Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito ascends throne
WEB DESK It was the first day of the new Reiwa era in Japan — full of celebrations and rituals. Emperor Naruhito took the throne at the start of Wednesday…
Sri Lanka releases pics of suicide bombers involved in Easter attacks
WEB DESK Sri Lankan police today released the names and pictures of nine suicide bombers involved in the Easter day attacks which killed at least 253 people including 42 foreigners.…
US welcomes designation of Masood Azhar as global terrorist
AMN US has welcomed designation of Jaish e Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN. Spokesperson of US Mission to UN said ..
Sri Lanka bans preaching radical ideologies glorifying terrorism
WEB DESK The Sri Lankan government has issued orders preventing any person from preaching religious, extremist or radical ideologies that glorify terrorism. The order also banned any foreigner from preaching…
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns
WEB DESK US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate links between Russia and Donald Trump’s campaign in the Presidential elections, has submitted his…
Pentagon to send 320 more troops to US-Mexico border
WEB DESK The US Defence Department has announced that it would deploy around 320 additional troops to the southern border with Mexico to support immigration officials. The troops, set to…
European Union extends ban on selling arms to Myanmar
WEB DESK The European Union has extended a ban on selling arms to Myanmar and prolonged sanctions against high-ranking officials till 30th April 2020, over their role in the Rohingya…
US: Joe Biden accuses President Trump of abusing powers of office
WEB DESK The United States, Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden has accused President Donald Trump of abusing the powers of his office and ignoring everyone but…
Mozambique: At least 38 killed due to heavy rain
WEB DESK Heavy rain and flooding in northern Mozambique killed at least 38 people. The flood comes just three days after Cyclone Kenneth killed at least eight people and damaged…
Sri Lanka: New Defense Secy appointed, police chief sent on leave
AMN / AGENCIES /COLOMBO Sri Lankan government today appointed former army commander General SH Shantha Kottegoda as new Defense Secretary while police chief has been sent on compulsory leave following…