Israel-Gaza conflict: UN chief Antonio Guterres urges ceasefire, says region ‘on the precipice’
Oct 19, 2023, at 12:09 am
UN chief António Guterres called on Wednesday for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East to ease the “epic human suffering” in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Guterres: Turn ‘infrastructure emergency’ into opportunity, but also protect nature
Oct 18, 2023, at 11:28 pm
Infrastructure is a “crucial pathway” to generate economic growth, create decent jobs, transform energy systems, and advance sustainable development, the UN Secretary-General said in an address to world leaders meeting in Beijing, China on Wednesday.
Human rights experts urge Pakistan to stop planned mass deportation of Afghans
Oct 18, 2023, at 11:21 pm
Pakistan should immediately cancel plans to deport 1.4 million Afghan nationals back to their country, independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council urged on Tuesday.
Africa: Great Lakes envoy urges international support amid rising hostilities
Oct 18, 2023, at 11:15 pm
The UN Special Envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes region, appealed to the international community on Tuesday for increased support in resolving the escalating hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the mounting tension in the wider Great Lakes region.
France: Six airports evacuated amid bomb threats
Oct 18, 2023, at 11:12 pm
Six French airports were evacuated on Wednesday (October 18, 2023) amid bomb threats, media reports said.
Israel-Gaza crisis: Competing Security Council resolutions reveal diplomatic fault lines
Oct 18, 2023, at 10:43 pm
The UN Security Council’s first intervention in the Gaza crisis – a Russian-led draft resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire – was voted down on Monday. Despite this setback, diplomatic efforts are in full swing as ambassadors prepare to consider another text on the unprecedented crisis.
Oct 18, 2023, at 10:20 pm
US President Joe Biden, who is currently visiting Israel, told country's PM Benjamin Netanyahu that the blast at a hospital in Gaza “appears as though it was done by the other team, not you.”
Bangladesh undertakes education and skill development initiatives during PM Sheikh Hasina's tenure
Oct 18, 2023, at 09:46 pm
Bangladesh, under the astute leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has recognized that education and skill development are the cornerstones of a prosperous and forward-thinking society.
Do not travel: US raises travel advisory for Lebanon
Oct 18, 2023, at 03:49 pm
The US State Department has raised the travel alert for Lebanon to 'do not travel' due to the 'unpredictable security situation' related to rocket, missile, and artillery exchanges between Israel and Hizballah or other armed militant factions.
Israel, Hamas trade blame as hundreds die in Gaza hospital blast
Oct 18, 2023, at 02:44 pm
At least 500 people are believed to have died after a blast ripped through Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital in Gaza on Tuesday.
Israel airstrikes kill 200 on hospital premises, many trapped: Gaza officials claim
Oct 18, 2023, at 08:07 am
Israeli air strikes on a Gaza hospital premises sheltering displaced people killed at least 200 on Tuesday, the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said.
Hamas proposes to release all hostages if Israel stops bombing Gaza: Report
Oct 18, 2023, at 08:02 am
The Hamas Group, which carried out surprise attacks on Israel on October 7 by launching thousands of rockets, has reportedly stated that they are willing to release all civilian hostages immediately if Israel halts its bombardment campaign in Gaza, NBC News reported, citing a senior Hamas official.
15 journalists killed in first 10 days of Israel-Hamas conflict: Reports
Oct 18, 2023, at 06:28 am
At least 15 journalists lost their lives in the 10-day Israel-Hamas war, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported.
Oct 18, 2023, at 05:28 am
Tehran: No power in the world will be able to restrict Muslims across the world if Israel's crimes in Gaza continue, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said, media reported.
China urged not to repatriate DPR Korea escapees
Oct 18, 2023, at 04:40 am
Experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council urged China not to forcibly repatriate people who have escaped from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), warning that some returnees could even be put to death.
Ex-Bank of China chairman Liu Liange arrested over bribery charges
Oct 18, 2023, at 03:50 am
The ex-chairman of the Bank of China has been arrested over suspicion of bribery and giving illegal loans, media reports said on Tuesday.
Canada announces additional sanctions against Russian collaborators in Moldova
Oct 18, 2023, at 03:43 am
Toronto/IBNS: Melanie Joly, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday announced imposition of additional sanctions against Russian collaborators in Moldova under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations, a news release said.
500 million heading into extreme poverty, says UN
Oct 18, 2023, at 03:40 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the world to renew its commitment to a poverty-free world.
‘A mountain of hardship’, as Afghanistan suffers yet another earthquake
Oct 18, 2023, at 12:42 am
A powerful earthquake struck western Afghanistan again on Sunday, making it the fourth to hit the impoverished region since 7 October, causing more suffering for families left with little to survive on as the hard winter approaches, UN agencies have reported.
Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost
Oct 18, 2023, at 12:31 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for increased action to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries at the eighth World Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi.
Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Gaza
Oct 18, 2023, at 12:23 am
The UN Security Council on Monday night in New York failed to adopt a resolution proposed by Russia that would have called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, which has been ravaged by almost 10 days of fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.
Gaza-Israel conflict: Deepening concern for civilians amid ongoing strikes
Oct 18, 2023, at 12:13 am
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) issued a fresh alert on Tuesday for civilians left in northern Gaza, amid ongoing military operations in the enclave ahead of an anticipated full-scale Israeli response to Hamas’s 7 October attack.
Oct 17, 2023, at 11:48 pm
A group of protesters, mostly women, demonstrated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Muzaffarabad city when they demanded their rights and blamed that the government was leaving in the dark.
Oct 17, 2023, at 11:23 pm
Residents of Tamman Gorshani tribal area in Pakistan's Rajanpur have voiced their concerns over instructions reportedly given by the Pakistani military to evacuate several areas ahead of a planned missile test, media reports said on Tuesday.
Brussels shooting: Police gun down suspect
Oct 17, 2023, at 10:12 pm
Police have shot down the suspect behind the killing of two Swedish nationals in Brussels.
Oct 17, 2023, at 06:11 pm
Beijing/UNI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
IDF striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon
Oct 17, 2023, at 04:02 pm
The Israel Defense Forces has said it is striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon, amid the ongoing conflict with the Hamas group.
Brussels shooting: Two Swedish nationals shot dead, city on alert as suspect remains at large
Oct 17, 2023, at 03:29 pm
Two Swedish nationals were shot dead and another was injured in a shooting incident in Brussels city of Belgium on Monday.
Wanted Pakistani national faces deportation from US to Brazil
Oct 17, 2023, at 02:54 pm
The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York City apprehended an international fugitive, who is a Pakistani national, wanted by Brazilian authorities for prosecution in Brazil for the crime of active corruption of a public official.
Joe Biden to visit Israel tomorrow amid ongoing conflict with Hamas
Oct 17, 2023, at 02:26 pm
US President Joe Biden will visit war-hit Israel on Wednesday (October 18, 2023) to show support for the country amid ongoing conflict with the Hamas group.