Key Taliban leader detained in Afghanistan

Dec 27, 2017, at 09:18 pm

Kabul, Dec 27 (IBNS): A key Taliban figure in Shiberghan area of Afghanistan has been detained by Intelligent operatives of the country on Wednesday, media reports said.

US announces sanctions on two North Korea individuals

Dec 27, 2017, at 03:01 pm

Washington, Dec 27 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two individuals in response to North Korea’s ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery in continued violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs). 

Brazil expels Venezuela's diplomat

Dec 27, 2017, at 02:52 pm

Brasilia, Dec 27 (IBNS): In a major development, Brazil has declared Venezuela's diplomat in the country-Gerardo Delgado-as a persona non grata.

UNICEF official calls 2017 ‘horrible’ for children in Yemen

Dec 27, 2017, at 09:51 am

  New York, Dec 27(Just Earth News): Children in Yemen could not have a worse year than 2017, according to a senior official from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Congo: UN chief welcomes ceasefire between Brazzaville, Reverend Pastor Ntumi

Dec 27, 2017, at 09:49 am

  New York, Dec 27(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday welcomed the signing of a ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of the Congo and a group led by Reverend Pastor Ntumi.

Field teams working 'around the clock' in wake of deadly storm in the Philippines – UNICEF

Dec 27, 2017, at 05:37 am

New York, Dec 27 (Just Earth News): Relief supplies prepositioned by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) are ready for dispatch to areas of Philippines hit by Tropical Storm Tembin (known locally as “Vinta”) and its field teams are working around the clock to assess the scale of damage, the UN agency has said.

Canadian government expels Venezuelan diplomat

Dec 27, 2017, at 02:19 am

Toronto, Dec 26 (IBNS): In a major development, Canada has announced that it was expelling Venezuelan diplomat from the country and strip his credentials in retaliation for the expulsion of its most senior diplomat from Caracas recently.

RAB arrest four suspected terrorists from Rajshahi

Dec 27, 2017, at 02:14 am

Dhaka, Dec 26 (IBNS): Bangladesh security forces on Tuesday claimed they have arrested four members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Rajshahi’s Puthia upazila of the country.

In his Christmas speech, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau urges people to make a difference

Dec 27, 2017, at 01:34 am

Toronto, Dec 26 (IBNS): As Canada celebrated Christmas on Monday, country's Prime Minster Justin Trudeau urged people of the nation to make a difference, by volunteering, lending a hand to someone or simply listening to others.

Bangladesh: Miles singer Shafin Ahmed to contest for DNCC mayor polls

Dec 27, 2017, at 01:15 am

Dhaka, Dec 26 (IBNS): Popular Bangladeshi singer Shafin Ahmed will contest in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation mayor election.

Dhaka: ICT case accused arrested in airport

Dec 27, 2017, at 01:06 am

Dhaka, Dec 26 (IBNS): A person, who has been  an accused in a case filed under the Information Communication Technology (ICT) act, was arrested by the immigration police from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.

Field teams working 'around the clock' in wake of deadly storm in the Philippines – UNICEF

Dec 26, 2017, at 11:18 pm

New York, Dec 26 (Just Earth News):  Relief supplies prepositioned by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) are ready for dispatch to areas of Philippines hit by Tropical Storm Tembin (known locally as “Vinta”) and its field teams are working around the clock to assess the scale of damage, the UN agency has said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks Guatemala for shifting embassy to Jerusalem

Dec 26, 2017, at 11:11 pm

Tel Aviv, Dec 26 (IBNS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked Guatemala for shifting its embassy to Jerusalem.

Afghanistan: Unidentified men blow up mosque in Momand Dara

Dec 26, 2017, at 09:55 pm

Kabul, Dec 26 (IBNS):  A mosque and a shrine were blown up by unidentified men in the Momand Dara district of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.

Two killed in drone attack close to Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Dec 26, 2017, at 09:49 pm

Islamabad, Dec 26 (IBNS): At least two people were killed in drone attack close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, media reports said on Tuesday.

