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Africa North
Saudis Accuse Iran-Backed Houthi Terrorists of Attacking Islam's Holy City of Medina
Posted by: Skidmark || 10/16/2026 00:43 || Comments || Link || [14 views] Top|| File under: Houthis

#1  Shut your bitch ass up! Take up for yourselves, goddamn , how much money have you mf'ers poured into weapons? Muslims,POS in every aspect of everything.
Posted by: chris || 10/16/2026 0:57 Comments || Top||

#2  It's so sad.
Posted by: Grom the Reflective || 10/16/2026 2:00 Comments || Top||


Iraq
Iraq says it dismantled two human trafficking networks
[Rudaw] Iraqi security forces dismantled two human trafficking networks and prevented the sale of two newborn babies in separate operations in Baghdad and Dhi Qar provinces, the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) announced on Thursday, amid intensified efforts to combat child trafficking in the country.

"In Dhi Qar province, the units set an ambush for a group engaged in selling a one-day-old infant, and arrested four suspects caught in the act after they had handed over the infant and received payment for them," the INSS stated.

"In the capital, Baghdad, the Service carried out a targeted operation that led to the arrest of a network of five suspects, including licensed midwives, caught in the act while attempting to sell a one-day-old infant," the INSS added, noting that all suspects had been referred to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings.

The operations come amid increased efforts by Iraqi authorities to crack down on child trafficking networks.

In late June, the interior ministry announced that authorities had rescued 94 trafficking victims, dismantled 48 trafficking networks, and arrested 1,012 suspects.

During the first nine months of this year, the ministry documented 1,344 human trafficking cases and uncovered domestic and transnational networks operating through digital platforms.

The Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights (IOHR), an independent Baghdad-based monitor, warned in mid-June that shortcomings in victim identification and legal protections continued to hamper efforts to combat human trafficking.

The observatory reported that 385 trafficking victims were identified across Iraq in 2025, including 26 children who were sold, while 5,107 people were detained on trafficking-related charges. The monitor described the disparity as pointing to "a structural failure" in victim protection.
Posted by: badanov || 10/16/2026 00:00 || Comments || Link || [5 views] Top|| File under: Human Trafficking


Israel-Palestine-Jordan
IDF and Shin Bet eliminate two terrorists working to smuggle combat means and military equipment into Gaza strip


Translated Text:

#BREAKING | IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Two Terrorists Working to Smuggle Combat Means and Military Equipment into Gaza Strip

⭕️The IDF and Shin Bet struck yesterday (Wednesday) in the Khan Yunis area in southern Gaza Strip, eliminating the terrorists Asil Nabil Abdul Rahman Qashta and Ahmed Rajaa Al-Sha'er, who were working to smuggle combat means and additional military equipment into the Gaza Strip.

⭕️As part of their roles, the two terrorists were responsible for purchasing combat means and trading in them, and in parallel, worked to smuggle combat means into the Gaza Strip. They were eliminated with the aim of removing the threat from the citizens of the State of Israel and IDF forces operating in the Yellow Line areas.

⭕️Prior to the strike, steps were taken to reduce as much as possible the potential for harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance operations.

⭕️The IDF and Shin Bet continue to focus their efforts on targeting the capabilities for escalation and funding of military activity by terrorist organizations, with the aim of preventing the rebuilding of their infrastructure and military capabilities.

⭕️Security forces under the Southern Regional Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
The Jerusalem Post adds:
IDF dismantles Gaza tunnel stretching past the Yellow Line.

Separately, the IDF said Thursday that engineering troops from the Gaza Division's Southern Brigade, working with the Yahalom combat engineering unit, sealed and dismantled an underground tunnel route approximately 1.5 kilometers long that crossed the Yellow Line area in the Gaza Strip.

The tunnel contained rooms intended for use by Hamas terrorists, according to the IDF. Troops in the Southern Command remained deployed in the area under the ceasefire agreement and would continue operating to remove immediate threats, the statement said.
Posted by: badanov || 10/16/2026 00:00 || Comments || Link || [6 views] Top|| File under:


Duvdevan Unit commandos, guided by the Shin Bet, arrested terrorist from Jenin cell that was dismantled


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In a special operation in the Menashe Brigade: Duvdevan Unit commandos, guided by the Shin Bet, arrested a terrorist from the terror cell in Jenin that was dismantled

Duvdevan Unit commandos completed a special operation this morning in the city of Jenin in the Menashe Brigade, during which the forces, guided by the Shin Bet, arrested a terrorist who belonged to the terror cell in Jenin that was dismantled in Operation “Iron Wall," in which IDF forces operated to thwart terror cells in the camps in northern Samaria.

