Iran claims launch of satellite-carrying rocket into space
Iran says, it has successfully launched a new type of rocket designed to carry a satellite into space. The nation’s state-run media yesterday released a video of the launch, saying…
Russia asks US to reduce its diplomatic staff
WEB DESK Russia’s foreign ministry on Friday announced counter measures in response to tough new sanctions proposed by the United States asking Washington to reduce its diplomatic staff. Moscow asked…
PANAMA PAPERS VERDICT: PAKISTAN PM NAWAZ SHARIF RESIGNS
AMN / ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has resigned from his post following the verdict of the Supreme Court. Earlier today Pakistan Supreme Court disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…
India asks China to follow Astana consensus for resolution of Doklam stand off
AMN /New Delhi India on Thursday urged Beijing not to digress from its commitment made in Astana in June for peaceful resolution of all disputes. The consensus arrived at between…
Israel removes Jerusalem flashpoint security apparatus
WEB DESK Muslim leaders have lifted a boycott of offering namaz at Al Aqsa mosque, a key holy site in East Jerusalem after Israel removed the last of the security…
Egypt announces terror-fighting council
WEB DESK Egypt’s President has announced the formation of a new body to confront terrorism and extremism that includes the country’s top officials. Yesterday’s decree by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said…
Myanmar seeks WHO help with deadly swine flu outbreak
WEB DESK Myanmar health authorities have asked the UN’s health agency for help to combat a deadly outbreak of swine flu that has sparked alarm in the commercial capital. A…
Israel removes more security installations from entrance to Al Aqsa mosque
AMN Israel has removed more security installations from the entrance to Al Aqsa mosque a sensitive Jerusalem holy site after protests and deadly unrest in recent days, prompting Palestinian celebrations…
UN Secretary-General concerned about risk of escalating violence in Jerusalem
WEB DESK UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is concerned about the risk of violence escalating in the Old City of Jerusalem, where recent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians have…
US Senate rejects Republican proposal to repeal Obamacare without replacement
WEB DESK The US Senate has failed to pass a Republican proposal to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare policy without replacing it. The 45 – 55 vote marks the…