Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella and President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti look at weapons pistols and rifles as they visit the French Interior Ministry exhibition booth during their visit of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella and President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti look at weapons pistols and rifles as they visit the French Interior Ministry exhibition booth during their visit of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella and President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti look at weapons pistols and rifles as they visit the French Interior Ministry exhibition booth during their visit of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella and President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti look at weapons pistols and rifles as they visit the French Interior Ministry exhibition booth during their visit of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella and President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti look at weapons pistols and rifles as they visit the French Interior Ministry exhibition booth during their visit of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella and President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti look at weapons pistols and rifles as they visit the French Interior Ministry exhibition booth during their visit of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Jordan Bardella and Eric Ciotti visit MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella and President of UDR parliamentary group Eric Ciotti look at weapons pistols and rifles as they visit the French Interior Ministry exhibition booth during their visit of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustrations MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Illustrations MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

People hold pistols during the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustrations MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Illustrations MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

People hold pistols during the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustrations MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Illustrations MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

People hold pistols during the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 19, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

Pistols during the opening of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 18, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER SWEDEN ROCK 2025

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UNBROKEN GAMES for Ukrainian military and veterans in Lviv

UNBROKEN GAMES for Ukrainian military and veterans in Lviv

Athletes shoot laser pistols during the UNBROKEN GAMES for the Ukrainian military and veterans, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025.(Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Inside A Syrian Reconciliation Centre - Damascus

Inside A Syrian Reconciliation Centre - Damascus

At the Reconciliation Centre, former military, police and intelligence officers, as well as anyone who was part of pro-Assad militia groups, can register for a temporary civilian identity card and deposit their weapons. HTS has announced a general amnesty for those who worked for the former regime. Rows of pistols are neatly arranged on a table inside a police station in Damascus, Syria, on December 31, 2024. These weapons, handed over by soldiers, are temporarily stored before being transferred to secure locations. Photo by David Melero/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish authorities detain 30 suspected IS members

STORY: Turkish authorities detain 30 suspected IS members SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the operation by the Turkish police across Türkiye (courtesy of the Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained 30 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in raids across Türkiye, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Monday. The operations dubbed "Bozdogan-35" were carried out across nine provinces, including Istanbul, Adana, Ankara, Diyarbakir, Osmaniye, Yozgat, Mersin Hatay and Kutahya, Yerlikaya said in a post on social media platform X, without specifying the time of the operation. Among the suspects, 14 allegedly handled ammunition on behalf of the group and organized smuggling activities, according to the testimonies of group members who had been detained, the minister said. Yerlikaya said that unlicensed pistols, a large number of organizational documents and di

Turkish police detain 36 IS suspects

STORY: Turkish police detain 36 IS suspects SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Turkish police detaining 36 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained 36 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Sunday. The suspects were detained in Istanbul, the largest city of Türkiye, as well as in the provinces of Kayseri, Izmir, and Eskisehir, Yerlikaya said on social media platform X, without specifying the time of the operations. Some of the suspects were allegedly involved in the financial network of the group, while others were providing medicine and supplies to injured people from the IS, he said. The police seized shotguns, unlicensed pistols, large amounts of both foreign and Turkish currencies, as well as lots of digital materials during the operations, he added. The Tur

Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Two pistols lie on the flag of Ukraine during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

Kyiv celebrates 100 days to Olympic Games Paris 2024

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 17, 2024 - Retired Ukrainian sprint canoeist Yurii Cheban (L) and Ukrainian sprint canoer Oleh Kukharyk shoot pistols during the interactive event organised by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the Perets FM radio station which celebrates the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Turkish police detain 8 suspects in anti-gang operations

STORY: Turkish police detain 8 suspects in anti-gang operations SHOOTING TIME: February, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the anti-gang operations carried out by the Turkish police (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained eight suspects, including the ringleaders, of a criminal organization as part of an operation dubbed "Cage-47," the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Sunday. The operations, initiated by the Turkish authorities in the northwestern province of Yalova, were carried out simultaneously in provinces of Kocaeli, Bursa, Yalova and Sakarya, Yerlikaya said on the social media platform X, without specifying the time of the raids. The police seized four unlicensed pistols, two blank firing pistols, two hunting rifles, a large amount of Turkish lira and a large number of promissory notes, checks, title deeds and digital materials, he said. He said that it has been suspe

1 wounded in armed attack during Istanbul mayor election campaign

STORY: 1 wounded in armed attack during Istanbul mayor election campaign SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. footage about moment of armed attack captured on security camera, assailants shooting from car in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. footage about people fleeing in panic due to armed attack in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. footages about police teams investigating the scene and taking security measures in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: A woman was injured in an armed attack on Saturday during the mayoral election campaign of Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party in Istanbul, said Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Yerlikaya said on social media platform X that shots were fired with long-barreled weapons and pistols in the Kucukcekmece district at around 4:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT). The attack took place during the election campaign of the Kucukcekmece party's mayoral candidate, Aziz Yeniay, in the Kanarya neighborhood.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov delivers a speech during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov (R) attends the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - A shoulder sleeve insignia is pictured during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Pistols are to be awarded to military personnel on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov (R) attends the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov (R) attends the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Pistols are to be awarded to military personnel on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov delivers a speech during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov delivers a speech during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov delivers a speech during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov observes a moment of silence in remembrance of perished defenders of Ukraine during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov (R) attends the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - A shoulder sleeve insignia is pictured during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov attends the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov (R) attends the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

