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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

BERLIN, GERMANY — A European space probe has swung into position around Mars in preparation to analyze its atmosphere for possible signs of life. The European Space Agency said Wednesday its Trace Gas Orbiter successfully performed a delicate maneuver known as aerobraking that involved dipping into the red planet’s upper …

PENTAGON — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has yet to send guidance to President Donald Trump on whether transgender troops should serve in the military, according to the Pentagon. The deadline for his recommendations was set for February 21. Last September, the Pentagon said it began studying how to implement …

Pakistan has narrowly avoided being targeted by a global watchdog over alleged terrorism financing, the foreign minister said, after reports that the US had supported a motion to place its ally on the group’s watchlist. The country was granted a three-month reprieve by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according …

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz on Wednesday said that the government and civil society needs to work together to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in the country. Speaking to International Human Rights conference 2018, Sartaj said that the government and the civil society needs to join hands to achieve …

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 …

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 …