The number of deaths and attacks attributed to terrorism significantly decreased in 2017, according to a new report by the US State Department. “The total number of terrorist attacks worldwide in 2017 decreased by 23 per cent” compared to 2016, while “the total deaths due to terrorist attacks decreased by[Read More…]
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US issues travel warning for Niger; urged Americans not to travel to African country
The US State Department has issued a travel warning to Niger and urged American citizens not to travel to the African country or surrounding areas due to “terrorist activity, kidnappings and high rate of crime”, the media reported. “Terrorist organisations, armed groups, and smugglers operate in the areas bordering Mali,[Read More…]
After Iraq, Afghanistan, India witnessed highest terror attacks: Report
A latest data compiled by the US State Department has pointed out that India has witnessed the third highest number of terrorist attacks in 2016. The country has witnessed terror attack even more than Pakistan, which has slipped to the fourth spot. While Iraq, with 2,965 terrorist attacks ranked first[Read More…]
US to host Prime Minister Modi later this month
The US State Department has notified that the USA is looking forward to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month. “We look forward to having the (Indian) Prime Minister here in Washington – I believe it’s later this month,” State Department Spokesperson, Heather Nauert, said at a news conference[Read More…]