Sweden: PM Lofven loses no-confidence
Sep 25, 2018, at 04:17 pm
Stockholm, Sept 25 (IBNS): In a major development in the politics of Sweden, country's PM Stefan Lofven will need to step down after he was defeated in the parliamentary no-confidence vote brought against him by the opposition on Tuesday.
‘Surge in financing’ needed to transform the world: UN chief
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:32 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): A “surge in financing and investments” is needed to achieve the 2030 Agenda, the United Nations plan of action agreed by Member States, to transform the world, the Secretary-General said on Monday.
General Debate kicks off, peacekeeping, human rights for all and South-Sudan
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:29 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): On the occasion of the 73rd General Assembly, the UN is hosting a plethora of events with some of the world’s most prominent leaders and experts, to set the pace on dozens of critical global topics. To help you navigate and make sure you don’t miss out on anything important, here’s the second of our daily UN News guides to what’s going on.
'Humanity cries for justice', ICC President says, underscoring importance of Criminal Court
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:23 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): Amidst a slew of high-level events at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) underscored in an interview with UN News that “humanity cries for justice,” and that “no country can do it alone.”
Private business must be a ‘driving force’ for securing peace, curbing climate change: Guterres
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:20 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The rate of sustainable development is “too slow” and private business has a major role to play in speeding it up, while also slowing the runaway pace of climate change that threatens the entire world with catastrophe, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Monday.
At UN, countries pledge to be guided by Mandela’s legacy in working for a better world
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:16 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly on Monday honoured Nelson Mandela with a pledge to build a just, peaceful and prosperous world and to revive the values for which the former South African President and anti-apartheid campaigner stood.
Yemen: Amid major roadblocks, an ‘unprecedented’ response to an unprecedented tragedy
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): Despite continuing challenges in Yemen, the United Nations and partners have provided a robust humanitarian response to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, thanks to major donor support. However, as the situation continues to worsen for civilians across the country, aid agencies warned on Monday that international aid efforts must be sustained to avoid a major catastrophe and called for a political end to the conflict.
Youth2030: UN chief launches bold new strategy for young people ‘to lead’
Sep 25, 2018, at 09:05 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General launched a new partnership strategy with the world’s 1.8 billion young people on Monday, to help put “their ideas into action”.
Maldives: UN hails peaceful elections, as opposition wins out
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:59 am
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS): The United Nations on Monday commended “the commitment” to democracy in the Indian Ocean republic by voters in the Maldives, after opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih defeated incumbent Abdulla Yameen in Sunday’s presidential elections.
Global spotlight on world drug problem ‘is personal’ for many families, says UN chief
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:48 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations focused a global spotlight on the world-wide drug problem during a high-level counter-narcotics event on Monday in which Secretary-General António Guterres flagged that this “is personal.”
Yemen: Tackling the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): With three-quarters of the population requiring some form of basic assistance to survive, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, now in its fourth year, has reached unprecedented levels of need. On Monday, ahead of the United Nation’s 73rd General Assembly high-level debate, a special event will focus on the humanitarian response across the country, its major achievements and its daily challenges, in an attempt to galvanize more international support.
UN News Daily #UNGA Guide: Mandela Peace Summit, Global Goals, Youth and Yemen
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:41 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): As the United Nations enters its biggest weeks of the year with a plethora of events, speakers and leaders’ meetings, UN News will be preparing a daily guide to help you navigate what’s going on and keep abreast of the world-changing decisions that are made in the hallways of UN headquarters in New York.
Financing the 2030 Agenda: What is it and why is it important?
Sep 25, 2018, at 08:36 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): António Guterres launches his strategy to finance the 2030 Agenda to put the world on a more sustainable path, this 24 September, ahead of the General Assembly’s annual general debate.
Canada: Close contest between Liberals and Progressive Conservatives in New Brunswick polls
Sep 24, 2018, at 08:01 pm
Fredericton, Sept 24 (IBNS): A close contest between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives is likely to occur in the New Brunswick polls, which are underway on Monday, media reports said.
