The world ‘must rally’ to support one million Rohingya refugees, UN Migration chief says

Jul 18, 2018, at 09:13 am

New York, July 18 (IBNS): A failure to remain focused on the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh “would have tragic outcomes” for the nearly one million children, women and men living in Cox’s Bazar, said William Lacy Swing, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on Tuesday.

Nicaragua must end demonstrator killings and seek a political solution in wake of ‘absolutely shocking’ death toll: UN chief

Jul 18, 2018, at 09:08 am

New York, July 18 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the Nicaraguan Government to end violence against demonstrators which has cost an estimated 280 lives, and begin a national “political dialogue” to end the crisis which has gripped the country for nearly three months.

Canada PM Trudeau hits out at Putin over Finland Summit with Trump

Jul 17, 2018, at 10:57 pm

Ottawa, July 17 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit out at Russian President Vladimir Putin over his Finland Summit with US counterpart Donald Trump, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Road mishap kills 4

Jul 17, 2018, at 06:36 pm

Kabul, July 17 (IBNS): A road mishap in  Greshk district of southern Helmand province of Afghanistan killed at least four people on Tuesday, media reports said.

Pakistan poll: PML-N consider launching Nawaz Sharif's grandson

Jul 17, 2018, at 05:09 pm

Islamabad, July 17 |(IBNS): Pakistan's PML-N might launch ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's grandson Junaid Safdar for election campaign.

Russian woman arrested for allegedly spying on the US

Jul 17, 2018, at 03:08 pm

Washington, July 17 (IBNS): A 29-year old Russian woman has been charged by the US Government with spying after she intruded into political groups.

Trump cops severe criticism after defending Putin in Helsinki

Jul 17, 2018, at 01:24 pm

Washington, July 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has come under fire from his countrymen, following comments that he has no reason to suspect a Russian interference in the US elections.

Afghanistan: At least 41 killed or wounded as Taliban, Security Forces clash in Kandahar

Jul 17, 2018, at 01:20 pm

Kabul, July 17 (IBNS): At least 41 people were either killed or wounded as the Taliban militants clashed with members of the Security Force in Afghanistan's Kandahar province.

Erdogan order forces closure of Turkey's State Theatre

Jul 17, 2018, at 11:35 am

Ankara, July 17 (IBNS): After consolidating power following the recently concluded elections, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered the closure of State Theatre via a decree.

Lava bomb hits Hawaii tour boat, 23 injured

Jul 17, 2018, at 09:35 am

Honolulu, July 17 (IBNS): At least 23 people were injured when a flying lava hit a tour boat in Hawaii, media reports said on Tuesday.

At Partnership Forum, UN officials highlights need for continued support for Somalia

Jul 17, 2018, at 09:11 am

New York, July 17 (IBNS): Speaking at the first day of the Somalia Partnership Forum in Brussels on Monday, senior United Nations officials commended the country’s government for its efforts in political reform, security, economic development, and recovery and humanitarian assistance – while flagging the need for further progress and international support for these efforts.

Dress the world in wood, UN says in its ‘Forests for Fashion’ initiative

Jul 17, 2018, at 09:05 am

New York, July 17 (IBNS): The fashion industry is valued upward of 2.5 trillion dollars, and employs some 75 million people globally – so it makes good sense to shift textile production from fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers to renewable, biodegradable textiles, made from wood, according to a new United Nations initiative that aims to make forests literally more fashionable.

Sand and dust storms, a 'human well-being' issue, says high level panel

Jul 17, 2018, at 09:02 am

New York, July 17 (IBNS): From higher morbidity and mortality rates to reduced economic growth, the impact of sand and dust storms can be major, especially for lower-income nations and vulnerable communities. However, with stronger collaboration and improved information-sharing, much of the risk could be managed and mitigated, a UN meeting heard on Monday.

Progress has been made, but 'not at a sufficient speed to realize the SDGs': UN ECOSOC President

Jul 17, 2018, at 08:59 am

New York, July 17 (IBNS): One week after zeroing-in on how to build sustainable, resilient societies, key players from around the world debated on Monday at United Nations Headquarters in New York, how to keep up the momentum to turn the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into a reality.

