Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 1,200
WEB DESK The death toll from a devastating earthquake and Tsunami that hit the Sulawesi island in Indonesia, on Friday has crossed 1,200. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said the…
Nobel prize for medicine goes to 2 cancer researchers
Two immunologists, James Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo of Japan won the 2018 Nobel prize in medicine for discovery of a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment. The Nobel…
Typhoon Trami wreaks havoc in Japan
WEB DESK The powerful Typhoon Trami tore across much of the archipelago in Japan from Sunday into Monday morning, killing at least two people and injuring 170. Rescue teams are…
Maldives Court frees former president, son on bail
AMN / MALE Maldives High Court today ordered the release of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and his son Faris Maumoon on bail, along with the leader of opposition Jumhooree…
Indonesia: Death toll in quake and Tsunami crosses 800
WEB DESK The death toll in quake and Tsunami-hit Indonesia has mounted to 832. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said, many people were reported trapped in the rubble of buildings…
Japan: Typhoon Trami injures dozens in southern islands
WEB DESK A powerful typhoon hurtled toward Japan’s mainland today after injuring dozens en route on southern islands. Typhoon Trami has already sparked travel disruption in Japan, with bullet train…
“North Korea will not disarm without Trust in US”: Ri
Trust building must come before anything else, DPRK foreign minister tells UNGA WEB DESK North Korea’s foreign minister said Pyongyang will not disarm without first receiving concessions from Washington. He…
Thousands march against racism in Germany
WEB DESK Thousands of demonstrators attended a parade against racism in the northern German city of Hamburg on Saturday, reports DW quoting police. The Anti-racism demonstrators called for safe migration…
Southeast Asian leaders express concern over trade war
WEB DESK Leaders of Southeast Asia have expressed concerns over the US-China trade war. Economic conflict was high on the agenda at the UN General Assembly in New York. Malaysian…
Indonesia: 400 people killed in earthquake and tsunami
WEB DESK Nearly 400 people have been killed in a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Palu city on Sulawesi island Friday. The national disaster agency of the country said hospitals…