US calls for IMF to improve its operational efficiency
AMN The US today called for the International Monetary Fund to improve its operational efficiency, and serve as a model on budget discipline and efficient use of limited resources. US…
Bangladesh Chief Justice forced to go on leave amid row with govt
AMN Bangladesh Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha is believed to have been forced to go on a leave amid reports that the government was upset with him over his decision…
Audrey Azoulay to be next UNESCO chief
WEB DESK Audrey Azoulay has been elected to become the next chief of UNESCO – the UN’s education, science and culture agency. zoulay, 45, a former French culture minister, defeated…
Trump refuses to sign off on Iran nuclear deal
WEB DESK US President, Donald Trump has condemned Iran as a fanatical regime and refused to continue signing off on a landmark international nuclear deal. Speaking at the White House,…
Egypt: Six soldiers killed in terror attack
At least six soldiers were killed Friday when militants attacked a security check point with hand bombs and firearms in the restive Al-Arish city in North Sinai. Army spokesman Tamer…
China develops laser gun for counter-terrorism operations
China has developed a new laser gun capable of hitting the targets within 200 meters in one second for counter-terrorism operations. A media report today said the gun contains a…
Vietnam floods claim 54 lives, 39 missing
AMN At least 54 people died and 39 went missing as destructive floods battered northern and central Vietnam this week. The disaster prevention agency today said nineteen people from four…
California wildfires: Death toll goes up to 31
Representative photo AMN The number of people confirmed dead in wildfires sweeping northern California has climbed to 31, as officials warned that conditions would worsen. Hundreds of people remain missing…
Pakistan EC issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran Khan
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the contempt of court case against him for repeatedly failing…
Egypt extends state of emergency for three months
Egypt has extended for a third time a nationwide state of emergency for three months, starting tomorrow. According to a presidential decree released today, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi renewed it…