Trump takes a dig at 'fake news' media, says WH running smoothly
May 01, 2018, at 05:22 pm
Washington, May 1 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday took a dig at 'fake news' media for allegedly carrying out a 'witch hunt' against his administration.
Kim Jong Un agrees to meet US president Donald Trump at Korean demilitarized zone: Report
May 01, 2018, at 03:26 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to meet US President Donald Trump at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, media reports said.
Stormy Daniels sues Donald Trump over "defamatory" tweet
May 01, 2018, at 03:05 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Adult film actress Stormy Daniels' lawyer said she is suing US President Donald Trump in connection with a "defamatory" tweet about alleged threats against her.
Afghanistan: BBC Pashto journalist killed by unknown gunmen in Khost province
May 01, 2018, at 02:33 pm
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): Unknown gunmen shot dead a BBC Pashto reporter in Khost province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.
With message for freedom, jazz beat heard around the world – UNESCO
May 01, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Jazz speaks to people from all linguistic, political and economic backgrounds, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said Monday, praising the art form for its ability to promote peace, diversity, and respect for human dignity.
Nations begin drafting ‘operating manual’ for climate action at UN conference in Bonn
May 01, 2018, at 01:46 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): The latest round of United Nations climate change negotiations began on Monday in Bonn, Germany, to further develop the “operating manual” for implementing the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to keep temperature rises this century, well below 2 degrees Celsius.
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.