EU agrees to extend sanctions on Russia for six month
WEB DESK European Union leaders meeting yesterday in Brussels agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for another six months, EU officials said. The one-day summit, which ran late into the…
Syrian govt suspends evacuation of civilians from Aleppo
WEB DESK The Syrian government has suspended the evacuation of civilians and fighters from eastern Aleppo, accusing rebels of breaking terms of the ceasefire. AGENCIES QUOTING Government sources said, rebels…
India will welcome any reduction in violence in Syria: MEA
India has said it will welcome any reduction in violence and cessation of hostilities in Syria. Replying to a query on the situation in Aleppo, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas…
Beijing issues this year’s first red alert for severe air pollution
Beijing issues its first red alert for air pollution this year as heavy smog is set to engulf the capital city and surrounding areas and is expected to last for…
Russian President Putin on Japan visit
Two leaders are set to discuss the long-stalled territorial dispute AMN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Japan for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today.…
Turkey, Russia, Iran to meet on Syria conflict: Turkish minister
Turkey, Russia and Iran will hold a meeting in Moscow on 27th of this month to discuss a political solution to the over five-year conflict in Syria. Turkish Foreign Minister…
Pakistan test-fires cruise missile
agencies Pakistan on Wednesday conducted a test of an enhanced version of the indigenously developed Babur Cruise Missile. Babur Weapon System version – 2 incorporates advanced aerodynamics and avionics that…
WHO demands protection of Health personnel in Syria
AMN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER The WHO strongly urged all parties to the conflict in Syria to abide by international humanitarian law and protect civilians trapped in the conflict. In…
Italian PM wins initial vote of confidence
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni has won an initial vote of confidence in the Lower House of Parliament. To assume office, Gentiloni needs to win votes of confidence in both…
Sushma Swaraj named Global Thinker for ‘novel Twitter diplomacy
AMN India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been named as one of 15 Global Thinkers. Compiled by the Foreign Policy magazine, Ms Swaraj is named in the decision-makers category…