A Texas federal court's ruling against National Firearms Act regulations on firearm suppressors and short-barreled guns took effect after the U.S. Justice Department missed the appeal deadline, allowing unregistered purchases in the affected jurisdiction.
Thailand suspended firearms licences following a deadly school shooting in Nonthaburi where a 14-year-old boy killed his grandparents and six others before committing suicide.
Indonesian authorities seized nearly 1,000 weapons, including 995 airsoft guns and a live firearm, from a private school in South Jakarta, prompting calls for better student protection.
A teenage student in Thailand shot and killed 8 people, including 3 students and 3 teachers at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, before reportedly dying by suicide or being shot by police.
Authorities in California arrested 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele near Donald Trump's golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes with a pistol and illegal ammunition ahead of a presidential visit.
Australian underworld figure Sam Amine is awaiting sentencing in Sydney after pleading guilty to brokering the supply of drugs and a firearm to an undercover police officer in a NSW Police sting.
Federal agents investigating cocaine trafficking in New Mexico discovered 60 snakes—including venomous cobras, mambas, and an inland taipan—alongside half a pound of cocaine, three firearms, and $22,000 during a raid in the South Valley near Albuquerque.
Two men, aged 39 and 35, were arrested at Sydney's Moore Park after reports of a person with a firearm. Police found one man allegedly carrying a replica gun and wearing a bulletproof vest, confirming the weapon was fake and there was no ongoing public threat.
South Korea's Army 1st Corps commander, Lt. Gen. Han Ki-sung, was relieved of duty after ordering front-line units to conduct guard operations with unloaded firearms. This follows concerns over lax readiness and a recent miscommunication involving a U.S. spy drone near the inter-Korean border.
Imprisoned former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro welcomed dialogue for peace and reconciliation, ahead of a US-backed meeting between Venezuela's interim government and opposition leaders. Maduro, held in New York on drug and firearms charges, conveyed his message via Telegram.
Sweden has implemented a new law introducing tougher penalties for gang-related offenses, allowing courts to impose prison sentences up to double the previous maximum, effective Saturday, as the country addresses rising organized crime.
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto on Monday, with no injuries reported. This is the second shooting near the consulate in four months, following a 'national security incident' in March.
A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was convicted at London's Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder, having been recruited by a Swedish crime group allegedly used by the Iranian government.
A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's bans on assault firearms and high-capacity magazines unconstitutional, a first for a federal appeals court, setting a precedent as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review similar bans.
Turkish President Erdogan gifted NATO leaders .357 Magnum revolvers, sparking surprise and debate. The engraved firearms, a Turkish export promotion, echo historical diplomatic gift-giving practices involving weapons.
Turkish President Erdogan presented personalized revolvers with live ammunition to world leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara. The engraved guns, accompanied by bullets and cleaning kits, were given to figures like Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen. Some leaders plan to decommission the firearms before bringing them home.
The EU is working to resolve airport delays caused by a new biometric system requiring photos and fingerprints. While intended to combat criminals and visa overstayers, the system has led to significant queues and passenger frustration.
The mother of Prabash Mondal, the main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case, stated she would not accept her son's body after he was killed in a police encounter. Mondal allegedly tried to snatch a firearm from police during a crime scene reconstruction, leading to a shootout.
The mother of Prabash Mondal, the main accused in a rape and murder case, stated she will not accept her son's body after he was killed in a police encounter. Mondal allegedly attempted to snatch a firearm from police during a crime scene reconstruction.
Prabhas Mondal, the main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case in West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter. Police claim he attempted to snatch a weapon and fire at officers during a crime scene reconstruction.
FBI and law enforcement agencies conducted massive raids across the US, arresting approximately two dozen individuals linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal network. Operation Hard Ball targeted drug trafficking, extortion, and assassinations, with seizures of drugs, firearms, and cash.
California and New York are advancing legislation requiring 3D printers to incorporate "print blocker" software to prevent the creation of firearm components. This move shifts regulation from gun files to the machines themselves, but the vague specifications of the technology raise concerns about potential surveillance and impact on the 3D printing industry.
The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has climbed to 25, including four guards. Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking operations. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.
The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has risen to 19, including four guards. Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking activities. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.
