Afghanistan: UN condemns killings of 19 civilians by explosive devices planted on roads
Oct 03, 2016, at 04:05 am
New York, Oct 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned two improvised explosive devices (IED) detonations on civilian vehicles that killed 19 people in Helmand and Badghis provinces in recent days.
Two killed in Bangladesh building collapse
Oct 02, 2016, at 09:30 pm
Dhaka, Oct 2 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as a portion of a building collapsed in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, media reports said.
5.5 earthquake hits Pakistan, no casualty
Oct 01, 2016, at 09:11 pm
Islamabad, Oct 1 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale hit Mansehra area of Pakistan on Saturday.
Ban urges 'dialogue and diplomacy' by both India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
Oct 01, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Oct 1(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned over the significant increase in tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of recent developments, particularly the reported ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) following an attack on an Indian army base in Uri on 18 September.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns killing of at least 15 civilians in airstrike
Sep 30, 2016, at 01:24 pm
New York, Sept 30 (Just Earth News): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned the killing of at least 15 civilian men and the injuring of at least 13 others, including at least one boy, in an airstrike targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) conducted yesterday in the country’s eastern district of Achin.
21 killed in Afghanistan drone attack
Sep 28, 2016, at 10:43 pm
Kabul, Sept 28 (IBNS): At least 21 militants and civilians were killed in a US drone strike in the Achin district of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
UN rights experts urge Pakistan authorities to halt execution of man with disability
Sep 28, 2016, at 01:12 pm
New York, Sept 28 (Just Earth News): Four United Nations human rights experts on Tuesday urged authorities in Pakistan to halt the execution of Imdad Ali, a man with a psychosocial disability, and to re-try him in compliance with international standards.
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, India’s External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, underscored her country’s commitment to the comprehensive implementation of the 2030 Agenda and said that the national parliament has dedicated one day in each session to discuss and monitor its progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
British Council offices in Bangladesh opens tomorrow
Sep 26, 2016, at 05:06 am
Dhaka, Sept 25 (IBNS): The British Council offices in Bangladesh will open on Monday, officials said.
Nepal, at UN, stresses national ownership and international partnership for success of Global Goals
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:36 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): Citing the enormity of global challenges, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, addressing the United Nations General Assembly, urged world leaders to undertake a solemn commitment to make the world “of tomorrow†better than the world “of on Saturdayâ€.
At UN, South-east Asian ministers highlight region’s efforts on Global Goals
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:29 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): Several Southeast Asian nations on Saturday took to the podium of the United Nations General Assembly to share lessons learned from their development efforts and highlight their visions to overcome the remaining challenges.
Pakistan: Jet crashes, PAF pilot martyred
Sep 25, 2016, at 12:54 am
Islamabad, Sept 24 (IBNS): A fighter jet crashed in Jamrud district of Pakistan's Khyber agency which killed at least one Pakistan Air Force, media reports said.
Sep 23, 2016, at 02:46 pm
Dhaka, Sept 23 (IBNS): Five militants and a suspect, who were killed in connection with the Gulshan cafe attack on July 1, have been buried in Bangladesh.
Recent attack in Afghanistan planned inside Pakistan, says Afghan Vice President
Sep 22, 2016, at 05:35 pm
Kabul, Sept 22 (IBNS): Taking a stand with India post the Uri attack in which 19 soldiers died, Afghanistan too blamed Pakistan for the recent strike in the country's capital, citing the latter to be the place where the plan for such acts were conceived.
At UN Assembly, President of Sri Lanka outlines plan for peace and sustainable development
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:33 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Outlining steps towards reconciliation, democracy and alleviation of poverty, President of Sri Lanka expressed his commitment to take necessary action in order to achieve long-term peace and sustainable development, including protecting the environment.
Dialogue and cooperation most viable path to peace, Afghan Vice-President tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:13 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Drawing the attention of world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to complex global challenges, the Vice-President of Afghanistan on Wednesday stressed that dialogue and cooperation are the most viable avenue to promote peace and security, as well as to ensure a world without hatred and conflict.
Afghanistan President condemns Uri attack, pledges support to India to eliminate terrorism
Sep 20, 2016, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) : Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday strongly condemned the cross-border terror attack and conveyed his country's solidarity and support with India against the actions to eliminate the threat of terrorism.
Afghanistan: US airstrikes on Tirinkot checkpoint kills 8 cops
Sep 19, 2016, at 11:51 pm
Kabul, Sept 19 (IBNS): In airstrikes conducted by the US, at least eight Afghan National Police (ANP) personnel were killed Afghanistan's central Uruzgan province, media reports said on Monday.
UNGA session: Nepal PM cancels New York visit
Sep 19, 2016, at 10:19 pm
Kathmandu, Sept 19 (IBNS): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has cancelled his visit to New York.
Nawaz Sharif reaches New York to attend 71st UN General Assembly
Sep 19, 2016, at 02:46 pm
New York, Sept 19 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in New York on Sunday where he will attend the 71st UN General Assembly.
Pakistan explosion: Death toll touches 28
Sep 17, 2016, at 01:37 pm
Peshawar, Sept 17 (IBNS): The death toll in the suicide attack which rocked a mosque at tehsil Anbar in Mohmand Agency in Pakistan reached 28, media reports said on Saturday.
23 killed in Pakistan suicide blast
Sep 17, 2016, at 01:25 am
Peshawar, Sept 16 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed as a suicide bomber detonated himself at a mosque in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
At least 16 killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan mosque
Sep 16, 2016, at 10:34 pm
Peshawar, Sept 16 (IBNS) : At least 16 worshippers were killed after a suicide bomber detonated himself in a packed mosque during Friday prayers in northwestern Pakistan, media reports said.
Pakistan: Two trains collide, 6 killed
Sep 15, 2016, at 02:45 pm
Islamabad, Sept 15 (IBNS): At least six people were killed and 150 others were hurt as two trains collided in Multan area of Pakistan early on Thursday, media reports said.
Avenues for peace in Afghanistan must be explored with ‘utmost urgency’ – UN envoy
Sep 15, 2016, at 01:28 pm
New York, Sept 15 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the challenges facing Afghanistan due to decades-long violence and instability, the United Nations envoy to the country stressed on Wednesday that avenues for peace there must be explored with utmost urgency and seriousness.
Sep 14, 2016, at 11:46 pm
Kabul, Sept 14 (IBNS): A magnetic bomb explosion on police vehicle on Thursday left at least one people killed and thjree others injured in Afghanistan capital Kabul, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Kabul, kills one
Sep 14, 2016, at 04:48 pm
Kabul, Sept 14 (IBNS): At least one person was killed after a magnetic bomb detonated in Kabul's Deh Mazang area on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Sep 14, 2016, at 04:25 am
Kabul, Sept 13 (IBNS): At least six Taliban were killed during operation conducted by security forces in Batikot district of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan,media reports said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Nangarhar police chief killed in landmine blast
Sep 12, 2016, at 03:22 pm
Kabul, Sept 12 (IBNS): An Afghanistan police chief has been killed in a landmine blast in country's Hesarak district on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Gunmen kill prayer leader
Sep 11, 2016, at 10:47 pm
Kabul, Sept 11 (IBNS): Unknown gunmen killed a prayer leader in Momand Dara district of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Sunday.