Ex-leader Yameen held for money laundering
Male: Maldivian authorities Monday ordered the arrest of former strongman president Abdulla Yameen over money laundering charges, officials said.
Russia paves way for ‘ISIS children’ return
Moscow: As the end nears for the IS enclave in Syria, the fate of jihadists’ family members becomes a prescient issue, Russia can be seen as a pioneer in systematically returning children of Islamist fighters home.
Shahbaz Sharif indicted in corruption case
Lahore: Pakistan’s Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif was indicted by an accountability court on Monday for corruption in a `1,400 crore housing project.
US-Taliban talks in Pakistan postponed
Islamabad: The talks between the US and Afghan Taliban slated for Monday here have been postponed, according to the insurgent group which alleged that some members of its negotiating team could not travel to Pakistan for the meeting due to sanctions imposed by America, the UN.