West Asia: US and Iran reported to be close to an agreement to end conflict
WEB DESK Mediators say the United States and Iran are close to a preliminary agreement that could bring an end to the conflict in the Gulf. Sources familiar with the…
India, Vietnam Step Up Efforts to Boost Trade, Investment and Strategic Ties
A Akhter / New Delhi India and Vietnam today agreed to reinforce cooperation at the level of governments and businesses for increasing two-way trade, investment and technological partnership during the…
Bangladesh blames Mamata for Teesta delay, sees hope after BJP win in Bengal
Zakir Hossain from Dhaka Bangladesh’s ruling BNP has accused Mamata Banerjee of stalling the Teesta water-sharing agreement and congratulated the BJP on its West Bengal victory, saying the result could…
Nepal: SC orders govt to submit details of demolition of squatters’ settlement
AMN/ WEB DESK The Supreme Court of Nepal has directed the federal government to furnish detailed documents related to the procedures followed in demolishing squatters’ settlements. A single bench of…
Romanian: Ilie Bolojan Government Falls After Losing No-Confidence Vote in Parliament
AMN/ WEB DESK Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell today after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament, creating political uncertainty in the country. The Social Democrats, who left the…
US and Iran launch fresh attacks over control of Strait of Hormuz
AMN/ WEB DESK The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks in the Gulf, escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz and undermining an already fragile ceasefire.…
Pakistan: 10 dead as severe heatwave continues to grip Sindh
AMN/ WEB DESK Ten people have died as a severe heatwave continues to grip Sindh province. Authorities said five bodies were recovered in different parts of Karachi, while another five…
Germany: 2 killed and several injured after car drives into crowd
AMN/ WEB DESK Two people were killed and several others injured in Germany after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern city of Leipzig. City Mayor Burkhard Jung…
Two Indian journalists win Pulitzer Prize for art reporting project
AMN/ WEB DESK Two Indian journalists have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for an art reporting project exposing cybercrime in India. Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko…
Russia announces unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine on 8th & 9th May
AMN/ WEB DESK Russia’s Defence Ministry has announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine on the 8th and 9th of May, marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany…