IS claims deadly shooting in Russia’s Caucasus: SITE
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a shooting at an ancient citadel in Russia’s volatile North Caucasus region of Dagestan that killed one and injured 11, the SITE…
Two sentenced to death for Bangladesh blogger murder
A special court in Bangladesh, today awarded death penalty to two students, for killing secular blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider. The verdict came three years after the blogger was hacked to…
Nepal PM briefs PM Modi on political developments
Prime Minister of Nepal K.P. Sharma Oli telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi today and briefed him on the political developments in the Himalayan nation. Mr Modi impressed upon him to…
Pakistan, Afghanistan set up military hotline
Pakistan and Afghanistan have set up a hotline between their military commanders and made first contact yesterday. Pakistan army spokesman Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa said on Twitter, the direct line…
Over 10 lakh migrants reached Europe this year
More than ten lakh refugees and migrants have reached Europe by sea this year. According to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), over eight lakh people arrived in Greece from…
Silent bomber couple convicted of London terror plot
A British couple has been found guilty of plotting a massive terror attack in London ahead of the 10th anniversary of the July 7 bombings this year. The Old Bailey…
Islamic State suffers double blow as Ramadi falls, leaders killed
US-led forces have killed 10 Islamic State leaders in air strikes, a U.S. spokesman said, dealing a double blow to the militant group after Iraqi forces ousted it from the…
Taiwan, China launch hotline after historic summit
China and Taiwan today launched first hotline between the two sides with an aim to build ties. Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to set…
Kabul to host meeting with Pak, US, China officials over Taliban peace talks
Afghanistan will host a meeting with officials from Pakistan, the United States and China next week to prepare the way for possible peace talks with the Taliban. The preliminary meeting…
Protest in Dhaka over BNP Chief’s remark on 1971 martrys
AMN / Hundreds of members of various pro-Liberation organisations, freedom fighters and socio-cultural organisations are protesting in Dhaka over BNP Chairperson’s Khaleda Zia controversial remark on the number of martrys…