TRIPOLI: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Friday for car bombings in eastern Libya that killed at least 31 and wounded 40 people after security sources reported dozens dead in a triple attack. A brief statement by an IS branch … read more
ABUJA: Nigeria’s military on Wednesday claimed that more than 300 Boko Haram fighters were killed when troops recaptured the garrison town of Monguno in northeast Borno state. “Over 300 terrorists were killed while a few were also captured,” defence spokesman … read more
TURKEY: As the United States and Canada condemn the brutal murder of a 20-year-old female student in southern Turkey after an alleged attempted rape, Turkish women have posted photographs of themselves wearing black across social media, The Telegraph reported. Özgecan … read more
NIAMEY: At least 36 mourners at a funeral ceremony were killed and 27 wounded when an unidentified plane bombarded a village in Niger near the Nigerian border, the army said Wednesday. The strike on Tuesday came as Niger takes part … read more
WASHINGTON: The US expressed appreciation on Wednesday for Pakistan’s latest efforts to expand bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan towards security of the landlocked country. “We have long said that we welcome the prospect that helps deepen cooperation between neighbouring Afghanistan and … read more