US imposes new economic sanctions against North Korea
WEB DESK President Donald Trump has warned North Korea that any U.S. military option would be devastating for Pyongyang, but said the use of force was not Washington’s first option…
Sri Lankan govt condemns action of Buddhist monks over Rohingya refugees in Colombo
WEB DESK Sri Lankan government has condemned the action of a group of Buddhist monks and the police over the incident involving Rohingya refugees at a UN safe house in…
Two US lawmakers introduce legislation to support India’s permanent membership to UNSC
WEB DESK Two influential Democratic lawmakers in the United States have introduced a legislation in the House of Representative to support India’s permanent membership to the UN Security Council. Introduced…
Afghanistan: Rocket attacks on Kabul International airport
WEB DESK Several rockets exploded in and around Kabul airport today hours after U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived in the Afghan capital.Interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said in a…
Palestinian gunman shoots 3 dead in settlement near Jerusalem
WEB DESK In one of the reported deadliest attacks in a two-year spate of violence, a Palestinian gunman killed three Israelis and wounded a fourth at a Jewish settlement in…
China asks US and North Korea to avoid provoking each other
WEB DESK China today asked the US and North Korea to exercise restraint and avoid provoking each other, saying it is very concerned over their escalating war of words. Tensions…
Turkey: Istanbul court orders release of leading Turkish Journalist Kadri Gursel
WEB DESK An Istanbul court has ordered the release of leading Turkish journalist Kadri Gursel in the controversial trial of staff from the Cumhuriyet opposition newspaper, but ruled that four…
Seoul urges US to avoid further escalation with North Korea
WEB DESK / South Korea has urged the United States to help dial down tensions with the North, after Pyongyang accused President Donald Trump of declaring war. South Korean Foreign…
North Korea blames US of declaring war
AMN / web desk North Korea’s foreign minister has accused US President Donald Trump of declaring war on his country and said Pyongyang had the right to shoot down US…
US: Trump administration announces new travel restrictions on certain foreigners
WEB DESK The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban to people from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad. The White House said the restrictions follow a review of information…