26 Af soldiers killed in Taliban attack
Kandahar: At least 26 Afghan soldiers have been killed and 13 wounded in a Taliban attack on a military base in Kandahar province, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, the latest blow to struggling security forces.
Philippines to consult on joint China oil search
Manila: The Philippines tried to reassure Southeast Asian neighbours about its proposal to partner with Beijing in oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, promising to consult them on any plans.
new Saudi blacklist ‘disappointing’: Qatar
Doha: Qatar said on Wednesday a new blacklist released by Saudi Arabia and its allies came as a “disappointing surprise” in a diplomatic crisis that has split the Gulf.
HK maids lured by ISIS recruiters: report
Hong Kong: Indonesian maids working in Hong Kong are being radicalised by extremists from the ISIS, a security think-tank said in a report.