US imposes sanction on Pak for refusing to take back deportees
WEB DESK The US has imposed sanctions on Pakistan after Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America. It warned that it may withhold visas…
Terrorist groups kill 17 Syrian troops
WEB DESK At least 17 people,including government troops, were killed and thirty others wounded in attacksby two terrorist groups in Aleppo province on Saturday. According to Britain-based SyrianObservatory for Human…
Around 140 suspects believed to be linked to IS in Sri Lanka: President
Agencies / Colombo Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirsena today said that there are around 140 suspects believed to be linked to IS in the country. Addressing a media conference in…
SRI LANKA Defence Secretary resigns
AGENCY / COLOMBO Sri lanka Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando has tendered his resignation to President Maithripala Sirisena today, sources said. Earlier, the President called for the resignation of the defence…
SRI LANKA: Minister asks Muslims to Refrain from Friday prayers as mark of solidarity
AMN Muslim Religious Affairs Minister Abdul Haleem today requested the members of the Muslim community to refrain from gathering for congregational prayers on Friday as a sign of solidarity with…
Former US Vice President launches presidential campaign
WEB DESK Former US Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest today, betting on his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama’s Presidency. He made this…
Putin, Kim hold first-ever talks in Russia
AMN / WEB DESK Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un began their first-ever talks in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok today. Mr. Putin said…
Kim Jong Un in Russia to hold talks with Putin
WEB DESK North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russia’s Pacific port city of Vladivostok for a summit with President Vladimir Putin. Kim arrived on his private train. It will…
NZ, France to make efforts to end use of social media driven terrorism: Jacinda Ardern
WEB DESK New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that her country and France will lead global efforts to try to end the use of social media to organise…
Sunday attacks could have been prevented by timely action: Sri Lanka
AGENCIES / COLOMBO Sri Lankan government accepted that Sunday attacks could have been prevented had they acted on the intelligence available. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said some people are…