Afghanistan calls for regional cooperation to counter terrorism
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Kabul, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Saturday urged Asian leaders to step up cooperation to fight terrorism, in an address to a major regional conference in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Turkish forces bring in military units to north Syria
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Damascus, Jun 15 (Xinhua/UNI) The Turkish forces brought in military units to observation points it maintains in northern Syria on Saturday, a war monitor reported.
Merkel vows extra funding for struggling German Military
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Berlin, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday promised more funding for the German armed forces next year after years of underfinancing.
Hong Kong to announce suspension of extradition law amendments later on Saturday - reports
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Beijing, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) The authorities of Hong Kong will announce a suspension of the bill amending extradition legislation later on Saturday in the wake of mass protests against it in the Chinese autonomous territory, local media have reported.
Bangladesh becomes ECOSOC member
Jun 15, 2019, at 04:33 pm
Dhaka, June 15 (IBNS): In a major development, Bangladesh added one more feather to its crown as the nation has been elected to the prestigious Economic and Social Council or ECOSOC of the United Nations (UN) from the Asia-Pacific region.
Afghanistan: Crime kingpin killed during clash with police
Jun 15, 2019, at 04:07 pm
Kabul, June 15 (IBNS): During a clash with the Afghan National Police (ANP) forces in Kabul, a crime kingpin has been killed, media reports said on Saturday.
Uzbekistan discusses prospects of cooperation with Bangladesh
Jun 15, 2019, at 12:18 pm
Dushanbe: In the official residence assigned to him in Dushanbe, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received in the morning of June 15 the President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveils vital initiatives to enhance practical cooperation in the SCO
Jun 15, 2019, at 08:13 am
Bishkek, June 15 (IBNS): The Bishkek Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization continued with an extended meeting of the heads of state where President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveiled vital initiatives to enhance practical cooperation.
US, European diplomats to discuss Afghanistan in Brussels next week : State Dept.
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:55 am
Washington, June 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Two senior US diplomats will travel to Brussels next week for meetings with European counterparts on the situation in Afghanistan and Indo-Pacific security, the State Department said in a press release.
New York resident sentenced to twenty years for trying to join IS in Yemen : Justice Department
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:49 am
New York, June 15 (Sputnik/UNI) A New York City resident was sentenced to 20 years in prison for traveling to Yemen to join the Islamic State terrorist group (IS, outlawed in Russia), the US Justice Department said in a press release.
Ahead of 2020 elections, situation in Burundi shows encouraging signs but remains fragile
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:20 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): A UN Security Council meeting on the security and political situation in Burundi was held on Friday, as the country continues to grapple with a four-year-long crisis and is gearing up for new elections in 2020.
Yemen: maternal and newborn health 'on the brink of total collapse', UNICEF alerts
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:14 am
New York,June 15 (IBNS): After more than four years of grinding conflict in Yemen, healthcare for mothers and their babies is “on the brink of collapse”, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday, in a report that highlights the difficulties of childbirth and parenting in a war zone.
UN suspending handover of camps in Darfur, peacekeeping chief tells Security Council
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:04 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): The joint African Union-UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), is suspending the handover of any more camps for displaced civilians to the Sudanese military, against a backdrop of worsening violence and insecurity across the country.
South Sudanese facing famine in all but name, warns UN food agency
Jun 15, 2019, at 06:58 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): Record numbers in South Sudan – some seven million people – face acute food shortages, while more than 20,000 are close to famine, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday.
Canada India Foundation organises panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance
Jun 14, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Toronto, Jun 14 (IBNS): A panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance was organized by Canada India Foundation (CIF) 12 at Seneca College, 1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday.
All parties will work together to implement the budget: Hasina
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Friday described the proposed budget for fiscal 2019-20 a budget as aiming to bring welfare for all.
Turkey to retaliate if US imposes sanctions over S-400 deal: Turkish FM
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Ankara, June 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Turkey will retaliate if the United States imposes sanctions over its purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense systems, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday.
Easter Bombings: Sri Lanka police bring five suspects back from Saudi Arabia
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Colombo, June 14 (IBNS): Sri Lankan security forces have brought back five suspects linked to the Easter Sunday attacks who were deported from Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
Xi calls for closer community with shared future between China, Pakistan
Jun 14, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Bishek, June 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday, urging the two countries to foster a closer community with a shared future against complicated regional and international situations.
Afghan forces target Lashkar-e-Taiba compound in Afghanistan, three foreign terrorists killed
Jun 14, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Kabul, June 14 (IBNS): At least three foreign terrorists were killed as Afghan security forces targeted a compound of Lashkar-e-Taiba group in Kunar province , media reports said on Friday.
Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’: UN
Jun 14, 2019, at 12:55 pm
United Nations, Jun 14 (UNI): As the world prepares to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, the UN independent human rights expert mandated with defending the rights of older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, has stressed that they are often victims of sexual abuse and rape, although it remains rarely detected, reported or exposed.
Sudan: top UN official demands cessation of violence and rape against civilians by security forces
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:42 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): Following recent reports of attacks and rape by security forces and paramilitaries against the pro-democracy protesters in Sudan who have been holding a sit-in outside army headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, the United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, expressed “grave concern” on Thursday and called for an “immediate and complete” end to the violence.
UN cooperation with League of Arab States ‘pivotal’, UN chief tells Security Council
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:41 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): Global problems require global solutions that rely on “essential” partnerships, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, stating that “our cooperation with the League of Arab States is pivotal”.
Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’, UN expert says
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:39 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): As the world prepares to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, the UN independent human rights expert mandated with defending the rights of older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, has stressed that they are often victims of sexual abuse and rape, although it remains rarely detected, reported or exposed.
Recognize, celebrate and ‘stand in solidarity’ with persons with albinism
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:31 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): International Albinism Awareness Day is a time to “recognize, celebrate and stand in solidarity with persons with albinism around the world”, the United Nations urged on Thursday, taking place this year under the banner, “Still Standing Strong”.
Clashes between police, extradition bill opponents leave 79 injured in Hong Kong
Jun 13, 2019, at 02:28 pm
Moscow, Jun 13 (Sputnik): As many as 79 people were injured in Hong Kong in clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers as tens of thousands of people rallied against proposed amendments to the extradition legislation, local media reported on Thursday.
'Modi hai to mumkin hai': US Secretary of State refers to BJP slogan
Jun 13, 2019, at 12:45 pm
Washington, June 13 (UNI): Days ahead of his crucial India visit, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made use of popular BJP election slogan "Modi hai toh Mumkin hai" to drive home the point he believes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "ability to deliver".
Uzbekistan approves the State Anti-Corruption Program on combating corruption
Jun 13, 2019, at 12:17 pm
Tashkent, June 13 (IBNS) A decree of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev “On measures to further improve the anti-corruption system in the Republic of Uzbekistan” dated May 27, 2019 foresees the State Anti-Corruption Program for 2019–2020 and renewed board of Republican interagency commission on combating anti-corruption.
Bangladesh: Madrasa teacher arrested for killing student
Jun 12, 2019, at 06:26 pm
Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS): A madrasa teacher in Bangladesh has been arrested for murdering a 12.year-old boy in Jashore’s Sharsha Upazila, m
Bangladesh: 10, including seven children, in hospital ceiling collapse
Jun 12, 2019, at 06:23 pm
Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS): A large chunk of a concrete plastered ceiling collapsed and fell on top of them at Noakhali General Hospital and left at least 10 people injured, media reports said.