not in the vehicle at the time of the attack
3 week agoPeople have gathered at Taipei's Liberty Square to light lanterns and pray for political dissidents and activists currently detained in the People's Republic of China, including 10 Hongkongers who tried to flee by speedboat last August
3 week agoTaliban claimed killing Zabihullah Ghayur, an Afghan Army commander, in clashes in Tarinkot, Uruzgan province. His death has been confirmed
Two ANDSF members were wounded in an explosion that targeted a police convoy in Kandahar city yesterday evening, the provincial police said. Other unofficial sources said two policemen were killed and two more were wounded in the blast
3 week agoImages: Afghan MoI claimed arrest of two alleged Taliban members in two separate ANDSF operations in Mohammad Agha district of Logar & Mazar-e-Sharif City of Balkh
3 week agoUSS Nimitz receives call from President Biden during Super Bowl while in South China Sea
At least 6 ANDSF soldiers were killed and 6 others wounded in two separate Taliban attacks in Badghis province last night, as per provincial official
3 week agoIMAGE: Afghan MoI claimed arrest of three alleged Taliban operatives during two separate operations carried out by ANDSF in Fereng & Tala-o-Barfak districts of Baghlan province
3 week agoIMAGE: Afghan MoI claiming arrest of alleged Al-Qaeda operative in SOF operation in Surkh Rod, Nangarhar
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Junior Engineer, Military Engineer Services, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 32,000 from the complainant: CBI
3 week agoPresidential election is coming up later this year in Uzbekistan. On state TV president Mirziyoyev is berating government official for bad roads in Ferghana city where Uzbek leader travelled last week
3 week ago"Afghan commandos killed Ibrahim, Taliban's red unit commander for Khakreez. He was a formidable Taliban military commander.", A counter - Terrorism Officer in Kandahar tells
3 week agoThe second wave of Mi-17 & Chinook helicopters has been launched from Dehradun for Joshimath with rescue & relief teams on board. IAF Task Force Commander is coordinating with state authorities for ongoing HADR (Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief) efforts: Indian Air Force
3 week agoScene of attack in Kabul Local official was targeted
3 week agoThis video is from the India-Pakistan International border where a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by alert @BSF_India troops around 9:45am this morning. Falls under Kathua sector of Jammu & Kashmir. A tunnel was also unearthed in the area recently
3 week agoAthlete Islamuddin Mobarez was killed in Dasht e Abi village in eastern Takhar
Myanmar state TV says public does not accept wrongdoers, warns of legal action as protests spread
3 week agoThe situation between anti-coup protesters and security forces is growing tense at Thabyae Gone Market in Naypyitaw. More than 5,000 people have gathered there since the morning to stage a protest against military rule
3 week agoMilitia commander Mohammad Zahir Omari died in IED attack near Sheberghan (reported yesterday) Jawzjan Afghanistan
3 week agoFirefighters also taking part in CDM and anti-coup protest in Mandalay
3 week agoPro Taliban accounts claimed death of police officer Dawlat Khan in Kandahar yesterday
3 week agoBig protest in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. Thousands of people gathered at Thabyaygone Roundabout
3 week agoAlleged Taliban member arrested in Chahar Bolak district according to military. Balkh
3 week agoMIED attack in Kabul Afghanistan
3 week agoWeapons taken by Taliban after attack in Parchaw village last night. Helmand
3 week agoWeapons seized after Taliban raid near Chimtal last night. Balkh
3 week agoTaliban claimed defection of 4 alleged ANDSF members near Lashkargah Helmand
3 week agoTaliban claimed killing ANA officer Zabihullah Ghayyur near Uruzgan capital
3 week agoMohammad Arif, local official in Qadis district was killed yesterday in previously reported armed attack. Badghis
3 week agoMass rallies heap pressure on Myanmar's coup leaders. The junta has so far refrained from using deadly force to quell nationwide protests, but with pressure building police fired water cannon in an attempt to disperse thousands of protesters in Naypyidaw
3 week agoA police vehicle fires water cannon in an attempt to disperse protesters during a demonstration against the military coup in Naypyidaw
3 week agoThousands of people join an anti-coup protest in Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State, on Monday, the third day of nationwide demonstrations against the military government. (Photo: Kachinwave)
Three Labourers killed in a firing incident in MangocharKalat. One labourer sustained injuries . this seems to be a targeted attack: Levies
BSF has shot down an intruder from Pakistan in Samba Sector of Jammu & Kashmir along the International Border. The incident happened at Chakk Fakira around 10:15 hrs. More details are awaited
3 week agoMassive crowds join anti-coup protests across Myanmar. In Yangon some estimates on the ground put protest numbers at hundreds of thousands - kicking off a third straight day of rallies following last week's coup
Latest Covid-19 lockdowns yield 4 new cases, as Hong Kong exempts China's Sinovac vaccine from medical journal requirement
Reuters: Cheng, a high-profile anchor on English-language state media channel CGTN, was arrested on Feb. 5, Payne said. Initially detained in mid-August last year, Cheng had regularly attended business functions and embassy events for the Australian community in Beijing
Thousands of anti-coup protesters marched in towns and cities across Myanmar on Monday, witnesses said, demonstrating for a third straight day against the military's removal and detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi a week ago
The operation to rescue people trapped in a tunnel is underway. Efforts are on to clear the tunnel. A total of 15 people have been rescued and 14 bodies recovered from different places so far: Chamoli Police, Uttarakhand
3 week agoA policeman in South China's Guangdong Province shot another policeman before attempting suicide on Sun; an investigation is underway and both of them are in hospital
Japan chief cabinet secretary Kato: sternly protested against China over its patrol ships' entry into waters near disputed East China Sea islands
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook the waters southeast of the island of Mindanao, in the southern Philippines, on Monday morning, with no reported casualties, after the 6.0-magnitude earthquake recorded the day before.
