IS loses 22% of territory in 15 months after military pressure
Increased military pressure against Islamic State fighters in both Syria and Iraq led to the group losing 22 percent of its territory in the past 15 months, with about half…
Saudi Arabia to scale back operations in Yemen after airstrike toll rises
Saudi Arabia has said, its military coalition will scale back operations against rebels in Yemen. The US-backed coalition of mostly Arab states began air strikes a year ago in support…
India supplies 2200 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh
AMN / Bangladesh is set to receive 2200 tonnes of diesel from India further boosting energy co-operation between the two neighbouring countries. The consignment was flagged off by Dharmendra Pradhan,…
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea off eastern coast
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its eastern coast this morning, just days after its leader Kim Jong-Un ordered further nuclear warhead and missile tests. A…
Germany shuts embassy, consulate and schools in Turkey
Germany has decided to close its embassy in Ankara and its consulate in Istanbul. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told reporters in Berlin that it was also decided to close German…
Petition filed to stop Musharraf from leaving Pakistan
A petition was filed today in the Lahore High Court to stop Pervez Musharraf from leaving Pakistan, a day after the country’s top court allowed former military ruler to travel…
US imposes new sanctions on North Korea after recent Nuke test
US President Barack Obama has issued an executive order imposing new sanctions on North Korea, after its allegedly illicit nuclear test and satellite launch. It freezes North Korean government property…
16 Palestinian pilgrims killed in Jordan bus crash
At least 16 Palestinian pilgrims were killed and 36 injured in a bus accident in Jordan. The bus overturned late yesterday near the border with Saudi Arabia. Hospital doctor Walid…
24 worshippers killed in Nigeria mosque
At least 24 worshippers killed and 23 others injured in twin suicide bomb attacks during morning prayers in a mosque in Maiduguri of Nigeria. Boko Haram militants are suspected to…
Trump warns of possible riots if Republicans deny him nomination
US, presidential hopeful Donald Trump has said his supporters would riot if he was denied the Republican nomination despite winning the popular vote. Some Republicans have signalled that they would…