US: 6 Killed in Florida shootings
WEB DESK Six people reportedly have been killed in a shooting at an Orlando industrial estate. Police in Florida said that the gunman was a former employee at a store…
Qatar expresses surprise, ‘regret’ after 5 nations cut diplomatic ties
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has suspended all flights to Qatar, it said on its official Twitter account on Monday, without providing further details. Other airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways and…
Five Arab countries cut links with Qatar
Bahrain, KSA, Egypt and UAE cut diplomatic ties with Qatar accusing it of destabilising the region WEB DESK Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen have cut…
Hamas leader travels to Cairo for talks with Egyptian security officials
Hamas’ newly chosen leader in the Gaza Strip today traveled to Cairo for talks with Egyptian security officials. A Hamas official said, this is the first high-level meeting in months.…
US, Australian officials warn of returning foreign fighters
WEB DESK Top US and Australian officials today warned that foreign fighters may return to Southeast Asia from the Middle East and take up arms in their own countries. Australian…
London attacks: British police arrest dozen people
British police arrested a dozen people in a widening investigation into yesterday’s London attack into which seven people were killed and 48 injured. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility…
UK elections slated for Thursday will go ahead as planned: British PM
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the general elections slated for Thursday will go ahead as planned despite another terrorist attack on London Bridge and Borough Market in…
Nepal parliament meeting to elect new PM gets postponed till Tuesday
The Nepal parliament meeting to elect new prime minister has been postponed till Tuesday. The meeting was scheduled at 11 AM today but it was first postponed till 3 PM…
Deadlock continue over land dispute between Egypt and Sudan
Officials from Sudan and Egypt held discussions following months of tension between the two Arab neighbours, but appeared to make little headway to patch up their differences, primarily over a…
Italy: 1,000 injured in Turin after firecracker provoked stampede
about 1,000 people were injured in the city of Turin in Italy, after a firecracker provoked a stampede yesterday night. Thousands of football fans were watching a live relay of…