Mali’s Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Militant Attacks

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Read more Mali has been rocked by a series of coordinated attacks that have left its Defence Minister dead, marking a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing security crisis. The assaults, carried out across multiple regions, targeted key military installations and government-linked sites, exposing vulnerabilities in the nation’s defense system. According to early reports, heavily armed fighters launched near-simultaneous strikes on strategic locations, including areas around the capital and major military bases. Explosions and sustained gunfire were reported, creating panic among residents and forcing security forces into intense मुकाबat operations. Amid the chaos, the Defence Minister was fatally wounded after attackers reportedly struck close to his residence. The scale and coordination of the attacks suggest careful planning and collaboration among armed groups. Analysts believe that militant factions, some linked to extremist networks and others tied to separatist movement...

Venezuela Declares State of Emergency After Government Blames U.S. for Strikes

 


The government of Venezuela declared a nationwide state of emergency on Monday after accusing the United States of carrying out strikes on Venezuelan territory.

President Nicolás Maduro announced the decision in a televised address, saying the alleged attacks posed a serious threat to national security and sovereignty. He said the government was activating emergency powers to protect the country and maintain public order.

Maduro did not provide evidence to support the accusations during the address.

The state of emergency allows the government to expand security measures, including increased military deployment and heightened protection of strategic infrastructure.

The United States denied the allegations. A U.S. official said Washington had not carried out any military action against Venezuela.

There was no immediate independent confirmation of the claims. Officials did not say how long the state of emergency would remain in effect.


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