Afghanistan: Short-term emergency can ‘derail’ years of progress, warns UN official
Sep 22, 2018, at 08:02 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Even though Afghans today have better prospects for a semblance of peace than at any time in the past few years, immediate risks facing the country can seriously jeopardize progress and derail aspirations for a peaceful, secure and prosperous Afghanistan, a senior United Nations official warned on Friday.
‘Faith and inspiration’ of late Kofi Annan needed now more than ever – UN chief Guterres
Sep 22, 2018, at 07:54 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday led tributes to former UN chief Kofi Annan, who died on 18 August at the age of 80.
Peace is at risk and violated in many places, but ‘we will not give up,’ says UN chief Guterres
Sep 22, 2018, at 07:51 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): On Friday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cited the strong correlation between the International Day of Peace and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a basis for peace.
Sep 22, 2018, at 07:44 am
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS): Overcrowding in Greek island reception centres for refugees and migrants has made conditions for children there increasingly “dire and dangerous”, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, warning that “severe emotional distress” affects many and that self-harm is a “possibility”.
Tanzania ferry tragedy leaves 100 dead
Sep 21, 2018, at 05:35 pm
Dodoma, Sept 21 (IBNS): At least 100 people were killed as a ferry, in which they were travelling, capsized on Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Thursday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Traffic mishap kills 15, injured 35
Sep 21, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Kabul, Sept 21 (IBNS): A traffic accident in Bakwah district of western Farah province of Afghanistan left at least 15 people dead on Friday, media reports said.
US-Canada talks over NAFTA end with no solution
Sep 21, 2018, at 01:18 pm
Washington, Sept 21 (IBNS): Canada and the United States ended on Thursday inconclusive talks over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), media reports said.
Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang dies
Sep 21, 2018, at 12:13 pm
Hanoi, Sept 21 (IBNS): Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang has died, aged 61.
Russian jets costs China American sanctions
Sep 21, 2018, at 11:47 am
Washington/Beijing, Sept 21 (IBNS): China has been hit by fresh sanction from the United States of America, after the former purchased several fighter jets from Russia.
US hails Indo-Pak talks on sidelines of UNGA, calls it 'terrific news'
Sep 21, 2018, at 11:28 am
Washington, Sept 21 (IBNS): The United States on Friday hailed India's acceptance of Pakistan's proposal to have a bilateral meeting as 'terrific news'.
US shooting: Woman kills three in Maryland, tuns gun on herself
Sep 21, 2018, at 09:17 am
Maryland, Sept 21 (IBNS): At least three people were shot dead by a woman at a warehouse complex in Maryland, the US police said on Friday.
Restore hope that peace will come to the Middle East, UN negotiator urges Security Council
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): Negative humanitarian, security and political developments in Gaza outweigh any positive news concerning the search for peace in the Middle East, the United Nations negotiator for the process has said, urging the international community to help restore hope that a solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict can be found.
Adjust UN force in Abyei to current realities, peacekeeping chief urges Security Council
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:40 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): Amidst an increase in criminal activity in the Abyei area, which is contested by Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations top peacekeeping official on Thursday called for deployment of additional police units, to enhance the UN’s focus on maintaining law and order there, and furthering peace between local communities.
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:38 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): UN chief António Guterres on Thursday called for a “renewed commitment to a rules-based global order” and to the organization he leads, highlighting his key themes for discussion during the High-Level week of the General Assembly, beginning on Monday.
Globally, youth are the largest poverty-stricken group, says new UN report
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): Half of all people living in poverty are younger than 18 years old, according to estimates from a new report released on Thursday by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners.
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:23 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): A deal reached between Russia and Turkey to create a demilitarized buffer zone protecting citizens “from catastrophe” in Syria’s Idlib region is a welcome development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, before urging all parties to make a “strong commitment” to it.
It’s ‘time for concrete action’ says UN chief, welcoming inter-Korean agreement
Sep 21, 2018, at 08:20 am
New York, Sept 21 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, on Thursday welcomed the outcome of the third inter-Korean summit this year, and the “important agreements” contained in the Pyongyang Joint Declaration, issued by the leaders of the two Koreas.
Canada Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland resumes NAFTA talks with optimism
Sep 20, 2018, at 06:59 pm
Washington, Sept 20 (IBNS): Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has resumed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks with the US in Washington, media reports said.
Afghanistan Ambassador to India resigns
Sep 20, 2018, at 02:10 pm
Kabul, Sept 20 (IBNS): Afghan Ambassador to India, Shaida Abdali, has resigned from his position shortly after President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani concluded a formal one day visit to the country, Afghanistan's Khaama Press reported.
Sep 20, 2018, at 08:53 am
New York, Sept 20 (IBNS): Progress that destroys traditional culture, language, land and human heritage “is not development, but willful destruction”, the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday, in defence of indigenous peoples everywhere.
Sep 20, 2018, at 08:48 am
New York, Sept 20 (IBNS): Childhood is a time for growth, a time for school. But conflict or disaster are depriving 104 million young people between the ages of five and 17 of that foundation, according to a new study by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Yemen: ‘Time is running out’ to head off devastating famine, warns UN food agency chief
Sep 20, 2018, at 08:39 am
New York, Sept 20 (IBNS): As conflict continues to rage in Yemen, leading to widespread economic hardship and a rampant inflation, the World Food Programme (WFP) is sounding the alarm over soaring food prices that are affecting millions of Yemenis.
Sep 20, 2018, at 08:26 am
New York, Sept 20 (IBNS): The South Sudanese soldier who shot and wounded a UN peacekeeper on Saturday is facing a court martial, said David Shearer, head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), during a press conference in the capital, Juba.
Canada: Ont. court stays ruling that overturned provincial government's plan to reduce council seats
Sep 19, 2018, at 11:05 pm
Toronto, Sept 19 (IBNS): The Ontario court has stayed a ruling that overturned the provincial government's plan to reduce the Toronto council seats, media reports said.
Canada: New Royal Alberta Museum to foster curiosity, wonder & inclusivity
Sep 19, 2018, at 09:59 pm
Edmondon (AB), Sept 19 (IBNS): The new Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), the largest museum in Western Canada, in the heart of downtown Edmonton, is completing the final touches to open its doors on Oct 3, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 2 rockets land close to military university in Kabul, no casualty
Sep 19, 2018, at 05:40 pm
Kabul, Sept 19 (IBNS): At least two rockets landed close to the Marshal Fahim Military University in Kabul city of Afghanistan, media reports said on Wednesday.
Sep 19, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Islamabad, Sept 19 (IBNS): A Pakistani court on Wednesday suspended ex- country's PM Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz’s jail term in connection with the Avenfield corruption reference.
Canada Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland wears t-shirt with NAFTA message ahead of talks
Sep 19, 2018, at 02:58 pm
Ottawa, Sept 19 (IBNS): Ahead of the resumption of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks in Washington, the capital of the US, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland was spotted with a t-shirt which had a message for the pact, media reports said.
China warns Taiwan against spying; TV show details latter's plan
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:25 pm
Beijing/Taipei, Sept 19 (IBNS): Beijing has warned Taiwan against spying, as a television show in China detailed plans made by the latter.
South Korean President says Pyongyang ready to ditch missile site
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:16 pm
Pyongyang/Seoul, Sept 19 (IBNS): South Korea President Moon Jae-in said that the neighbouring North Korea has decided to shut down a missile testing site.