Fujimuri pardon: Angry protesters clash with police in Lima

Dec 26, 2017, at 07:00 pm

Lima, Dec 26 (IBNS): Christmas turned into a sour affair in Peru's national capital Lima as thousands of angry protesters clashed with police after President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski announced his decision to pardon former President Alberto Fujimori of his crime.

Afghanistan: 11 ISIS members killed in airstrike

Dec 26, 2017, at 06:55 pm

Kabul, Dec 26 (IBNS): At least 11 ISIS militants were killed in an airstrike carried out by the Afghan forces in Nangarhar province of the country, reports said.

US announces $285M cut in 2018-19 UN operating budget

Dec 26, 2017, at 01:52 am

New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): In another crucial move following on the heels of its stance on Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the US on Sunday announced a  major reduction in the U.N. biennial operating budget.

Israel to formally announce withdrawal from UNESCO, Guatemala shifts embassy to Jerusalem

Dec 26, 2017, at 01:22 am

Jerusalem, Dec 25 (IBNS): In a major development after UN General Assembly recently rejected the US declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Jewish state has decided to formally announce its exit from UNESCO.

Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed opens Milli Muslim League office in Lahore

Dec 25, 2017, at 09:54 pm

Islamabad, Dec 25 (IBNS): Jamaatud Dawa Emir Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has opened the office of Milli Muslim League (MML) in Lahore city of Pakistan.

Kabul suicide attack: ISIS claims responsibility for attack; death toll rises to 6

Dec 25, 2017, at 06:47 pm

Kabul, Dec 25 (IBNS): The death toll in the suicide attack in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Monday morning has risen to six.

Afghanistan: At least three dead in suicide attack in Kabul

Dec 25, 2017, at 05:43 pm

Kabul, Dec 25 (IBNS): At least three people have died in a suicide attack in Afghanistan on Monday morning, local Tolo News reported.

UN stands ready to support the Philippines in aftermath of deadly storm – Secretary-General

Dec 25, 2017, at 05:24 am

New York, Dec 24(Just Earth News): Expressing sadness at the loss of lives and devastation in the Philippines caused by Tropical Storm Tembin, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Saturday that the Organization stands ready to provide support.

Afghanistan: Landmine blast kills seven civilians

Dec 25, 2017, at 03:20 am

Kabul, Dec 24 (IBNS): A landmine blast in Afghanistan's Marja district of southern Helmand province left at least seven civilians killed on Sunday, media reports said.

Canada GDP remains unchanged in October, says Statistics Canada

Dec 23, 2017, at 11:33 pm

Ottawa, Dec 23 (IBNS): Canada's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has shown a rise by 2% in September, remained unchanged in October, according to Statistics Canada.

Transport Canada suspends West Wind flights, cites public safety

Dec 23, 2017, at 11:29 pm

Ottawa, Dec 23 (IBNS): Citing public safety, Transport Canada suspended all West Wind flights after one of its planes crashed in Fond-du-Lac. Sask.., recently, media reports said.

Suspected cholera cases in Yemen surpass one million, reports UN health agency

Dec 23, 2017, at 09:48 am

  New York, Dec 23(Just Earth News): The total number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has crossed one million, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, urging greater efforts to tackle the outbreak and deal with the deteriorating health situation in the war-torn nation.

UN urges Australia to find humane solutions for refugees, asylum seekers on Manus Island

Dec 23, 2017, at 09:47 am

  New York, Dec 23(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency warned on Friday that the situation of refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island continues to remain dangerous, and called on the Australian Government to “live up to its responsibilities” and urgently find humane and appropriate solutions.

New Security Council further tightens sanctions against DPR Korea

Dec 23, 2017, at 09:46 am

York, Dec 23(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday imposed new sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), increasing the depth of measures imposed on the country in the wake of its continued nuclear and ballistic weapons programme, including the ballistic missile launch on 28 November.

Secretary-General extends mandate of UN-backed Lebanon tribunal for three more years

Dec 23, 2017, at 09:44 am

New York, Dec 23(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres extended for another three years the mandate of the tribunal set up to try those accused of carrying out the February 2005 attack in Beirut, which killed 22 people, including the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, Rafiq Hariri, and injured many others.