World


Jammed rifle foils alleged mass shooting plot at Hindu temple in Illinois; Teen arrested

Chicago, Oct 15 (UNI) A 19-year-old man from Palatine, Illinois, has been arrested on charges related to an alleged mass shooting plot at a Hindu place of worship in the Aurora area, after a co-worker alerted police to his alleged threats and extremist material. Investigators are examining reports that the suspect's rifle jammed during an alleged attempt to open fire, potentially preventing a mass-casualty attack.
Investigators have uncovered a manifesto expressing white supremacist views and threats of violence against people of Indian descent.
The suspect, Alexandros Paporakis, a resident of Palatine, Illinois, was arrested on October 11. He faces charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to the Palatine Police Department.
More News

19 Oct 2026 | 10:21 PM

Kabul/Islamabad, Oct 19 (UNI) Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan fell by 74% to $358 million in the 2025-26 financial year as prolonged border closures and worsening bilateral relations disrupted cross-border commerce, according to official Pakistani data reported by Dawn.

see more..

Trump gives full endorsement to Netanyahu ahead of Oct 27 Israeli elections

19 Oct 2026 | 9:06 PM

Washington/Jerusalem, Oct 19 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s re-election bid, nine days before Israel’s October 27 election, saying that any other leader would leave Washington to confront Iran without Israel’s support.

see more..

France considering partial curfew in various cities post violent protests

19 Oct 2026 | 8:22 PM

Paris, Oct 19 (UNI) France is considering partial curfews in several cities after violent weekend protests overwhelmed police in some areas, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to promise tougher measures to restore public order.

see more..

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi accuses US of causing insecurity in Strait of Hormuz

19 Oct 2026 | 8:13 PM

Tehran, Oct 19 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi today accused the US of creating insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the centre of the dispute.

see more..

Arab states rally behind Saudi Arabia as Yemen conflict intensifies

19 Oct 2026 | 6:39 PM

Riyadh, Oct 19 (UNI) Arab governments on Monday rallied behind Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify, with Egypt signalling its readiness to provide defensive assistance and regional officials warning that the escalation threatens Gulf security and vital maritime trade routes.

see more..