Strong earthquake hits Egypt, Turkey & Greece
AMN A strong earthquake hit the eastern Mediterranean today. Tremors have been felt in Egypt, Turkey and Greece. The quake was of the magnitude of six on richter scale. The…
Bangladesh Home Minister says communal harmony will be protected in the country at any cost
AMN/ WEB DESK Amid reports of violence against the minority Hindu community from some places in Bangladesh, Home Minister Asaaduzzaman Khan Kamal has assured that communal harmony will be protected…
Fire breaks out in Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, Several injured
AMN/ WEB DESK A fire broke out today in Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, causing several injuries but no interruptions to site operations or petrol exports. Plumes of smoke rose above…
India, Israel agree to resume negotiations on Free Trade Agreement next month
AMN/ WEB DESK India and Israel have agreed to resume negotiations on Free Trade Agreement next month. Briefing media after talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, External Affairs Minister…
China’s ruling Communist Party to hold sixth plenary session in Nov ahead of leadership change
AMN/ WEB DESK China’s ruling Communist Party will hold its sixth plenary session in November ahead of next year’s Congress which will pave the way for major leadership changes and…
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
WASHINGTON First black US secretary of state and top military officer Colin Powell died on Monday at the age of 84 from COVID-19 complications, his family said in a statement.…
French ambassador ordered out of Belarus
AMN/ WEB DESK France’s ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the Belarus government ordered him out. According to reports ambassador Nicolas de Lacoste left the country on Sunday.…
At least 17 American Christian missionaries and their families kidnapped in Haiti
AMN/ WEB DESK At least 17 American Christian missionaries and their families, including children, have reportedly been kidnapped by gang members in capital, Port-au-Prince in Haiti. The group is being…
Tributes paid to fallen Indian soldiers at Chattogram in Bangladesh
AMN/ WEB DESK The representatives of the High Commission of India and the Assistant High Commissioner of India at Chattogram Anindya Banerjee paid solemn tribute to the fallen Indian soldiers…
Exemplary punishment for people involved in violence in Bangladesh: Home Minister Kamal
WEB DESK Home Minister of Bangladesh Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that the violence in Cumilla and other places in Bangladesh during Durga Puja was instigated by a ‘third party’…