Israel bombs Gaza after rocket fire

JERUSALEM: Israeli fighter jets bombed two sites in Gaza early on Wednesday, wounding one woman, Palestinian sources said.

The Israeli military said its aircraft “targeted two weapons manufacturing sites in the northern Gaza Strip.” Direct hits were confirmed and secondary explosions were identified,” the military said in a statement.

U.S General James Mattis Meets Pakistani leaders

ISLAMABAD : U.S Central Command Commander Gen. James Mattis visited Pakistan as part of his routine of visiting and consulting with senior Pakistani military and security officials. 

According to US embassy here, Gen. Mattis met General Kayani, the Chief of the Pakistani Army, and General Wynne, Pakistan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee to share perspectives on the current relationship between the two militaries and to review the way ahead. 

This is Gen Mattis’ fifth visit to Pakistan in his 11 months as CENTCOM commander.

India Tightens Security as Kashmiri People mark 'Martyr's Day'

Indian security forces attacking Kashmiri protestors

Srinagar : Indian security forces have imposed tight security restrictions in Srinagar ahead of Wednesday's 80th anniversary of a violent crackdown on Kashmiri Muslims in the city.

Kashmiri separatist leaders have called for a strike and public processions to commemorate the 1931 killings of 21 Kashmiri Muslims who were revolting against the rule of Kashmir's Hindu king.