Mar 27, 2020, at 11:49 am
New York/IBNS: Dozens of independent UN human rights experts stressed on Thursday that in addition to public health and emergency measures, battling the COVID-19 pandemic, must respect the fundamental human rights of every individual.
UK Chancellor to unveil financial package for freelancers affected by COVID-19 : reports
Mar 26, 2020, at 04:45 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will provide details of a financial support package for self-employed people and freelancers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak during a joint press briefing with Prime Minister Boris Johnson later on Thursday, according to the Sky News broadcaster.
UN chief calls for ceasefire as Yemen braces for possible COVID-19 outbreak
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:40 pm
New York/IBNS: Echoing his 23 March appeal to warring parties across the globe for an immediate ceasefire, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on those fighting in Yemen to end hostilities and ramp up efforts to counter a potential outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:39 pm
New York/IBNS: The top United Nations official in Somalia congratulated the Horn of Africa nation on Wednesday for achieving the benchmark set by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), confirming its eligibility for debt relief.
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:37 pm
New York/IBNS: COVID-19 has begun to strike in prisons, jails and immigration detention centres, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned on Wednesday, as she urged Governments “not to forget hose behind bars” and to protect those working in closed facilities in their overall efforts to contain the pandemic
UN launches major humanitarian appeal to keep COVID-19 from ‘circling back around the globe’
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:30 pm
New York/IBNS: To confront the unprecedented worldwide challenge posed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, top UN officials on Wednesday, launched a massive humanitarian appeal to mitigate its impact, particularly on fragile countries with weak health systems.
Moving forward requires confronting slavery’s ‘racist legacy’: UN chief
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:26 pm
New York/IBNS: In his message for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, observed on Wednesday, the UN Secretary-General called for the dismantling of racist structures and institutions so that the world can move forward.
‘Concerted efforts’ needed to meet 2030 Global Goals in Asia-Pacific region
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:17 pm
New York/IBNS: Action to reverse the depletion and degradation of the environment across Asia and the Pacific is a top priority if the region is to stay on course to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new United Nations report launched online, for the first time, on Tuesday.
London court refuses to release Assange on bail amid coronavirus
Mar 25, 2020, at 07:54 pm
London/Sputnik: The Westminster Magistrates Court in London refused on Wednesday the appeal by lawyers of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to release him on bail because of the risk of contracting coronavirus while in prison.
Canadian carrier West Jet plans to lay off nearly 7,000 employees due to COVID-19 crisis
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:16 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: WestJet, Canada’s second-largest air carrier, has said that nearly 7,000 of its employees will have to leave the company due to the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the airline industry.
China ups support to firms to ensure employment amid COVID-19 epidemic
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:10 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: China has pledged to lend more support to companies with multi-faceted measures in a renewed commitment to protecting jobs for its workforce amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, an official said Wednesday.
East China province exports over 11 mln masks
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:07 pm
Nanchang/Xinhua/UNI: East China's Jiangxi Province had exported about 11.43 million masks and 130,000 protective suits as of March 23, according to the customs in Nanchang, capital of the province.
COVID-19 death toll in Indonesia hits 58
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Jakarta/Xinhua/UNI: The death toll of COVID-19 in Indonesia climbed to 58 as of noon Wednesday, according to the Indonesian government.
Russia registers 1 ceasefire violation in Syria over past 24 hours - Defense Ministry
Mar 25, 2020, at 05:59 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has recorded one ceasefire violation in Syria over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side has recorded two truce breaches, the Russian Defense Ministry said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday.
Iran registers record 2,205 cases in 24 hours, total exceeds 27,000 - Health Ministry
Mar 25, 2020, at 05:53 pm
Tehran/Sputnik/UNI: Iran’s Health Ministry on Wednesday reported 2,205 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours with 143 people losing their lives.
Prince Charles tests positive for COVID 19
Mar 25, 2020, at 04:37 pm
London/IBNS: Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for COVID 19, media reports said on Wednesday.
