Keywords: Political violence


Greece arrests three suspects over deadly firebomb attacks linked to ruling party figures

Greek counter-terrorism authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with a series of firebomb attacks targeting residential buildings linked to members of the country's governing New Democracy party, following an assault that claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman. The arrests were announced......

Greece political violence escalates after firebomb attack kills mother of candidate

A deadly firebomb attack in northern Greece has prompted the governing New Democracy party to call for public protests, following the death of the mother of a parliamentary candidate in a targeted arson assault that has reignited concerns over political violence in the country. The attack occurred......

The world is experiencing record levels of armed conflict since World War II

The year 2025 marked a grim milestone in contemporary history. According to the "Trends in Conflict" report published by the Peace Research Institute Oslo, the number of armed conflicts involving states reached its highest level since the end of World War II, revealing a worrying increase in......

Colombia: Senator’s vehicle riddled with bullets amid rising election violence

The motorcade of a Colombian senator came under fire on Tuesday in the conflict-ridden region of Cauca, just days ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for May 31. According to President Gustavo Petro, the attack targeted Senator Alexander López, whose armoured vehicle......

Trump’s security under scrutiny after shooting at press dinner

Security arrangements surrounding U.S. political leaders are once again under intense scrutiny following a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.. The event, attended by Donald Trump and numerous senior government officials, was disrupted......

Justice pledges full investigation into death of Quentin D. after Lyon attack

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin condemned the death of Quentin D., a 23-year-old nationalist, following a violent attack in Lyon. Speaking on Sunday at the Grand Jury, Darmanin described the incident as a “despicable tragedy” and stated that Quentin D. had been “assaulted,......

Yunus calls on Bangladeshis to vote in first elections since 2024 uprising

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged citizens to participate in Thursday’s general elections, describing the vote as a decisive moment in the country’s political transition following the 2024 uprising that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In......

Japan: assassin of former prime minister Shinzo Abe sentenced to life imprisonment

A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, more than three years after the shocking killing that deeply unsettled Japan and the international community. Yamagami, 45, was found guilty of fatally shooting Abe during......

Dallas shooting: FBI reveals suspect tracked ICE buildings before attack

The FBI confirmed that the suspect behind Wednesday’s deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas had carried out extensive research on the agency prior to the attack. According to FBI Director Kash Patel, the gunman, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn,......