New ECOSOC president to revive ‘deliberative function’ of forum
Jul 27, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): The newly-elected President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Ronda King, of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, said on Thursday that she intended to make the year ahead “a defining” one for the body that leads the UN’s ambitious drive for sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
Guterres sounds alarm over worst cashflow crunch in years
Jul 27, 2018, at 09:18 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): The United Nations is at risk of running out of cash, the UN chief has warned, urging Member States to pay their mandatory contributions on time and in full, so that the world body can continue to deliver on its key mandates.
Jul 27, 2018, at 09:15 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Amid a long series of challenges, the implementation of the peace process in Colombia is moving forward and has achieved important milestones in recent months, according to a new report by the United Nations Secretary-General presented to the Security Council on Thursday.
‘Stigma and discrimination still persists’ against people living with HIV – UN labour agency
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Although progress in treating people living with HIV has enabled them to work, they continue to face career discrimination, says a new study launched on Thursday by the United Nations labour agency.
DR Congo: UN envoy calls for ‘a level playing field’ in key upcoming elections
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:53 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Major progress has been made on preparations for the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but “conditions for a level playing field are not yet in place”, said the most senior United Nations official based in the country.
UN human rights experts urge Egypt to release jailed poet who penned hit protest song
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:50 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Galal El Behairy has been held in detention since February after penning a song critical of Egypt’s policies, prompting United Nations human rights experts on Thursday to urge the government to release him immediately.
UN chief strongly condemns terrorist attacks in south-west Syria
Jul 27, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, July 27 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, has strongly condemned multiple suicide bombings on Wednesday in the government-held town of Sweida, in Syria’s south-west, which killed and injured scores of civilians.
Imran Khan announces himself winner in disputed Pakistan polls, says will probe rigging charges
Jul 26, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Amid allegations of rigging by Opposition in a violence-marred election, former cricketing great Imran Khan has claimed victory in Pakistan and is set to be annointed the next Prime Minister of the South Asian nation.
India constantly blaming Pakistan over Kashmir, says Imran Khan assuring steps to resolve the issue
Jul 26, 2018, at 07:24 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, who could be Pakistan's next Prime Minister, has taken a swipe on India over the prolonged Kashmir issue, but added that he would take positive steps to resolve it if there is a response from the neighbouring nation.
Allah has given me an opportunity to serve Pakistan: Imran Khan
Jul 26, 2018, at 06:02 pm
Lahore, July 26 (IBNS): Set to become Pakistan's new Prime Minister, cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan has said Allah had given him an opportunity to serve the country 22 years after joining the national politics.
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Imran Khan's prospects as next Pakistan PM brightens; PTI huge leader
Jul 26, 2018, at 02:34 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan summoned on Thursday a consultative meeting of party leaders at his residence as he emerged as the favourite to become the next Prime Minister of Pakistan with election results declared so far going heavily in his favour.
Jul 26, 2018, at 01:51 pm
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, has wished him over a tweet, as news of his victory in the general elections is now a matter of time.
Man detonates bomb outside US embassy in Beijing; None but the suspect injured
Jul 26, 2018, at 01:47 pm
Beijing, July 26 (IBNS): A man detonated a bomb outside the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, triggering an explosion, media reports said.
Dozens evacuated as fire rages through London's West Hampstead flats
Jul 26, 2018, at 12:32 pm
London, July 26 (IBNS): Around 100 firefighters fought a blaze on the top floor of a block of flats in north-west London's West Hampstead early on Thursday, media reports said.
Explosion near US embassy, in Beijing
Jul 26, 2018, at 12:00 pm
Beijing, July 26 (IBNS): A huge explosion has reportedly taken place outside the US embassy in Beijing, media reports said.
Pakistan: UN chief condemns suicide attack that killed dozens near polling station
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:38 am
New York, July 26 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday condemned the killing of dozens of people near a polling station in the western city of Quetta due to a suicide attack, as voters headed to the polls in Pakistan’s general elections.
