5.6 magnitude quake hits Central Japan
A strong earthquake today shook residents in a mountainous region of central Japan, injuring at least two people and knocking roof tiles off homes. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the…
Trump accuses Obama of inaction over Russia meddling claim
US President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of inaction over alleged Russian interference in the US election. He said Mr Obama had learned well before the poll…
Yemen faces world’s worst cholera outbreak: UN
The United Nations today warned that Yemen is now facing the worst cholera outbreak anywhere in the world. A statement by UNICEF and the WHO says the number of suspected…
Gulf countries celebrate Eid today
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar are celebrating the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated on Sunday, June 25. The announcements…
Egypt’s president ratifies islands deal with Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has ratified a controversial treaty that transfers two largely uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. The deal to hand over Tiran and Sanafir was…
Israel strikes Syrian military near Golan Heights
Israel launched strikes on Syrian military positions yesterday, close to the two countries’ disputed border in the Golan Heights. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the action was a…
141 burn to death in oil tanker fire in Pakistan
WEB DESK At least 141 people were burnt to death as an oil tanker caught fire after it overturned in Bahawalpur’s Ahmedpur Sharqia today morning. Around 60 people were reported…
Financial watchdog FATF slams Pakistan on terror financing
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has slammed Pakistan for its complicity in financing terrorist entities. It said, certain UN-designated terror groups in the country receive money due to lack…
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny barred from presidential polls
WEB DESK Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been formally barred from contesting next year’s Presidential election. The Central Electoral Commission has ruled that since Navalny was found guilty of…
Terror plot aimed at Makkah’s Grand Mosque foiled
AMN Six foreign pilgrims were injured when a suicide bomber targeting Islam’s holiest site of Makkah blew himself up yesterday.The Saudi Interior Ministry said, security forces have prevented the imminent…