Three Taliban terrorists killed in Afghanistan blast
Jun 16, 2019, at 03:59 pm
Kabul, June 16 (IBNS): At least three Taliban terrorists were killed in an explosion that hit Ghazni province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2019, at 11:13 am
Beijing, Jun 16 (Xinhua) China's meteorological authority continued a blue alert for rainstorms Sunday morning.
Two light planes collide in New Zealand leaving 2 pilots killed: Reports
Jun 16, 2019, at 10:23 am
Moscow, Jun 16 (Sputnik) Two light planes collided on Sunday near the Hood Aerodrome, not far from New Zealand's town of Masterton, local media reported.
6.1 earthquake registered near Kingdom of Tonga: US geological survey
Jun 16, 2019, at 10:18 am
Moscow, Jun 16 (Sputnik) A 6.1 magnitude earthquake was registered on Sunday near the shore of the Kingdom of Tonga, the US Geological Survey said.
Trump lashes out at London Mayor over violence
Jun 16, 2019, at 10:04 am
Washington, Jun 16 (UNI/IBNS) US President Donald Trump once again criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a 'national disgrace', who is destroying London's capital.
Jun 15, 2019, at 11:32 pm
Bishkek, June 15 (IBNS): Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has said his nation actively participates and develops close cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
China's raw coal production up 3.5 pc in May
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:55 pm
Beijing, Jun 15 (Xinhua/UNI) China's raw coal production rose 3.5 per cent year on year to 310 million tonnes in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
One killed in Costco shooting in Southern California
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:37 pm
Los Angeles, Jun 15 (Xinhua) One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting incident at a Costco in the city of Corona, 75 km east of downtown Los Angeles, local CBS media reported Friday.
Nearly 1,500 Syrians return home from abroad in past 24 hours – Russian Defence Ministry
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Moscow, Jun 15 (Sputnik) Nearly 1,500 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry's Center for the Reception, Allocation and Accommodation of Refugees said on Saturday.
Afghanistan calls for regional cooperation to counter terrorism
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Kabul, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Saturday urged Asian leaders to step up cooperation to fight terrorism, in an address to a major regional conference in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Turkish forces bring in military units to north Syria
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Damascus, Jun 15 (Xinhua/UNI) The Turkish forces brought in military units to observation points it maintains in northern Syria on Saturday, a war monitor reported.
Merkel vows extra funding for struggling German Military
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Berlin, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday promised more funding for the German armed forces next year after years of underfinancing.
Hong Kong to announce suspension of extradition law amendments later on Saturday - reports
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Beijing, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) The authorities of Hong Kong will announce a suspension of the bill amending extradition legislation later on Saturday in the wake of mass protests against it in the Chinese autonomous territory, local media have reported.
Bangladesh becomes ECOSOC member
Jun 15, 2019, at 04:33 pm
Dhaka, June 15 (IBNS): In a major development, Bangladesh added one more feather to its crown as the nation has been elected to the prestigious Economic and Social Council or ECOSOC of the United Nations (UN) from the Asia-Pacific region.
Afghanistan: Crime kingpin killed during clash with police
Jun 15, 2019, at 04:07 pm
Kabul, June 15 (IBNS): During a clash with the Afghan National Police (ANP) forces in Kabul, a crime kingpin has been killed, media reports said on Saturday.
Uzbekistan discusses prospects of cooperation with Bangladesh
Jun 15, 2019, at 12:18 pm
Dushanbe: In the official residence assigned to him in Dushanbe, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received in the morning of June 15 the President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveils vital initiatives to enhance practical cooperation in the SCO
Jun 15, 2019, at 08:13 am
Bishkek, June 15 (IBNS): The Bishkek Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization continued with an extended meeting of the heads of state where President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveiled vital initiatives to enhance practical cooperation.
US, European diplomats to discuss Afghanistan in Brussels next week : State Dept.
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:55 am
Washington, June 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Two senior US diplomats will travel to Brussels next week for meetings with European counterparts on the situation in Afghanistan and Indo-Pacific security, the State Department said in a press release.
New York resident sentenced to twenty years for trying to join IS in Yemen : Justice Department
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:49 am
New York, June 15 (Sputnik/UNI) A New York City resident was sentenced to 20 years in prison for traveling to Yemen to join the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, outlawed in Russia), the US Justice Department said in a press release.
Ahead of 2020 elections, situation in Burundi shows encouraging signs but remains fragile
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:20 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): A UN Security Council meeting on the security and political situation in Burundi was held on Friday, as the country continues to grapple with a four-year-long crisis and is gearing up for new elections in 2020.
Yemen: maternal and newborn health 'on the brink of total collapse', UNICEF alerts
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:14 am
New York,June 15 (IBNS): After more than four years of grinding conflict in Yemen, healthcare for mothers and their babies is “on the brink of collapse”, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday, in a report that highlights the difficulties of childbirth and parenting in a war zone.
UN suspending handover of camps in Darfur, peacekeeping chief tells Security Council
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:04 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): The joint African Union-UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), is suspending the handover of any more camps for displaced civilians to the Sudanese military, against a backdrop of worsening violence and insecurity across the country.
South Sudanese facing famine in all but name, warns UN food agency
Jun 15, 2019, at 06:58 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): Record numbers in South Sudan – some seven million people – face acute food shortages, while more than 20,000 are close to famine, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday.
Canada India Foundation organises panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance
Jun 14, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Toronto, Jun 14 (IBNS): A panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance was organized by Canada India Foundation (CIF) 12 at Seneca College, 1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday.
All parties will work together to implement the budget: Hasina
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Friday described the proposed budget for fiscal 2019-20 a budget as aiming to bring welfare for all.
Turkey to retaliate if US imposes sanctions over S-400 deal: Turkish FM
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Ankara, June 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Turkey will retaliate if the United States imposes sanctions over its purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense systems, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday.
Easter Bombings: Sri Lanka police bring five suspects back from Saudi Arabia
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Colombo, June 14 (IBNS): Sri Lankan security forces have brought back five suspects linked to the Easter Sunday attacks who were deported from Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
Xi calls for closer community with shared future between China, Pakistan
Jun 14, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Bishek, June 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday, urging the two countries to foster a closer community with a shared future against complicated regional and international situations.
Afghan forces target Lashkar-e-Taiba compound in Afghanistan, three foreign terrorists killed
Jun 14, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Kabul, June 14 (IBNS): At least three foreign terrorists were killed as Afghan security forces targeted a compound of Lashkar-e-Taiba group in Kunar province , media reports said on Friday.
Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’: UN
Jun 14, 2019, at 12:55 pm
United Nations, Jun 14 (UNI): As the world prepares to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, the UN independent human rights expert mandated with defending the rights of older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, has stressed that they are often victims of sexual abuse and rape, although it remains rarely detected, reported or exposed.