Six killed in Bangkok market after gunman opens fire. This is the stark reality we’re looking at, a tragedy that unfolded in the bustling heart of Thailand’s capital. Reports indicate that on Monday, July 28th, a gunman unleashed a series of shots at a market in Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of at least six people. Initial reports, as provided by Thai police, paint a grim picture of the event, highlighting the devastating impact on the community.
The tragic toll included the gunman himself, who, according to police statements, took his own life. Charin Gopatta, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, confirmed this detail, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation.… Continue reading
The death toll from an attack on a Catholic church in eastern Congo, perpetrated by Islamic State-backed rebels, has risen to 34, with a separate attack on a nearby village resulting in at least five more deaths. The attacks, believed to have been carried out by the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) using guns and machetes, targeted civilians in the Ituri province. Attackers stormed the church at around 1 a.m., and reports indicate that several houses and shops were also burned. The ADF, with ties to the Islamic State, has been responsible for the killings of thousands of civilians in eastern Congo in recent years.
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On July 4, 2025, masked Israeli settlers were reported to have attacked Palestinians in the West Bank village of Sinjil, resulting in the death of a US-Palestinian man, Saif al-Din Kamil Abdul Karim Musalat, and another Palestinian man, Mohammed Rizq Hussein al-Shalabi. Musalat’s family has demanded that the US State Department launch an immediate investigation into his death, alleging that he was killed while protecting family land from the settlers. The State Department has acknowledged the reports of the US citizen’s death. The incident is part of a concerning trend of rising violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, as the UN has noted, with the recent conflict escalating since October 2023.
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In a recent attack in northwest Colombia, an ELN guerilla group used a donkey laden with explosives, resulting in the death of a soldier and injury of two others. The attack occurred in the Antioquia department, prompting criticism of the government’s “total peace” strategy. This incident further highlights the ongoing violence and the breakdown of peace talks with the ELN, which were suspended in January after the group was linked to over a hundred deaths. Despite the government’s efforts for peace, fueled by drug cartels, the ELN has intensified attacks, marking a concerning escalation in Colombia’s security situation.
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Recently, Jewish settlers in the West Bank have turned violent, targeting Israeli soldiers and vandalizing military sites. These actions are a response to the Israeli Defence Forces’ efforts to curb attacks on Palestinians. On Sunday, a protest turned violent with settlers attacking security forces, damaging vehicles, and setting fire to equipment, while on Friday, soldiers enforcing a closed military zone were attacked with stones. The escalating violence, marked by the spray-painting of “revenge” on a military site, highlights the breakdown of law and order and the increasing frequency of settlers clashing with Israeli security forces.
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A recent police report details an alleged murder plot involving four fifth-grade students at Legacy Traditional School in Surprise, Arizona, who planned to fatally stab a classmate and stage it as a suicide. The plot was uncovered after a parent alerted the school about the students’ discussions. According to the report, the motive stemmed from a relationship dispute, with the students allegedly planning the attack during a lunch break. The students, aged 10 and 11, were arrested on charges of threatening and disorderly conduct, and were released to their parents with possible expulsion pending.
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