Lahore: A member of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison on terrorism charges. The Anti-Terrorism Court Sargodha Judge Attiqur Rehman announced the verdict after the prosecution presented witnesses and evidence against him.
Mogadishu: A Somali police officer says a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in the southern port city of Kismayo as Friday prayers ended, killing two people.
Beijing: China on Friday staunchly defended Pakistan’s record in fighting terrorism, saying its all-weather ally has made “tremendous efforts and sacrifices”, countering calls by India and the US that Islamabad must ensure that its territory is not used for terror activities.
Tokyo: The Japanese operator of a bulk carrier that struck a coral reef and caused a widespread oil spill off the coast of Mauritius said Friday it will provide 1 billion yen ($9 million) to fund environmental projects and support the local fishing community. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said the Mauritius Natural Environment Recovery Fund will be used for mangrove protection, coral reef recovery, protection of seabirds and rare species, and research by private and Governmental groups.