In a deadly attack on Saturday, a suicide bomber detonated explosives at Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan, killing at least 25 people and injuring 50. The blast occurred when passengers were waiting on the platform to board a train, causing widespread panic and chaos. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack, and Pakistan is facing a surge in terror attacks in recent years.
Following a terror incident in Ankara, Turkey has launched two days of strikes in northern Iraq and northern Syria. The attack, which killed five people and injured 22, prompted the Turkish defense ministry to conduct airstrikes against Kurdish militant targets. While no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, the Turkish interior minister stated that the two perpetrators were killed during the strike.
An explosion and gun attack at the headquarters of a defense and aerospace company in Turkey has left five people dead and 22 injured. Turkey has identified the Kurdish militant group PKK as responsible for the attack and has launched strikes on their sites in Syria and Iraq. Two attackers, one male and one female, were reportedly "neutralized" by police, and the identities of the victims have been confirmed by Turkey's state-run news agency.
An apparent terror attack at the headquarters of a defense and aerospace company in Ankara, Turkey has left five people dead. Among the victims is mechanical engineer Zahide Guclu, who was collecting flowers sent by her husband. The taxi driver killed in the attack was found in the trunk of the vehicle. Of the 22 people injured, only one remains in critical condition and the rest are doing fine, including seven members of the Turkish special operations squad. The situation is still developing and authorities are providing updates on the victims and their conditions.
A deadly terror attack targeted the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) in the capital Ankara. Two terrorists were neutralized in the attack and an investigation has been launched. The attack coincided with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Russia for the BRICS Summit and occurred while a major trade fair for the defence and space industries was underway in Istanbul. Several videos on social media showed the attackers storming the company's headquarters, leaving three dead and 14 injured.
A terror attack in the Gagangir area of the Sonamarg region in Kashmir resulted in the death of one doctor from Kashmir and six labourers. Five others were injured and are currently receiving treatment. The attack occurred as the workers were returning to their camp after working on a tunnel project. The area has been cordoned off by security forces and a search operation is underway to find the attackers. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has condemned the incident and fears the death toll may rise.
In yet another tragic incident, two non-local labourers were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The attack occurred while the labourers were working on a key infrastructure project, and it is the second such attack on non-local workers in the past two days. The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has strongly condemned the attack and expressed his condolences to the victims' loved ones. This incident highlights the ongoing security concerns in the region and the need for heightened safety measures for non-local workers.
Vice President Kamala Harris's pool duty for a trip to Detroit was interrupted by developments in the Middle East, including a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that quickly fell apart and a suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv. While waiting for Harris to give a statement, reporters in the pool were in the dark about her involvement in a situation room meeting with President Joe Biden. With a busy schedule including a vice presidential debate and hurricane damage assessment, Harris's pool duty proved to be both uneventful and unpredictable.
The cross-border conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah has escalated with both sides launching multiple strikes on each other's territories. The intensity of the confrontation has been described as the worst since their last war in 2006. The conflict began after Hezbollah and other Iran-backed groups joined Hamas in fighting the Israeli onslaught triggered by a terror attack in Israel, resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations, both sides continue to launch attacks, causing massive damage and loss of life. Israel has also warned civilians in Lebanon to evacuate areas where Hezbollah has allegedly stored weapons.
A 20-year-old Pakistani citizen, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, has been arrested and charged for attempting to carry out a terror attack targeting Jews in New York City. The attack was planned to coincide with the anniversary of a previous Hamas attack on Israel. Khan, who is also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was arrested in Canada and faces charges in both the US and Canada for his alleged involvement with ISIS. Thanks to the joint effort of American and Canadian law enforcement, the suspect was apprehended before he could reach the US-Canada border.