South Korea launches its first homegrown space rocket
AMN South Korea has launched its first homegrown rocket, stepping up the country’s ambitions in space. The Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle II, known as Nuri, took off from Goheung, about…
Powerful storm in France cuts electricity to over 250,000 homes
AMN More than 250,000 homes in France were without electricity on Thursday after gale-force winds swept the north of the country overnight, power grid operator Enedis said. Rail traffic was…
Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic
AMN Barbados has elected its first ever president as it prepares to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as head of state.Dame Sandra Mason, 72, is set to be sworn…
Bangladesh: Police identify the person who put the Holy Quran inside Puja mandap in Cumilla
AMN In Bangladesh, Police have identified the person, who allegedly put the Holy Quran inside a Mandap in Cumilla town during the Durga Puja, which led to communal disturbance at…
Powerful storm in France cuts electricity to over 250,000 homes
The orange alert lifted, but train traffic still difficult and 120,000 homes without electricity WEB DESK More than 250,000 homes in France were without electricity on Thursday after gale-force winds…
North Korea confirms missile test designed for submarine launch
WEB DESK North Korea today confirmed that it tested a newly developed missile designed to be launched from a submarine, the first such weapons test in two years. Yesterday South…
US condemns recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
AMN / WEB DESK The United States has condemned the recent attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh. US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price took to Twitter to…
Syria: 13 killed Military bus hit by two explosions in Damascus,
WEB DESK At least 13 people were killed after a military bus was hit by two explosions in central Damascus. A report from Syrian state media said that the vehicle…
Japan: Mount Aso volcano erupts at island of Kyushu
AMN In Japan, Mount Aso volcano has erupted at the country’s main island of Kyushu today. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said, the volcano has been spewing volcanic ash 3,500 metres into…
Ecuador declares state of emergency over crime wave
AMN/ WEB DESK Ecuador, the South American country, has declared a state of emergency over crime wave. Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso announced a 60-day state of emergency yesterday amidst a…