Asylum seekers subject to systematic pushbacks at Europe’s borders, says UNHCR
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:19 pm
New York: UN refugee agency, UNHCR, called on Thursday for an end to “systematic” expulsions and pushbacks of refugees and asylum-seekers at Europe’s land and sea borders.
Make 2021 a year of possibility and hope, UN chief tells General Assembly
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:14 pm
New York: Following an “annus horribilis” of death, disaster and despair, 2021 must be a year of transformation, Secretary-General António Guterres told the UN’s 193 Member States on Thursday.
Escalating hostilities in Yemen’s Hudaydah put thousands of civilians at risk
Jan 29, 2021, at 03:10 pm
New York: Civilians in Yemen’s Hudaydah Governorate, face a growing threat from escalating clashes, with shelling of residential areas ongoing, endangering thousands.
Iraqi military kills Islamic State leader in country: Prime Minister
Jan 29, 2021, at 02:18 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Iraqi armed forces killed a commander of the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, banned in Russia) who referred to himself as the IS leader in Iraq, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said on Thursday.
Canada needs upgraded masks for better protection against new strains of COVID-19, experts say
Jan 29, 2021, at 05:25 am
Canada/IBNS: Although new COVID-19 infections are showing signs of slowing down in Canada, the presence of a new variant of the virus known as B117, estimated to be more deadly, as well as 56 per cent more transmissible, requires the masks used to be upgraded for additional protection, Canada's health experts say.
Covid-19 vaccination drive starts in Nepal
Jan 29, 2021, at 04:52 am
Kathmandu: Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday inaugurated the Covid-19 vaccination drive in Nepal from his official residence.
Pakistan SC orders release of prime accused in Daniel Pearl murder case
Jan 29, 2021, at 04:13 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of Islamist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the principal accused in the 2002 beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl.
FATF: US President Joe Biden faces Pakistan challenge soon
Jan 28, 2021, at 07:10 pm
Islamabad/Washington: A geopolitical expert has warned that US President Joe Biden should not allow China to back Pakistan and help it in passing the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) test without much hindrance.
Canada: Indian consulate virtually observes 72nd Republic Day
Jan 28, 2021, at 01:57 am
Toronto/IBNS: The Consulate General of India, Toronto office began the observance of the 72nd Republic Day of India on Wednesday at 10 am with the virtual flag hoisting ceremony by Consul General Apoorva Srivastava.
Pakistan politics: Parties back PPP's no-confidence move against PM Imran Khan despite PML-N doubts
Jan 27, 2021, at 10:44 pm
Islamabad/UNI: PPP leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said on Wednesday his party was trying to convince other opposition parties to back its proposal to move a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan despite the PML-N having some misgivings about the proposal.
Grounded Pakistan International Airlines plane released by Malaysian court
Jan 27, 2021, at 10:31 pm
Islamabad/UNI: A Malaysian court on Wednesday ordered the release of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane that had been grounded in the Southeast Asian country for nearly two weeks due to a British court case over the jet's lease.
Guterres calls for ‘renewed approach to multilateralism’, through new peacebuilding appeal
Jan 27, 2021, at 07:18 pm
New York: Against the backdrop of a COVID-19 crisis that has exacerbated pre-pandemic challenges and a global ceasefire appeal to combat it, the UN chief called for new peacebuilding funds on Tuesday, promising a “renewed approach to multilateralism and international cooperation”.
UN ready to support Palestinian elections, new envoy tells Security Council
Jan 27, 2021, at 05:33 pm
New York: Palestinian elections scheduled for later this year will be a crucial step towards unity, the new UN envoy in the region, Tor Wennesland, said on Tuesday in his first briefing to the Security Council.
UN rights experts urge Israel to respect international obligations
Jan 27, 2021, at 05:24 pm
New York: UN independent rights experts on Tuesday, described Israel’s conviction of human rights defender Issa Amro earlier this month, as showing disdain for the country’s international obligations.
