Oct 23, 2018, at 12:47 pm
Mississauga, Oct 19 (IBNS): Sony Television, part of Asian Television Network (ATN), is launching a new television series in November 2018 where distinguished members of the South Asian community in Ontario will talk on various issues.
Afghanistan: Afghan National Security Forces kill at least 42 Taliban militants during operations
Oct 23, 2018, at 11:58 am
Kabul, Oct 23 (IBNS): At least 42 Taliban militants have been gunned down in operations conducted by the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) in several provinces of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: NATO Resolute Support Service member killed in Herat province
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:38 am
Kabul, Oct 23 (IBNS): The NATO-led Resolute Support mission service member was killed in Herat province of Afghanistan, officials said on Tuesday.
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): With more than 7,000 Central-American refugees now on the march through Mexico towards the southern border of the United States in search of safety and work, all countries involved are being urged by the UN to liaise with key agencies on the ground providing support.
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:32 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): While security has improved in Darfur, inter-communal tensions in the conflict-plagued region of Sudan are still high, with clashes over land and livestock, the head of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission said on Monday.
‘Many challenges to overcome’ at UN, in fight against abuse: victims’ advocate
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:30 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): The UN is committed to recognizing the rights of victims of sexual exploitation by UN personnel but, when it comes to preventing and responding to abuse, there is a still “a long way to go, and many challenges to overcome,” says the UN’s first-ever Victims’ Rights Advocate Jane Connors.
Governments, businesses ‘walk the talk’ for investment in sustainable development: UN forum
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:26 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): Business and government leaders from around the world have gathered at a major United Nations conference in Geneva, in search of innovative and strategic solutions to complex investment and development challenges.
Many deaths can be avoided with better data: UN deputy chief
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:06 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): Speaking at the opening session of the UN World Data Forum on Monday, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted the life-saving impact that data can have, noting that better data and forecasting could have averted many deaths from natural disasters.
Data experts gather to find solutions to world’s biggest challenges at UN Forum
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:04 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): International data sectors from national statistical offices, the private sector, NGOs, academia and international and regional organizations are gathering in Dubai from Monday to Wednesday, in a bid to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Here’s what happens at the UN General Assembly when world leaders have gone home
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:01 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): After the world media spotlight fades on the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate, the work of the Assembly, the UN’s primary deliberative body, shifts to its so-called Main Committees, where the bulk of the Organization’s work get done.
Afghanistan: Zabul Governor Rahmatullah Yarmall survives armed attack
Oct 22, 2018, at 04:32 pm
Kabul, Oct 22 (IBNS): The Zabul Governor Rahmatullah Yarmall escaped an armed attack in Afghanistan's Mizani district, media reports said on Monday.
Canada condemns killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Oct 22, 2018, at 02:04 pm
Ottawa, Oct 22 (IBNS): Canada has condemned the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey, media reports said.
Jamal Khashoggi was murdered, Saudi Arabian minister says
Oct 22, 2018, at 11:29 am
Riyadh, Oct 22 (IBNS): In a new revelation to journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, a Saudi Arabian minister said that as opposed to the previous version, where the country said he was killed in a fight inside the Istanbul consulate, the scribe was murdered.
Clemson University: Floor collapse leaves 30 injured in South Carolina
Oct 22, 2018, at 09:56 am
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least 30 people were hurt when a floor collapsed during a party hosted in USA's Clemson University.
Afghanistan: Roadside bomb blast in Nangarhar kills 11
Oct 22, 2018, at 09:20 am
Kabul, Oct 22 (IBNS): A roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan's Nangarhar area left at least 11 people killed on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
Data experts gather to find solutions to world’s biggest challenges at UN Forum
Oct 22, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): International data sectors from national statistical offices, the private sector, NGOs, academia and international and regional organizations are gathering in Dubai from Monday to Wednesday, in a bid to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Pakistan: Two buses collide, 19 die in Ghazi Ghaat
Oct 22, 2018, at 01:01 am
Islamabad, Oct 21 (IBNS): At least 19 people were killed in Pakistan's Ghazi Ghaat area when two buses collided on Sunday, media reports said.
2 die in China's coal mine mishap, 20 trapped
Oct 22, 2018, at 12:07 am
Beijing, Oct 21 (IBNS): At least two people died and 20 others remained trapped at a coal mine in China on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
Taiwan: 22 dies as passenger train derails in Yilan County
Oct 21, 2018, at 09:27 pm
Taipei, Oct 21 (IBNS): At least 22 people died as a passengers train derailed in Taiwan's Yilan County on Sunday, media reports said.
Amidst deadly violence, UN calls on Afghan authorities to ensure voters can cast ballot
Oct 21, 2018, at 08:41 pm
New York, Oct 21 (IBNS): Against a backdrop of violence and technical malfunctions, the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a statement calling on the country’s electoral authorities to re-double their efforts to make sure all eligible voters are given a reasonable opportunity to cast their ballot.
Accountability a key pillar for reconciliation in Myanmar: UN Envoy
Oct 21, 2018, at 08:35 pm
New York, Oct 21 (IBNS): Accountability and inclusive dialogue are two important pillars for national reconciliation in Myanmar, said the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General (SESG), Christine Schraner Burgener in a statementreleased on Saturday, adding that “credible fact-finding is the first step towards accountability.”
Nepal: Youth hacked to death in Morang
Oct 20, 2018, at 02:52 pm
Kathmandu, Oct 20 (IBNS): A man hacked to death a youth in Nepal's Morang district on Friday, media reports said on Saturday.
Pakistan: Karachi woman directed to shun Hijab at work or resign, sparks social media storm
Oct 20, 2018, at 12:25 pm
Karachi, Oct 20 (IBNS): In perhaps one of the first of its kinds incident in Muslim-majority Pakistan, a woman employee of a Karachi City-based software company was asked to stop wearing hijab at her workplace or resign from her job.
Pakistan road accident leaves 2 injured
Oct 20, 2018, at 11:23 am
Karachi, Oct 20 (IBNS): A road mishap in Pakistan's metropolis' Punjab Colony neighbourhood on Friday left at least two people injured, media reports said.
Afghanistan Wolesi Jirga polls: Ashraf Ghani casts his vote
Oct 20, 2018, at 11:18 am
Kabul, Oct 20 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday voted as the voting process for the Wolesi Jirga polls is currently going on.
Kandahar Attack: 3 suspects detained
Oct 20, 2018, at 09:49 am
Kabul, Oct 20 (IBNS): The Ministry of Interior (MoI) of Afghanistan on Friday said three people have been detained in connection to Kandahar attack.
Saudi Arabia says missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead
Oct 20, 2018, at 09:40 am
Ankara, Oct 20 (IBNS): Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was missing for the past couple of days, died after a fight in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, confirmed the Asian nation on Friday.
UN chief ‘deeply troubled’ by Saudi confirmation of Jamal Khashoggi’s death
Oct 20, 2018, at 09:02 am
New York, Oct 20 (IBNS): In a statement released on Friday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that he is “deeply troubled” by the reported confirmation of the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Children separated at border, suffering alarming and prolonged effects: UN rights experts
Oct 20, 2018, at 08:59 am
New York, Oct 20 (IBNS): Separating children from their undocumented parents is a traumatic violation of their rights, UN independent experts said on Friday.
UN rights experts stand with businesses protesting Saudi journalist’s disappearance
Oct 20, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Oct 20 (IBNS): Independent UN human rights experts are praising business leaders who have decided to pull out of a high-level investment conference taking place next week in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, over concern for the fate of dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.