Today's Top Reports
India
India closes some tourist sites in Kashmir
In response to a recent attack on holiday-makers in the Pahalgam area, the government of India's Jammu and Kashmir territory has closed 48 out of 87 tourist destinations in Kashmir. The move aims to tighten security after 26 people were killed in the attack, which was attributed to "terrorists" from Pakistan. The decision comes as tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, with both countries taking measures against each other, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing airspace to Indian airlines. This event took place on 04/29/2025.
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Kenya
Suspected al-Shabab terrorist attack kills five quarry workers in Mandera East
A targeted attack by suspected al-Shabab militants in Bur Abor village, Mandera East, resulted in the deaths of five non-local quarry workers. The attack occurred early Tuesday morning, and authorities suspect that the extremist group was behind the attack due to its history of targeting non-local workers in the region. This event took place on 04/29/2025.
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Nigeria
Boko Haram terrorists kill 14 mourners in Chibok LGA
On Monday evening, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked mourners in the village of Kopl, Chibok Local Government Area (LGA), killing 14 people and injuring several others. The terrorists also set a Church and over ten residential houses on fire. This event took place on 04/29/2025.
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IED blast kills 26 people in Borno State
On Monday, a roadside bomb blast in Nigeria's restive northeast region struck a vehicle, killing at least 26 people, including men, women, and children, and injuring three others. The attack occurred between the towns of Ran and Gamboru Ngala in Borno State, near the border with Cameroon. Authorities believe the attack was carried out by Boko Haram or its affiliate, ISWAP. This event took place on 04/29/2025.
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Philippines
Both the Philippines and China plant their flags on disputed Tiexian Reef
Recent incidents have escalated tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea. China claims sovereignty over the area, while the Philippines asserts its rights and jurisdiction. On Sunday, a Philippine joint team landed on a disputed sandbar, known as Sandy Cay or Tiexian Reef, and displayed a Philippine flag, which China has deemed "illegal." This move followed a similar incident three days earlier: Chinese coast guard officers were spotted on the same sandbar displaying a Chinese flag and cleaning up debris. This event took place on 04/29/2025.
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