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…
India to ratify Paris accord as soon as possible: Arvind Panagariya
India’s Sherpa for the G20 summit and Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Dr Arvind Panagariya, has said that New Delhi is planning to ratify the Paris accord to cut climate…
Afghanistan: 24 killed, 91 injured in twin suicide blasts in Kabul
AMN The death toll from today’s Taliban double suicide bombing in the Afghan capital Kabul jumped to 24 with 91 wounded. The toll could rise further. The two bombers blew…
G20 Summit concludes in China
President Xi Jinping says Summit achieves its main goals Chinese President Xi Jinping today announced the culmination of 11th G20 summit in Hangzhou. Briefing media Mr Jinping said, the summit…
Japan: Tropical Storm Namtheun makes landfall near Nagasaki City
Tropical Storm Namtheun made landfall early this morning near Nagasaki City on the southwestern island of Kyushu in Japan. Officials at the Japan Meteorological Agency say Namtheum landed near Nagasaki…
Syria: 5 explosions across govt-controlled areas, 40 people killed
At least 40 people have been killed and dozens wounded in five explosions across mostly government-controlled areas of Syria. According to state media reports, this morning’s blasts hit the coastal…
G-20 would need to act decisively : PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday stressed upon the need for structural reforms to revive global growth. Addressing at G-20 Summit in China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that G20 would…
Leaving EU will bring ‘difficult times’ to Britain: Theresa May
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said, Britain needs to be prepared for some difficult times ahead as it leaves the European Union. Speaking to the Andrew Marr Show –…