US to renew its sanctions against Myanmar
United States plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against Myanmar when they expire next week. But will make some changes aimed at boosting investment and trade, according to…
Buddhist monk hacked to death in Bangladesh
A Buddhist monk has been hacked to death by unidentified miscreants inside the monastery, a week after a Muslim Sufi preacher was murdered in a similar attack in Bangladesh. 75…
India is ready for NSG membership: US
The US has said that India meets missile technology control regime requirements and is ready for entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). State Department Spokesman John Kirby said in…
Sri Lankan President in India on 2-day visit
AMN / President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New Delhi today on a two day visit. Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh received him at the…
12 killed in Iraq cafe attack
At least 12 people were killed and 15 others wounded after gunmen attacked a popular cafe in a town north of Baghdad. Iraqi officials said, three gunmen attacked the coffee…
Iranians to miss Haj pilgrimage amid rift with Saudi Arabia
AMN / Iranian Muslims could miss out the annual Hajj pilgrimage this yaer as Iran and Saudi Arabia’s failed to mend relations following January’s severing of diplomatic ties Tehran and…
8 Turkey troops killed in anti-PKK operations
Six Turkish soldiers were killed today in a clash with Kurdish militants in the southeast of the country while two more lost their lives when a military helicopter sent to…
Top Hezbollah commander killed in Syria
WEB DESK / Top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine has been killed in Syria. Hezbollah today announced his death. Hezbollah, along with Iran, is battling on the side of the regime…
India, Bangladesh hold security talks in Dhaka
India and Bangladesh began a five-day dialogue in Dhaka yesterday over a host of security issues, including drug trafficking and cattle smuggling across the border between the two neighbours. A…
Pak battlefield nuke weapons at heart of global concerns: India
AMN Amid growing global concerns over the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals, India has said, the battlefield atomic weapons of its neighbour were at the heart of such apprehensions. During…