Pakistan: Three terrorists killed during operation
Sep 25, 2017, at 12:16 am
Lahore, Sept 24 (IBNS): Security forces have killed three suspected terrorists in Gara Madda area of Dera Ismail Khan of Pakistan, media reports said on Sunday.
Pakistan Navy successfully fires anti-ship missile from chopper
Sep 23, 2017, at 09:18 pm
Islamabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): In a major development, the Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired an anti-ship missile from its Sea King helicopter in northern Arabian Sea, media reports said on Saturday.
Myanmar photographers released on bail in Bangladesh
Sep 23, 2017, at 06:25 pm
Dhaka, Sep 23 (IBNS): Bangladesh authorities have release two Myanmar photographers covering the Rohingya crisis for German magazine, according to media reports on Saturday.
UN scales up response as number of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar nears 500,000
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:24 pm
New York, Sept 23(Just Earth News): With the number of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar arriving in south-east Bangladesh edging towards half a million, United Nations agencies are stepping up delivery of life-saving aid to two official refugee camps, where the health concerns are quickly growing.
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:18 pm
New York, Sept 23(Just Earth News): Addressing global leaders at the 72nd annual general debate at the United Nations, the Prime Minister of Bhutan underscored that the impacts of climate change – illustrated by devastating hurricanes and floods, and record-setting temperatures year after year – are very real.
To address terrorism, ‘we must stamp out its root causes,’ Pakistan leader says at UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:20 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the Prime Minister of Pakistan underscored that any strategy to combat global terrorism must focus on addressing the issue of State sponsored terrorism, as well as resolve the root causes behind such violence.
Addressing Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh proposes UN-monitored ‘safe zones’ in Myanmar
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:19 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Myanmar must stop “ethnic cleansing†in Rakhine state, and “safe zones†should be created inside that country to protect all civilians, under the supervision of the United Nations, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the General Assembly on Thursday.
Nepal: UN chief welcomes holding of local elections as ‘crucial step’ for upcoming polls
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:54 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the holding of the third phase of the local elections in Nepal earlier this week and congratulated the people of the South Asian nation for the peaceful conduct of the polls.
World oblivious to suffering of other minorities in Rakhine, says Myanmar Vice-President
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:29 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Informing world leaders that the violence, suffering and mass displacement in Myanmar’s Rakhine province affects not just Muslim and Rakhine communities, but also other minority groups – to which most of the world has been oblivious – the country’s Vice-President stressed his Government’s deep concern over the situation.
Bangladesh : Nine killed, 20 injured as truck carrying relief for Rohingyas falls into ditch
Sep 21, 2017, at 08:01 pm
Dhaka, Sep 21 (IBNS) : At least nine people were killed and eight others injured when a truck carrying relief for Rohingyas veered off the road and fell into a roadside ditch near Bangladesh's in Bandarban on Thursday, Bangladesh's leading daily New Age reported.
Afghanistan: Intelligence operatives foil Taliban attack, four arrested
Sep 21, 2017, at 07:55 pm
Kabul, Sep 21 (IBNS): Operatives of National Directorate of Security (NDS), the Afghan intelligence wing, have arrested at least four Taliban militants, foiling an attempt to stage a coordinated attack in Samangan province, local Khaama Press reported.
Transfer of power essential to strengthen democracy, Sri Lankan President tells UN Assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:50 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting that history is marked with leaders who have sought to consolidate power within themselves, the President of Sri Lanka on Wednesday underscored that as leaders come into power, they must yield it to build democratic institutions and safeguard democracies.
UN scaling up assistance as number of Rohingya refugees grows to over 400,000
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:32 am
New York, Sept 19(Just Earth News): As the number of Rohingya who have fled to Bangladesh surpasses 400,000, United Nations agencies are scaling up their efforts to assist the displaced and Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his call on the authorities in Myanmar to take steps to address the crisis.
Spain: Pakistan man arrested for spreading 'jihadi propaganda'
Sep 19, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Madrid, Sept 19 (IBNS): A Pakistani national has been arrested by Spanish security officials on suspicion of promoting terrorism and spreading Islamic jihadi propaganda on social media networks, media reports said.
