Afghanistan: UN expert condemns killing of journalists as ‘attack on right to know’
May 02, 2018, at 02:52 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of nine journalists in Afghanistan who were among the victims of Monday’s terrorist attack in the country’s capital.
‘Sharp escalation’ in fighting across Myanmar’s Kachin state, warns rights expert
May 02, 2018, at 02:50 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Raising alarm over a “sharp” escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin province, a United Nations human rights expert has called on all parties to ensure greater protection for civilians.
Iraqi political candidates have ‘real appetite’ to work together – UN official
May 02, 2018, at 02:47 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Politicians in Iraq are working constructively with each other ahead of this month’s parliamentary elections, a senior United Nations official said.
Almost 500,000 affected as devastating floods inundate central Somalia – UN mission
May 02, 2018, at 02:43 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): United Nations agencies in Somalia have stepped up their response in the wake of devastating flash floods across large parts of the country that have impacted nearly 500,000 people and displaced close to 175,000 from their homes.
Consul General Dinesh Bhatia bats for India-Canada partnership
May 02, 2018, at 12:55 pm
Toronto, May 1 (IBNS): The Consulate General of India had a busy week being part of various business, cultural and community activities, a release from the consulate stated.
N. Korea's nuclear test site still operational, claims 38 North
May 01, 2018, at 11:41 pm
Seoul, May 1 (IBNS): Contrary to claims made earlier that North Korea's nuclear test site has been damaged beyond repair, a U.S. website monitoring the Asian country said the site appears to be operational, media reports said.
Canada: Body recovered from inside the wall in Calgary shopping mall
May 01, 2018, at 10:58 pm
Calgary, May 1 (IBNS): A body has been found inside the wall of a shopping mall washroom in Calgary, media reports said.
Pakistan condemns Kabul suicide blasts
May 01, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Islamabad, May 1 (IBNS): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the twin suicide attacks in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Tuesday which killed and injured scores of people.
Afghanistan: Blast in Nangarhar province kills 1
May 01, 2018, at 10:02 pm
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): A bomb blast in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Tuesday left at least one person killed, media reports said.
Pakistan: New Islamabad International Airport inaugurated
May 01, 2018, at 10:01 pm
Islamabad, May 1 (IBNS): A new Islamabad International Airport was inaugurated in Pakistan's Islamabad city on Tuesday.
Trump takes a dig at 'fake news' media, says WH running smoothly
May 01, 2018, at 05:22 pm
Washington, May 1 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday took a dig at 'fake news' media for allegedly carrying out a 'witch hunt' against his administration.
Kim Jong Un agrees to meet US president Donald Trump at Korean demilitarized zone: Report
May 01, 2018, at 03:26 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to meet US President Donald Trump at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, media reports said.
Stormy Daniels sues Donald Trump over "defamatory" tweet
May 01, 2018, at 03:05 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Adult film actress Stormy Daniels' lawyer said she is suing US President Donald Trump in connection with a "defamatory" tweet about alleged threats against her.
Afghanistan: BBC Pashto journalist killed by unknown gunmen in Khost province
May 01, 2018, at 02:33 pm
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): Unknown gunmen shot dead a BBC Pashto reporter in Khost province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.
With message for freedom, jazz beat heard around the world – UNESCO
May 01, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Jazz speaks to people from all linguistic, political and economic backgrounds, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said Monday, praising the art form for its ability to promote peace, diversity, and respect for human dignity.
Nations begin drafting ‘operating manual’ for climate action at UN conference in Bonn
May 01, 2018, at 01:46 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): The latest round of United Nations climate change negotiations began on Monday in Bonn, Germany, to further develop the “operating manual” for implementing the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to keep temperature rises this century, well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Nearly two-thirds of global workforce in the ‘informal’ economy – UN study
May 01, 2018, at 01:44 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): More than 61 per cent of the world’s employed population – two billion people – earn their livelihoods in the informal sector, the United Nations labour agency said on Monday, stressing that a transition to the formal economy is critical to ensure rights’ protection and decent working conditions.
UN ‘outraged’ by suicide attacks in Afghanistan
May 01, 2018, at 01:40 pm
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): Strongly condemning terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and in Kandahar, senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres, underscored the need to bring those behind the attacks to justice.
Air Canada sees bump in operating costs
May 01, 2018, at 01:22 pm
Ottawa, Apr 30 (IBNS): Increased capacity and passenger traffic has led to rise in Air Canada’s operating costs, media reports said. Its operating expenses in the first quarter of 2018 increased $413 million or 11 per cent from the same quarter in 2017.
China grills Canada over illegal marijuana imports
May 01, 2018, at 02:32 am
Ottawa/Beijing, Apr 30 (IBNS): China has grilled Canada over the illegal flow of marijuana to their country, media reports said.
Syria: Missile strikes on military sites kill several
May 01, 2018, at 01:23 am
Damascus, Apr 30 (IBNS): Missiles strikes on military sites in northern Syria have killed several people, including Iranians, media reports said.
Trading in Toronto Stock Exchange to resume on Monday morning
May 01, 2018, at 12:16 am
Toronto, Apr 30 (IBNS): Trading in the Toronto Stock Exchange will resume on Monday morning after it was shut down early on Friday due to technical fault, media reports said.
11 civilians killed as blast rocks Kandahar province in Afghanistan
May 01, 2018, at 12:10 am
Kabul, Apr 30 (IBNS): At least 11 civilians were killed in a blast that rocked Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Monday, media reports said.
Apr 30, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Washington, Apr 30 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has attacked comedian Michelle Wolf for her acts in the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which occurs every year.
Sheikh Hasina urges China, Russia, India, Japan to play major role in solving Rohingya crisis
Apr 30, 2018, at 10:53 pm
Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she is expecting countries like India,China, Russia and Japan to play a major role in solving the Rohingya crisis.
Sajid Javid appointed as Britain's new interior minister
Apr 30, 2018, at 10:15 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS): The UK government on Monday appointed Sajid Javid as the next interior minister of the country.
Pakistan: Case registered against motorcyclist injured in accident with US diplomat's car
Apr 30, 2018, at 09:13 pm
Islamabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): The Islamabad police has registered a case of reckless driving against a man who was injured after his motorbike was hit by a US embassy official's car, Pakistani media reports said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Militants attack foreign convoy, over 20 dead or injured
Apr 30, 2018, at 08:43 pm
Kabul, Apr 30 (IBNS): A suicide attack by militants in Afghanistan's Kandahar province has left at least 20 people dead or injured on Monday, reports said.
Kabul attacks: Death toll rises to 29, ISIS claims responsibility
Apr 30, 2018, at 08:39 pm
Kabul, Apr 30 (IBNS): The death toll in the twin attacks which rocked Afghanistan's Kabul on Monday morning has risen to 29.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea
Apr 30, 2018, at 03:03 pm
Beijing, Apr 30 (IBNS): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) this week, officials said on Monday.