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by Admin Oct 24, 2024 Mayhem was unleashed in Sinaloa, Mexico, when 19 gang members were gunned down by the Mexican navy forces while a local cartel leader was arrested during the gunfight. Mexico’s defense ministry confirmed the incident happened in Culiacan, when a group of more than 30 gunmen fired on soldiers at a checkpoint, the soldiers returned fire and called in reinforcements from the navy. The defense ministry said some of the attackers fled abandoning their weapons and the military checkpoint was created to quell the intra cartel violence that has erupted since the arrest of the co-founder of the Sinaloa “El Mayo” Zambada. Seven vehicles and nearly 30 firearms, including machine guns, ammunition and military-style vests and helmets were also seized. The arrested cartel gang leader was identified as Edwin Antonio “N” with his last name withheld as a normal procedure  for those accused of crimes in Mexico.   He was regarded as a local leader of the Sinaloa Cartel faction led by its legendary co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. Violence in Sinaloa has increased to another level since the arrest of the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel Ismail Zambada in July, and was extradited to the United States. Prodesq political analyst, Temitope Oladeji, said the cause of the deadly violence in coastal areas of Sinaloa has been attributed to the power tussle between the two factions of the same Sinaloa cartel group which involved the sons of arrested drug lord “El Chapo” who are called “chapitos” are wrestling for the control of the leadership of Mexico deadliest cartel group against the loyalist of “El Mayo” Zambada who was recently arrested in July. El Mayo has been running the Sinaloa cartel since the arrest of his former partner El Chapo by the United States authorities in 2016 but the recent arrest of Zambada leaves a huge hole of leadership which has led to deadly clashes between the two factions in the cartel. It’s reported that over two hundred people have been killed since the cartel violence broke out in September and over three hundred people have been declared missing.

by Admin Oct 23, 2024 Israeli police have arrested seven people suspected of being a spy network who have been spying for Iran and gathering intelligence information on military bases and energy installations around Israel. This was disclosed in a statement released by the police department which said “successfully dismantled a spy network involving seven Israeli citizens who were operating on behalf of Iranian intelligence”. The suspects were arrested in the city of Haifa and other northern parts of the country were accused of  carrying out several missions under the directives of two Iranian agents known as “Alkhan and Orkhan” over the period of two years. The police disclosed that “The network members were aware that the intelligence they provided compromised national security and could potentially aid enemy missile attacks”,  “The network conducted extensive reconnaissance missions on IDF bases nationwide, focusing on air force and navy installations, ports, Iron Dome system locations, and energy infrastructure such as the Hadera power plant.” the police said. The police further disclosed that the spy network received hundreds of thousands of dollars from their Iranian handlers through cryptocurrency exchanges in exchange for several pictures of military targets and energy facilities in the country. In addition the police also said “These included photographs and videos of numerous IDF bases across Israel, ports, and energy infrastructure. It is assessed that these activities have inflicted security damage on the state”. This will be the second major arrest of Israeli citizens being charged with spying for the Iranian government, according to the police.  Weeks ago the Israeli police had arrested an Israeli on the suspicion of being recruited by the Iranian government to plot the assassination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials in the Israeli government.  Prodesq gathered that the arrested suspect was identified as Mordechai Maman of the coastal city of Ashkelon, a businessman who lived in Turkey and had visited Iran. 

by Admin Oct 23, 2024 Unknown gunmen attacked Turkey’s aerospace and defense company TUSAS in the capital city of Ankara killing four people and injuring 14 others. Confirming the unfortunate incident was Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey who was informed about the shooting while he was on a telephone conversation with President Putin of Russia. The president who expressed grievance over the shooting assured the public that the assailants would be hunted down and brought to justice. Ali Yerlikaya, the Interior Minister of Turkey took to his official X account to inform the public and express his concerns about the incident, he said,  “A terrorist attack was carried out against the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities”. He further stated that “Unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people after the attack… May God have mercy on our martyrs and I wish a speedy recovery to our wounded”. The Interior Minister however assured that proper investigation will be conducted and further information about the incident will be released to the public as time goes on. Prodesq crime analyst Temitope Oladeji, disclosed that the security cam footage showed two men with backpacks with Ak-47 rifles getting down from a Volkswagen coupe, unleashing gunfire at civilians from close range. He further stated that loud explosions were heard in the vicinity and gunshots were fired sporadically by the attackers. However, the two attackers were neutralized by the Turkish police who were aided by the army in securing and restoring control over the area. Paramedics and ambulances were on site to transport the wounded to different hospitals in the capital and the dead were evacuated from the scene to a morgue also in the capital. No group has come forward to claim responsibility for the attack on the aerospace complex. 

