New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern gives birth to a girl, shares picture on social media
Jun 21, 2018, at 01:00 pm
Wellington, Jun 21 (IBNS): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given birth to a baby girl on Thursday.
Siege of Syria’s eastern Ghouta ‘barbaric and medieval’, says UN Commission of Inquiry
Jun 21, 2018, at 07:56 am
New York,June 21 (IBNS): The siege of eastern Ghouta in war-torn Syria, which lasted more than five years, has been labelled “barbaric and medieval” — “amounting” to war crimes, and crimes against humanity, a high-level UN inquiry said on Wednesday.
UN agency chiefs issue ‘call to action’ on behalf of refugee children
Jun 21, 2018, at 07:53 am
New York, June 21 (IBNS): Protecting refugee children is “a test of our shared humanity,” two top United Nations officials said on Wednesday.
Replacement for United States on Human Rights Council to be elected ‘as soon as possible’
Jun 21, 2018, at 07:49 am
New York, June 21 (IBNS): International reaction to the United States decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Councilcontinued on Wednesday with the President of the Geneva-based assembly confirming that the election of a new Member State would take place “as soon as possible” to fill the vacant seat.
Challenges remain in DPRK despite 'slight' improvements in health, wellbeing: UNICEF
Jun 21, 2018, at 07:44 am
New York, June 21 (IBNS): The health and wellbeing of women and children in North Korea has improved slightly in recent years but “urgent” challenges remain in rural areas, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said on Wednesday.
UN chief calls for ‘solidarity, compassion and action’ on World Refugee Day
Jun 21, 2018, at 07:41 am
New York,June 21 (IBNS): With more than 68 million people worldwide displaced due to conflict or persecution — roughly equivalent to the population of Thailand— the head of the United Nations has called for unity and solidarity as a first step to support them.
Nepal PM KP Oli meets Chinese President Xi in Beijing
Jun 20, 2018, at 07:45 pm
Beijing, June 20 (IBNS): Visiting Nepali Prime Minister KP Oli met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Man kills four family members in Parwan, evades custody
Jun 20, 2018, at 03:24 pm
Kabul, Jun 20 (IBNS): A man killed at least four of his family members before evading custody in Afghanistan's Parwan province, local media reports said on Wednesday.
Canada: Liberals rejecting Senate amendments to impaired driving bill
Jun 20, 2018, at 02:00 pm
Ottawa, Jun 20 (IBNS): The Liberals are not accepting the amendments brought by the Senate to the impaired driving bill, media reports said.
#MeToo wave hits Australia, country to launch nationwide probe on workplace harassment
Jun 20, 2018, at 01:44 pm
Canberra, Jun 20 (IBNS): The #MeToo movement, which has been successful in galvanising countries across the globe for months now, has finally reached Australian shores.
Canada legalises use of recreational marijuana
Jun 20, 2018, at 12:03 pm
Ottawa, Jun 20 (IBNS): After years of debate, the Canadian parliament has passed a nationwide law legalising the use of recreational marijuana or cannabis, reports said on Wednesday.
US quits UN Human Rights Council
Jun 20, 2018, at 10:16 am
Washington, June 20 (IBNS): In a major move, the United States has pulled out of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Jun 20, 2018, at 10:10 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): In response to the withdrawal of the United States on Tuesday from the United Nations body which is designed to promote and protect human rights around the globe, Secretary-General António Guterressaid that he would have “much preferred” the US remain.
UN chief calls for ‘solidarity, compassion and action’ on World Refugee Day
Jun 20, 2018, at 10:07 am
new York, June 20 (IBNS): With more than 68 million people worldwide displaced due to conflict or persecution — roughly equivalent to the population of Thailand— the head of the United Nations has called for unity and solidarity as a first step to support them.
Jun 20, 2018, at 10:04 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): A senior United Nations official on Tuesday urged Israel to reverse course over illegal settlement construction on occupied Palestinian land, and for both parties to return to the negotiating table in pursuit of a lasting peace deal.
Jun 20, 2018, at 10:01 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Separating children from their families is in no-one’s best interest – the head of UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said on Tuesday – pointing to “heartbreaking” stories of infants who have been reportedly removed from their parents after entering the US from Mexico illegally.
It’s time to ‘eliminate the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence’, urges UN chief
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:55 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): The effects of conflict-related sexual violence echo across generations, in the form of trauma, stigma, and unwanted pregnancy, said the UN chief on Tuesday, describing the scourge as “a threat to our collective security” and “a stain on our common humanity.”
Rise in violent conflict shows prevention ‘more necessary than ever’: UN chief
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:52 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): With the number of people killed in armed conflict rising tenfold since 2005, preventive action is “more necessary than ever,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:45 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): The number of people forced to flee their homes last year rose by nearly three million to 68.5 million, the head of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday, warning that the world’s displacement hotspots “are becoming hotter”.
Hundreds of thousands of lives still lost each year to small arms, UN conference hears
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:41 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Government representatives are meeting at United Nations Headquarters to review global action to address the illegal flow of revolvers, pistols, assault rifles, machine guns and other similar weapons.
UN chief condemns suspected Boko Haram attacks targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:27 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Saturday’s attacks in northeastern Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
On World Day to Combat Desertification, UN shines spotlight on ‘true value’ of land
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:24 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Land is not a limitless resource and ignoring its role in our everyday lives threatens food and water supplies, biodiversity and the security of us all, the United Nations agency that fights desertification worldwide has said.
Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban; UN urges both sides to work towards lasting peace
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN mission in Afghanistan welcomed on Saturday the Afghan Government’s extension of the unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban, amid an outpouring of support for the truce from war-weary people all across the country.
UN mobilizes in Rohingya camps to support babies born of rape; young mothers face stigma
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:17 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Despite challenges brought on by the arrival of the monsoon season this month, United Nations agencies in Bangladesh continue to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees, including thousands of victims of sexual violence.
Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle to visit Ireland next month
Jun 19, 2018, at 06:18 pm
London, June 19 (IBNS): Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle will visit Ireland next month, officials said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Un to visit China today
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:39 am
Beijing, June 19 (IBNS): North Korea leader Kim Jong Un will visit China on June 19, Xinhua reported.
Trade War: US President Donald Trump warns additional $200bn in tariffs on China
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:16 am
Washington, June 19 (IBNS): Adding more fuel to the growing trade battle, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese goods.
Hundreds of thousands of lives still lost each year to small arms, UN conference hears
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): Government representatives are meeting at United Nations Headquarters to review global action to address the illegal flow of revolvers, pistols, assault rifles, machine guns and other similar weapons.
‘Worst devastation I have seen,’ says UN refugee envoy Angelina Jolie, as she visits West Mosul
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): After visiting the shattered streets of West Mosul over the weekend, the long-standing United Nations Refugee Agency envoy, Angelina Jolie, said that she had never seen such devastation, in her 17-years of working in the field.
UN mobilizes in Rohingya camps to support babies born of rape; young mothers face stigma
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): Despite challenges brought on by the arrival of the monsoon season this month, United Nations agencies in Bangladesh continue to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees, including thousands of victims of sexual violence.