A soldier was killed when terrorists targeted security forces in the North Waziristan district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement said on Thursday night. The terrorists fired at a military post in the area of Datta Khel town of the district. "The troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists' location," the military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in the statement. Also Read: Indian, Pakistani killed in UAE gas blast that injured 120 During an intense exchange of fire, a young soldier who was 28 years old lost his life, the ISPR said. Actions had been carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area, said the statement. "Pakistan army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers will not go unpunished," according to the ISPR.

New Zealand supermarket chain Countdown temporarily removed all knives and scissors from its shelves Saturday for safety reasons following Friday's terror attack, which injured six people. In a media statement, Kiri Hannifin, Countdown's general manager of safety, said the company has decided to temporarily remove all knives and scissors from the shelves while considering whether the shops should continue to sell them. "This is in no way a reflection on our customers, but an act of support for our team. We want all of our team to feel safe when they come to work, especially considering the events of yesterday," said Kiri. Another supermarket giant Foodstuffs New Zealand is also reviewing its safety policy regarding sharp knives. Head of corporate affairs Antoinette Laird said a safety review into whether Foodstuffs stores would remove sharp knives from the sale was being considered. Foodstuffs NZ owns hundreds of New World and Pak'n Save stores across the country. "Everyone deserves to be able to go to work and visit essential services like the supermarket safely," said Antoinette. Six people were injured, including three people in critical condition, during the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack at Countdown supermarket in western Auckland suburb New Lynn on Friday afternoon. The 32-year-old offender, who obtained a knife and stabbed people in the supermarket, was shot dead by the police. 

Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last night out at Vienna’s cafes and restaurants before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in what authorities said was a terrorist attack that left at least two dead — including one of the assailants — and 15 wounded.