US to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine
Washington: Seeking leverage with Russia, the Trump administration has reopened consideration of long- rejected plans to give Ukraine lethal weapons, even if that would plunge the United States deeper into the former Soviet republic’s conflict.
‘Yemen cholera case rises half-million’
Geneva: Cholera is believed to have affected more than 500,000 people and killed nearly 2,000 since late April, the World Health Organisation said on Monday.
Pak govt websites hacked on i- Day
Islamabad: Several websites of the Pakistan Government were defaced today allegedly by hackers from India. Several websites are still not functional. There was no formal reaction by the Government so far.
Shia executions: point to limits of Saudi reforms
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince hopes to transform the kingdom and modernise society, but the planned execution of 14 Shi’ite protesters charged with violence against security forces suggests the Government’s handling of sectarian tensions and unrest remains unchanged.
China warns of trade war with US
Beijing: China on Monday warned of a possible trade war with the US if Washington begins investigating alleged Chinese trade practices in bilateral commerce.
25 militants killed in Afghanistan
Kabul: At least 25 Taliban militants were killed and 10 wounded as fighting for the control of Mirza Olang district in Afghanistan continued on Monday, an official said.