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:35 am
New York, July 26 (IBNS): Following the death of at least 80 people due to wildfires close to the Greek capital, Athens, in recent days, the top UN official for Disaster Risk Reduction expressed her condolences and called for more investment in wildfire suppression and prevention across the world.
Proposal for Spain to reckon with its past during Franco era, welcomed by UN rights experts
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:32 am
New York, July 26 (IBNS): A group of UN human rights experts has welcomed the announcement earlier this month by the Spanish Minister of Justice that the Government is paving the way for a Truth Commission to investigate violations that occurred during the civil war and the era of dictatorship under General Francisco Franco that followed.
Pakistan General Elections: Imran Khan's PTI leads, opposition cries foul
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:28 am
Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): As counting of votes for Pakistan's general elections continued on Thursday, crickter-turned politician Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) maintained a strong lead over jailed former PM Nawaz Sharif's PML-N.
Cameroon violence needs urgent investigation, says UN rights chief Zeid
Jul 26, 2018, at 09:00 am
new York, July 26 (IBNS): Persistent reports of grave human rights abuses in Cameroon — including a widely shared video showing the alleged execution of a woman, child and baby — must be investigated by the authorities urgently, UN rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said on Wednesday.
Acute lack of funding threatens critical aid for Palestinians : UN agency
Jul 26, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, July 26 (IBNS): Despite major fundraising efforts, UNRWA – the UN agency tasked with providing life-saving support to Palestinian refugees – is facing the “largest ever reduction in funding” in its history which is threatening the very existence of many of its critical assistance programmes.
Pakistan polls: Counting begins, Imran Khan's PTI ahead of Nawaz Sharif's PML-N
Jul 25, 2018, at 09:40 pm
Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): As the polling for Pakistan's general election concluded on Wednesday evening, early trends in counting showed Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ahead of jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
5G is Awami League's poll promise: Joy tells people of Bangladesh
Jul 25, 2018, at 08:11 pm
Dhaka, July 25 (IBNS): Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT affairs adviser, on Wednesday said Bangladesh is going to be one of the first nations in the world to deploy fifth generation mobile technology.
Pakistan General Polls: Voting ends
Jul 25, 2018, at 07:39 pm
Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): Amid blast in Quetta that left 29 people killed, polling in Pakistan's general elections ended at 6 pm on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Explosion leaves eight people hurt
Jul 25, 2018, at 05:36 pm
Kabul, July 25 (IBNS): An explosion in Afghanistan's Faryab province on Wednesday left at least eight people injured. media reports said,
Pakistan: Suicide blast in Quetta leaves 29 killed
Jul 25, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): On a day Pakistan votes to elect its next Prime Minister, a suicide blast outside a polling station near Eastern Bypass in Quetta region of the country left at least 29 people killed on Wednesday, media reports said.
Canada: Police identify 10-year old girl who died in Toronto shooting
Jul 25, 2018, at 02:19 pm
Toronto, July 25 (IBNS): The Toronto Police have identified a 10-year-old girl who died in a shooting at Danforth Avenue in the city on Sunday, media reports said.
Global terrorist Hafeez Saeed seen casting vote during Pakistan elections
Jul 25, 2018, at 02:15 pm
Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): Globally designated terrorist and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed was seen exercising his voting right on Wednesday in Pakistan.
Pakistan blast: At least 31 killed, 35 injured in Quetta
Jul 25, 2018, at 01:18 pm
Quetta, July 25 (IBNS): At least 31 people were killed and another 35 injured in a suspected suicide attack outside a polling station Pakistan's in Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan, on Wednesday, Geo News reported.
At least 19 dead, 49 missing and many homeless in Laos dam collapse
Jul 25, 2018, at 12:49 pm
Vientiane, July 25 (IBNS): At least 19 people are dead and 49 believed missing in southern Laos after an unfinished hydroelectric dam collapsed with the gushing water inundating downstream villages, Lao media reported.