Workers at the budget hotel in the southern Philippines, a region that has long battled Islamist insurgencies, said the two men rarely left their room.
Author: Pranav Baskar
Australian Police Detain 7 on Suspicion of Planning a ‘Violent Act’
The men were held for about 24 hours on suspicion of holding a “radical Islamic ideology.” The police released them after apparently failing to find evidence.
India Charges Pakistan-Based Groups in April Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
India claims that Pakistan sponsored the terrorists responsible for killing 26 people in the disputed region, an accusation Pakistan denies.
Korea’s English Exam Was So Hard It Prompted an Apology. How Would You Do?
South Korea has a notoriously grueling college entrance exam. This year’s English portion was so difficult that it led to a resignation. Could you answer some of the questions correctly?
A Trickle of Aid Reaches a Captured, War-Ravaged City in Sudan
A local group negotiated permission from the paramilitary force controlling El Fasher, offering a rare glimpse into conditions after a massacre.
U.N. Warns of ‘Another Wave of Atrocities’ in Sudan’s Civil War
Paramilitary groups have intensified an offensive on a crucial region bordering Darfur, prompting fears of another massacre.
Cryptology Group Held an Election, but Can’t Decrypt the Results
A global group of researchers was unable to read the vote tally, after an official lost one of three secret code keys needed to unlock a hyper-secure election system.
Iran Releases Tanker It Seized From the Strait of Hormuz
The ship had lost contact with its managers while traveling near Iran on its way to Singapore last week. All 21 members of the crew are safe.
Australian Man Convicted of Murderer Sues to Challenge Vegemite Ban Behind Bars
A man facing life behind bars is challenging the state of Victoria’s prison ban on the salty condiment beloved by many Australians. The case drew condemnation from a minister for corrections.
Fears Fuel Tanker Was Seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
The ship, which was flying a Marshall Islands flag, was passing through the Strait of Hormuz when it lost contact with its managers.