Ecuador earthquake toll climbs to 413
AMN / WEB DESK / Death toll in Devastating Ecuador earthquake has gone up to 413. The 7.8-magnitude quake struck Ecuador’s Pacific coast on Saturday, and the search for survivors…
Migrant crisis: Hundreds feared drowned as boat capsize in Mediterranean
WEB DESK / Hundreds of migrants drowned when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean. Although there is no official confirmation, but survivors have said that up to 500 people died.…
China to establish military Hotline with India
TIA NEWS / Beijing has responded positively towards setting-up a Hotline between Military Headquarters of India and China as part of their efforts to improve border security. Talking to media…
Many killed in Kabul suicide blast
WEB DESK Afghan President Ashraf Ghani today confirmed that several people have been killed and wounded after a suicide car bomber blew himself up near the Defence Ministry in the…
Myanmar president pardons 83 political prisoners
Myanmar President Htin Kyaw has granted pardons for 83 prisoners believed to be jailed for political reasons. Htin Kyaw’s office announced saying he had signed the order with the goal…
272 dead in deadly earthquake along Ecuador coast
Death toll in the Saturday’s powerful earthquake in Ecuador has risen to 272. More than 2,500 people are reported injured. The latest figures were given by the country’s Vice Interior…
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff loses crucial impeachment vote in Congress
Brazil’s lower house has voted to start impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff over charges of manipulating government accounts. The opposition camp comfortably won the required two-thirds majority, after a…
India attaches highest priority to ties with China: Parrikar
India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that his country attached highest priority to its relationship with China and was committed to further develop the ties. Mr.Parrikar who is on…
Sushma Swaraj Tehran visit: Iran ready for Indian investment
Tehran / AMN Iranian President Hassan Rouhani today assured External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj that his country can be a reliable partner for India’s energy needs. Two countries have decided…
Ethiopia: Armed men kill 140 people near South Sudan border
Armed men have killed 140 people in Ethiopia, near its border with South Sudan and abducted at least 39 children. Country’s Communications Minister Getachew Reda said, the attackers were members…