North Korea flouts UN sanctions: UN report
AMN North Korea is flouting UN sanctions by exporting coal, iron, steel and other commodities banned under UN sanctions, according to a UN report. A UN panel of experts also…
UN concerned about heavy fighting in Myanmar’s Kachin state
A UN report Friday said conflict between Myanmar’s army and guerrillas in Kachin state, including in Sumprabum, Waingmaw and Tanai townships, has escalated since January 19. The report said the…
Afghan President demands Pakistan action against Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Friday accused Pakistan of failing to move against the Taliban and pledged a new security plan for Kabul after hundreds of people were killed and wounded…
90 migrants feared drowned after boat capsizes off coast of Libya
AMN At least 90 migrants are feared drowned after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a…
2 Army helicopters collide in France, 5 killed
AMN Two army helicopters have collided in southern France, killing at least five people. The crash happened at Carcès lake, just north of St Tropez. Rescuers are at the scene,…
11 killed in fire at Japanese seniors welfare facility
AMN In Japan, 11 people have been killed and five rescued in a fire at a facility to support senior people in Sapporo. Public broadcaster NHK said the 16 elderly…
US: Trump promises ‘New American Moment’
President Trump promises to make America great again for all citizens in first State of the Union Address AMN US President Donald Trump has promised to make America great again…
US lifts ban on refugees from 11 countries
AMN The United States has announced it was lifting its ban on refugees from 11 “high-risk” countries, but said those seeking to enter the US would come under much tougher…
US encouraging UNSC to focus on cracking down on Iran’s missile programme
AMN The UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has said that The United States is encouraging other UN Security Council countries to set aside the nuclear deal loathed by President Donald Trump…
Afghanistan: 11 soldiers killed, 16 injured in Kabul military academy attack
AMN At least 11 Government troops were killed and 16 wounded when Islamic State militants attacked the soldiers guarding a military academy in Kabul today. Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat…