50 million children ‘uprooted’ worldwide: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS/ AMN Nearly 50 million children across the world have migrated across borders or been forcibly displaced by conflicts, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Tuesday said in a…
6 killed in plane crash in Macedonia
Four Italians and two nationals of Kosovo died in a plane crash near the capital Skopje of Macedonia. The Head of the National Public Security Bureau, Mitko Chavkov said they…
US has elevated ties with India across the board: Obama
AMN US President Barack Obama has said, US has elevated its ties with India across the board, and it welcomes India’s growing role in the Asia Pacific. In a major…
Philippines President regrets after cursing Obama
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed “regret” for his comments at a press conference, in which he called President Obama a “son of a bitch” or “son of a whore”…
PM Modi to attend ASEAN-India summit in Laos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Laos capital Vientiane tomorrow to attend the 14th Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN-India Summit. On Thursday, Mr Modi will attend the 11th East…
China is firmly opposes any movements of independence in Hong Kong
China has said, it firmly opposes any movements in Hong Kong towards independence. A statement issued by the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office said, Chinese Government resolutely…
ASEAN Summit to begin today in Laos capital Vientiane
The 28th ASEAN Summit will begin today in Laos capital Vientiane. Leaders will review the progress of implementation of ASEAN Community Blueprints 2025. Several important documents aimed to improve lives…
UK appoints ambassador to Iran for first time since 2011
The UK has appointed an ambassador to Iran for the first time since 2011, as part of its aims for more productive co-operation. The Foreign Office announcement comes one year…
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile launches
The United Nations Security Council will discuss the latest missile launches by North Korea in a closed-door meeting today at the request of the United States and Japan. North Korea…
Obama, Putin discuss Syria issue and situation in Ukraine
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin today discussed the Syrian issue and the situation in Ukraine. According to the Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the talks lasted…