Dire situation for Rohingya children could become ‘catastrophic,’ as new threats loom – UNICEF
Jan 17, 2018, at 01:38 pm
New York, Jan 17 (JEN): As the Bay of Bengal region gears up for cyclone and monsoon seasons, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is warning that more than half-a-millon Rohingya children already living in “horrific” conditions in makeshift settlements in Bangladesh may face compounded risks of disease and displacement.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to announce Olympic flag-bearer today
Jan 17, 2018, at 02:01 am
Ottawa, Jan 16 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday will announce the country's flag-bearer for the upcoming winter games in South Korea, media reports said.
Canada: Attack on Muslim girl did not happen, say Toronto police
Jan 17, 2018, at 01:59 am
Toronto, Jan 16 (IBNS): In a surprising statement, the Toronto police on Tuesday said an alleged attack on an 11-year old Muslim girl, whose hijab was reportedly cut, did not happen, media reports said.
Bangladesh, Myanmar aim to complete Rohingya return in 2 years
Jan 16, 2018, at 11:18 pm
Dhaka, Jan 16 (IBNS): Bangladesh on Tuesday announced that it will complete the process of sending hundreds of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar within the next two years.
Japan: Gamagori city on alert for deadly fugu fish
Jan 16, 2018, at 07:07 pm
Tokyo, Jan 16 (IBNS): A Japanese city has asked its people not to buy or consume the fugu blowfish, after harmful portions of the fish (considered as a delicacy) were mistakenly sold.
Is Trump giving up on the undocumented young people deal?
Jan 16, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Washington, Jan 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that without trust, he'll not be able to finalise the DACA deal, which has prompted commentators to think if he's giving up on 2012 program that was formed through executive order by former President Barack Obama, giving legal protection to minors who came to the US illegally, from immediate deportation.
13 siblings held captive in California home, 2 arrested: say police
Jan 16, 2018, at 02:47 pm
California, Jan 16 (IBNS): Police arrested a couple after it was discovered that 13 people had been held captive in their California home in filthy conditions, officials said on Tuesday.
Colombia bridge collapse kills at least 10
Jan 16, 2018, at 02:32 pm
Bogota, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed as a bridge collapse close to Bogota area in Colombia on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.
Police arrest man resembling Pakistan minor rape-murder suspect
Jan 16, 2018, at 02:03 pm
Kasur, Jan 16 (IBNS): Police have arrested a person, who resembles the Kasur minor rape and murder suspect, media reports said on Tuesday.
UN condemns twin suicide attacks in Baghdad
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:52 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): Strongly condemning two terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization’s support for the country in its fight against terrorism.
OECD-UN forum on strengthening collection and use of migration data kicks off in Paris
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:48 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): International organizations, policy experts, statisticians and civil society came together on Monday at a United Nations-supported forum in Paris to answer the global call for more accurate and timely information on migration flows and examine how improved data collection can feed into better policymaking.
In Afghanistan, Security Council reiterates support for efforts to restore peace and progress
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:44 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council, during a weekend mission to Afghanistan, reiterated its support for the Central Asian country’s efforts to restore peace, stability and progress.
Progress against hunger, poverty hinges on empowering indigenous women – UN agriculture chief
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:40 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): Empowering indigenous women – who have higher malnutrition rates than any other social group and typically earn far less than men – is key to successfully fighting hunger and extreme poverty, the United Nations agriculture chief has said.
In strife-torn Afghanistan, people need support 'more than ever' says senior UN aid official
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:35 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN)Amid continuing violence in Afghanistan, the United Nations and the humanitarian community has appealed for $430 million to provide assistance to some 2.8 million people across the country who have been affected by conflict and natural disasters as well as families returning home after years in Iran and Pakistan.
More than 1,800 clerics in Pakistan declare suicide attacks as 'haram'
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:10 am
Islamabad, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a major step, more than 1800 clerics from different schools of thoughts in Pakistan have issued a fatwa where they have declared suicide attacks as 'haram' or forbidden.
Canadian marijuana producers hiring employees ahead of legalisation
Jan 16, 2018, at 12:39 am
Vancouver, Jan 15 (IBNS): Eyeing on the legalisation of marijuana sale, the Canadian weed producers are going all out to recruit employees, media reports said.
Jakarta stock exchange walkway collapses, several injured
Jan 16, 2018, at 12:36 am
Jakarta, Jan 15 (IBNS):Several people were injured when a floor collapsed during the midday trading break at the Jakarta stock exchange building (IDX) here on Monday, media reports said.
Canada: MP Ruby Sahota hosts open house
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:45 pm
Brampton, Jan 15 (NITN): Member of Parliament for Brampton North, Ruby Sahota, on Saturday welcomed the community into her office for an open house.
Baghadad suicide attacks : At least 38 killed, 105 injured
Jan 15, 2018, at 08:21 pm
Baghdad, Jan 15 (IBNS) : At least 38 people were killed and 105 others wounded in two suicide bombings in Baghdad on Monday morning, media reports said quoting Iraqi health and police officials.
Happy with US' Pakistan stance, Afghans award Trump 'Medal of Bravery'
Jan 15, 2018, at 06:17 pm
Kabul, Jan 15 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has been awarded the 'Medal of Bravery' by a group of Afghan men for his stance against Pakistan.
As 'shithole' remark snowballs, Trump says 'I'm not racist'
Jan 15, 2018, at 05:43 pm
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a first, Donald Trump has publicly told reporters that he's the least racist person they are likely to have interviewed.
Pakistan: Senior MQM leader found dead in Karachi
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:10 pm
Karachi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) London chapter, Professor Hasan Zafar Arif, was found dead in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
North Korea targets South Korea leader Moon Jae-in for praising US roles in inter-Korean talks
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:37 pm
Pyongyang, Jan 15 (IBNS): North Korea has slammed South Korean President Moon Jae-in as he recently praised US President Donald Trump for his roles in opening up inter-Korean talks.
I am not a racist: Donald Trump
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:15 pm
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): As a controversy erupted recently following Donald Trump's alleged use of the word "shithole" to describe African nations, the US President has said he is not a 'racist'.
In Colombia, UN chief meets with ex-combatants, expressing hope for future and peace process
Jan 15, 2018, at 01:57 pm
New York,Jan 15 (JEN):On the second day of an official visit to Colombia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday expressed hopes for the future and for the peace process in the South American country.
A bloody start to 2018 in Syria; Over 30 children killed in two weeks – UNICEF
Jan 15, 2018, at 01:46 pm
New York, Jan 15 (JEN): Only in the first 14 days of the year, more than 30 children have been killed in escalating violence in Syria's East Ghouta, where an estimated 200,000 children have been trapped under siege since 2013, the top United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) official in the Middle Eastern country said Sunday.
Bangladesh: UN agencies working to vaccinate half a million children against diphtheria
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:41 am
New York, Jan 14 (JEN):As part of an intensified response to the current diphtheria outbreak, United Nations agencies are working to vaccinate more than 475,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps, temporary settlements and surrounding areas in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar.
Pakistan: No person arrested in Zainab case so far
Jan 14, 2018, at 10:17 pm
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS): Muhammad Ameen, the father of abducted, raped and murdered minor Zainab in Pakistan, has alleged that not a single person has been arrested in connection with the case so far, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condemns attack on Muslim girl in Toronto
Jan 14, 2018, at 05:33 am
Toronto, Jan 13 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Saturday, condemned an attack on an 11-year old Muslim girl whose hijab was repeatedly cut by a man a day ago.
Afghanistan: Ghor blast kills 2, injures 6
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:45 pm
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least two people were killed in a suicide blast that rocked western Ghor province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.