Pakistan: Oil tanker catches fire, one killed
Sep 17, 2017, at 11:28 pm
Islamabad, Sept 17 (IBNS): At least one person was killed as an oil tanker caught fire in Pakistan's Muzaffargarh area on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Blast rocks Khost province, 4 killed
Sep 17, 2017, at 11:21 pm
Kabul, Sept 17 (IBNS): At least four people were killed due to a landmine explosion in southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Roadside bomb blast kills 5
Sep 17, 2017, at 09:44 pm
Islamabad, Sept 17 (IBNS): At least five people were killed in a road side bomb blast in Pakistan's Bajaur Agency on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack on on checkpoint kills 6 cops
Sep 17, 2017, at 02:26 am
Kabul, Sept 16 (IBNS): Taliban insurgents have killed six policemen who were manning a check-post in Afghanistan's Badghis province, media reports said on Saturday.
Afghanistan: Explosive blow up, 2 terrorists killed
Sep 16, 2017, at 01:20 am
Kabul, Sept 15 (IBNS): Two terrorists were killed as their own explosives blew up in central Kapisa province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Friday.
Panama: SC dismisses Nawaz Sharif's review petition
Sep 15, 2017, at 09:33 pm
Islamabad, Sept 15 (IBNS): In a major order, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the review petition filed by deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif in connection with the Panama Papers case.
Afghanistan: ISIS beheads two civilians on espionage charges
Sep 15, 2017, at 05:09 pm
Kabul, Sep 15 (IBNS): The militants of Islamic State in Afghanistan have beheaded two civilians on espionage charges, local Khaama Press reported.
UNICEF scales-up relief for Rohingya facing critical 'shortages of everything'
Sep 15, 2017, at 04:38 am
New York, Sept 14(Just Earth News): Amid an acute shortage of humanitarian supplies for the thousands of Rohingya arriving every day in Bangladesh, having fled violence in Myanmar, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is undertaking a “massive†scale-up of its emergency operations to ensure that those most vulnerable are not endangered further.
Following Lankesh's murder, UN rights experts urge Indian Government to protect free speech
Sep 14, 2017, at 04:26 am
New York, Sept 13(Just Earth News): A group of independent human rights experts on Wednesday called on the Government of India to create a safer environment for independent voices, after Indian journalist and human rights defender Guari Lankesh was killed earlier this month.
Afghanistan: Suicide attack near ACB kills 3
Sep 14, 2017, at 12:51 am
Kabul, Sept 13 (IBNS): In a suicide attack close to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) headquarters, at least three people were killed in Kabul city of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Explosion rocks Afghanistan capital Kabul
Sep 13, 2017, at 11:28 pm
Kabul, Sept 13 (IBNS): An explosion rocked Kabul city in Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
UN and partners aiding ‘unprecedented’ flow of refugees from Myanmar
Sep 13, 2017, at 09:44 am
New York, Sept 13(Just Earth News): The flow of desperate Rohingya fleeing across the border from Myanmar into Bangladesh is unprecedented in terms of volume and speed, United Nations humanitarian agencies said on Tuesday, amid calls for international support for the emergency response.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Rohingya refugees
Sep 13, 2017, at 02:15 am
Dhaka, Sept 12 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday met Rohingya refugees who have currently fled Myanmar to take refuge in the neighbouring nation.
UN human rights chief points to ‘textbook example of ethnic cleansing’ in Myanmar
Sep 12, 2017, at 09:49 am
New York, Sept 12(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Monday lashed out at the treatment of the Rohingya in Myanmar which has led to more than 300,000 people fleeing to Bangladesh in the past three weeks, as security forces and local militia reportedly burn villages and shoot civilians.
Pakistan: Fire in Islamabad building brought under control
Sep 11, 2017, at 02:28 am
Islamabad, Sept 10 (IBNS): Fire, which broke out at Awami Markaz building in the Red Zone of Pakistan's Islamabad city, has been brought under control, media reports said.
12 people drown at Karachi's Hawkesbay beach
Sep 10, 2017, at 10:38 pm
Karachi, Sept 10 (IBNS): At least 12 people were drowned in Hawkesbay Beach in Pakistan's Karachi city on Saturday, media reports said.