![Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722925903_hostage.jpg)
Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region
Gunmen stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot shortly after it landed in Indonesias restive Papua region.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Battles rage across Gaza Strip, Israel shows images of gunmen at UN site Battles rage across Gaza Strip, Israel shows images of gunmen at UN site](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715772230_tbPalestinianmilita.jpg)
Battles rage across Gaza Strip, Israel shows images of gunmen at UN site
Israel troops and Palestinian fight in north of Gaza Strip and southern city of Rafah.
Wed May 15 2024
![Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707388666_TBgeneralelection.jpg)
Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended
Pakistan temporarily suspends mobile phone services and closed some land borders to maintain law and order, as voting commenced.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![Pope Francis calls for release of nuns, other hostages kidnapped in Haiti Pope Francis calls for release of nuns, other hostages kidnapped in Haiti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603336897_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis calls for release of nuns, other hostages kidnapped in Haiti
Armed gunmen hijacked a bus with at least six nuns on board and drove off to an unknown destination taking all passengers hostage.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704858292_TBtvstudio.jpg)
Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence
The take-over of TC's studio in Guayaquil was broadcast live for about 20 minutes, as gunmen accosted staffers huddling on the floor.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704356239_TBMigrantsjpg.jpg)
Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants
Gunmen snatched the migrants from a bus on a highway in the municipality of Reynosa, close to Mexico's border with the US.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696720964_GazaIsraelPalest.jpg)
Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock
At least 100 were reported dead and more than 1,000 wounded, with fighting still raging in more than 20 locations around Gaza strip.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![Israel 'at war' as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack from Gaza Israel 'at war' as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack from Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696674094_hamas.jpg)
Israel 'at war' as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack from Gaza
At least 22 Israelis were killed in attack, says ambulance service.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678243975_mexico.jpg)
Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead
Mexican officials pledged to work with the U.S. to find the perpetrators, but the incident threw a harsh spotlight on gang violence in Mexico.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Gunmen kidnap 32 people from southern Nigeria train station Gunmen kidnap 32 people from southern Nigeria train station](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673227659_NIGERIA.jpg)
Gunmen kidnap 32 people from southern Nigeria train station
Police said armed herdsmen had attacked Tom Ikimi station as passengers awaited a train to Warri.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![Gunmen kill 38 villagers in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state Gunmen kill 38 villagers in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671588430_NIGERIA.jpg)
Gunmen kill 38 villagers in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state
During the attack, armed men shot people and burned at least 100 houses.
Wed Dec 21 2022
![Israeli troops kill Palestinian girl during West Bank firefight Israeli troops kill Palestinian girl during West Bank firefight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670894473_JENIN.jpg)
Israeli troops kill Palestinian girl during West Bank firefight
An Israeli military statement said soldiers hit the girl unintentionally as they returned fire at armed gunmen on a rooftop.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Kabul hotel attack ends as three gunmen killed; two foreigners injured Kabul hotel attack ends as three gunmen killed; two foreigners injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670896491_ShahreNaw.jpg)
Kabul hotel attack ends as three gunmen killed; two foreigners injured
Taliban sources said the attack was carried out at Longan Hotel where Chinese and other foreigners usually stay.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Nigerian gunmen kidnap 60 in latest attack in the northwest Nigerian gunmen kidnap 60 in latest attack in the northwest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669340552_NIGERIA.jpg)
Nigerian gunmen kidnap 60 in latest attack in the northwest
They took mostly women who were observing Mawlid, a celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, residents said.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/71579321099_Nigerianflag.jpg)
Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped at least 80 people, adding to growing insecurity ahead of a presidential vote in February.
Tue Nov 08 2022