52 inmates killed in an overcrowded prison in Mexico
At least 52 inmates were killed in an overcrowded prison, as prisoners fought with bats, sticks and blades in Mexico Thursday. Nuevo Leon state Governor, Jaime Rodriguez said that 12…
Pakistani national pleaded guilty to money laundering in US
A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to money laundering of over 19 million US dollar on behalf of the perpetrators of a massive international computer hacking and telecommunications fraud scheme…
Syria conflict: World powers agree for ceasefire
AMN / Major World powers have agreed to seek a nationwide “cessation of hostilities” in Syria to begin in a week’s time, after talks in Germany. The halt, however, will…
Russia submit new plan for Syria to US
AMN / Russia is reported to have submitted a new plan concerning the Syrian crisis to the U.S., Russian news agency TASS quoted Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as saying in…
India, Australia agree to strengthen energy ties
India and Australia have agreed on enhancing cooperation in clean coal technology, renewable energy and LNG. Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal met his Australian counterpart Josh Frydenberg…
Pak facing growing threat of Islamic State: IB chief
In a rare admission, Pakistan’s Intelligence Bureau Chief has said that the country is facing growing threat from the Islamic State group as hundreds of Pakistanis have travelled to Syria…
65 killed in Nigeria in two female suicide attacks
At least 65 people were killed and 150 injured in Tuesday evening suicide bomb attacks at a displaced persons’ camp in Dikwa town of Nigeria’s northeastern region, security sources told…
Abu Dhabi to sign defence agreements with India
Our Corresondent / Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, arrived in New Delhi…
France votes for stripping of nationality for terrorists
AMN / France lower house of parliament has passed a proposal to amend the constitution to strip people convicted of terrorist offences of their French nationality. National Assembly voted by…
Aleppo assault could cut off 300,000 civilians; UN warns
Children in rebel-held parts of Aleppo, already suffering malnutrition, now face a government siege that could cripple the city and cut off supplies. The government, backed by Russian air strikes,…