Reports of explosion at Olympics cycling line in Rio
All Indians safe: Sushma RIO DE JANEIRO: There are reports of a controlled explosion near the Copacabana finish line of Rio Olympics men’s road cycling race on Saturday, report TV…
10 killed in two explosions in Afghanistan
At least 10 people were killed in two explosions in the eastern province of Paktia of Afghanistan Friday. A provincial governor spokesman said five members of one family died when…
Japan marks 71st anniversary of US atomic bombing of Hiroshima
Japan marked the 71st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima today as Mayor Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to follow in US President Barack Obama’s footsteps and…
Families of those killed in Madhesi protests to get Rs 10 lakh
The families of those killed during the Madhesis’ protests over the new Constitution in Nepal will be given 10 lakh Nepalese Rupees each in compensation. The decision was taken during…
Japan urges UNSC to issue strong message to North Korea
Japan has urged the United Nations Security Council, UNSC, to issue a strong message to North Korea. The Security Council met for an emergency meeting on Wednesday following Pyongyang’s firing…
Turkey court issues arrest warrant for Fethullah Gulen
A court in Turkey has issued a formal warrant for the arrest of Fethullah Gulen, the US-based Turkish Muslim religious leader, who the government accuses of being behind the failed…
PM Modi congratulates new Nepal PM
AMN Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Nepal’s newly-elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda to congratulate him and assured India’s full support. During the telephonic conversation, Prime Minister…
UN accuses South Sudan troops of committing atrocities
The United Nations’ top human rights official has accused South Sudanese government troops and rebels of ethnically targeted atrocities, during renewed fighting over the last month. UN High Commissioner for…
Egypt: Army kills ISIS group leader and 45 militants in Sinai
The leader of an IS affiliated group in the restive Sinai province along with 45 other militants was killed in an army operation. Egypt Army spokesperson said on Facebook, Abu…
Iran hangs 20 Sunni Muslim prisoners for armed attacks
Iran has hanged 20 Sunni Muslim prisoners for their involvement in armed attacks. State media said the group was executed on Tuesday as they were responsible for killing women and…