Putin praises long-term, stable Russian-Chinese relations ahead of visit to Beijing

Apr 25, 2019, at 09:04 am

Moscow, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) Relations between Beijing and Moscow are long-term and stable and meet the interests of Chinese and Russian citizens, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview, released on Thursday ahead of his visit to China.

Pompeo says 'every indication' Sri Lanka terror attacks at least inspired by Islamic State

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:59 am

Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the initial evidence suggests that the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday were at least inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group (banned in Russia).

Kenyan court finds Briton guilty of possessing bomb-making materials

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:55 am

Mombasa, Kenya, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Kenyan court on Wednesday found British terror suspect Jermaine Grant guilty of possessing bomb-making materials.

‘You can and should do more’ to include people with disabilities, wheelchair-bound Syrian advocate tells Security Council in searing speech

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:48 am

New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): The UN Security Council was told on Wednesday that people with disabilities “can’t wait any longer” for more of a say in how the world’s top diplomatic forum for peace and security, factors their needs into its work. 

Multilateralism’s ‘proven record of service’ is focus of first-ever International Day

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:44 am

New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace “underscores the value of international cooperation for the common good”, according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres marking its first-ever observance on Wednesday.

UN rights chief 'strongly' condemns ‘shocking’ mass executions in Saudi Arabia

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:33 am

New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Despite repeated appeals by the United Nations human rights system, Saudi Arabia’s decision to go ahead with the beheading of 37 men, drew strong condemnation on Wednesday from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet.

Security shake-up in Sri Lanka as attack toll rises to 359, bodies of 5 Indians sent back

Apr 24, 2019, at 11:10 pm

Colombo, Apr 24 (UNI): As a special flight brought back to Karnataka the bodies of Indian victims killed in the Easter bombings in the island nation, President Maithripala Sirisena asked for the resignations of the defence secretary and national police chief.

Explosion rocks Syria's Idlib, kills 15

Apr 24, 2019, at 06:13 pm

Damascus, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday in an explosion near a rebel position in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, a war monitor reported.

Iran's president rejects talks with US under pressures

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:42 pm

Tehran, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday rejected talks with the United States over the thorny mutual issues and vowed to resist the U.S. sanction pressures, official IRNA news agency reported.

Australian trekker dies of high altitude sickness in Nepal

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:27 pm

Kathmandu, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) An Australian trekker died of the high altitude sickness at a hotel near at Pasanglhamu rural municipality-4 of Khumbu region in Nepal, police said here on Wednesday.

Terrorism hits Island Nation: Controlled explosion carried out in Sri Lanka's south city

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:25 pm

Katuwana (Sri Lanka), Apr 24 (UNI) Sri Lanka’s security forces have carried out a controlled explosion after a suspicious parcel was found in a restaurant in the southern city here, media reported on Wednesday, citing police.

Four more Chinese feared dead in Colombo bombings: Chinese ambassador

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Colombo, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Four more Chinese citizens were feared dead in the multiple bombing attacks in Sri Lanka, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan said here on Wednesday.

Xi meets Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed Ali

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:10 pm

Beijing, Apr 24 (Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday ahead of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held from April 25 to 27 in Beijing.

Nigerian police confirm 19 wedding guests killed in road accident

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Abuja, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Nigerian police on Wednesday confirmed 19 wedding guests killed in a road accident in Gwaram Sabuwa area of the northern state of Jigawa.

Putin, Kim to Meet at About 1300 hrs on Thursday Afternoon Vladivostok Time - Kremlin

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Moscow, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet at about 13 hrs Vladivostok time (03:00 GMT) on Thursday, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

Kabul: Afghan forces arrest ISIS-K group member

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:39 pm

Kabul, Apr 24 (IBNS): Security forces have arrested a group member of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan capital city Kabul, media reports said.

Death toll in Sri Lanka blasts touch 359

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Colombo, Apr 24 (IBNS): The death toll in the Sri Lankan blasts incidents touched 359, media reports said on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan bombers were well educated: Minister

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:29 pm

Colombo, Apr 24 (BNS): Sri Lanka's State Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene on Wednesday said that majority of bombers, who were involved in the suicide blasts in the country, were well educated.

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:27 pm

Moscow, Apr 24 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan bombers were well educated: Minister

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:25 pm

Colombo, Apr 24 (BNS): Sri Lanka's State Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene on Wednesday said that majority of bombers, who were involved in the suicide blasts in the country, were well educated.

North China: Chemical plant blast kills 3

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:51 am

Hohhot, Apr 24 (UNI): Three people were killed and five others injured in a chemical plant explosion in the city of Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on early Wednesday morning, local authorities said.

US activists vow to protect Venezuelan Embassy in Washington from Guaido takeover

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:15 am

Washington, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Members of a US activist group are willing to risk arrest to protect the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington from being taken over by officials from opposition leader Juan Guaido’s so-called government, group member Kevin Zeese told Sputnik.

Putin to propose Kim to resume six-party nuclear talks on Thursday - Reports

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:12 am

Moscow, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to suggest to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resume the six-party nuclear talks at their first summit on Thursday, Japanese media reported, citing an unnamed high-ranking Russian official.

North Korea's Kim departs for Russia by private train ahead of talks with Putin - Reports

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:09 am

Moscow, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has started his travel to Russia by a private train ahead of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, local media reported.

France denounces attacks against military forces in Mali

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:07 am

Paris, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) France strongly condemned assaults targeting MINUSMA peacekeeper forces and local soldiers in Mali, stressing that the responsible "must be prosecuted", the French foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

North Korean officials inspect Vladivostok train station ahead of Kim's arrival

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:04 am

Vladivostok, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) A group of North Korean officials has inspected the premises of the Vladivostok train station on Wednesday hours before North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's arrival at the Russian Far Eastern city, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

UN celebrates books as ‘bridges across cultures’

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:59 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO has long celebrated the power of International Book and Copyright Day, marked on 23 April, but this year, special attention is being paid to the protection of indigenous languages, many of which are threatened with extinction.

Protect women’s rights ‘before, during and after conflict’ UN chief tells high-level Security Council debate

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:55 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Over the course of the past decade, there has been “a paradigm shift” in understanding the devastating impact of sexual violence in conflict on international peace and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council during a high-level debate on Tuesday.

New UN-ASEAN study reveals slow but devastating impacts of drought in South-East Asia

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:53 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Future scenarios of drought in many parts of South-East Asia may become even more frequent and intense if actions are not taken now to build resilience, according to the latest joint study by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Libya: Thousands seek shelter in health clinics from Tripoli fighting, UN warns

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:43 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Nearly three weeks since fighting began near the Libyan capital Tripoli, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday that “large numbers” of people are sheltering in medical clinics, while civilians continue to be killed or injured, and refugees and migrants remain exposed to clashes.