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…

Ethiopia’s military says security forces killed more than 800 fighters from the Somali militant group al-Shabab after Shabab fighters launched a rare cross-border attack. General Tesfaye Ayalew, the head of deployment for Ethiopia’s national defense forces, said more than 800 al-Shabab fighters, including 24 top leaders, were killed in recent operations against the group.  He…

Thunderstorms and heavy rains bringing possible floods, landslides, and lightning are forecast across northern Japan through at least Aug. 4. As of early Aug. 3, the Japan Meteorological Administration has issued the following warnings: Purple (highest level on a three-tier scale) warnings for heavy rain and landslides: Akita, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. Red heavy rain and…

Ransomware has become more pervasive and more sophisticated, challenging organizations to combat attacks that occur at greater frequency and greater complexity. A report released Wednesday by security provider Menlo Security looks at the obstacles faced by organizations as they struggle to protect themselves against the latest wave of ransomware. How often are IT leaders encountering ransomware?…

Decree on declaring a partial military mobilization On August 3, the President of the Republic of Artsakh, Arayik Harutyunyan, signed a decree, according to which a partial military mobilization was announced in the republic from August 3, 2022. Main Information Department of the Office of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Telegram