Arrested 27 ISIS-linked militants, says Iran
Tehran: Iran’s intelligence ministry says its forces have detained 27 militants linked to the ISIS group who planned to carry out terrorist operations in religious cities inside the country.
Three terrorists killed in Pakistan
Karachi: Pakistan’s Sindh Police has killed three militants and arrested four others as they were planning a major terrorist attack here, officials said on Monday.
Iran slams US push for inspecting military sites
Tehran: Iran has mocked the US push for inspections of the country’s military sites, calling it a “ridiculous dream that will never come true.”
Chinese ship calls at Sri lanka port
Colombo: A ship of the People’s liberation Army Navy of China arrived at the Colombo Port on a four-day goodwill visit, the Sri lankan Navy announced on Monday.
US, allies slam Chinese island-building
Manila: The United States, Australia and Japan on Monday denounced Beijing’s island-building and militarisation of the South China Sea, in contrast to the increasingly tepid response from Southeast Asian nations over the festering issue.