Germany shuts embassy, consulate and schools in Turkey
Germany has decided to close its embassy in Ankara and its consulate in Istanbul. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told reporters in Berlin that it was also decided to close German…
Petition filed to stop Musharraf from leaving Pakistan
A petition was filed today in the Lahore High Court to stop Pervez Musharraf from leaving Pakistan, a day after the country’s top court allowed former military ruler to travel…
US imposes new sanctions on North Korea after recent Nuke test
US President Barack Obama has issued an executive order imposing new sanctions on North Korea, after its allegedly illicit nuclear test and satellite launch. It freezes North Korean government property…
16 Palestinian pilgrims killed in Jordan bus crash
At least 16 Palestinian pilgrims were killed and 36 injured in a bus accident in Jordan. The bus overturned late yesterday near the border with Saudi Arabia. Hospital doctor Walid…
24 worshippers killed in Nigeria mosque
At least 24 worshippers killed and 23 others injured in twin suicide bomb attacks during morning prayers in a mosque in Maiduguri of Nigeria. Boko Haram militants are suspected to…
Trump warns of possible riots if Republicans deny him nomination
US, presidential hopeful Donald Trump has said his supporters would riot if he was denied the Republican nomination despite winning the popular vote. Some Republicans have signalled that they would…
Obama nominates veteran judge Merrick Garland for US Supreme Court
US President Barack Obama has nominated veteran appeals court judge Merrick Garland to be the next US Supreme Court Justice. The Supreme Court vacancy follows the death of Antonin Scalia…
Sushma, Aziz meet on the sideline of SAARC meet in Nepal
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in Pokhara to participate in the SAARC Ministerial meeting, today had an interaction with Mr. Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister,…
Sino-US relations will move forward despite tension: Chinese Premier
China has said that the Sino-US relations will move forward despite tensions with Washington over the disputed South China Sea. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said common interests between the countries…
Trump wins 3 more states but loses Ohio; Clinton registers 4 more wins
AMN / In the US elections, front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton today fast tracked their race to the White House. Both posted big wins in a decisive multi-state vote…