WASHINGTON: Requesting $742 million in aid to Pakistan, US Secretary of State John Kerry told US lawmakers on Tuesday that the Obama administration was helping Afghanistan and Pakistan fight terrorism. “We are helping Afghanistan and Pakistan to counter violent extremism, … read more
ANKARA: Turkish army has started operation against the Kurd rebels. Over 20 rebels have been killed so far while 25 suspects have also been arrested, Turkish army said. The Turkish forces started the operation after theacts of terrorism. Turkish Air … read more
ISLAMABAD: The United States has lauded Pakistan’s commitment to pushing back and fighting terrorists. In a Daily Press Briefing, Deputy Spokesperson of US State Department Mark C Toner said that US will continue to support Pakistan on war on terror. … read more
ADEN: Dozens of al Qaeda militants took control of the southern Yemeni town of Ahwar on Saturday, residents said, consolidating the group’s control over much of the region. The coastal city and surrounding district, in Abyan province, is home to … read more
DUBAI: Iran aims to increase its oil production by 700,000 barrels per day in the near future, the deputy oil minister said on Saturday. “One of the goals of Iran’s sixth development plan is to produce 4,700,000 bpd of crude … read more