US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan bank
Washington: The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on a key Venezuelan bank, BANDES and four affiliates over their support for President Nicolas Maduro.
2 men arrested over mosque attacks in UK
London: Two men were arrested Friday on suspicion of “racially aggravated criminal damage” after a series of attacks on mosques in the British city of Birmingham this week.
6 children among seven killed in Pak
Lahore: At least six children and a teacher were killed on Saturday after the roof of a school building collapsed during a Pakistan Day function in Gujranwala city of Punjab province.
Italy, China sign mOU to boost economic ties
Rome: Italy has signed a memorandum of understanding with China in support of Beijing’s “Belt and Road” initiative, which aims to weave a network of ports, bridges and power plants linking China with Africa, Europe and beyond.