Latest news with #securityalert
BBC News
21 hours ago
- BBC News
Belfast Islamic Centre: Man arrested after alert
The Belfast Islamic Centre has said it was at the centre of a security alert in south happened at the building on University Road on Friday night.A 34-year-old man has been Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a number of cordons were in place over night during the alert.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong issues ‘black' travel alert for Iran and Israel as conflict escalates
Hongkongers should avoid visiting Iran and Israel because of the 'highly unpredictable security situation' in the two warring countries , authorities have warned, raising their outbound travel alert to its highest level. A Security Bureau spokesman said on Thursday that it had upgraded the alert for Israel and Iran to 'black', meaning there was 'severe threat' in going to those places and all travel should be avoided. 'Due to the highly unpredictable security situation in Israel and Iran, the Hong Kong government advises Hong Kong residents to avoid all travel to Israel and Iran,' he said. 'Those already there should attend to personal safety and leave or relocate to relatively safe regions immediately.' 04:26 Trump says US 'may' or 'may not' strike Iran as Tehran rejects call to surrender Trump says US 'may' or 'may not' strike Iran as Tehran rejects call to surrender He added the bureau would continue to closely monitor the situation, and urged Hongkongers to pay attention to updates, including announcements made by local authorities and Chinese embassies.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Newry: Viable device found at scene of fire
A viable device has been found following an arson attack in Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said that at around 03:15 BST on Monday they received a report of a fire at business premises in the Killeen School Road area. While searching the surrounding area, officers located a suspicious Sergeant Lewis said the device had been "removed from the scene for further forensic examination". The Killeen School Road area was closed while Army Technical Officers (ATO) attended the scene and removed the device. Police said the fire which damaged multiple vehicles, was being treated as road has since reopened. 'Reckless act' Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has condemned those behind the security alert."This incident has caused significant disruption for the local community and in particular the school staff and pupils and I want to unequivocally condemn those behind this reckless act," he said.
Fox News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
US Embassy in Israel tells government employees, families to shelter in place amid Iran strikes
The United States Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security alert stating that American government workers and their families in Israel remain indoors, as Iran has hit the Jewish state with drone and missile strikes. The alert, first made on Saturday and then posted again Sunday morning, comes as Iranian strikes have so far killed at least 10 people in Israel and injured upwards of 180. "As a result of the current security situation and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. Embassy has directed that all U.S. government employees and their family members continue to shelter in place until further notice," The embassy's alert, posted on its website and X, said. "Given the proximity of missile and debris impacts, the U.S. Embassy has offered employees living near the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv the option to voluntarily relocate to new accommodations further away," the alert continued. Meanwhile, Israeli airspace remained closed, with arrivals and departures, according to a statement from an Israel Airports Authority spokesperson. Iran's bombardment of Israel came in response to Israel's strikes against Iranian nuclear and military targets, which Israeli officials said were preemptive measures as Iran drew closer to developing nuclear weapons. "I'll tell you what would have come if we hadn't acted. We had information that this unscrupulous regime was planning to give the nuclear weapons that they would develop to their terrorist proxies," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on X on Saturday. "That's nuclear terrorism on steroids. That would threaten the entire world." Israel has also made clear that strikes against Tehran are far from over, issuing a warning to the people of Iran. "Urgent warning to all Iranian citizens: All individuals currently or soon to be present in or around military weapons production factories and their supporting institutions must immediately evacuate these areas and not return until further notice," the Israel Defense Forces said in an alert posted in Farsi. "Your presence near these facilities puts your life at risk." The IDF contrasted their approach with that of Iran, which has launched attacks at civilian areas. "This is the message we spread to Iranian citizens. While Iran chooses to strike without warning, we choose to warn a innocent [sic] people even if it means giving up the element of surprise," the IDF posted to X Sunday morning. "We warn them, in Persian, across many channels. Because human life comes first to us. That's the difference between us and our enemy."
BreakingNews.ie
14-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Ex-Ukrainian soldier breached US ambassador's residence in Dublin, court hears
A former Ukrainian soldier sparked a security alert when he scaled the walled moat and perimeter of the US ambassador to Ireland's official residence in Dublin, a court has heard. Oleksandr Kucherenko, 33, of no fixed address, claimed to be sight-seeing after his arrest on Friday, after "wandering" into the grounds of the Deerfields residence in Phoenix Park. Advertisement He pleaded guilty on Saturday at Dublin District Court to trespassing in a manner likely to place another person in fear on June 13th. Judge Michele Finan ordered him to make a donation to the Red Cross and adjourned his case, with bail and a daily signing on condition, until Friday. Garda Martin Curley said the accused's reply to the charge was, "My behaviour would not have scared anyone; I was not drunk". He had arrived in the country hours before his arrest but intends to leave as soon as possible. Advertisement Judge Finan noted a victim impact statement was not required. The court heard the Ukrainian national tripped the perimeter alarm at 3:30 pm. Garda Curley said, "The accused crossed a moat and climbed an eight-foot wall into the property." Security personnel detained the former soldier minutes later. Defence barrister Kevin McCrave, instructed by solicitor Niall O'Connor, said Mr Kucherenko had been in the Ukrainian army and came to Ireland to visit friends in Claremorris, Co Mayo. Advertisement Mr Kucherenko did not address the court but briefed his barrister that he had "just landed, was sight-seeing and taking photographs around the city". Counsel said the man "ended up in Phoenix Park and wandered into the grounds inadvertently", and he was apologetic. Ireland Four males charged after couple (60s) threatened w... Read More The court heard his father also served in the military and was killed in action in the war against Russia, which led to the accused being allowed to leave the army. He hoped to join other family members in Spain and claimed all he could donate to charity was €50, Judge Finan heard. She ordered the accused, who is to stay in hostel accommodation, to sign on daily at a garda station, stay away from the ambassador's residence and have no direct or indirect contact with any of the occupants or by social media. Legal aid was granted.
