Egypt security forces kill 14 ultras in Sinai
Cairo: Egyptian security forces have killed 14 Islamist militants in an exchange of fire in the country’s turbulent northern Sinai region, the interior ministry said on Sunday. The militants were under surveillance ahead of security forces raiding their hideout in the town of El-Arish, the ministry said in a statement.
Saudi prince who called for reforms dies at 87
Riyadh: Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, a senior member of the royal family who supported women’s rights and once led a group of dissident princes, has died at the age of 87.
Prince Talal was an older brother to King Salman and the father of businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. The royal court said prayers for Prince Talal, who died on Saturday, will be held in Riyadh on Sunday.
Nepal Army chief to visit India in January
Kathmandu: Nepal Army chief General Purna Chandra Thapa will visit India next month where he will be conferred the title of honorary general of the Indian Army, a senior Nepal Army official said on Sunday. It is a customary practice between the two neighbouring nations to award the honorary title to each other’s army chief.