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US: Bomb Threat Reported at Denver Airport, United Airlines Flight Evacuated

A reported bomb threat at Denver International Airport led to the evacuation of United Airlines Flight 2408, bound for Dulles, before departure Sunday evening, April 19.

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UN Security Council Hold Emergency Meeting Over Venezuela - NYC

UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo (C, front) speaks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council on behalf of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, at the UN headquarters in New York, Jan. 5, 2026. Guterres on Monday voiced deep concern over the lack of respect for international law in the U.S. military action against Venezuela on Saturday. Photo by Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN Security Council Hold Emergency Meeting Over Venezuela - NYC

UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo (front) speaks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council on behalf of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, at the UN headquarters in New York, Jan. 5, 2026. Guterres on Monday voiced deep concern over the lack of respect for international law in the U.S. military action against Venezuela on Saturday. Photo by Mark Garten/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN Security Council Hold Emergency Meeting Over Venezuela - NYC

UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo (front) speaks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council on behalf of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, at the UN headquarters in New York, Jan. 5, 2026. Guterres on Monday voiced deep concern over the lack of respect for international law in the U.S. military action against Venezuela on Saturday. Photo by Mark Garten/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets party leaders on stage during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. In his address, Modi claimed that the infiltration issue was being ignored by the Trinamool Congress for the sake of votes, calling it a “serious concern” that threatened the state’s social fabric. He urged the public to view infiltration as a pressing issue and promised that “one vote” for the BJP would “chase away infiltrators.” The TMC rejected his charges, arguing that border security was a Union responsibility. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets party leaders on stage during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. In his address, Modi claimed that the infiltration issue was being ignored by the Trinamool Congress for the sake of votes, calling it a “serious concern” that threatened the state’s social fabric. He urged the public to view infiltration as a pressing issue and promised that “one vote” for the BJP would “chase away infiltrators.” The TMC rejected his charges, arguing that border security was a Union responsibility. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets party leaders on stage during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. In his address, Modi claimed that the infiltration issue was being ignored by the Trinamool Congress for the sake of votes, calling it a “serious concern” that threatened the state’s social fabric. He urged the public to view infiltration as a pressing issue and promised that “one vote” for the BJP would “chase away infiltrators.” The TMC rejected his charges, arguing that border security was a Union responsibility. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon

Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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In The Wake Of The Fall Of Assad's Regime - Syria

A fighter holds a weapon in a street in Damascus, Syria, on December 9, 2024. Security remains a top concern as opposition forces secure the capital following the regime's collapse. Photo by Mohammed Nammoor/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Pedestrians walk past the flagship store of DJI in Shanghai, China, Sept 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Pedestrians walk past the flagship store of DJI in Shanghai, China, Sept 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Pedestrians walk past the flagship store of DJI in Shanghai, China, Sept 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Pedestrians walk past the flagship store of DJI in Shanghai, China, Sept 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - A DJI store in Shanghai, China, September 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - A staff member introduces drone operations to a foreign customer at the flagship store of DJI in Shanghai, China, September 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Pedestrians walk past the flagship store of DJI in Shanghai, China, Sept 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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DJI Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - A DJI store in Shanghai, China, September 10, 2024. According to reports, a number of US lawmakers have repeatedly expressed concern that DJI drones may pose a threat to national security.

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-"2+2" TALKS-CHINA

(240620) -- SEOUL, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong (2nd L) and Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of the Central Military Commission Zhang Baoqun (1st L), and South Korea's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong-kyun (2nd R) and Director General of International Policy Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense Lee Seung-buhm, pose for a group photo prior to the first vice-ministerial level diplomatic and security "2+2" talks between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Seoul, South Korea, June 18, 2024. The talks were held here on Tuesday. Both sides briefed each other of their respective foreign and security policies and had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-ROK relations and international and regional issues of common concern. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-"2+2" TALKS-CHINA

(240620) -- SEOUL, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong (2nd L) and Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of the Central Military Commission Zhang Baoqun (1st L), and South Korea's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong-kyun (2nd R) and Director General of International Policy Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense Lee Seung-buhm, pose for a group photo prior to the first vice-ministerial level diplomatic and security "2+2" talks between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Seoul, South Korea, June 18, 2024. The talks were held here on Tuesday. Both sides briefed each other of their respective foreign and security policies and had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-ROK relations and international and regional issues of common concern. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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Pakistan arrests 11 involved in attack on Chinese nationals

