Pakistan: Islamabad HC declares PECA ordinance unconstitutional
Apr 08, 2022, at 11:11 pm
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday declared the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 ordinance "unconstitutional."
More resources need to help secure Mali, peacekeeping mission head tells Security Council
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:56 pm
New York: The UN’s peacekeeping chief in Mali on Thursday, made an urgent call for adequate resources for the mission to carry out its mandate, and meet the growing demand to address a deteriorating security situation across the north and centre of the restive country.
Pakistan: Zardari ready to welcome Imran Khan as opposition leader in NA
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:53 pm
Islamabad: As the Supreme Court nullified Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling to reject the no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, former president and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said Imran Khan will be welcomed as the opposition leader in the National Assembly.
‘Decisive steps’ needed to keep boys in school – UNESCO report
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:51 pm
New York: Although girls have more difficulty accessing education and make up most out-of-school children at the primary level, challenges facing boys are increasing at later stages, according to a report published on Wednesday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
28 years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, ‘stain of shame endures’
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:39 pm
New York: The UN paid tribute on Thursday to the one million people who were murdered in 100 days during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which moderate Hutu, Twa and others who opposed the genocide, were also killed.
UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:36 pm
New York: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council.
Ukraine war linked to ‘massive malnutrition crisis’ affecting millions in other emergencies
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:30 pm
New York: The war in Ukraine has increased the risk of a “massive malnutrition crisis” for millions of children in other emergencies because of its already huge impact on global food prices, the UN said on Thursday.
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi/Kathmandu: The Embassy of India in Nepal signed the MoU with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal, and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Soulukhumbu for construction of Khumjung Khunde Wastewater Management Project.
Japan approves India's Covaxin to facilitate travel between countries
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:23 pm
Tokyo: Japan has recognized India's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin with effect from 10 April to further facilitate travel from India to Japan, officials said on Thursday.
Justice and reparations still critical, 30 years on from Sarajevo siege
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:03 pm
New York: Thirty years after the siege of Sarajevo, the UN team in Bosnia and Herzegovina reiterated the importance on Wednesday of pursuing justice and reparation for victims, survivors and their family members.
Ukraine: Russian missile hits Kramatorsk train station, many feared dead
Apr 08, 2022, at 08:53 pm
Kyiv: Several people are feared to have died and 100 others were injured as Russian rocket hitn Kramatorsk train station in Ukraine.
UN chief welcomes new Somali mission, lauds work of African Union
Apr 08, 2022, at 06:38 pm
New York: The UN chief issued a statement on Wednesday welcoming the transition to a new African Union (AU) mission in Somalia, pledging the Organization’s “unwavering commitment” to the country, the mission, and the Somali security forces in their ongoing fight against Al-Shabaab militants.
Ukraine: Hundreds more reach safety after fleeing besieged Mariupol
Apr 08, 2022, at 06:18 pm
New York: In Ukraine, humanitarians said on Wednesday that hundreds of people have managed to reach safety after fleeing Mariupol, where there’s also been condemnation for the killing of Lithuanian filmmaker Mantas Kvedaravicius, as he tried to escape from the besieged and battered city a few days ago.
Mali: UN expert calls for independent probe into Moura massacre
Apr 08, 2022, at 06:13 pm
New York: A UN human rights expert on Wednesday called for a full and independent investigation into alleged mass crimes committed in central Mali’s Mopti region late last month, and pleaded with all parties to ensure the “absolute protection” of civilians and an end to the current vicious cycle of violence.
Scale-up action to combat child malnutrition in Africa’s Sahel
Apr 08, 2022, at 05:51 pm
New York: An estimated 6.3 million children under five, in six countries in Africa’s Sahel region, will suffer from wasting this year, UN agencies and their partners warned in a publication issued on Wednesday.
Israel: 2 killed, several injured in Tel Aviv shooting
Apr 08, 2022, at 01:46 pm
Tel Aviv: At least two people died and several others were hurt as a terrorist opened fire in a bar in Israel's Tel Aviv city on Thursday, media reports said.