Australia foreign minister says Australian government has been advised that australian citizen Cheng Lei was formally arrested in China on 5 February, after 6 months of detention
Australia foreign minister says Cheng was arrested on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 140 km SSW of Trenggalek, Indonesia
3 week agoPoliceman killed civilian near Maymana today, but he was arrested after locals gathered in front of the station Faryab
3 week agoMilitia killed and wounded 4 people in Rustaq district, eastern Takhar
3 week ago2 police officers were killed in Arghandab theater according to pro Taliban accounts. Kandahar
3 week agoSoldiers Mohammad Haroon and Sami died in clashes near Shirin Tagab Faryab
3 week agoIED attack near Almar today afternoon Faryab
3 week agoAmbush on ANA forces near Nawa tonight. Helmand
Himachal Pradesh reports 45 new #COVID19 cases, 77 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Total cases 57,896 Total recoveries 56,444 Death toll 972 Active cases 464
3 week agoImages: The SVBIED blast in Khogyani, Nangarhar was pretty massive. Nearby infrastructure was also destroyed in the blast
3 week agoANA forces pushes with offensive along Kandahar road from Qalat towards Sahr e Safa Zabul
Uttarakhand GlacierBurst: Seven killed, over 170 missing; PM NarendraModi, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat announce compensation
Afghan pro-govt sources say that ANDSF has retaliated against Pakistani artillery strikes that have been going on since last three days in Nangarhar. Sources claim ANDSF fired several artillery rounds into Pakistani side of Durand Line today
3 week agoPolice officer gunned down in Kandahar city earlier today
3 week agoSyed Mia Adrani, head of the People's Council of Injil district, was shot dead near Herat Afghanistan
The third blast of today in Kabul was an IED targeting ANA Ranger vehicle in Bagh-e Daud area in PD-5 of Kabul City. One ANA member was killed and another wounded in the blast, as per unofficial local sources
3 week agoAfghan Army's 215th Maiwand Corps claimed Mullah Ahmadullah alias Talha, allegedly Taliban's deputy intelligence chief in Nawa, Helmand was killed in an IED blast. (Image released by ANA) Afghanistan
Seven people have died, six injured and around 170 are missing after the Uttarakhand flood incident today: State Disaster Management Center
Karnataka reports 487 new #COVID19 cases, 493 recoveries and 3 deaths today. Total cases 9,42,518 Total recoveries 9,24,304 Death toll 12,236 Active cases 5,959
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed "solidarity with the people of Myanmar" following last week's military coup, urging the army to work towards "democratic coexistence" as thousands demonstrate in the streets
3 week agoIMAGE: Afghan MoD claimed ANDSF SOF released 4 people in raid on alleged Taliban prison in Helmand
VIDEO: Residents of Bagan, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, take to the streets on foot and on motorcycles to protest against the military coup on Sunday, chanting slogans including "Be in good health Amay Suu."
