Cyprus election: Voters go to polls to elect president
WEB DESK Cypriots are voting today choose a president with incumbent Nicos Anastasiades, of the right-wing Democratic Rally party, is projected to win the first round, after leading all opinion…
Japan calls on China to increase cooperation on curbing NK’s N programme
WEB DESK Japan has called on China to increase cooperation on curbing North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme. The call was made by Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono during a meeting…
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal released from detention
WEB DESK Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal has been released after nearly three months in detention following a settlement with authorities. The Prince, whose net worth has been estimated…
World leaders condemn suicide attack in Kabul
AMN World leaders and the UN have condemned the suicide blast in Afghan capital Kabul that killed at least 95 people and injured over 150 yesterday. India termed it as…
Affair with Trump? ‘Disgusting’, says Nikki Haley
New York US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has called the online chatter of her having an affair with President Donald Trump are “highly offensive” and “disgusting”. The…
Afghanistan: 95 killed, over 150 wounded in Kabul bombing
Photo -Pajhwok KABUL At least 95 people were killed and 150 others wounded when a powerful suicide blast in the Afghan capital on Saturday, officials said. Most of the casualties…
Afghanistan: 40 Killed, 140 wounded as massive blast rocks Kabul
WEB DESK At least 40 people were killed and 140 others wounded today when a heavy bomb explosion occurred near the Jamuriat Hospital in Kabul, officials, reports Pajhwok Afghan news.…
30 Africans drown off Yemen after boat capsizes: IOM
WEB DESK At least 30 African refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of Yemen this week in a boat operated by smugglers who are reported to have fired on…
Turkey: Erdogan threatens to expand Syria offensive
AMN Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to expand his country’s offensive in Syria against a Kurdish militia, despite rising concern and calls for restraint from the US and…
Russia condemns US sanctions, promises ‘response’
WEB DESK Russia has condemned the United State’s new economic sanctions against Moscow, labelling them “absurd” and reserving the right to a “response”. The decision to expand sanctions on Moscow,…