'Words must never be met with violence' urges UN, following Taliban threat to journalists
Jun 28, 2019, at 09:55 am
New York, June 28 (IBNS): Following last week’s public threats by Taliban militants to deliberately target media outlets in Afghanistan, the United Nations mission chief in the country reiterated his call on Thursday for journalists’ rights to be protected, underlining the power of press freedom to advance peace, justice and human rights.
After Rio Grande tragedy, UNICEF chief highlights ‘dire’ detention centres on US-Mexico border
Jun 28, 2019, at 09:51 am
New York, June 28 (IBNS): The shocking image of a drowned Central American migrant and his infant daughter on the banks of the river dividing Mexico and the United States, continues to evoke strong reactions, the latest from the head of the UN Children’s Fund.
Jim Carr presents global opportunities for Canadian businesses
Jun 27, 2019, at 09:55 pm
Toronto, Jun 27 (IBNS): Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of International Trade Diversification was at the Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC) Toronto Partnership Summit on Wednesday to promote mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Canada and India, media reports said.
Khashoggi's fiancee says Washington's 'nothing happened' attitude after murder shameful
Jun 27, 2019, at 01:45 pm
Geneva, Jun 27 (Sputnik): Hatice Cengiz, the fiance of slain Saudi-born journalist Jamal Khashoggi, told Sputnik that US State Secretary Mike Pompeo's behaviour during his visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, where he failed to make any mention of the reporter's high-profile murder as though it never happened, was truly disgraceful and that US citizens would likely want to hold Washington accountable for such inaction.
Two-thirds of global drug deaths now from opioids: UN drugs report
Jun 27, 2019, at 08:49 am
New York, June 27 (IBNS): Opioids, which include both heroin and legal pain relievers, were responsible for around two-thirds of drug-related deaths in 2017, a new UN report revealed on Wednesday. The number for global opioid users contained within the World Drug Report, some 585,000 people, is more than double the previous estimate.
Canada signs agreement with California to reduce vehicle emissions
Jun 26, 2019, at 11:34 pm
Ottawa, Jun 26 (IBNS): Catherine McKenna, Canada's environment minister has signed a memo of understanding with the chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, that Canada and California would work together to cut vehicles greenhouse gases to promote the use of cleaner-running vehicles, media reports said.
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All leading suspects for Easter attacks nabbed, says Sri Lanka President
Jun 26, 2019, at 07:45 pm
Colombo, Jun 26 (Xinhua): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said on Wednesday that he was satisfied with the security situation in the island country as all leading suspects involved in the Easter Sunday terror attacks had been apprehended or killed.
Bangladesh: Female Awami League leader hacked to death
Jun 26, 2019, at 05:53 pm
Dhaka, June 26 (IBNS): Unknown attackers hacked to death a ruling female Awami League leader at Rupganj area of Bangladesh, media reports said on Wednesday.
Jun 26, 2019, at 10:13 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): The peace dividend from last year’s ceasefire in South Sudan is palpable, but political elites need to follow the example set by local communities on the ground if lasting progress is to be achieved, said the top UN official in the country on Tuesday.
Syria: Ease suffering, save lives, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator tells Security Council
Jun 26, 2019, at 10:08 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): “Week after week, month after month, year after year”, the Security Council has been briefed on Syria’s humanitarian suffering, and on Tuesday, the UN’s Emergency Relief Coordinator once again described “the latest horror facing civilians”, pleading for greater humanitarian access.
Jun 26, 2019, at 10:02 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): The Security Council on Monday approved a resolution to create a UN “Integrated Office” in Haiti, designed to support the country’s government in strengthening political stability and good governance. The Office, named BINUH, will replace the 15-year long peacekeeping mission, MINUJUSTH, on October 16.
World faces ‘climate apartheid’ risk, 120 more million in poverty: UN expert
Jun 26, 2019, at 09:57 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): Climate change “threatens to undo the last 50 years” of development, global health and poverty reduction, a United Nations expert said on Tuesday, citing the risk of a new era of “climate apartheid” where the rich buy their way out of rising heat and hunger.
Jun 26, 2019, at 09:53 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): The work of the UN body responsible for assisting Palestine refugees, UNRWA, which has allowed millions of children to receive an education that promotes UN values of human rights and tolerance, as well as democracy and conflict resolution, should be viewed “not only as our common responsibility, but as our common success”, said Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday.
