The US military struck a vessel in the Caribbean on June 21, allegedly linked to terrorist organizations. Two suspected narco-terrorists were killed, and six survivors were rescued by the US Coast Guard. The operation, part of a broader campaign against narco-trafficking, has reportedly resulted in over 210 deaths since September.
Russian Foreign Ministry official Pyotr Ilyichev accuses the West of turning Ukraine into a 'criminal empire' to maintain global tension hotspots, citing support for terrorist/extremist groups.
US designation of Brazilian gangs PCC and CV as terrorist organizations is seen by analysts and politicians as a political move to aid Flavio Bolsonaro's election campaign against Lula da Silva. Experts note the gangs do not operate in the US and cocaine routes do not pass through Brazil.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India did not express concerns about Pakistan's reported mediation role in the US-Iran conflict, though India remains worried about terrorist groups operating from Pakistani soil.
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Russia's Deputy FM Dmitry Lyubinsky claims Ukraine is supplying Western arms to terrorists in Syria and several African countries via illegal trafficking.
Coordinated gunfire and explosions erupted across Mali on April 25, striking Bamako, the international airport, and military towns including Kati, Kidal, and Gao. The Azawad Liberation Front and JNIM jihadists are suspected of collaborating in the assault, which targeted military installations and the defence minister's residence.
Coordinated attacks struck Mali's capital Bamako and multiple other regions on Saturday, with gunfire and explosions reported near the Kati military base and a camp securing Bamako's airport. The Malian Armed Forces said unidentified terrorist groups targeted several positions in a coordinated assault. Four security sources indicated JNIM, an al-Qaeda affiliate, was likely responsible. Fighting continued as authorities urged residents to remain calm.
