Forty-two Malian soldiers were killed and 22 injured in an attack near the town of Tessit on Sunday, Mali’s government said on Wednesday, blaming an Islamic State affiliate. It was one of the deadliest attacks in recent years for the Malian army, which has been battling a decade-long insurgency by militant groups that have spread…

Three Indian soldiers and two suspected militants were killed Thursday after rebels stormed a military camp in disputed Kashmir, officials said.At least two assailants armed with guns and grenades attacked the camp in the remote Darhal area of southern Rajouri district early Thursday, said Mukesh Singh, a senior police officer.The soldiers responded to the attack,…

Myanmar’s military government has extended a state of emergency by 6 months, state media said Monday, with the junta chief saying elections could only take place when the conflict-wracked country was “stable and peaceful”. Min Aung Hlaing, who led last year’s coup, requested the military government to “allow him to serve for an additional 6…

AT least 22 women are raped daily in Zimbabwe with an average of one rape taking place per 75 minutes translating to an average of 646 women being violated each month, according to the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. The Commission also reports that one in three girls is also raped or sexually assaulted before they reach…

The Bangladesh government has not asked for any specific information on the Swiss bank accounts of its citizens, according to Switzerland Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard. “We have provided the government all available information on how to reach an agreement on these matters, but no request has been submitted regarding particular funds,” she said at…