Obama alleges Russia behind cyber attacks during polls
US President Barack Obama has alleged that Russia possibly under President Vladimir Putin’s directions carried out cyber attacks during the US polls as he urged his successor Donald Trump to…
12 soldiers killed in terror attack Burkina Faso army
In West Africa, at least 12 soldiers were killed after dozens of Islamic extremists attacked an army barracks in northern Burkina Faso. Authorities said the jihadists stormed the barracks today…
India rejects China’s objection to President-Dalai Lama meet
India Friday maintained that Tibetan leader Dalai Lama is a respected and revered spiritual leader and it has been its consistent position. Replying to a media query on China’s reaction…
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed named UN’s Deputy Secretary-General
Incoming UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Nigeria’s Environment Minister Amina Mohammed to be the UN’s deputy secretary-general. Senior Brazilian foreign ministry official, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti,…
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…