2 ISis extremists arrested in Morocco
Rabat: Two ISIS extremists active in Morocco’s Casablanca city have been arrested, media reported on Tuesday.
China urges US to block transit by Taiwan Prez
Beijing: China called on the US not to let Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen transit there when she visits Guatemala next month, days after Donald Trump irked Beijing by speaking to Tsai in a break with decades of precedent.
German TV under fire for silence on rape case
Berlin: Germany’s public broadcaster ARD came under fire, accused of having ignored a rape-murder case in which an Afghan refugee is the top suspect for fear of fuelling anti-migrant sentiment.
Brexit deal needed by Oct 2018: Barnier
Brussels: European Commission Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said a deal on Britain’s exit from the EU must be in place by October 2018.
Putin approves new cyber-security doctrine
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed off on a broad-ranging plan aimed at bolstering the country’s defences against cyberattacks from abroad and cracking down on perceived foreign influence.
Iran: Trump won’t be able to harm N deal
Tehran: Iran’s President said his country will not allow incoming US President Donald Trump to “tear up” Iran’s landmark nuclear deal with world powers and also warned Tehran will react to any extension of American sanctions.
3 Indians hack Dubai businessman’s bank a/c
Dubai: Three Indian men have been accused of stealing 1 million dirhams by hacking into a Dubai businessman’s mobile banking application after obtaining a duplicate SIM card using forged papers.