3 week agoRussia: A tactical flight exercise with the crews of the Tu-95MS strategic bombers took place in the Amur region on February 6. During the exercise, aircrews completed air patrol duties in a given area
6075 new #COVID19 cases, 5948 recoveries and 19 deaths have been reported in Kerala today. Number of active cases now at 67,650. So far, 8,96,668 persons have recovered
Four men previously convicted in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl, have been moved out of jail to a guest house on Sunday, Pakistan jail authorities confirmed to CNN
3 week agoImages: An outpost of pro-govt militia in the Sorkh Ab area of Mohammad Agha district in Logar province fell to the Taliban and 7 militia members were captured alive by the Taliban along with several weapons
3 week agoToday's second IED blast in Kabul targeted a vehicle in Arzan Qimat area this morning, police said, adding that the explosion caused no casualties
16 people who were trapped in Tapovan Dam are being shifted to safer places by Police: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar
3 week agoIMAGE: Abdullah Asefi, the head of TAPI project in the Ministry of Mines, was targeted in today's MIED blast in PD-9, Kabul. The timing is very interesting because this comes just a day after Taliban delegation in Turkmenistan pledged support for TAPI project
Quad Summit: Quad group prepares 1st leaders' meeting to keep China in check — Under Pres Biden, the US appears eager to build on the Quad, with his NSA Sullivan calling it "a foundation upon which to build substantial American policy in the Indo-Pacific"
3 week agoTwo people were wounded in MIED blast that targeted a vehicle in Macrorayan-e-Char area in Kabul's PD9 this morning
3 week agoIMAGE: Kabul police said a hand grenade and some explosives were found and defused on the side of a road in PD-3, Kabul this morning
3 week agoImages: One policeman was killed and two more were wounded in a car SVBIED attack on a security outpost in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province early this morning, local officials said. As per unofficial sources, at least a dozen killed and wounded
Today once again there are reports of Pakistani artillery shelling targeting suspected militant positions in Goshta, Nangarhar
3 week agoRescue operation underway at the tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli to rescue trapped people. Uttarakhand (Pic courtesy: Indian Army)
3 week agoTwo Y-8 ASW planes from the PLA of China entered southwestern Taiwan's ADIZ on the morning of February 7, 2021. ROCAF deployed patrol planes
Javed Besharat, a Baghlan police spokesman, said two children were injured in a roadside bomb blast in the Pol-e-Darqad area of Dahana Ghori district.
3 week agoAfghanistan: Confirmation: 2 airstrikes were confirmed yesterday (Saturday February 6, 2021) in the village of Shewan in the area held by the Taliban in the district of Panjwayi, Kandahar
At least 3 bombs defused in Kabul city today. At least 3 bombs exploded in Kabul city today.
3 week agoAfghanistan: Video showing an Afghan air force strike yesterday in Panjwayi district southwest of Kandahar
3 week agoIn Pictures: Thousands of people gathered in Sule, in downtown Yangon, from Sunday morning to protest against Myanmar's military regime. (Photo: The Irrawaddy)
3 week agoProtests in Mazar i Sharif over kidnapping of boy Abdul Rauf which entered in 3rd month. Balkh
Three bodies recovered at NTPC site in Tapovan area of Chamoli in Uttarakhand, says ITBP
Disastrous Uttarakhand More than 100 labours at Barage and 50 plus in tunnel lost their life as per the site incharge of TAPOVAN NTPC work site. 3 Bridges at Reni village including 1 big bride of BRO. 2 Dead bodies recovered at Tapovan NTPC site
3 week ago2 people gunned down in Deh Sabz near Kabul Not clear if this double murder was crime or insurgency related
3 week agoMyanmar's army restores internet and other modes of communication as tens of thousands pour out onto the streets in nationwide protests against a military coup
Four Army columns, two Medical teams, and one Engineering Task Force have been deployed at Reni village in Tapovan area of Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Army helicopters are on aerial recce: Indian Army
Rubber bullets were fired by Myanmar police on Sunday afternoon to break up a protest in the southeastern town of Myawaddy, while rallies in other cities remain peaceful at this point
3 week agoMyanmar protests are not only in Yangon. This scene is from Naypyidaw - the new capital that the army carved out for its own security and where the ruling generals sit
3 week agoPro Taliban accounts claimed deaths of 2 ANA soldiers in Khwaja Sabz Posh district. One militiaman named Azizullah died yesterday Faryab
Six columns (around 600 personnel) of the Indian Army moving towards the flood-affected areas: Army officials
Indian Army has deployed choppers & troops for supporting Uttarakhand govt & NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in coordination of rescue & relief operations with local administration. Army headquarters monitoring the situation: Army
3 week agoAbdullah Asefi in charge of TAPI project in the Ministry of Mines was targeted by MIED in Kabul He survived according to first reports
3 week agoNumber of dead and wounded is more then 10, Nangarhar
27 more confirmed cases in Hong Kong, 6 cases of unknown origin
