52 killed in stampede at Ethiopia religious event
At least 52 people have been killed and many injured in a stampede in Oromia region in Ethiopia. The stampede occurred after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to…
Protest in Thailand urging junta to respect land rights
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Thailand capital Bangkok today calling on the Junta to address land rights and housing needs. Protesters marking World Habitat Day outside the…
Singapore PM on five-day visit to India
Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong is arriving in New Delhi this evening on a five-day visit to India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation which includes…
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to be chief guest on Republic Day
AMN / Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be the chief guest at next year’s Republic Day celebrations. MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said this…
World lauds India’s ratification of Paris climate deal
World Leaders have lauded India for ratifying the Paris agreement on climate change. Congratulating India on joining Paris agreement United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s spokesperson said India’s leadership…
Nepal urges SAARC countries not to allow their territories for terrorism
Nepal today urged the SAARC member states to ensure that their territories are not used for cross-border terrorism so that peace and stability is established in the region. As current…
Spain’s Socialist Party chief Pedro Sanchez resigns
The embattled head of the Spanish Socialists Pedro Sanchez has resigned after losing a vote among top party members. His resignation, which he announced yesterday, could see the party lift…
Gulf Council demands UN to intervene in Syria to stop aerial bombardments
The Gulf Cooperation Council has demanded the United Nations to intervene in Syria to stop aerial bombardments of the city of Aleppo. The six-member council comprising Saudi Arabia, the UAE,…
Russian, Syrian air raids forces closure of largest hospital in Aleppo
Russian and Syrian air raids on the rebel-held eastern half of the city of Aleppo have forced the closure of the largest hospital in the area and killed two people.…
Egypt: Gunmen kill five policemen in restive northern Sinai
Gunmen killed five policemen in the restive northern Sinai in Egypt, on Saturday. The Egyptian Interior Ministry said the assailants pulled the policemen out a vehicle in El Obour neighborhood,…