Moratorium call on surveillance technology to end ‘free-for-all’ abuses: UN expert
Jun 26, 2019, at 09:49 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): Surveillance technology should be banned immediately until “effective” national or international controls are put in place to lessen its harmful impact, a UN-appointed independent rights expert said on Tuesday.
New UN report on families in a changing world puts ‘women’s rights at their core’
Jun 26, 2019, at 09:32 am
New York, June 26 (IBNS): While women’s rights have advanced over the decades, gender inequalities and other fundamental human rights violations within families persist, according to a flagship study released on Tuesday, from the UN’s gender empowerment agency.
Bangladesh government condemns attack on Abha International Airport
Jun 26, 2019, at 09:26 am
Dhaka, June 26 (IBNS): The Bangladesh foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned the attack on Abha International Airport of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis.
China will play constructive role for Rohingyas, says envoy
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:38 pm
Dhaka, Jun 25 (UNI): Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Zhang Zuo on Tuesday said that his country will play a 'constructive role' in resolving the Rohingya crisis.
Key ISIS terrorist group member arrested in Afghanistan
Jun 25, 2019, at 06:19 pm
Kabul, June 25 (IBNS): Afghanistan security forces have arrested 12 terrorists, including a key member of the ISIS, in Nangarhar area of the country, media reports said.
No-confidence motion against Japanese PM Abe's Cabinet voted down
Jun 25, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Tokyo, Jun 25 (Xinhua/UNI) A no-confidence motion against the Cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was voted down Tuesday in the lower house, with the ruling bloc fending off opposition camp criticism about the government's handling of a pension report before an upper house election.
Houthi sniper operations leave 11 Yemeni soldiers killed
Jun 25, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Aden, Yemen, Jun 25 (Xinhua/UNI) Yemen's Houthi rebel group announced Tuesday that 11 soldiers of the pro-government forces were killed during sniper operations in the country's northeastern province of Jawf.
Bangladesh: Three human traffickers killed killed during 'shootout' in Cox’s Bazar
Jun 25, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Dhaka, June 25 (IBNS): During a shootout with the police in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar, three men, who were implicated in human trafficking cases, have been killed media reports said on Tuesday.
US announces new sanctions targeting Iran supreme leader, IRGC commanders
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:27 am
Washington, Jun 25 (Sputnik) President Donald Trump said he approved new US sanctions on Iran to hold Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates responsible for the country's "hostile conduct."
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:25 am
New York, June 25 (IBNS): There is a need for “genuine regional dialogue” to address rising tensions in the Gulf, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday, calling on Secretary-General António Guterres “to play a role” in bringing countries to the table.
‘Wanton destruction’ in Sudan’s Darfur region, ‘blatant violation’ of international law
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:20 am
New York, June 25 (IBNS): The looting and destruction of UN food relief agency premises and property in Sudan, has prompted the UN-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and UN Country Team, to condemn the assault as a “blatant violation of international humanitarian law”.
Don’t take African generosity towards refugees for granted, says UN refugee chief
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:15 am
New York, June 25 (IBNS): The international community must not take the generosity of Africans for granted, UN refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, told an informal meeting of Security Council members at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:09 am
New York, June 25 (IBNS): With “no media access” in parts of the country and “serious restrictions” on humanitarian organizations, the United Nations expert on the situation of human rights in Myanmar urged the Government on Monday to “reverse its decision” and lift the mobile internet ban.
Statelessness for terrorists’ families, never an acceptable option, urges UN rights chief
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:04 am
New York, June 25 (IBNS): Thousands of suspected foreign ISIL terrorist fighters and their families who are being held in detention in Syria and Iraq, must be treated fairly by their captors and taken back by their home countries, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Monday.
Pakistan: Security forces kill three suspected terrorists
Jun 25, 2019, at 09:45 am
Karachi, June 25 (IBNS): Pakistani security forces have killed three terrorists in country's Karachi city, media reports said on Monday.
White House on lockdown after suspicious package found outside gate
Jun 24, 2019, at 11:27 pm
Washington, Jun 24 (Xinhua) The White House in the United States was on lockdown on Monday after a suspicious package was found outside the gate, local media reported.
Pakistan: 10 injured in Rawalpindi hospital blast, Twitterati claims
Jun 24, 2019, at 11:08 pm
Rawalpindi, Jun 24 (IBNS): At least 10 people were injured in a massive blast which occurred at a military hospital here on Sunday, Pakistani Twitter users claimed.