UN chief condemns violence against civilian protesters in Nicaragua

Jul 17, 2018, at 08:56 am

New York, July 17 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday deplored and condemned the ongoing violence against civilians, including against students, in Nicaragua.

'Status quo in Libya cannot be sustained', UN Envoy tells Security Council

Jul 17, 2018, at 08:53 am

New York, July 17 (IBNS): Despite encouraging signs on the political and humanitarian front, efforts must be sustained and intensified in Libya to avoid further “economic collapse, the breakdown of public services, and more frequent and intense outbreaks of violence”, said the United Nations Special Envoy for the country on Monday.

Ontario education minister goes back and forth on sex-ed stance

Jul 17, 2018, at 06:45 am

Toronto, July 16 (IBNS): Lisa Thompson, the newly appointed education minister of Ontario, is uncertain about the modernized sex-education program, media reports said.

Canada: Key ministers likely to retain portfolios in Trudeau's cabinet reshuffle

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:24 pm

Ottawa, July 16 (IBNS): Several key federal ministers are likely to retain their portfolios in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet reshuffle, which will take place this week, media reports said.

Canadian MPs set to hold emergency meeting over asylum seekers

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:21 pm

Ottawa, July 16 (IBNS): The House of Commons Citizenship and Immigration Committee will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss asylum seekers, who are crossing the US border and entering into Canada, media reports said.

Donald Trump blames US foolishness for poor ties with Russia

Jul 16, 2018, at 05:31 pm

Washington, July 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said that America's ties with Moscow have "NEVER been worse", before his first ever summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Discovery to release Operation Thai Cave Rescue

Jul 16, 2018, at 04:45 pm

Bangkok, July 16 (IBNS): From the moment the news broke that 12 young Thai soccer players and their 25-year-old coach were stuck in a cave complex near the Myanmar border, the world has been glued to the rescue and recovery details.

Pakistan: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif, Maryam and Safdar file appeal against Avenfield verdict

Jul 16, 2018, at 04:38 pm

Islamabad, July 16 (IBNS):  Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday challenged his conviction, days after he was arrested on Friday, media reports said.

Suspected killer of Indian student Koppu shot dead in US

Jul 16, 2018, at 04:25 pm

Kansas City, July 16 (IBNS): Kansas Police have shot dead the suspected killer of Indian student Sharath Koppu in the US, 10 days after the crime, media reports said.

Pakistan amusement park mishap kills 1

Jul 16, 2018, at 04:02 pm

Karachi, July 16 (IBNS): A mishap in an amusement park in Pakistan's Karachi city left a teenager killed, media reports said on Monday.

Afghanistan: Police gun down suicide bomber in Kabul city

Jul 16, 2018, at 03:41 pm

Kabul, July 16 (IBNS): Kabul police have shot dead a suicide bomber who was spotted taking a walk near the city centre on Monday morning, reports said.

Afghanistan: 2 bombers shot dead in Nangarhar

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:49 am

Kabul, July 16 (IBNS): Security officials have shot dead two suicide bombers in Ghanikhel district of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.

In Gaza, UN envoy urges Israel, Palestinian factions to step back from brink of a war that ‘everybody will lose’

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:37 am

New York, July 16 (IBNS): With a ceasefire largely holding after a day-long flare-up in fighting between Israel and Gaza militants, the United Nation envoy on the Middle East peace process was in the enclave on Sunday urging Israelis and Palestinians to pull back from the brink of a confrontation “that nobody wants…and everybody will lose.”

Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record high – UN

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:28 am

New York, July 16 (IBNS): The number of civilians killed in Afghanistan hit a record high in the first half of the year, despite last month’s unprecedented ceasefire between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, the United Nations reported on Sunday.

Donald Trump wishes France over winning World Cup

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:20 am

Washington, July 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated France for winning the World Cup by beating Croatia in the final.

Kabul: Blast close to gate of Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development kills 6

Jul 15, 2018, at 07:15 pm

Kabul, July 15 (IBNS): A suicide bombing close to the gate of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) in Darulaman in PD 6 of Afghanistan's Kabul city left at least six people killed, media reports said on Sunday.