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Burkina Faso
Attempted coup stopped in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's military government has claimed to have thwarted a ""major plot"" to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré. The alleged coup attempt, led by current and former soldiers working with ""terrorist leaders"", aimed to attack the presidential palace and place the country under international supervision. The plotters were believed to be based in neighboring Ivory Coast, with security Minister Mahamadou Sana naming two former army officers as being behind the plan. This event took place on 04/22/2025.
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India
Attack targets tourists in Baisaran
There was a terrorist attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least 12 tourists. Gunmen opened fire on the tourists from close range, and security forces have rushed to the area. The injured are being evacuated by helicopter and local people on their ponies. This event took place on 04/22/2025.
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Update: Death toll rises in attack on tourists
At least 24 people were killed in a shooting attack on tourists in the summer retreat of Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. The attack, described as the worst on civilians in years, was condemned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who pledged to bring the attackers to justice. The victims were mostly Indian tourists, and Indian politicians and officials have widely condemned the attack. The incident comes amid a backdrop of insurgency in the region, where rebels have been seeking independence or a merger with Pakistan since 1989. This event took place on 04/22/2025.
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Iran
US sanctions Iranian gas magnate
The United States has issued new sanctions targeting Iranian liquefied petroleum gas magnate Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his corporate network. Emamjomeh's network is responsible for shipping hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian LPG and crude oil to foreign markets, generating revenue for Iran's nuclear and conventional weapons programs, as well as funding regional proxy groups. This event took place on 04/22/2025.
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Myanmar
MNDAA turn over Lashio Township to junta forces
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has handed over the northern city of Lashio to the junta, following a China-brokered agreement to bring stability to the border. The deal was part of a ceasefire negotiated by China, which aimed to reduce regional conflict and airstrikes. The junta re-entered the city on Tuesday, with residents reporting a large number of soldiers arriving in the area. This event took place on 04/22/2025.
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United States
China sanctions US officials
China has announced sanctions on US Congressmen, officials, and heads of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for their ""egregious behavior"" on Hong Kong-related issues. This move comes in response to the US sanctioning six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials earlier this month, citing ""transnational repression"" and erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy. This event took place on 04/22/2025.
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