Indian Navy rescues 33 people in cyclone-affected Bangladesh
The Indian Navy has rescued 33 people in a major operation in Bangladesh which has been hit hard by Cyclone Mora. Indian Navy Spokesperson, Captain D.K Sharma said, Navy ship…
Sri Lanka floods death toll exceeds 200
AMN / The death toll in Sri Lanka’s floods has climbed to 202 with 94 people still missing in the country’s worst torrential rains since 2003. The floods have displaced…
Egypt’s President Sisi approves controversial NGO law
WEB DESK Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has signed into law a contentious new bill to regulate non-governmental organisations, making it harder for charities to operate. The measure restricts NGO…
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin today discussed cooperation on oil and the conflict in Syria with powerful Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a meeting in the Kremlin. Oil…
Indian Navy Teams join Sri Lanka flood rescue ops as toll reaches 193
AMN Indian naval divers and medical teams today joined rescue efforts in Sri Lanka’s flood-hit regions. The death toll in the country’s worst torrential rains since 2003 climbed today to…
First women’s TV channel launched in Afghanistan
Women in Afghanistan now have their own television channel. Zan-orWomen’s- TV began airing this month, with a staff of all female presenters and producers. It is being seen as a…
France: Macron holds ‘frank exchange’ with Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron says he held a frank exchange with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in their first face-to-face talks.The two leaders discussed disagreements in the meeting, held at the…
Iraq: 15 people killed, 25 wounded in car bomb blast
At least 15 people were killed and 25 injured in a car bomb explosion in Baghdad. Security officials said, a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle outside an ice cream…
Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh coast
AMN The cyclonic storm ‘Mora’ has started crossing Cox’s Bazar- Chittagong coast near Kutubdia. In the latest special bulletin, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said the severe cyclonic storm ‘Mora’ moved northwards…
New French president promises tough talk at first Putin meeting
WEB DESK New French President Emmanuel Macron is promising tough talk at his first meeting with Vladimir Putin today, following an election campaign when his team accused Russian media of…