Mozambique: UN responds as thousands are caught in the wake of devastating Cyclone
Jan 27, 2021, at 03:43 pm
New York: UN agencies are ramping up efforts on Tuesday to help communities in Mozambique hit hard by Tropical Cyclone Eloise, which barrelled through the country just three weeks after the devastating Tropical Storm Chalane.
Security Council reforms must reflect 21st century realities, says UN Assembly President
Jan 27, 2021, at 03:18 pm
New York: The President of the General Assembly, on Monday, underscored the importance of effectiveness and efficiency for all bodies of the United Nations so that the Organization can deliver results for people everywhere.
Jan 27, 2021, at 02:40 pm
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris has received her second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Joe Biden will purchase extra 200mln vaccine doses to reach 600mln by summer: White House
Jan 27, 2021, at 02:32 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The Biden administration is working to purchase additional 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines to reach 600 million doses this summer and vaccinate 300 million people, the White House said in a press release.
Ballistic missile intercepted near Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh
Jan 26, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Riyadh/Sputnik: An explosion was heard in the Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh on Tuesday, while social networks users posted videos of a ballistic missile interception, Al Arabiya outlet reported.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion leaves one dead
Jan 26, 2021, at 10:15 pm
Kabul/IBNS: A magnetic bomb hit a vehicle in Afghanistan's capital Kabul city on Tuesday which left at least one civilian dead, media reports said.
Imran Khan-led government is likely to make a huge blunder: Zardari
Jan 26, 2021, at 05:25 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari has warned the nation that the country is in 'grave danger' as the government is all set to commit a 'huge blunder'.
Nawaz Sharif's son asks Imran Khan govt to show proof of corruption committed by Sharif family
Jan 26, 2021, at 05:21 pm
Islamabad: Deposed premier Nawaz Sharif's son, Hussain Nawaz, has challenged PM Imran Khan-led government to show proof of corruption or illegality committed by the Sharif family before the UK or any other government in the world.
Late Karima Baloch's brother claims her body was 'abducted' in Pakistan
Jan 26, 2021, at 05:18 pm
Islamabad: Late activist Karima Baloch's brother Sameer Mehrab has claimed that the body of her sister was forcefully taken away while it was being escorted to her hometown in the Tump region of Pakistan on Sunday.
US urges China to stop intimidating Taiwan
Jan 26, 2021, at 05:10 pm
Beijing: The US government has urged China to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan.
Beijing now passes law to give coastguard power to fire on foreign vessels
Jan 26, 2021, at 05:02 pm
Beijing: China has passed a law for the first time which explicitly allows its coastguards to fire on foreign vessels and demolish structures built in disputed waters, giving a chance to escalate tension with the neighbours.
Nepalese protest land encroachment by China
Jan 26, 2021, at 04:58 pm
Kathmandu: A group of activists affiliated with the National Unity Movement participated in a sit-in demonstration in Kathmandu city of Nepal to protest against China's alleged land encroachment.
Jan 26, 2021, at 04:50 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government has delayed the issuance of a notification regarding formation of the inquiry committee on Broadsheet scandal, a senior cabinet member told The Express Tribune.
In Davos speech, UN chief highlights private sector role in pandemic recovery
Jan 26, 2021, at 03:55 pm
New York: The private sector has a key role to play in lifting countries out of both the COVID-19 and climate crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told international business leaders on Monday.
Sri Lanka: ‘Forced’ cremation of COVID victims’ bodies must stop - UN rights expert
Jan 26, 2021, at 03:20 pm
New York: The Sri Lankan Government should end its policy of compulsorily cremating victims of COVID-19, independent UN human rights experts said on Monday.
Syria: 18 children killed since the start of the year, UNICEF reports
Jan 26, 2021, at 02:57 pm
New York: The brutal fighting in Syria continues to exact a terrible toll on children, with at least 18, including a one-year-old killed in incidents involving explosive weapons and unexploded ordnance, since 1 January, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Sunday. At least 15 others were wounded.