Historic Day in Kenya as the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached by the Kenyan senate for 11 gross violations of the constitution. The Deputy President was impeached in an historic trial that stunned the people of Kenya. Rigathi was impeached in absentia due to being hospitalized. The Kenyan Senate voted to remove Gachagua from office on five of 11 charges, his impeachment trial by the lower house National Assembly last week also concluded with his removal from office. The 349-member National Assembly had voted by an overwhelming 282 votes on October 8 to impeach him, more than the two-thirds required.  The 59 year old  popularly known as “Riggy G” was hospitalized for severe chest pains which made him unable to be present at his impeachment hearing. Hours after his removal from office the speaker of the lower house, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula disclosed that President William Ruto sent him a message to nominate Professor Kithure Kindiki, the interior minister as the new deputy president of the country. The speaker said “I have received a message from … the president, regarding the nomination of Professor Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the office.” However, Amason Kingi the speaker of the senate also said “The Senate has resolved to remove from office, by impeachment, his excellency Rigathi Gachagua, the deputy president of the Republic of Kenya.” The nomination of Professor Kithure Kindiki was approved by the senate to succeed Rigathi Gachagua as the new deputy president of Kenya. Prodesq gathered that the ousted deputy president downfall began after his fallout with the president.

by Admin Oct 19, 2024 As the war rages on between Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon border., Israel has lost five soldiers and dozens wounded in Friday battle. The Israeli military released the names of the fallen soldiers as company commander Maj. Ofek Bachar, 24, from Nes Ziona; team commander Capt. Elad Siman Tov, 23, from Tzofim; squad leader Staff Sgt. Elyashiv Eitan Wieder, 22, from Jerusalem; Staff Sgt. Yakov Hillel, 21, from Jerusalem; and Staff Sgt. Yehudah Dror Yahalom, 21, from Hebron. The Israeli military said the soldiers were all part of Golani Brigade’s reconnaissance unit and were killed in a ground assault in southern Lebanon and also disclosed that the family of the fallen soldiers have been notified of the demise of their loved ones. Series of battles between Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon also left Israeli soldiers wounded in another part of the southern border region of Lebanon. The statement by the Israeli Defense Ministry said an officer and two combat engineers from the Etzioni Brigade’s 8173rd Battalion were seriously injured, as was another soldier from the battalion’s logistical unit and the injuries came from an anti-tank missile strike. The IDF has also confirmed that the wounded soldiers have been evacuated from the battlefront and taken to hospitals in Haffia and other parts of Israel. However, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagar, the Israeli Defense Forces spokesman, said Golani soldiers captured Hezbollah operatives during the battle in which the five troops were killed. Hezbollah has declared a new phase of military operations against Israel in a statement released by the Lebanese terrorist organization, it said “announces a transition to a new and escalatory phase in the confrontation with the Israeli enemy, which will be reflected in the developments and events of the coming days.” The statement which was released in the wake of the death of Hamas leader Hahyah Sinwar by Israeli forces, Hezbollah said “hundreds of fighters…are fully prepared to counter any Israeli ground incursion into southern Lebanese villages,… to escalate day by day, with precision-guided one being deployed for the first time.”

by Admin Oct 19, 2024 Hezbollah launched a drone strike on the Israeli prime minister’s residence in the northern coastal town of Caesarea in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed that three drones were launched from Lebanon and one was able to hit the Israeli prime minister’s residence at around 8:19 am local time. The Prime Minister took to his X account to reassure his citizens that he is safe and secure in his post he described the Hezbollah attempt on his life and his wife as a “grave mistake” by the Lebanon terrorist organization. He said he is fully committed to the war against Israeli enemies he said “This will not deter me or the State of Israel from continuing our just war against our enemies in order to secure our future… I say to Iran and its proxies in its axis of evil”. He reassured the Israeli people that he will bring back home all the hostages left in Gaza and the safe return of the Israelis living on the northern border with Gaza Strip. Hezbollah has yet to claim responsibility for the assassination attempt on the Israeli prime minister. The Israeli prime minister has two private homes, in Caesarea and Jerusalem, and he has been spending time at Beit Aghion, his official residence in Jerusalem, which has been under renovation. 

by Admin Oct 17, 2024 Liam Payne, former member of One Direction musical group, died after he fell from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina in the early hours of Wednesday. Confirming the death of the music star, the Bueno Aires police department released a statement saying that the music star fell from the third floor of the CasaSur Hotel in Palermo city in Buenos Aires. The police statement said that Payne suffered from severe injuries and died on the spot while the hotel officials tried to contact the ambulance service to salvage his life but were unsuccessful.  The statement further revealed that calls were made to the police department to report a suspicious man who was acting violently and was under strong influence of drugs. The first call came from the Hotel manager who made a 911 call and told the police that “a guest who is overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol … He’s destroying the entire room and, well, we need you to send someone, please”.  The eyewitnesses said Payne intentionally jumped from his balcony and not that he was pushed or tripped over and fell. However, Alberto Crescenti, the head of the state emergency medical system, said investigations are ongoing and looking into autopsy reports. Prodesq gathered that the drugs were found in the hotel room of the deceased singer and the room was really destroyed with smashed television sets.  Condolences have been pouring out from the fans of the singer including his former band members and his family members who said they would remember him for being kind and loving.