7.3 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia
WEB DESK A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia today. There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey said, the quake hit at…
US Statement on Iranian ‘Disinformation’
WEB DESK WASHINGTON, DC MICHAEL R. POMPEO, US SECRETARY OF STATE has issued following statement regarding Iran claims … Iran’s leaders know the truth is a dangerous thing. It is…
Trump warns of major additional sanctions on Iran
WEB DESK US President Donald Trump has said that America will impose major additional sanctions on Iran in a bid to prevent the country obtaining nuclear weapons. In a tweet,…
FATF warns Pak to complete action plan on terror financing by October 2019
WEB DESK The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has said that Pakistan failed to complete its action plan on terror financing. The FATF strongly urged Pakistan to swiftly complete its…
Amid tension Trump holds telephonic talks with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and others
WEB DESK Amidst escalating tension with Iran and rising oil prices, US President Donald Trump had a telephonic conversation with Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy…
Facebook launches world’s most detailed ‘population density maps’ for Bangladesh, other countries
WEB DESK Facebook has launched the world’s most detailed and advanced “population density maps” using artificial intelligence (AI) for Bangladesh and other countries of Asia Pacific. The map shows an…
US: Trump nominates Mark Esper as Secretary of Defense
AMN US President Donald Trump has nominated Mark Esper to be the US Secretary of Defense, the White House said late on Friday. Esper, who is Secretary of the Army,…
Sri Lanka extends state of emergency
File photo AMN / COLOMBO Sri Lanka has extended the state of emergency in the country by another month. The emergency was imposed after the Easter Sunday attacks. A gazette…
Russia temporarily bans its airlines from frying to Georgia from July
WEB DESK Russia has temporarily banned its airlines from flying to Georgia from July. The move came following violent clashes in Georgia after a Russian lawmaker addressed parliament in Tbilisi.…
UN food agency begins partial withdrawal of aid to opposition-held Yemeni capital
The World Food Programme (WFP), the UN’s emergency food relief agency, confirmed on Friday in a statement that it has started a “partial suspension” of aid to areas of Yemen…