Tag: Security Measures
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Global NYE Celebrations Called Off as Terror Threat Credible
The Global Pause on New Year’s Eve Celebrations Cities around the world have begun canceling or scaling back New Year’s Eve (NYE) festivities in response to credible fears of terror attacks as revellers prepare to ring in 2026. The wave of cancellations marks a rare moment where public safety concerns outweigh the tradition of large,…
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U.S. Strikes Islamic State Group in Nigeria Following Attacks on Christians
U.S. Strikes Islamic State Group in Nigeria After Attacks on Christians In a move charged with geopolitical significance, U.S. forces conducted strikes against Islamic State affiliates operating in Nigeria after a wave of attacks targeted Christian communities. Details about the operation, including the extent of the damage and the specific locations hit, remained scarce late…
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NSLC Theft Surge Continues: 24% Rise in Q1 2025 Across Nova Scotia Stores
New Data Shows Sharp Theft Rise at NSLC Stores The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) reported a 24 per cent increase in thefts across all of its retail stores in the province during the first quarter of 2025. The Crown corporation released the figures as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor crime trends and…
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Security Tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission in Sylhet Amid Protests
Escalating Tensions Prompt Increased Security Security has been reinforced at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the accompanying visa application centre in Sylhet, Bangladesh, as authorities respond to rising tensions following the death of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Local law enforcement said the increased precautions aim to ensure the safety of staff,…
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More Security Staff Deployed At Bali’s Transportation Hubs To Protect Tourists
In a bid to safeguard visitors during Bali’s busy Christmas and New Year period, authorities have stepped up security across major transportation hubs. The move aims to reassure tourists and residents alike as visitor numbers rise and the island hosts a flurry of holiday activities. What’s Changing on the Ground Over the next two weeks,…
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Australia’s Jewish Community Reeling as Anti-Semitic Attack Alarms Intensify
Introduction: A Country on Edge Recent violent anti-Semitic incidents have jolted the Australian Jewish community, prompting urgent statements from government-appointed leadership and a renewed focus on safety. Nearly 18 months after the federal government appointed Jillian Segal as a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, the community’s fear has intensified, culminating in a release that characterizes…
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Delhi car bombing: court appearance of suspect as investigation widens
Delhi car bombing: court appearance marks another step in a widening investigation The courtroom in New Delhi was the latest stage in a dramatic investigation into last week’s deadly car bombing in the city. Indian anti-terrorism investigators presented a suspect linked to the attack in court on Monday, as authorities expanded their efforts to identify…
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Security Tightening in Bangladesh Ahead of Verdict Involving Former Leader
Bangladesh Braces for a Landmark Verdict Security has been ramped up across parts of Bangladesh as anticipation builds over a major verdict involving a former national leader. Local authorities and police units have stepped up measures in urban centers and key administrative corridors to ensure calm and orderly proceedings, amid intense public scrutiny and international…
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Police Attach Former Bar President’s Home Under UAPA in Srinagar
Overview: Attachment under UAPA for a Former Bar Leader In a move that has drawn attention across Jammu and Kashmir’s legal community, the local police have ordered the attachment of a two-storey residential house and adjacent land owned by Mian Abdul Qayoom, the former president of the Jammu and Kashmir Bar Association. The order has…
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GOF Tightens Malaysia-Thailand Border Security after Sungai Golok Shooting
GOF Responds to Sungai Golok Shooting with Enhanced Border Measures The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade has intensified security and tightened inspections along the Malaysia-Thailand border in response to the recent fatal shooting in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat. The incident, which resulted in the death of a Malaysian security officer, prompted quick action from GOF…