US denounces China’s “awful abuses” of Muslim Uighurs
WEB DESK US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday denounced the “awful abuses” of Muslim Uighurs detained in Chinese reeducation camps. In a speech on the state of religious…
Russia warns US it is ‘playing with fire’ with sanctions
file photo Moscow today said Washington’s latest raft of anti-Russian sanctions that also target China undermined global stability, warning the United States against playing with fire. Deputy foreign minister Sergei…
100 killed after boat capsizes in Tanzania
The death toll in a ferry capsize in Lake Victoria in Tanzania climbed to more than 100 today. State Radio said hundreds more were still feared missing as rescuers searched…
India contributes 1 million to UN’s ambitious solar project
AMN India has contributed one million US dollars for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the imposing UN building at the world body’s headquarters in New York.…
World Bank to give $25m for Rohingya children’s education
AMN / Washington The World Bank (WB) has approved US$25 million, including $4 million from Canada, to help Bangladesh provide education and support to heal the psychological wounds of Rohingya…
India welcomes agreement between North and South Koreas
AMN / NEW DELHI India has welcomed the just concluded Inter-Korean Summit meeting held in Pyongyang on September 18-20. In a press release, External Affairs Ministry said, India has been…
US: Woman kills 3 before fatally shooting herself in Maryland
WEB DESK A woman killed three people and wounded three others before fatally shooting herself at a drugstore distribution center Thursday in Harford County, Maryland, reports CNN quoting officials. The…
US praises India for its counter terrorism actions
WEB DESK The Trump administration has showered praise on India for its significant counter terrorism acts and said Pakistan-based militant groups continued their terror attacks in the country. In its…
UN chief calls for concrete action on North Korea’s commitment to close missile test site
UNITED NATIONS UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for concrete action to follow up on North Korea’s commitment to close a missile test site with international monitors present. In a…
JAPAN: PM Shinzo Abe re-elected as leader of Liberal Democratic Party
AMN / TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been reelected as leader of the main ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The vote puts him on track to become the country’s…