Rwanda reports 4 more cases of COVID-19
Mar 25, 2020, at 01:12 pm
Kigali/Xinhua/UNI: The Rwandan Health Ministry on Wednesday reported four more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 40 in less than two weeks since an outbreak in the country.
New Zealand declares state of emergency after 50 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Mar 25, 2020, at 01:11 pm
Wellington/Xinhua/UNI: A state of emergency has been declared on Wednesday in New Zealand after 50 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the country.
Chinese province shares COVID-19 treatment experience with Poland
Mar 25, 2020, at 01:09 pm
Hefei/Xinhua/UNI: Medical experts from eastern China's Anhui Province shared their experience on the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) via a video conference with peers and officials of Poland on Tuesday.
‘Concerted efforts’ needed to meet 2030 Global Goals in Asia-Pacific region
Mar 25, 2020, at 12:08 pm
New York/IBNS: Action to reverse the depletion and degradation of the environment across Asia and the Pacific is a top priority if the region is to stay on course to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new United Nations report launched online, for the first time, on Tuesday.
G-20 summit provides chance to rally strongly against coronavirus threat: UN chief
Mar 25, 2020, at 12:04 pm
New York/IBNS: The COVID-19 crisis presents an "extraordinary opportunity" for the world’s leading economic forum to respond to the numerous threats the disease poses to people everywhere, the UN Secretary-General has said.
COVID-19: Lockdown across India, in line with WHO guidance
Mar 25, 2020, at 12:02 pm
New York/IBNS: India’s decision to impose a 21-day lockdown, which was announced on Tuesday, comes after a call from the UN health agency, WHO, for the country to take “aggressive action”.
Enable ‘all out effort’ to counter COVID-19 in war-ravaged Syria, urges top UN envoy
Mar 25, 2020, at 11:33 am
New York/IBNS: The top United Nations envoy in Syria called on Tuesday for an immediate country-wide truce, allowing citizens to save lives and tackle the common threat presented by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Ease sanctions against countries fighting COVID-19: UN human rights chief
Mar 25, 2020, at 10:55 am
New York/IBNS: As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday called for an easing of sanctions against countries such as Iran to allow their medical systems to fight the disease and limit its global spread.
Greta Thunberg says she is showing symptoms of COVID 19
Mar 25, 2020, at 10:40 am
Stockholm/IBNS: Climate change activist Greta Thunberg , who recently travelled to Europe, on Tuesday said she is self-isolating after she is suspecting that she might be suffering from COVID 19.
Enable Iran to fight pandemic, end sanctions: China to US
Mar 24, 2020, at 07:10 pm
Beijing/UNI: Chinese envoy to the United Nations Zhang Jun on Tuesday urged US to end sanctions it has imposed on Iran so as to enable them to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
UNICEF sounds alarm over water cuts in Syria as efforts ramp up to prevent COVID-19 spread
Mar 24, 2020, at 06:16 pm
New York/IBNS: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its relief partners in Syria are warning that water disruptions in the country’s war-battered north-east could exacerbate risks posed by the global coronavirus pandemic.
New global platform to keep information networks ‘safer, stronger’ throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 24, 2020, at 05:46 pm
New York/IBNS: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launched a new platform on Monday to help global networks under increasing strain and facing rising demand during the COVID-19 crisis to remain “safer, stronger and more connected”, according to the specialized agency’s chief.
Spain's COVID-19 case count up by 6,600 over past 24 hours, death toll up by 514: ministry
Mar 24, 2020, at 05:30 pm
Madrid/Sputnik/UNI: Spain's number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 6,600 over the past 24 hours and now nears 40,000, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
Enable Iran to fight COVID19 pandemic, end sanctions: China to US
Mar 24, 2020, at 05:12 pm
Beijing/UNI: Chinese envoy to the United Nations Zhang Jun on Tuesday urged US to end sanctions it has imposed on Iran so as to enable them to fight the coronavirus pandemic.