Many killed in Kabul suicide blast
WEB DESK Afghan President Ashraf Ghani today confirmed that several people have been killed and wounded after a suicide car bomber blew himself up near the Defence Ministry in the…
Myanmar president pardons 83 political prisoners
Myanmar President Htin Kyaw has granted pardons for 83 prisoners believed to be jailed for political reasons. Htin Kyaw’s office announced saying he had signed the order with the goal…
272 dead in deadly earthquake along Ecuador coast
Death toll in the Saturday’s powerful earthquake in Ecuador has risen to 272. More than 2,500 people are reported injured. The latest figures were given by the country’s Vice Interior…
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff loses crucial impeachment vote in Congress
Brazil’s lower house has voted to start impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff over charges of manipulating government accounts. The opposition camp comfortably won the required two-thirds majority, after a…
India attaches highest priority to ties with China: Parrikar
India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that his country attached highest priority to its relationship with China and was committed to further develop the ties. Mr.Parrikar who is on…
Sushma Swaraj Tehran visit: Iran ready for Indian investment
Tehran / AMN Iranian President Hassan Rouhani today assured External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj that his country can be a reliable partner for India’s energy needs. Two countries have decided…
Ethiopia: Armed men kill 140 people near South Sudan border
Armed men have killed 140 people in Ethiopia, near its border with South Sudan and abducted at least 39 children. Country’s Communications Minister Getachew Reda said, the attackers were members…
M 7.8- earthquake hits Ecuador, 77 killed
Death toll due to the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador yesterday has risen to 77. Vice President Jorge Glas has confirmed the death toll. He said, it was the…
Indian defence Minister in China
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar arrived in Shanghai on his first official visit to China. During the visit, Mr Parrikar will hold talks with the country’s top political and defence leaders.…
Sushma Swaraj in Tehran, holds talks with Iranian leaders
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj reached Tehran last night on the first leg of her four-day visit to Iran and Russia. Mrs Swaraj’s Iran visit is aimed at stepping up…