US: Powerful Hurricane, Harvey hits central Texas coast; 3 killed
The most powerful hurricane to hit the US mainland in 12 years, Harvey, made landfall in central Texas coast with winds of 195 kilometres per hour. The National Hurricane Centre…
India expresses serious concern over report of violence in Myanmar
AMN / NEW DELHI India has expressed serious concern over reports of renewed violence and attacks by terrorists in northern Rakhine State of Myanmar and extended its strong support at…
India, Qatar discuss matters of mutual interest in New Delhi
India and Qatar Friday discussed matters of mutual interest pertaining to bilateral, regional and international affairs today in New Delhi. The two sides reviewed progress on the follow up of…
India, China will fully resolve Doklam issue through dialogue: Nepal PM
Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba today exuded confidence that India and China will fully resolve Doklam issue through dialogue. Speaking to reporters in Tirumala, the visiting Nepalese prime minister…
Samsung Vice Chairman arrested, jailed for 5 Years
WEB DESK Samsung, the Korean conglomerate’s acting chief Lee Jae has been sentenced to five years in prison. A South Korean court has found Lee Jae-yong guilty of bribery and…
Most powerful hurricane to reach US
Representative photo Hurricane Harvey has weakened since it hit South Texas head-on late Friday but forecasters say water levels will still rise as torrential rain and blasting winds continue over…
China bans new business with N Korea in line with sanctions
China has banned North Korean individuals and enterprises from doing new business in the country, in line with United Nations Security Council sanctions passed earlier this month. According to a…
Ex-PM of Thailand flees ahead of verdict
WEB DESK Facing a possible 10-year jail term, former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Yingluck Shinawatra fled Thailand for Dubai two days before a verdict was due to be delivered…
Afghanistan: 20 killed in mosque attack in Kabul
At least 20 woeshippers were killed and 50 others injured in an hour-long suicide bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Friday. Deputy Interior Ministry…
Trump signs memo banning transgender recruits from US military
WEB DESK US President Donald Trump has signed a memo ordering the Pentagon to ban an Obama-era plan of recruiting transgender individuals in the military, a move Democrats said is…