Orlando mass shooting an act of terror and hate: Obama
US President Barack Obama has described gay nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, as an act of terror and an act of hate. He said, Americans were united in grief, outrage…
Bangladesh: Police arrests 5000 people in wake of targeted killings
Police in Bangladesh have arrested around 5000 people including 85 militants in a crackdown on militants during the last 3 days. The crackdown began Friday morning in the wake of…
End child labour in supply chains: ILO
World Day against Child Labour 2016 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND The International Labor Organization ILO has asked thae world to end child labour in supply chains calling it as everyone’s business. “Child…
US: 50 Killed in Florida Gay Club Shooting
WEB DESK / At least 50 people been in killed and another 53 injured in early Sunday’s shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida in United States. A “state…
IS claims attack outside Damascus shrine in Syria
Islamic State group has claimed the responsibilty for suicide bombers attack outside a Shiite shrine near the Syrian capital, leaving at least 20 people dead and more than 30 injured…
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina vows to end deadly attacks
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has vowed to bring an end to a wave of targeted killings of minorities and secular citizens in the country. She said, her government would…
President Mukherjee on 3-day visit to Ghana, Ivory Coast, Namibia
AMN India’s President Mukherjee is leaving for three-nation tour to Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Namibia today. On the first leg of his visit, Mr Mukherjee will reach the Ghanaian capital…
Death toll rises to 12 in Syria twin blasts
At least 12 people have been killed in a twin bomb attack on a suburb of Damascus which is home to Syria’s holiest Shia shrine. State media said 55 people…
Obama approves wider US military role in Afghanistan
US President Barack Obama has approved a wider role for the US military in Afghanistan to help local forces combat the Taliban. The new plan, which follows months of debate,…
US sends strong message to Pak on terror
The US state department has asked Pakistan to ensure that it’s territory is not used for planning attacks in India. This comes close on the heels of PM Modi’s address…