Violent Women’s Day protests in Turkey and Pipeline explosion in Nigeria’ Niger Delta   Turkey: Protests to mark International Women’s Day turn violent in Istanbul Several thousand protesters clashed with Turkish riot police during demonstrations commemorating International Women’s Day in Istanbul’s central Taksim Square on March 8, prompting the security

Islamic State claims Pakistan mosque attack and Police strike in Minas Gerais, Brazil   Pakistan: IS-claimed attack in Peshawar highlights rising insecurity along Afghan border The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing targeting a Shi’a Mosque in the northern city of Peshawar on March 4, underscoring a

ELN launches armed strike in Colombia and Eastern Australia impacted by heavy flooding    Colombia: ELN carries out “armed strike” ahead of parliamentary elections  The National Liberation Army (ELN) carried out numerous assaults across Colombia between Feb. 23-26 as part of a “national armed strike” to denounce the government’s socioeconomic

Escalation of tensions in Ukraine’s Donbas, Anti-mine squads deployed to Western Mexico, and Electricity production started at Ethiopian Dam   Ukraine: Increased shelling reported as conflict escalates in eastern Donbas region  Military shelling along the line of contact in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region has intensified in recent days amid an

Chilean truckers protest workplace insecurity and Canadian trucker rallies draw global support   Chile: Trucker protests over workplace security disrupt travel in central and northern regions Trucker protests over migration and rising crime caused disruption to road routes and airport operations in central and northern Chile between Feb. 11-13 and

Truckers protests paralyze Ottawa, Anti-French protesters gather in Bamako to celebrate expulsion of French ambassador, and Casualties reported as Tropical Cyclone Batsirai devastates east coast   Canada: Trucker protests paralyze Ottawa and interrupt traffic on US-Canada border Countrywide trucker protests in response to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate have disrupted US-Canada supply

Security threats facing Beijing Olympics and Flooding in Brazil’s São Paulo state   China: Cyber and information security concerns loom ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics With the Beijing Winter Olympic Games due to commence on Feb. 4, a host of cyber and information security threats could complicate the security environment

Houthis claim drone attacks in Abu Dhabi and Volcanic eruption near Tonga   UAE: Houthis claim drone strikes targeting oil facility in Abu Dhabi Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone and missile strike targeting an oil facility in the Mussafah district of Abu Dhabi – the capital of

Opposition party conflict triggers unrest in Albania and Escalation of gang violence in Nigeria   Albania: Dispute over Democratic Party leadership triggers violent protest in Tirana Supporters of former president and prime minister, Sali Berisha, stormed the headquarters of Albania’s opposition Democratic Party in Tirana on Jan. 8, causing property

Coalition negotiations to follow German election and Indian farmers protest controversial agricultural reforms   Germany: Narrow win for Social Democratic Party in federal elections suggests protracted coalition talks ahead  Germany’s center-left Social Democratic Party (SDP) claimed a narrow victory in federal elections on Sept. 26; the close result points to

Italian authorities disrupt potential “No Vax” attacks and  Typhoon Chanthu strikes Eastern China Italy: Security forces raid homes of eight anti-vaccine activists over online threats of targeted violence  On Sept. 9, Italian authorities raided the homes of eight anti-vaccine activists under investigation for planning coordinated violent attacks during protests over

 Brazil’s Independence Day was marked by pro-Bolsonaro rallies and Military junta assumes control following a coup in Guinea  Brazil: Independence Day marked by pro-Bolsonaro rallies; anti-government protests planned for Sept. 12  Supporters and opponents of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro marked the country’s Independence Day, Sept. 7, with large, mostly peaceful demonstrations in