Kurdish rebel leader reportedly suggests he’s open to ending insurgency – POLITICO

Kurdish rebel leader reportedly suggests he’s open to ending insurgency – POLITICO

Bahçeli has consistently styled himself the PKK’s sworn enemy, and his offer came as a shock. But the imprisoned leader appears willing to work with Bahçeli and Erdoğan, according to a statement on Sunday by the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, following a visit to Öcalan the day before. “I possess the necessary competence and determination to … Read more

Amit Shah lays foundation for Central Detective Training Institute in Tripura

Amit Shah lays foundation for Central Detective Training Institute in Tripura

Ambassa (Tripura): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation for several development projects worth Rs 668 crore, including a Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI), in Tripura. While addressing a programme at Ambassa in Dhalai district, he said the objective behind Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) setting up CDTI in Tripura … Read more

‘Insane’ Magdeburg Christmas market attack turns up heat on Germany’s politicians – POLITICO

‘Insane’ Magdeburg Christmas market attack turns up heat on Germany’s politicians – POLITICO

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the authorities can “say with certainty that the perpetrator was obviously Islamophobic.”  At least five people were killed, including a child, according to the premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff. | Omer Messinger/Getty Images The chief prosecutor said the suspect is in police custody and has made a statement about the … Read more

US personnel seen training elite Taiwanese coastguard unit: report

US personnel seen training elite Taiwanese coastguard unit: report

US personnel have been spotted training an elite coastguard squad in southern Taiwan, as the two sides step up cooperation to counter mounting pressure on the island from mainland China. United Daily News (UDN) reported on Wednesday that US personnel helped the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration’s Special Task Unit (STU) simulate a boarding exercise off … Read more

Singapore’s community leaders should always be prepared for terror attacks, even during peacetime: Masagos

Singapore’s community leaders should always be prepared for terror attacks, even during peacetime: Masagos

SINGAPORE: Community leaders in Singapore should always be prepared for terror attacks, including during peacetime, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said on Saturday (Oct 19). Mr Masagos was referencing a police superintendent from New Zealand at the International Conference on Communities of Success for global Muslim minority communities held in Singapore earlier … Read more

Russia suspected of planting device on plane which caused UK warehouse fire – POLITICO

Russia suspected of planting device on plane which caused UK warehouse fire – POLITICO

A Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism spokesperson said: “We can confirm that officers from counter-terrorism policing are investigating an incident at a commercial premises in Midpoint Way, Minworth. “The investigation remains ongoing and there have been no arrests in our investigation at this time. As part of our enquiries, officers are liaising with other European law enforcement … Read more

Narendra Modi, Joe Biden discuss strategic partnership

Narendra Modi, Joe Biden discuss strategic partnership

New Delhi: On his first visit to the United States in his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive conversations with outgoing US President Joe Biden and attended the Quad Summit, with a focus on strengthening defence, technology, commerce, and Indo-Pacific partnership. Modi and Biden held extensive discussions to assess their “comprehensive global strategic … Read more

UK terror police aid investigation into death of Ukraine podcaster – POLITICO

UK terror police aid investigation into death of Ukraine podcaster – POLITICO

A spokesperson for the U.K.’s Counter-Terrorism Police told the Telegraph on Thursday: “Due to the existing capability and experience of dealing with international inquiries, support to the RGP is being provided by officers from counter-terrorism policing.” “Primacy for the investigation remains with RGP and any further inquiries in relation to this should be directed to … Read more

France arrests suspect in ‘terrorist’ attack on synagogue – POLITICO

France arrests suspect in ‘terrorist’ attack on synagogue – POLITICO

The suspect tried to resist arrest by opening fire at police officers. He was injured and had to be hospitalized, but his life was not in danger, according to the reports. Two other people also were arrested. CCTV cameras caught the main suspect in the early hours of Saturday morning setting fire to several of … Read more

Syrian man arrested in deadly knife attack in Germany – POLITICO

Syrian man arrested in deadly knife attack in Germany – POLITICO

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a attack late Friday in Solingen, which left three people dead and eight others injured. The militant group said the attacker is a “soldier of the Islamic State” and that he targeted Christians, according to reports. The killings were “in revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere,” Islamic State … Read more