EQUATORIA: The death toll from an oil tanker explosion in Western Equatoria state, South Sudan, this week has risen to 182, according to a regional official. The blast occurred in the town of Maridi as crowds gathered around the vehicle … read more
ISTANBUL: At least 22 migrants, including 11 women and four children, drowned Tuesday when their vessel sank off Turkey’s southwest coast, local media reported. Turkish coastguards recovered nine more bodies, bringing the toll to 22, and rescued 211 migrants from … read more
LONDON: The London Metropolitan Police has issued a fresh appeal while investigating the 2010 murder of senior Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr. Imran Farooq. Appeal posted on the Met police official website stated “On the fifth anniversary of the … read more
RIYADH: Saudi police captured two suspected militants, along with several weapons and an explosive vest, in two raids around the capital Riyadh late, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Sunni Muslim militants sympathetic to the Islamic State … read more
LONDON: Uncapped Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari was named in England’s squad on Tuesday for the forthcoming three test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. Left-armer Ansari, 23, is the third spinner in the 16-man team alongside Moeen Ali … read more