Nearly two-thirds of global workforce in the ‘informal’ economy – UN study
May 01, 2018, at 01:44 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): More than 61 per cent of the world’s employed population – two billion people – earn their livelihoods in the informal sector, the United Nations labour agency said on Monday, stressing that a transition to the formal economy is critical to ensure rights’ protection and decent working conditions.
UN ‘outraged’ by suicide attacks in Afghanistan
May 01, 2018, at 01:40 pm
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): Strongly condemning terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and in Kandahar, senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres, underscored the need to bring those behind the attacks to justice.
Air Canada sees bump in operating costs
May 01, 2018, at 01:22 pm
Ottawa, Apr 30 (IBNS): Increased capacity and passenger traffic has led to rise in Air Canada’s operating costs, media reports said. Its operating expenses in the first quarter of 2018 increased $413 million or 11 per cent from the same quarter in 2017.
China grills Canada over illegal marijuana imports
May 01, 2018, at 02:32 am
Ottawa/Beijing, Apr 30 (IBNS): China has grilled Canada over the illegal flow of marijuana to their country, media reports said.
Syria: Missile strikes on military sites kill several
May 01, 2018, at 01:23 am
Damascus, Apr 30 (IBNS): Missiles strikes on military sites in northern Syria have killed several people, including Iranians, media reports said.
Trading in Toronto Stock Exchange to resume on Monday morning
May 01, 2018, at 12:16 am
Toronto, Apr 30 (IBNS): Trading in the Toronto Stock Exchange will resume on Monday morning after it was shut down early on Friday due to technical fault, media reports said.
11 civilians killed as blast rocks Kandahar province in Afghanistan
May 01, 2018, at 12:10 am
Kabul, Apr 30 (IBNS): At least 11 civilians were killed in a blast that rocked Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Monday, media reports said.
Apr 30, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Washington, Apr 30 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has attacked comedian Michelle Wolf for her acts in the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which occurs every year.
Sheikh Hasina urges China, Russia, India, Japan to play major role in solving Rohingya crisis
Apr 30, 2018, at 10:53 pm
Dhaka, Apr 30 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she is expecting countries like India,China, Russia and Japan to play a major role in solving the Rohingya crisis.
Sajid Javid appointed as Britain's new interior minister
Apr 30, 2018, at 10:15 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS): The UK government on Monday appointed Sajid Javid as the next interior minister of the country.
Pakistan: Case registered against motorcyclist injured in accident with US diplomat's car
Apr 30, 2018, at 09:13 pm
Islamabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): The Islamabad police has registered a case of reckless driving against a man who was injured after his motorbike was hit by a US embassy official's car, Pakistani media reports said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Militants attack foreign convoy, over 20 dead or injured
Apr 30, 2018, at 08:43 pm
Kabul, Apr 30 (IBNS): A suicide attack by militants in Afghanistan's Kandahar province has left at least 20 people dead or injured on Monday, reports said.
Kabul attacks: Death toll rises to 29, ISIS claims responsibility
Apr 30, 2018, at 08:39 pm
Kabul, Apr 30 (IBNS): The death toll in the twin attacks which rocked Afghanistan's Kabul on Monday morning has risen to 29.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea
Apr 30, 2018, at 03:03 pm
Beijing, Apr 30 (IBNS): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) this week, officials said on Monday.
British Home Secretary Amber Rudd quits over immigration scam
Apr 30, 2018, at 02:46 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS): British Home Secretary Amber Rudd has quit from her position over an illegal immigration policy controversy, reports said on Monday.
Thousands pay tribute to Toronto van attack victims, gather at vigil in show of solidarity
Apr 30, 2018, at 02:12 pm
Toronto, Apr 29 (IBNS): Thousands, including Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, banded together today at Mel Lastman Square here in an overwhelming show of support to the vigil organized to pay tribute to the victims of Monday’s van attack.
Mike Pompeo meets Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Apr 30, 2018, at 03:50 am
Tel Aviv, Apr 29 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is currently visiting Israel and met country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Afghanistan: Blast near voter registration center leaves 7 injured
Apr 30, 2018, at 01:56 am
Kabul, Apr 29 (IBNS): A blast near a voter registration center at Jalalabad area in Afghanistan injured at least seven people on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Blast near voter registration center leaves 7 injured
Apr 30, 2018, at 01:56 am
Kabul, Apr 29 (IBNS): A blast near a voter registration center at Jalalabad area in Afghanistan injured at least seven people on Sunday, media reports said.
School teacher arrested in Pakistan for allegedly raping minor
Apr 29, 2018, at 11:28 pm
Lahore, Apr 29 (IBNS): Police have arrested a teacher from Lahore for allegedly raping a 14-year-old boy student in the hostel of a private cadet school in the Pakistani city, media reports said on Sunday.
Afghanistan: Rocket explosion kills three in eastern Nangarhar province
Apr 29, 2018, at 11:18 pm
Kabul, Apr 29 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a rocket exploded in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday, media reports said.
Canada: Jury finds Nicholas Butcher guilty of killing girlfriend
Apr 29, 2018, at 04:15 am
Halifax, Apr 28 (IBNS): A jury has found Nicholas Butcher guilty of killing a yoga instructor Kristin Johnston, who was also the convict's girlfriend, media reports said.
Apr 29, 2018, at 03:47 am
Ottawa, Apr 28 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said ending harassment and violence in workplaces requires a cultural change on the national day of mourning, on Saturday.
Pakistan: Unknown gunmen kill two persons in Quetta
Apr 28, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Islamabad, Apr 28 (IBNS): In a suspected target attack, two people were shot dead in Pakistan's Quetta area on Saturday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Hemland suicide bombing kills 1
Apr 28, 2018, at 08:38 pm
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in car bomb blast in Nad Ali district of Helmand province in Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Blast in Jalalaabad leaves two cops, 4 civilians hurt
Apr 28, 2018, at 08:18 pm
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): At least two traffic policemen were injured as a blast hit eastern Nangarhar province in Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Toronto Monday Van Attack victims identified
Apr 28, 2018, at 08:15 pm
Toronto, Apr 27 (IBNS): All of the victims of Monday's deadly van attack in Toronto have now been identified, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 6 Taliban terrorists killed during eastern Nangarhar raid
Apr 28, 2018, at 01:17 pm
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): At least six Taliban terrorists were killed during an operation conducted by intelligence officials in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Friday, media reports said on Saturday.
Apr 28, 2018, at 01:03 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): The lives of tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees hang in the balance as monsoon and cyclone seasons threaten camps in southern Bangladesh, the United Nations migration agency warned Friday, appealing for urgent financial support to prepare the area against floods and landslides.
Students gather at UN to ‘Remember Slavery,’ honour those who suffered brutal slave trade
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:59 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Students from around the world joined United Nations and Government officials in New York on Friday to celebrate the contributions made by the people of African descent, beginning from the time they were taken from their countries and forced into generations of servitude.