Sep 24, 2018, at 07:53 pm
Pickering, Sept 24 (IBNS): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of Canada’s Pickering Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) demonstrated strengthened operational safety by addressing the findings of an initial IAEA review in 2016.
Lahore High Court summons former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif on Oct 8 in high treason case
Sep 24, 2018, at 07:48 pm
Lahore, Sept 24 (IBNS): The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is an accused in a high treason case, on Oct 8, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Roadside mine blast kills 1 cop, 4 hurt
Sep 24, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Kabul, Sept 24 (IBNS): A roadside mine blast in Afghanistan's northern Balkh province killed at least a policeman on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
Maldives Presidential polls: Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih claims victory
Sep 24, 2018, at 09:47 am
Male, Sept 24 (IBNS): In a major political development, Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has claimed that he has won the crucial Presidential election in the island nation.
Maldives votes to elect new President
Sep 23, 2018, at 08:36 pm
Male, Sept 23 (IBNS): Amid fears of rigging and largescale irregularities, voting to elect a new Maldives President was held on Sunday.
Deaf advocate voices importance of sign languages as UN marks first commemoration
Sep 23, 2018, at 04:49 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS): Nyle DiMarco is just a foreigner speaking a different language. That’s how the actor, model and advocate introduces himself to people who have not met a deaf person before.
UN chief “alarmed†by violations of UN-backed ceasefire in Libya
Sep 23, 2018, at 04:14 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated on Friday that he is “alarmed by the increasing number of violations of the ceasefire” in the capital of Libya, Tripoli, which has led to the death of dozens of civilians.
Monitoring the situation and thinking of affected people: Canada PM Trudeau on Tornado in Ottawa
Sep 22, 2018, at 10:29 pm
Ottawa, Sept 22 (IBNS): Following the tornado that ripped apart Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government is monitoring the situation and thinking of the affected people.
Canada: Tornado rips apart Ottawa, several people without power
Sep 22, 2018, at 10:27 pm
Ottawa, Sept 22 (IBNS): A Tornado has left several people without power after ripping apart Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, on Friday afternoon, media reports said.
US to revoke work permits to H4 visa holders within three months
Sep 22, 2018, at 09:20 pm
Washington, Sept 22 (IBNS): The United States administration has informed the federal court that it will revoke work permits to H4 visa holders within three months, media reports said.
Iran: Gunmen attack military parade, 29 killed
Sep 22, 2018, at 04:00 pm
Ahvaz, Iran, Sept 22 (IBNS): At least 29 people were killed as gunmen opened fire on an Iranian military parade in the south-western city of Ahvaz in Iran on Saturday, media reports said.
Several killed in Iran shooting during military parade
Sep 22, 2018, at 12:42 pm
Ahwaz, Iran, Sept 22 (IBNS) : Several people were killed after unknown gunmen opened fire during a military parade in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahwaz on Saturday, Iran's state television reported.
Sep 22, 2018, at 12:07 pm
Male, Sept 22 (IBNS): Ahead of Sunday's election in the Island nation, Maldives has witnessed a crackdown after its President, Abdulla Yameen, denounced western values that undermines Islam, reports said.
Sep 22, 2018, at 08:14 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Raising the alarm over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, the top United Nations relief official on Friday underscored the need for all parties to avoid further military activity around Hudaydah port – the vital lifeline through which food and fuel flows into the war-torn country.
Guterres hails late Viet Nam President as ‘Friend of the United Nations’
Sep 22, 2018, at 08:09 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): On behalf of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement on Friday, expressing the UN chief’s sadness over the passing of Viet Nam President Tran Dai Quang.
Ferry tragedy takes lives in Tanzania, Guterres offers condolences, support
Sep 22, 2018, at 08:06 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement of condolence and solidarity after a passenger ferry capsized on Lake Victoria, in Ukurewe district of Tanzania.