Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled at United Nations
United Nations A statue of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled at the United Nations to honour the late South African leader’s birth.This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mandela’s birth,…
India, China to sign internal security cooperation agreement
Our Correspondent / New Delhi India and China will sign an internal security cooperation agreement during the forthcoming visit of China’s Minister of Public Security, marking a new beginning in…
Maldives: Abdullah Yameen concedes defeat
AMN / MALE Maldives President Abdullah Yameen has conceded defeat at the Presidential elections held yesterday in which opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has emerged victorious. In a live address…
India welcomes successful completion of poll process in Maldives
AMN India has welcomed the successful completion of poll process in the Maldives. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said in New Delhi that India congratulates Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on…
18 killed in DR Congo rebel attack
web desk At least 18 people, including 14 civilians, have been killed in a rebel attack in Beni in Democratic Republic of Congo’s restive east. An army spokesperson told MEDIA.…
Israel gives West Bank village Oct. 1 deadline for demolition
WEB DESK The Israeli military has informed residents of a West Bank hamlet that they have until October 1 to leave before their homes face demolition. Israel says Khan al-Ahmar,…
N.Korea sanctions will remain in effect: Pompeo
AMN US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that he will use the current UN General Assembly meetings to confirm that sanctions on North Korea will remain in effect…
Trump, Abe to work together to denuclearize Korean Peninsula
WEB DESK Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said that he and US President Donald Trump will continue working closely together to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. Abe also said he…
Maldives: Opposition leader Ibrahim Solih wins presidential elections
Solih gets over 58 % of the popular vote AMN / MALE Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has won the Maldives’ presidential elections. Results released by the Elections Commission early…
Tanzania ferry disaster toll passes 200
WEB DESK The death toll from a crowded ferry capsizing in Lake Victoria in Tanzania, rose to more than 200 yesterday. Rescuers found only one survivor from the disaster as…