News brief: Big stories of the day

Dawood's 'safe haven' declines to even acknowledge his existence which is a real and present danger to us: India at UN

He said that the success achieved in denuding ISIL shows that the Council's focussed attention yield results and the same approach must be applied to address threats posed by the D company, Dawood Ibrahim and other proscribed entities. 

Military ties with Taiwan meant to promote peace across the strait: US

The deal includes 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks, 250 Stinger portable anti-aircraft missiles, related equipment and support at an estimated cost of just over $2.2 billion.

UK watchdog proposes to fine Marriott $124 million over data breach

The hack began in 2014, a year before Marriott offered to buy Starwood to create the world's largest hotel operator. The $13.6 billion deal closed in September 2016.

Nicki Minaj cancels Saudi Arabia concert over women's rights concerns

'After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest,' Minaj said in a statement. 

Pakistan news anchor shot dead outside Karachi cafe

Police said that an assailant identified as Atif Zaman opened fire at the journalist from a white-coloured car, according to Pak media.