“Baghdadi is dead”
WEB DESK Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has died. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it had information from top IS leaders confirming Baghdadi’s death. The monitoring group’s…
Qatar agrees to curb terrorism financing under deal with US
WEB DESK The United States and Qatar Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the steps to be taken by Doha to stop funding of terrorism, a demand which is…
US President hails Iraq’s victory over Islamic State group in Mosul
US President Donald Trump hailed Iraq’s victory over the Islamic State group in Mosul. Trump said in a statement yesterday praising Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi that the victory in Mosul…
Panama probe: JIT finds disparities in Pakistan PM’s family income
In Pakistan a Joint Investigation Team, JIT that probed the Panamagate graft case against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family has found glaring disparities between their known sources of…
US: 16 killed as Military plane crashes in Mississippi
AMN At least 16 people were killed after a military plane crashed in the southern state of Mississippi in the United States,. The crash happened in LeFlore County, about 165…
Donald Trump backtracks on Russia joint cyber unit
WEB DESK US President, Donald Trump has backtracked on a proposal to work with Russia to create an impenetrable cyber-security unit to prevent election hacking. Hours after promoting the idea…
California wildfires: Hundreds evacuated as flames spread
WEB DESK Wildfires in California are quickly spreading, forcing hundreds of people to be evacuated. Officials said a combination of high temperatures and parched land has added to the difficulties…
India, US, Japan begin Malabar drills
AMN India, US and Japan today began their joint naval exercise Malabar 2017 off Chennai coast. It will conclude on the July 17. This year, two aircraft carriers by India…
Iraq declares victory over ISIS after long battle in Mosul
WEB DESK Iraq has declared victory over the Islamic State terror group in Mosul after months-long campaign, dealing the biggest defeat yet to the jihadist group. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider…
Iraqi PM visits Mosul, praises armed forces for their victory
AMN Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul today and congratulated the armed forces for their victory over Islamic State. His office said in a statement that, Mr Abadi…