Ahead of Sudan protests, UN chief asks military to ‘show restraint’
Oct 30, 2021, at 05:28 pm
New York: With mass civil protests against this week’s military coup planned for Saturday in Sudan, the UN Secretary-General has a simple message: “I urge the military to show restraint, and not to create any more victims.”
World leaders urged to prioritize action on water and climate
Oct 30, 2021, at 05:22 pm
New York: Countries must step up urgent action to address the water-related consequences of climate change, the head of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and nine other international organizations said on Friday in a letter to world leaders issued ahead of the COP26 UN climate change conference.
With crisis deepening in Mali, UN top envoy says ‘all is not lost’
Oct 30, 2021, at 05:14 pm
New York: The UN Special Representative for Mali told the Security Council on Friday that despite collective efforts, “the reality is that the security situation has deteriorated and the crisis is deepening”, across the northwest African nation.
Pakistan govt may impose more taxes to meet IMF targets
Oct 30, 2021, at 05:05 pm
Pakistan's Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin recently hinted that more taxes may be imposed to meet the annual tax collection target after completion of talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
European lawmakers to visit Taiwan soon, may irk China: Reports
Oct 30, 2021, at 04:23 pm
Beijing: An European Parliament might soon be visiting Taiwan with an aim to push for closer ties with Taipei, a move that is sure to rattle China.
Afghanistan: Taliban govt sends diplomatic envoys to Pakistan
Oct 30, 2021, at 02:55 pm
Kabul: The Afghanistan government sent four diplomatic envoys to run the Islamabad-based embassy and three consulates in Peshawar, Karachi, and Quetta, media reports said.
Panama: Shooting in nightclub leaves five dead
Oct 30, 2021, at 02:42 pm
Santa Ana: At least five people died in a shooting incident that broke out at a nightclub in Panama, media reports said on Saturday.
Pakistan: Four killed, six injured in Karachi explosion
Oct 30, 2021, at 05:37 am
Karachi/IBNS: At least four people were killed and six others, including two women, were injured in an explosion at Karachi's North Nazimabad locality in Pakistan on Friday night, media reports said.
More than 40 business persons kidnapped in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Kabul/UNI: Within a span of two months since the Taliban takeover, over 40 traders and business people have been abducted in Afghanistan, including capital Kabul, with many of the abducted persons being killed, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) has said.
TLP marching towards Islamabad from Gujranwala
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:45 pm
Islamabad: Members of proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a group which has been pressing for the expulsion of the French ambassador over Prophet's caricature among other demands, are marching towards Islamabad from Gujrawala on Friday, triggering fear that the nation might once again witness some tense moments.
Facebook changes name to Meta, focuses on Metaverse
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:36 pm
San Francisco/UNI/Xinhua: CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his company Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta.
UN expert criticises boycott of Durban Process against racism, calls for action
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:16 pm
New York: An independent UN expert on Thursday, strongly criticized countries which continue to boycott the 20-year-old Durban Declaration against racism, and called on them to recommit to combatting discrimination and intolerance, in line with the landmark conference which took place in the South African city, in 2001.
Seven members of only Jewish family of Afghanistan leave Taliban-controlled country
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:13 pm
Kabul: The only Jewish community members of Afghanistan have left the country recently, a month after the Afghanistan government was formed by the Taliban forces, media reports said on Friday.
Human Rights chief says climate action only way to ‘safeguard humanity’
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:06 pm
New York: Ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP26, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday it was time now to act, and put “empty speeches, broken promises, and unfulfilled pledges behind us”.
Greater global solidarity needed to achieve peace and security for Africa
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:02 pm
New York: The deputy UN chief on Thursday emphasized the “vital importance” of peace and security in Africa, thanking ambassadors in the Security Council for helping the UN shine a spotlight on the issue, and how all Member States can work with the African Union and other regional and sub-regional groups, to make lives more secure across the continent.
UN commits to long-term support for Afghan mothers and newborns: Najaba’s story
Oct 29, 2021, at 10:47 pm
New York: The delivery of reproductive health services, including safe childbirth, has been seriously impacted in Afghanistan, due to the turmoil surrounding the Taliban takeover of the country. Najaba, 36, has experienced firsthand how the dangers of pregnancy, collided with rising insecurity, according to the UN reproductive and maternal health agency, UNFPA, which continues to provide lifesaving services on the ground.
