US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Who is Bushra Bibi, Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's wife leading protests?
Bushra Bibi entered the capital Islamabad this week with thousands of PTI party supporters who breached heavy security force barricades.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Bangladesh says it forgot to remove UN logos from vehicles as it contained unrest
The vehicle was carrying gun-bearing soldiers on a street in Dhaka, as security forces cracked down on student-led protests.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Protesting farmers clash with security forces 200km from New Delhi - TV
Hundreds of farmers began marching towards Delhi on Tuesday morning after talks between their unions and the government fell through.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Ecuador cracks down on prisons to restore order after hostage crisis
Security forces were conducting searches and regaining control of the prisons, the military said.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Task force set up to expedite procurement approval for security forces
Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican had been instructed to monitor the task force to ensure approval for the purpose is expedited.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Is the rule of Myanmar's junta under threat?
Security forces are already stretched by extensive armed opposition and a strong response on one front could expose the military elsewhere.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Israel's security forces face questions after Hamas attack lays bare intelligence gaps
For Israelis, images of dead bodies lying in the streets or groups of civilians being driven or marched into captivity in Gaza came as a profound shock.
Sun Oct 08 2023
World reacts to surprise attack by Hamas on Israel
Israeli media reports gun battles between bands of Palestinian fighters and security forces in southern Israel.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Explainer: How the military coup in Niger threatens stability in West Africa
Western nations have poured resources into Niger to bolster its security forces in the face of a growing insurgency by Islamist groups.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Pakistan security forces withdraw from around Imran Khan's home
A police official said the operation to arrest Khan was halted temporarily to accommodate cricket's PSL played at a stadium nearby.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Three suspected militants killed in shootout with security forces in Narathiwat
Three men believed to be militants were killed in a shootout with security forces in Narathiwat, Thailand, on Friday.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Mexico captures son of 'El Chapo,' sparking wave of violence
Mexican security forces captured drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, triggering a wave of violence.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Serbian army, security forces ordered for combat readiness -- Defence minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic ordered combat readiness Monday for the armed forces and security services at the highest level, said Defence Minister Milos Vucevic.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Iran carries out second execution linked to anti-government protests
The Islamic Republic hanged Majid Reza in public who had been convicted of killing two members of the security forces.
Mon Dec 12 2022