Armed men wearing masks attacked an outpost on the Tajik-Uzbek border in an overnight operation, leaving 17 people dead.
According to Tajik authorities, the 20 attackers killed a border guard and a policeman before 15 of them were killed by return fire.
Another five officers were taken captive, they added.
While the identity of the attackers is yet to be officially revealed, officials said an investigation into the attack 50 km southwest of the capital, Dushanbe, is underway.
Lebanese government must fulfill commitment to disarm Hezbollah, says Israeli Defence Minister
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday the Lebanese government must fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah and remove it from southern Lebanon, as Israel continued to intermittently attack the group in the south of the country.
Kenya landslide death toll rises to 22
The death toll from a landslide in western Kenya's Rift Valley has risen to 22, a government spokesperson said on Sunday, following heavy rains on Saturday.
Fire at store in northwestern Mexico leaves at least 23 dead
At least 23 people were killed when an explosion triggered a fire inside a department store in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state in northwestern Mexico, according to local media reports on Saturday.
UK train stabbings injure ten, police arrest two suspects
Ten people are in hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries, after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England on Saturday, and two men were arrested in what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an "appalling incident".
Tanzania's Hassan declared landslide winner in election marred by violence
Tanzania's electoral commission declared on Saturday that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had won, with nearly 98 per cent of the votes, an election that set off violent protests across the country this week.
Vietnam's ancient town Hoi An works to restore tourism after devastating floods
Residents of Vietnam's UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An began cleaning up on Saturday as floodwaters receded after days of torrential rain that caused deadly flooding and widespread damage across the central region.
Indian temple stampede kills nine, injures several
A stampede at a temple in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh killed at least nine people early on Saturday, government officials said, with several injured.
Turkey to host Gaza meeting amid ceasefire concerns
Foreign ministers of some Muslim countries will meet in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and next steps there, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday, voicing concern over whether the ceasefire will continue.
Pinoy Expat Corner
Merong Serbisyo Caravan Leg 2 dito sa Dubai ngayon November 15 & 16, 2025 , 8am to 6pm @ Hall 3 Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.
Pinoy Expat Corner
Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
Pinoy Expat Corner
Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
