Norway suspends arms exports to UAE
Copenhagen Norway said on Wednesday it has suspended exports of munitions and arms to the United Arab Emirates as a “precautionary line,” based on its assessment of the situation in Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition including the UAE has been fighting Shia rebels for nearly three years.
Pak test-fires naval cruise missile Harba
Islamabad: The Pakistan Navy said it successfully test-fired naval cruise missile ‘Harba’. “The missile is capable of hitting its target from surface to surface and ground assault,” the navy said.
China achieves air quality goals: Official
Beijing: After grappling with alarming levels of smog, Beijing witnessed an improved air quality in 2017 after implementation of various pollution control measures, a Chinese official said.
High-tech ship to resume hunt for MH370
Kuala lumpur: A high-tech vessel run by a US exploration firm is en route to resume the hunt for flight MH370 in a new bid to solve one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
‘World’s most expensive vodka bottle’ stolen!
Copenhagen: Copenhagen police are investigating the theft of a bottle of vodka that is claimed to be the world’s most expensive at $1.3 million. Police investigator Knud Hvass says it is too early to say whether the perpetrator of the theft at the Cafe 33 bar had broken in or had used a key.
93-yr-old WWII vet is now a town’s mayor
Tinton Falls: A 93-year-old World War II veteran who wore out two pairs of shoes campaigning door-to-door is the new leader of a New Jersey shore town. Vito Perillo was sworn in Tuesday night as mayor of Tinton Falls. The Republican won the seat in November when he upset an incumbent who was seeking a second term in the nonpartisan municipal race.