Paris terror suspect Mohamed Abrini ‘arrested’ in Belgium
The key remaining suspect in November’s Paris terror attacks, Mohamed Abrini, has been arrested in Belgium. Amateur footage said to be of Abrini’s arrest shows a man being bundled into…
Philippines impounds a North Korean vessel in response to new UN sanctions
The Philippines today impounded a North Korean vessel in response to new United Nations sanctions introduced in response to Pyongyang’s recent nuclear and ballistic missile tests. Presidential spokesman Manolo Quezon…
Two killed in US Air Force base shooting
A shooting at a US Air Force base in Texas has left at least two people dead. Officials have told US media that an airman shot his commander in an…
Saudi Arabia and Egypt to build bridge over the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia’s king has announced that a bridge linking the country to Egypt will be built over the Red Sea. King Salman said in a statement that the bridge would…
North Korea claims to have tested new engine for ballistic missiles
North Korea says it has successfully tested an engine designed for an intercontinental ballistic missile. The new type of engine would guarantee the ability to launch a nuclear strike on…
Tibetan student Self-immolates in protest against Chinese occupation
A 16-year-old Tibetan student died Friday after he set himself on fire four days ago to protest against Chinese occupation of Tibet, official sources said. Dorjee Tsering immolated himself last…
British PM admits to benefited from father’s Panama offshore fund
British Prime Minister David Cameron has admitted that he has benefited from a Panama-based offshore trust set up by his late father. In an interview with television channel ITV, Mr…
Panama Papers: Argentina President Mauricio Macri faces probe
Argentina President Mauricio Macri is the latest world leader to be caught in the storm of Panama Papers after the prosecutors opened an investigation into his offshore financial dealings. Argentine…
US, Gulf share concern about Iran’s actions: Kerry
United States Secretary of State John Kerry has said, US and Gulf allies have a shared concern about Iran’s destabilising actions in the region. He commented following a series of…
China to increase defence budget by 7 to 8%
China today announced that it will hike its defence budget by seven to eight per cent this year from about USD 145 billion last year. Fu Ying, the spokesperson for…