Death toll in Iran mine explosion rises to 42
The death toll from last week’s explosion in a coal mine in northern Iran has risen to 42. An official in the Golestan provincial government, Reza Morovati, said more bodies…
8 children killed in blast at seminary in Afghanistan
An Ulema Council leader and eight children were today killed in a blast inside a seminary in Parwan province of Afghanistan,. Local media reported that the explosives were placed inside…
India opposes ‘repackaging’ of discarded options on UNSC membership
India has opposed introducing new categories for consideration in inter-governmental negotiations on expansion of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said…
Canada floods: State of emergency declares in Montreal
A state of emergency has been declared in the Canadian city of Montreal due to flooding caused by torrential rains and melting snow. City officials said the measure was declared…
Emmanuel Macron vows French unity after Presidential victory
AMN France centrist leader Emmanuel Macron has vowed to unite a divided and fractured society after winning a decisive victory over the far-right Front National candidate Marine Le Pen in…
With Emmanuel Macron Victory, France and Germany look to EU future
Germany heaved a sigh of relief after liberal candidate Emmanuel Macron won France’s Presidential election. Chancellor Angela Merkel had emphatically thrown her support behind Macron against his far-right and anti-EU…
UN climate talks begin amid uncertainty over US position
Officials from around the world are holding UN climate talks this week amid uncertainty over whether the United States will pull out of a global emissions-cutting deal. The talks beginning…
Will hit inside Pakistan if terror attacks continue: Iran
AMN The Chief of the Iranian armed forces warned Islamabad today that Tehran would hit bases inside Pakistan if the government does not confront Sunni terrorists who carry out cross-border…
India elected as President of UN-Habitat
India has been unanimously elected as the the President of UN-Habitat, an organ of the United Nations Organisation. The UN Habitat promotes socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements across the…
MACRON Victory gives Hope to French Muslims
AMN /Paris The Grand Mosque of Paris has welcomed the ‘brilliant election victory’ of Mr Emmanuel MACRON to the Presidency of France. It said that the victory has pleased the…