Manitoba’s Wildfire and Conservation Office Services' members honoured for exemplary service
Apr 08, 2022, at 05:06 am
Winnipeg/IBNS: Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal awards were conferred on the members of Manitoba’s Wildfire and Conservation Officer Services on Thursday at the Legislative Building, Minister of Natural Resources, and Northern Development Scott Fielding announced in a news release.
In major setback Imran Khan to face no-trust vote on Saturday
Apr 08, 2022, at 03:28 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will face the no-trust vote on Saturday with the country's Supreme Court dissolving the Parliament as "unconstitutional".
Canada: Ontario sees over 100,000 new cases of COVID-19 daily
Apr 08, 2022, at 02:05 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's Ontario has been seeing an estimated 100,000 to 120,000 new cases of COVID-19, Dr. Peter Jüni, the head of the province's scientific advisory table, said on Wednesday.
Pakistan awaits Supreme Court verdict on Imran Khan's fate
Apr 08, 2022, at 12:55 am
Islamabad/UNI: The Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict for a few hours on a suo motu case concerning the legality of the National Assembly deputy speaker's ruling and subsequent dissolution of the NA by the president on Prime Minister Imran Khan's advice.
Several countries issue travel warnings for Sri Lanka amid protests, economic downturn
Apr 07, 2022, at 10:00 pm
Colombo/UNI: Multiple countries, including the US, UK, and Australia have issued travel warnings for Sri Lanka as a result of the ongoing protests and the dire economic situation.
US Deputy NSA conveyed 'clearly' to India of consequences of violating sanctions: White House
Apr 07, 2022, at 06:35 pm
Washington/New Delhi/UNI: US Deputy NSA Daleep Singh during his visit last week conveyed "clearly" to India what the consequences would be of violating the US sanctions on Russia, and also "making clear" that the US does not think India should increase imports of Russian fuel and other commodities.
Rishi Sunak's wife claims non-domicile status
Apr 07, 2022, at 05:29 pm
London/UNI: The wife of UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has claimed non-domicile status to save her tax bill while her husband was the chancellor.
Pakistan: Imran Khan hatching plans to impose presidential system, claims TLP
Apr 07, 2022, at 05:17 pm
Islamabad/UNI: A prospective ally of the PTI, the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), has jumped to the side, and warned that Imran Khan is conspiring to abrogate the Constitution and urged the Supreme Court to protect the Constitution.
US sanctions Vladimir Putin's daughters, Russian banks over Ukraine invasion
Apr 07, 2022, at 03:30 am
Washington/IBNS: The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions targeting Russia's top public and private banks and two daughters of Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine.
Canada's Ontario to raise minimum wage to $15.50 per hour from Oct 1
Apr 07, 2022, at 01:53 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario Progressive Conservative government is reportedly raising the general minimum wage to $15.50 from $15, from Oct 1, a hike of eight per cent over one year to help over 700, 000 workers combat rising costs and inflation, Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton announced on Tuesday afternoon.
EU proposes sanction on Russian coal to exert more pressure on Putin
Apr 06, 2022, at 10:36 pm
Brussels: The European Union's executive branch has proposed to ban coal imports from Russia in a bid to hit the country's lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine.
Blast in Kabul mosque leaves six hurt
Apr 06, 2022, at 09:48 pm
Kabul: A hand grenade explosion inside a mosque in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Wednesday left at least six people hurt, media reports said.
Ukraine’s President calls on Security Council to act for peace, or ‘dissolve’ itself
Apr 06, 2022, at 05:47 pm
New York: In an impassioned address to the Security Council that evoked the ashen destruction wrought during the Second World War, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday described in stark detail what he said was the deliberate slaughter of civilians in Bucha by Russian forces, laying out an existential choice for its members, over the whole future of the world’s security architecture, founded in 1945.
Guterres unveils first recommendations of UN crisis group, set up in wake of Ukraine invasion
Apr 06, 2022, at 05:37 pm
New York: António Guterres released the initial recommendations of his Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance (GCRG) on Tuesday, set up in response to the hunger crisis provoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.