Joint press conference of Ukrainian and Latvian defence ministers

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 12, 2023 - A shoulder sleeve insignia is pictured during the ceremony to award decorations and pistols to the military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Turkish police seize over 1 ton of drugs

STORY: Turkish police seize over 1 ton of drugs SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police anti-narcotic operations in Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish security forces seized 1.1 tons of drugs in anti-narcotic operations across 44 provinces, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Friday. A total of 176 suspects were detained in the operations involving 387 teams, 985 police officers, two aircraft, and 27 narcotic detection dogs, Yerlikaya said on social media X. The police seized 846 kg of methamphetamine, 223 kg of skunk, 11 kg of cocaine, 15 kg of marijuana, five kg of bonzai, 0.5 kg of heroin, 35,000 narcotic pills, 14 pistols, four rifles, and a large amount of money. Located at the conjunction of Asia and Europe, Türkiye has been grappling with international drug smuggling for many years. Turkish security forces frequently launch operations against drug dea

Fuel Price Increases

Fuel Price Increases

Fuel dispensing pistols in a service station on the day of the start of an operation to sell fuel at cost price in Cuers, France on September 29 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish police detain 12 suspects in raids against IS, HTS

STORY: Turkish police detain 12 suspects in raids against IS, HTS DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of police operations 2. various of pistols and bullets STORYLINE: Turkish police detained at least 12 suspected members of the Islamic Stated (IS) and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Istanbul, local media reported on Wednesday. The state-run Anadolu news agency said the suspects have allegedly carried out activities in Istanbul on behalf of the IS and HTS. Following technical and physical surveillance, Turkish anti-terror teams detected the suspects' identities and launched simultaneous raids on 14 addresses across the city Wednesday, it added. The teams detained 12 people at the addresses and continued their search for two more suspects, according to the report. Türkiye considered the IS and the HTS, the umbrella group of the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, as terrorist organizations. The IS has carried out a series of deadly attacks in

Police arrest 93 alleged criminals in Afghanistan's eastern province

STORY: Police arrest 93 alleged criminals in Afghanistan's eastern province DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: JALALABAD, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of illicit drugs seized and alleged criminals arrested during the operations in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province STORYLINE: Police in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province have arrested 93 people on charge of involvement in criminal activities over the past month, deputy head of the provincial police department Mawlawi Tahir Mabariz said Monday. Addressing a press conference, the official added that six women and three children are also among the arrested people involved in illegal activities such as murder, robbery, mobile snatching, forgery, theft, drug smuggling, and creating law and order problems. During the operations, police also discovered and seized illicit drugs including heroin and hashish, as well as arms and ammunitions including seven pieces of AK-47 assault rifles and five pistols, the officia

Afghan security forces kill 6 IS militants in western Herat

STORY: Afghan security forces kill 6 IS militants in western Herat DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:24 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fire-fight shooting site in western Herat Province, Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): ABDULLAH INSAF, Provincial police spokesman 3. various of the fire-fight shooting site in western Herat Province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: Afghan security forces stormed a hideout of militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) terror group in western Afghanistan, killing six insurgents including a woman, provincial police spokesman Abdullah Insaf said Saturday. SOUNDBITE (Dari): ABDULLAH INSAF, Provincial police spokesman "The security forces of Islamic Emirate launched operations against the hideout of Daesh (IS) militants in Rabat Kabuli village of district 14 of Herat city on Friday evening." The police also seized arms and ammunition including three assault rifles, five pistols and 15 phones during the operations. On Friday eve

Songkran festival begins in Thailand

Songkran festival begins in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Children play with water pistols in Bangkok on April 13 as Thailand started celebrating the Songkran festival, the country's New Year holidays, which temporarily halted antigovernment protests.

Kuwait stages airshow to mark national holidays

STORY: Kuwait stages airshow to mark national holidays DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Army Music Ensemble performing during the celebration of the National Day 2. various of military vehicles and armored vehicles displayed in front of the Kuwait Towers 3. various of children throwing water balloons and spraying water with pistols at passing cars 4. various of aircraft belonging to the Kuwaiti Air Force performing an aerial display STORYLINE: Celebrations were held on Friday to mark Kuwait's National and Liberation Days, which are observed annually on Feb. 25 and 26. To commemorate the day, Kuwait's Ministry of Defense held a show of military vehicles and equipment. Following a steady decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases, the country loosened restrictions on Feb. 14, allowing more activities to take place and the unvaccinated people to travel if they adhere to health regulations. The celebrations this year amid the