China is strong voice for developing nations in UN: Pakistani FM
Oct 29, 2021, at 10:38 pm
Islamabad/UNI/Xinhua: China has emerged as a strong voice for the developing countries in the United Nations (UN) and championed the purposes and principles of the UN charter, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said.
Pakistan: Thieves steal silver necklaces, cash from Hindu temple in Kotri
Oct 29, 2021, at 10:32 pm
Islamabad: Thieves stole away three silver necklaces and cash from a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Kotri town on Wednesday, just days before the minority members of the country will observe Diwali festival, media reports said.
Pakistan is hell for Hindu community members: Bangladesh Bishwa Hindu Parishad
Oct 29, 2021, at 10:29 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh Bishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday said that Pakistan has now become a hell for the Hindu community.
Victims of human trafficking being ‘punished and stigmatized’
Oct 29, 2021, at 10:16 pm
New York: Victims of trafficking by terrorist groups are too often being punished instead of protected, a human rights expert warned the General Assembly this Wednesday.
Syria: Progress still possible, following ‘disappointment’ over constitutional talk
Oct 29, 2021, at 10:11 pm
New York: Although the outcome of the latest meeting of the Syrian Constitutional Committee was “a disappointment”, members must continue their vital work, the UN Special Envoy for the country said in a briefing to the Security Council on Wednesday.
Peacekeeping chief encouraged by ‘warming’ relations between Sudan and South Sudan over Abyei
Oct 29, 2021, at 10:02 pm
New York: The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations told the Security Council on Wednesday that he was encouraged by a thaw in relations between South Sudan and Sudan, now that both have established national committees on the question of Abyei, the disputed oil-rich border territory claimed by both countries.
Pandemic impact on jobs, worse than expected: ILO
Oct 29, 2021, at 09:58 pm
New York: The jobs recovery is stalled worldwide and disparities between advanced and developing economies threaten the whole global economy, warned the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Wednesday.
Act swiftly and with determination on Afghanistan, UN chief urges
Oct 29, 2021, at 09:54 pm
New York: Countries must unite and act urgently to secure stability in Afghanistan, and a better future for its people, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message on Wednesday to a regional conference of the country’s neighbours, organized by Iran.
Denmark: Posters put up by local politician containing Tibetan flag close to Chinese embassy removed
Oct 29, 2021, at 09:45 pm
Copenhagen: A Danish candidate in the local elections has alleged that China removed ten election posters, which had his picture along with Tibetan flag, which were put by him outside the Chinese Embassy in Copenhagen.
Walmart recalls household spray after detection of bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei
Oct 29, 2021, at 09:22 pm
New York: Walmart has asked its buyers to immediately stop using a household spray, double-bag it, put it in a cardboard box and return it because it might contain a "rare and dangerous bacteria," according to a Bloomberg report.
Xinjiang authorities arrest Uyghur doctoral student from Chinese university
Oct 29, 2021, at 08:11 pm
Chinese authorities have arrested a Uyghur doctoral student from Xinjiang region, who had earned academic achievements and was praised by the Chinese media, from far-western region in April while attending university in Guangzhou, media reports said.
Pakistani minister says TLP will be treated as militant organization
Oct 29, 2021, at 04:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday said Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a group which has been pressing for the expulsion of the French ambassador over Prophet's caricature among other demands, would be treated as a “militant” organisation.
Pakistan: Terror attacks spike in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, 8 security personnel die
Oct 29, 2021, at 04:07 pm
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Cross-border attack, ambush and bomb explosion left eight Pakistani security personnel dead in the past two days in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region which is witnessing a spike in terror attack cases, media reports said.
Ro-ro ferry Amanat Shah capsizes in Bangladesh, no casualty
Oct 27, 2021, at 11:05 pm
Dhaka: Ro-ro ferry Amanat Shah, carrying more than 20 heavy and light vehicles and some passengers, capsized in Padma River at the Paturia ferry terminal in Manikganj region of Bangladesh on Wednesday, media reports said.