The terrorist served as a central arms dealer and operated to acquire and transfer weapons to the terror cell.

Security forces will continue to operate proactively and aggressively to thwart terror throughout the Judea and Samaria Division and to maintain the security of the citizens of the State of Israel
Posted by: badanov || 10/16/2026 00:00 || Comments || Link || [9 views] Top|| File under:


Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Shia Cleric killed in northern Iran- IRGC media admits
[IranIntl] A cleric in northern Iran was killed at his home in Sari, the IRGC-linked Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday.

Tasnim identified him as Yasser Taheri, a member of the clerical association in Mazandaran province and prayer leader at the Hassan Askari mosque [a Shia Mosque] in Sari's Rahband neighborhood.

Initial reports indicated he was killed with a bladed weapon, Tasnim said. The motive was not immediately known.
Posted by: Lord Garth || 10/16/2026 00:00 || Comments || Link || [12 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Iran

#1  Calling one of them is like calling yourself a rapper in the US!
Posted by: chris || 10/16/2026 0:58 Comments || Top||


The US wants to use a powerful non-nuclear bomb against Iran, according to media reports
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited
[Regnum] Washington is considering using the "mother of all bombs" if strikes on the Islamic Republic resume. This was reported on October 15 by CNN, citing US military officials.

The possible use of the powerful GBU-43/B MOAB non-nuclear high-explosive munition is linked to an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump. Journalists explain that full-scale military action could begin either before or after the US midterm elections.

According to their data, the American command has already developed new attack plans, targeting the enemy's nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure. However, the channel's sources doubt the effectiveness of this move. The use of weapons will not allow Washington to change the balance of power or achieve its strategic goals in the Middle East, but it will lead to a serious escalation of the conflict, the publication states.
PJ Media adds:
Ynet has reported on Saturday that Iran has managed to restore its missile and drone factories despite months of bombardment by the U.S. and Israel. This was reported by sources involved in the matter to Bloomberg. The restoration of the factories allows Iran to replenish its weapons stockpile, while Trump has refrained from further strikes ahead of the midterm elections. According to Ynet's Western sources, Tehran still retains the capability to produce weapons and restore its weapons arsenal. One source noted that Iran remains well-equipped with ballistic missiles and certain anti-ship weapons, and that it is capable of quickly adding more.

Posted by: badanov || 10/16/2026 00:00 || Comments || Link || [17 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Iran

#1  Better get out in front of this and let them know, traitorous bastards.
Posted by: chris || 10/16/2026 0:59 Comments || Top||


Captagon pills seized by Syria’s Anti-Narcotics Administration
[North Press] Syria’s Anti-Narcotics Administration announced on Thursday the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and trafficker in Damascus following a security operation.

The Administration said the operation resulted in the seizure of 87,000 Captagon pills allegedly intended for trafficking. The suspect and the seized drugs were referred to the competent judiciary for the necessary legal proceedings, according to the department’s official platforms.

On Oct. 8, the Anti-Narcotics Administration announced that it had foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of narcotics from Lebanon through the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing.

The shipment contained 395,000 Captagon pills, the department said.

Posted by: badanov || 10/16/2026 00:00 || Comments || Link || [6 views] Top|| File under: Narcos


Syria arrests alleged Baniyas massacre mastermind


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🚨 BIG: SYRIA ARRESTS ALLEGED BANIYAS MASSACRE MASTERMIND

Syrian authorities have arrested Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, a former pro-Assad militia leader accused of involvement in the 2013 massacres in Baniyas and al-Bayda, as he reportedly tried to flee across the border.

Hundreds of civilians were killed in the massacres, and Kayali has also been linked to the 2013 Reyhanlı bombings in Türkiye.

More at the link
Posted by: badanov || 10/16/2026 00:00 || Comments || Link || [8 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Syria/HTS



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