GAZA: The Israeli military said it had carried out more than 100 strikes in Gaza since yesterday with 40 of them since midnight, including on terror activity sites, command and control centres and weapon storage facilities. Five Palestinians were killed, … read more
CAIRO: An Egyptian court on Saturday ordered the dissolution of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), the political wing of the already banned Muslim Brotherhood movement. The decision follows the designation of the Brotherhood as a “terrorist organisation” in December, … read more
PESHAWAR: Militants from Afghanistan stormed the house of a local anti-Taliban militia in troubled northwest Pakistan, killing him and three members of his family, officials said Saturday. The incident occurred late Friday in Tenai Dara village in Upper Dir district … read more
KIEV: A massive Canadian transport plane arrived here carrying US$4.5 million worth of non-lethal military equipment to help Ukraine “protect its eastern border against Russian aggression.” The equipment includes “helmets, ballistic eyewear, protective vests, first aid kits, tents, and sleeping … read more
GENEVA: The World Trade Organization on Thursday upheld its ruling that China had violated global trade rules by restricting exports of rare earths, used in hi-tech goods like mobile phones and televisions. Beijing had appealed a decision by a WTO … read more