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Jan- 2018 -11 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Local Taliban leaders reported killed in Nangarhar operation
Three local Taliban commanders were among 23 killed in an overnight military operation in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province
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11 JanuaryBusiness
On again? Talk of India-Israel Spike ATGM missile deal revived ahead of Netanyahu visit
India is again considering a purchase of Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel in a government-to-government deal that does not involve transfer of technology
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11 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Japan protests after Chinese naval frigate spotted near disputed islands
Japan protested after a Chinese naval frigate was spotted on patrol near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
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10 JanuaryEurope
Greece intercepts Libya-bound ship carrying explosives from Turkey
The Greek Coast Guard seized a Tanzania-flagged freighter carrying explosive materials from Turkey to Libya's Misurata.
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10 JanuaryAmericas
Colombia president suspends peace talks with ELN rebels
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos suspended peace talks with ELN rebels in response to what he said were guerrilla attacks
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10 JanuaryAir
US airstrikes kill 3 ‘key’ al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen – Pentagon
US airstrikes in Yemen killed three senior al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leaders in Yemen, the Department of Defense said
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10 JanuaryMiddle East
Turkey warns Iran and Russia over Idlib as Syria tensions mount ahead of Sochi and Geneva talks
Turkey warned Iran and Russia to hold back the Syrian regime in rebel-held Idlib province, as tensions mounted ahead of peace talks in Sochi
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10 JanuaryMiddle East
Captured French militant claims ISIS fighters in Syria aim to reach Europe through Turkey
Captured French foreign fighter Thomas Barnouin told the YPG that ISIS is trying to reach Europe through Turkey to carry out attacks
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10 JanuaryBusiness
US approves sales to Japan of 4 missiles to counter DPRK ballistic threat
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of 4 Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missiles to counter North Korea's "provocative behavior"
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10 JanuaryCommentary
Pakistan counter-strike on Trump threatens US anti-terror efforts in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s suspending security cooperation with the US over Trump's freeze on aid is likely to hinder counter-terror efforts in the region
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