US offers anti-terrorism help to Bangladesh
DHAKA / The United States today offered expertise and technical supports to Bangladesh in its counter terrorism efforts as Washington reiterated its pledge to stay beside the government in the…
Infighting in South Sudan, many killed
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes in the in South Sudan capital Juba. Military and medical sources have said gunfire broke out on Friday evening near the state…
2 Russian pilots killed in helicopter downing in Syria
Two Russian pilots have been killed after their military helicopter was shot down by the Islamic State fighter Syria. Russian military said the Syrian Mi-25 helicopter flown by Riafagat Khabibulin…
Japan goes to polls to pass judgement on Shinzo Abe
Japan voters headed to the polls today to cast their ballot in a Parliamentary election. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling party is expected to cruise to victory despite lukewarm support.…
JMB behind terror attacks in Bangladesh: Police Chief
AMN / Bangladesh Police Chief AKM Shahidul Hoque has said the terror attack in Gulshan cafe in Dhaka on 1st July and the bombings at Sholakia Eidgah on Eid day…
UN Chief calls for impartial probe in killings of 2 Afro-Americans
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today called for an “impartial” probe into the fatal police shootings of black men this week in the US. He also condemned the subsequent killing…
South China Sea: US asks China to follow India on dispute resolution
The United States has asked China to learn from India’s handling of maritime disputes, ahead of a key ruling by an International Court of Arbitration on rival claims over South…
Iraqi PM sacks security chiefs as new attack kills 40
Iraqi premier has sacked three Baghdad security chiefs following a devastating bombing in the capital. Prime Minister’s Haider Al Abdi’s office confirmed yesterday, hours after another attack to the north…
China: Red alert as typhoon ‘Nepartak’ approaches coast
China’s State Oceanic Administration (SOA) has issued this year’s first red alert, warning people of heavy havoc expected to be caused by typhoon Nepartak, which is approaching the Chinese coast.…
US expels two Russian diplomats over Moscow ‘attack’
The US has expelled two Russian diplomats in response to an attack on an American diplomat in Moscow. Spokesman John Kirby said the two officials – who have not been…