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Egypt’s army kills 4 more terrorrists in “Sinai 2018” operation

CAIRO: The Egyptian army killed four terrorists in restive North Sinai province northeastern the capital Cairo as part of Egypt’s recently launched “Sinai 2018” comprehensive anti-terror campaign, the military spokesman announced on Wednesday. “The air forces destroyed eight targets used by the terrorist elements for sheltering and hiding from the …

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White House denies being weak on Russia, says more sanctions to come

WASHINGTON: White House is weighing additional sanctions against Russia, senior administration officials said on Wednesday, pushing back against allegations that Donald Trump has been a soft touch on Moscow. Speaking on condition of anonymity, officials said a “task force” has been set up to address potential meddling in the 2018 …

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Trump suggests arming teachers as he meets Florida survivors

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump suggested arming teachers to deter future mass shootings as he held an emotional meeting Wednesday at the White House with survivors of the gun rampage that left 17 people dead at a Florida high school. Trump also promised “very strong” background checks on gun owners …

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New York man pleads guilty to attempting to support Islamic State

NEW YORK: A former plumbing assistant from New York City pleaded guilty on Wednesday to attempting to provide material support to Islamic State. Sajmir Alimehmeti, 24, also pleaded guilty before US District Judge Paul Engelmayer in Manhattan to committing passport fraud in order to facilitate an act of terrorism, federal …

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Twitter reacts to Nawaz’s ouster from PML-N presidentship

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday announced verdict in Election Act 2017 case, declaring former prime minister Nawaz Sharif ineligible for holding Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) presidentship and other public offices. Announcing its decision, the SC elaborated that a person disqualified under Article 62, 63 of the Constitution …

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Nawaz should have been jailed for lying: Imran

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif should have been jailed for lying. Speaking to a press conference at the federal capital, Imran said that the former premier was ousted on Iqama, when in fact, “he should have been jailed for …

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