AFGHANISTAN: 20 dead in bomb blast outside Afghan Supreme Court
WEB DESK / At least 20 people were killed and 45 others injured in a bomb blast outside the Supreme Court in the centre of capital, Kabul, today. Government officials…
China blocks bid against Azhar at UN
AMN/ China has again opposed a bid by US, UK and France to designate Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN; India raises the issue…
US Justice Dept defends President Trump’s travel ban
The US Justice Department has defended President Donald Trump’s travel ban and urged an appeals court to reinstate it in the interests of national security. A 15-page brief filed by…
Syrian govt forces advance towards IS stronghold in Aleppo
Syrian government forces have advanced towards Islamic State terror group’s last major stronghold in Aleppo province, cutting off the main supply route into al-Bab. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights…
UK lawmakers reject first set of amendments to Brexit law
British lawmakers rejected the first set of proposed amendments to legislation that would give Prime Minister Theresa May the right to notify the European Union of Britain’s intention to leave…
Attorney Generals in 16 US states oppose Trump’s travel ban
AMN / As many as 16 Attorney Generals in the United States, have joined the movement, opposing President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban on citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations. According…
Afghan diplomat shot dead inside Karachi consulate
An Afghan diplomat has been shot dead by a security guard at the country’s consulate in the southern city of Karachi. Local media identified the dead man as the consulate’s…
Russia, Turkey, Iran discuss Syria ceasefire implementation in Astana
WEB DESK / Representatives from Russia, Turkey, Iran and the United Nations have started a technical meeting in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, to discuss in detail the implementation of the Syrian…
Turkey: 445 people detained for links to IS group
WEB DESK Police in Turkey have detained 445 people suspected of links to the Islamic State terror group. Co-ordinated raids were carried out in 18 provinces yesterday, Anadolu News Agency…
37 Bangladeshis arrested for illegally entering Nepal
Nepal police has arrested 37 Bangladeshi nationals, engaged in tailoring business, from Kathmandu’s main tourist hub Thamel for illegally entering the country via India. The arrested Bangladeshi nationals were not…