3 week agoIndia: Authorities fear there may be 100 to 150 victims following flash flood in Chamoli district according to Uttarakhand chief secretary OM Prakash
3 week agoIndia: On Sunday, A glacier rupture in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand caused a sharp rise in the level of the Dhauli Ganga river, Joshimath. An alert has been issued for Srinagar, Rishikesh and Haridwar districts of Uttarakhand
3 week ago6 militiamen were captured in northern Logar
3 week agoMOD claimed killing Taliban fighter Ahmad 2 days ago in Arghandab theater. Kandahar
3 week ago4 people released by SOF from Taliban jail near Gereshk according to MOD Helmand
3 week ago100-150 casualties feared in flash flood in India after glacier burst in Chamoli district
3 week agoAnother car blown up by MIED in Kabul
3 week agoPolice base near Khogyani destroyed by SVBIED. SW Nangarhar
3 week agoPartial restoration of internet connectivity confirmed in Myanmar from ~2 pm local time on multiple providers following information blackout
3 week agoWater flow in Alaknanda river has become normal past Nandprayag. Water level of the river is now 1 meter above normal but flow is decreasing. Chief Secretary, Disaster Secretary, Police officials & my all teams are monitoring the situation in disaster control room: CM TS Rawat
3 week agoTeams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are already deployed in Joshimath. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has already moved from Dehradun to Joshimath. We are organising airlift for 3-4 more teams from Delhi to Dehradun onwards to Joshimath: SN Pradhan, DG NDRF
3 week ago"China holds military exercises in Bohai Strait and northern Yellow Sea between February 7 and 21; entry will be banned," says Liaoning Maritime Security Administration
3 week agoWeapons, ammo and at least 5 alleged militiamen captured alive after raid on Surkh Ab CP Logar
Shots fired as police disperse protests in the town of Myawadi in southeastern Myanmar
100-150 casualties feared in the flash flood in Chamoli district: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash
3 week agoUnknown People's Liberation Army Air Force aircraft orbiting over tha strait of Taiwan
Sources report an explosion in the Bagh-e-Daud area of Kabul's PD5
3 week agoProtest in Yangon 07.02
3 week agoMyanmar Yangon starting to get internet access but still very patchy/intermittent connection hence the grainy live streams. Many are now seen sitting down on street in downtown Yangon where they have occupied the road to oppose military regime
Police estimate about 300 Myanmar protesters holding a rally outside the UN Escap office on Ratchadamoen Avenue in #Bangkok against the military coup in #Myanmar
3 week agoIn Pictures: Thousand of residents protest in Yangon against the military coup in Myanmar. (Photo: The Irrawaddy)
3 week agoShots heard when Myanmar police break up a protest in southeastern town of Myawaddy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah briefed on Uttarakhand's Chamoli district flood situation, coordinating relief and rescue with Uttarakhand Chief Secretary, Union Home Secretary & MoS Home Nityanand Rai. Air Force and other disaster relief forces on standby
3 week agoBiggest story at this time: Terrifying images of glacier break leading massive flooding in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Extensive damage and devastation expected at several villages.
Germany will not ban Huawei from its 5G networks
Tens of thousands join fresh protests against military takeover in Myanmar in biggest demonstrations in the country since 2007
3 week agoA massive flood in Dhauliganga seen near Reni village, where some water body flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses due to cloudburst or breaching of reservoir. Casualties feared. Hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue: ITBP
3 week agoMassive flood in Dhauli Ganga, Joshimath seen near Reni village, 26 KM from Joshimath where some water body above flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses due to some cloudburst or breaching of reservoir at around 10am Casualties feared
The first batch of PLA-donated COVID19 vaccine has been delivered to the Pakistan side at the request of the Pakistani military, which is the first foreign military to receive Chinese military vaccine aid, China's defense ministry said Sunday
Estonia & Lithuania send ministers instead of presidents to the 17+1 summit with Chinese Xi
3 week ago[email protected] correspondent Gao Jiayi: Tens of thousands of ppl take to the streets of Yangon, Myanmar on Sun., chanting "Release AungSanSuuKyi" while protesting agst military takeover. Police are patrolling the streets. So far there have been no conflicts b/w the two sides
S The epicentre of the 6.0-magnitude quake plotted two kilometres (1.2 miles) east of Magsaysay on Mindanao island; No immediate reports of casualties or damage, US Geological Service and local officials say
3 week agoMap of felt reports received so far following the earthquake M6.0 in Mindanao, Philippines 42 min ago
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 - 2 km E of Magsaysay, Philippines
Dead and wounded in a suicide bombing of a car targeting an Afghan army checkpoint in Nangarhar province
In Transbaikalia, 17 wagons of a freight train derailed, a delay of the Vladivostok-Moscow passenger train is expected
The Japanese government has created a nationwide television broadcast advising civilians on how to protect themselves in the event of a North Korean missile attack.
