17 soldiers killed in Taliban attack on Afghan army base
WEB DESK In Afghanistan, 17 soldiers were killed in Taliban attack on an army base in western province of Farah. Ghausuddin Noorzai, the district chief in Pusht Rod, in the…
Saudi Arabia dismisses threat of sanctions over journalist’s disappearance
Any action, sanctions or otherwise, will be met with “greater action” WEB DESK Saudi Arabia today dismissed threats of sanctions over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and vowed it…
Anwar Ibrahim wins by-elections in Malaysia
WEB DESK Former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has won a decisive victory in Malaysia’s parliamentary by-election, paving the way for his return to frontline politics in the country. Prime…
12 persons killed in bomb attack on Afghan election rally
WEB DESK At least 12 persons were killed when a motorcycle carrying explosives blew up among supporters of an Afghan election candidate today in the north eastern province of Takhar.…
Terrorism remains biggest threat to development: Sushma Swaraj at SCO meet
AMN India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Friday said, terrorism remained the most overwhelming threat to the common goals of development and prosperity. Speaking at the SCO-Meeting of the Council…
Turkish court orders release of US pastor
WEB DESK A Turkish court has ordered the release of a US pastor who was under house arrest on accusations of being involved in an attempted military coup. Andrew Brunson…
Italian PM to visit India, defence, space ties to be on top of agenda
Andalib Akhter /New Delhi Prime Minister of Italy Prof Giuseppe Conte is arriving in New Delhi at the end of October. Prof Giuseppe who is coming to India at the…
US, Turkey express concern over missing Saudi journalist
WEB DESK Turkey and the United States have exerted the pressure on Saudi Arabia to explain how a journalist vanished after entering its Istanbul consulate last week. Turkish President Recep…
Malaysia abolishes capital punishment
AMN Malaysian GOVERNMENT has decided to abolish the death penalty. Communications and multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said, the government decided to scrap capital punishment following strong domestic opposition to…
Maldives: Ruling party challenges results of elections in Supreme Court
WEB DESK The ruling party of Maldives led by President Abdullah Yameen has challenged the results of the September 23 election at the Supreme Court. Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)…