Japan: Death toll from heavy rain rises to 157
Tokyo Officials in Japan say the death toll from floods and landslides caused by record rainfall in the western part of the country has reached 157. Authorities say 57 are…
Afghanistan: 12 killed, 5 wounded in Jalalabad blast
JALALABAD At least 12 people were killed, including eight civilians, and as many wounded as a result of suicide attack in the capital of eastern Nangarhar province Tuesday, reports pajhwok…
Japan: Death toll from floods reaches 130
AMN / TOKYO The death toll due to floods and landslides caused by record rainfall in the western part of Japan has risen to 130. Authorities say 2 others are…
US: Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Judge
AMN /WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump has nominated conservative Brett Kavanaugh as the Supreme Court Judge to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement recently. Kavanaugh, 53, of Maryland,…
Turkey: Erdogan unveils new-look cabinet
WEB DESK Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled a new-look cabinet after being sworn in for new term, with his son-in-law Berat Albayrak given the crucial post of Finance…
Nepal lauds India’s support in development of Cross Border Rail Links
WEB DESK Nepal has appreciated Government of India’s support in the development of India-Nepal Cross Border Rail Links. Both sides have agreed to put concerted efforts to complete Jayanagar to…
Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns
WEB DESK Brexit Secretary David Davis has resigned from the UK government. The resignation comes days after British Prime Minister Theresa May secured the Cabinet’s backing for her Brexit plan…
Thailand: 6 boys recued from flooded cave
AMN A total of six boys among a group of 13 members of a soccer team have been rescued from the flooded cave in northern Chiang Rai province. They were…
Turkey sacks 18500 state employees
Turkish authorities ordered the dismissal of more than 18,500 state employees including police officers, soldiers and academics, in a decree published today. The Official Gazette said 18,632 people have been…
Thailand cave rescue: Officials appear close to launching rescue mission
AMN Thai officials said that massive operation to rescue the soccer team stranded in a flooded cave could begin soon, if the torrential rains hold off. According to the leader…