STORY: Pakistan arrests 11 involved in attack on Chinese nationals SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of the scene of attack on March 26 STORYLINE: Pakistan's National Counter-Terrorism Authority Coordinator Muhammad Tahir Rai said Sunday that security forces have arrested 11 suspects accused involved in an attack on Chinese nationals in March this year. Addressing a joint press conference with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, he said the arrested are in police custody on physical remand, adding that they would face trial in local anti-terrorism court where charge sheets would be submitted after completing legal formalities. Naqvi said that foreign land had been used to attack Chinese nationals in Pakistan, which is a "matter of great concern for Pakistan." The authorities have all the evidence that the attack was planned and operated from Afghan soil by the banned Tehrik-

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Remnants of a park burned by rioters in Magenta. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Scene of looting at the Kenu In shopping center located on the outskirts of Nouméa. An area where the clashes have been violent and order has not yet been restored. Some people are taking advantage of the chaos and the fact that law enforcement is occupied with trying to regain control of the city to loot the stores. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Scene of looting at the Kenu In shopping center located on the outskirts of Nouméa. An area where the clashes have been violent and order has not yet been restored. Some people are taking advantage of the chaos and the fact that law enforcement is occupied with trying to regain control of the city to loot the stores. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

The residents are erecting ramparts with whatever they can find: carcasses, pallets, barriers, and more... Anything that can prevent or limit access is being used in an attempt to secure the neighborhoods. The Green Valley in this photo. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

The reinforcements arriving by plane are landing at Magenta airfield, an airfield located in the heart of the urban area. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Scene of looting at the Kenu In shopping center located on the outskirts of Nouméa. An area where the clashes have been violent and order has not yet been restored. Some people are taking advantage of the chaos and the fact that law enforcement is occupied with trying to regain control of the city to loot the stores. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Remains of burned cars and other vandalism carried out by rioters during the first night of terror at the entrance of the 6th KM Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

The reinforcements arriving by plane are landing at Magenta airfield, an airfield located in the heart of the urban area. The smoke in the distance is from the fires that continue to rage on the outskirts of the city in the Koutio area. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

The reinforcements arriving by plane are landing at Magenta airfield, an airfield located in the heart of the urban area. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Scene of looting at the Kenu In shopping center located on the outskirts of Nouméa. An area where the clashes have been violent and order has not yet been restored. Some people are taking advantage of the chaos and the fact that law enforcement is occupied with trying to regain control of the city to loot the stores. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Scene of looting at the Kenu In shopping center located on the outskirts of Nouméa. An area where the clashes have been violent and order has not yet been restored. Some people are taking advantage of the chaos and the fact that law enforcement is occupied with trying to regain control of the city to loot the stores. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Scene of looting at the Kenu In shopping center located on the outskirts of Nouméa. An area where the clashes have been violent and order has not yet been restored. Some people are taking advantage of the chaos and the fact that law enforcement is occupied with trying to regain control of the city to loot the stores. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Scene of looting at the Kenu In shopping center located on the outskirts of Nouméa. An area where the clashes have been violent and order has not yet been restored. Some people are taking advantage of the chaos and the fact that law enforcement is occupied with trying to regain control of the city to loot the stores. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Convoy of soldiers on the road to Sainte Marie. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Queue at the pumps and at the checkout at this Mobil station of Faubourg Blanchot, allowing citizens to refuel by rationing at 3,000 XPF per person. People take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on food and essential products. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Queue at the pumps and at the checkout at this Mobil station of Faubourg Blanchot, allowing citizens to refuel by rationing at 3,000 XPF per person. People take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on food and essential products. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Convoy of soldiers on the road to Sainte Marie. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Queue at the pumps and at the checkout at this Mobil station of Faubourg Blanchot, allowing citizens to refuel by rationing at 3,000 XPF per person. People take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on food and essential products. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Queue at the pumps and at the checkout at this Mobil station of Faubourg Blanchot, allowing citizens to refuel by rationing at 3,000 XPF per person. People take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on food and essential products. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’

View of the outskirts of Noumea with the fire at Mr Bricolage located in Koutio. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Queue at the downtown supermarket, an area still relatively spared by the rioters. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM