World’s most vulnerable now paying even more, for less food: FAO
Jun 10, 2022, at 04:15 pm
New York: Countries are expected to spend a staggering $1.8 trillion importing food they need this year; this would be a new world record but worryingly, it’s going to buy them less food, not more.
World Uyghur Congress applauds Genocide Resolution in European Parliament
Jun 10, 2022, at 05:52 am
London: The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) applauded the passing of a resolution in the European Parliament, by an overwhelming majority, which recognises that the Chinese government’s systemic human rights violations against the Uyghur people in East Turkistan “amount to crimes against humanity and a serious risk of genocide”.
IMF asks Pakistan govt to reopen CPEC deals
Jun 10, 2022, at 05:40 am
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan’s government to renegotiate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy deals before making payments of around Rs 300 billion to the Chinese power plants, making things tough for Islamabad, media reports said on Thursday.
US approves possible 120mln USD arms sale to maintain Taiwan warships: Pentagon
Jun 10, 2022, at 05:03 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US has approved a possible $120 million sale of ship spare parts and related equipment to Taiwan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
Canada's Ontario to remove most masking requirements on June 11
Jun 10, 2022, at 03:38 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario administration Wednesday notified that the remaining provincial masking requirements, including on public transit, will be lifted from June 11.
China targets French lawmakers for Taiwan trip
Jun 10, 2022, at 12:32 am
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: China criticised on Thursday the recent visit of a group of French lawmakers to Taiwan for sending misleading signals to the territory seeking independence from Beijing.
Terrorist groups ‘exploiting power vacuums’, UN chief warns
Jun 10, 2022, at 12:28 am
New York: While the number of deaths from terrorism has declined, the overall threat is far from over, particularly in Africa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in New York on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Taliban arrests model over 'insulting sacred value'
Jun 10, 2022, at 12:26 am
Kabul: Taliban has arrested an Afghan model and social media influencer Ajmal Haqiqi for allegedly "insulting Islamic sacred value" as the model, along with three others, had reportedly used the verses of Quran in a "humorous manner" in a video.
‘Great progress’ being made bringing Da’esh/ISIL terrorists to justice, Security Council hears
Jun 10, 2022, at 12:22 am
New York: Crimes committed by the Da’esh terror network in Iraq constitute some of the “most gruesome acts we have seen in recent history”, the UN Special Advisor reminded the Security Council on Wednesday.
Act now to end food, energy and finance crisis, Guterres urges world leaders
Jun 09, 2022, at 11:40 pm
New York: Ripple effects from the war in Ukraine have generated a severe cost-of-living crisis which no country or community can escape, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday at a press conference to launch the latest report on the conflict’s impacts on food security, energy, and financing.
Pakistan: Popular TV host and politician Aamir Liaquat dies
Jun 09, 2022, at 11:27 pm
Karachi: Pakistan's former Member of National Assembly (MNA) and television host Aamir Liaquat died in Karachi city on Thursday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Hindu temple attacked in Karachi
Jun 09, 2022, at 11:20 pm
Karachi: Miscreants attacked a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Karachi city and destroyed the statue of the deity on Wednesday.
Ukraine: WFP teams up with Uber, in boost for pinpoint aid deliveries
Jun 09, 2022, at 11:00 pm
New York: If you’re a Ukrainian living in a hard-to-reach part of a city under fire, the chances of the UN being able to get lifesaving aid to you and your family are improving, thanks to an innovative partnership announced on Wednesday, between the UN World Food Programme (WFP), and global transportation platform, Uber.
Pakistan: Security guard 'rapes' Swedish woman in Islamabad
Jun 09, 2022, at 10:32 pm
Islamabad: A Swedish woman, who is working for an international organization in Pakistan, alleged she was raped by her guard in Islamabad city, media reports said on Thursday.
Power cuts in Sri Lanka after key union goes on strike
Jun 09, 2022, at 08:43 pm
Colombo/UNI: Large parts of Sri Lanka have been hit by severe power cuts on Thursday after a power sector union went on strike, Khaleej Times reported.
NATO chief unexpectedly cancels visit to Berlin
Jun 09, 2022, at 08:03 pm
Berlin/UNI/Sputnik: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has canceled his visit to Berlin, the German defense ministry said on Thursday, adding that the reasons were not mentioned.
Pakistan: Rallies staged in Peshawar, Swabi over electricity, gas outrages
Jun 09, 2022, at 03:38 am
Peshawar, Pakistan: Traders, transporters, CNG station owners and people from other walks of life recently protested in Pakistani cities of Peshawar and Swabi against the excessive power and gas cuts and demanded the government to ensure an immediate smooth supply of electricity and natural gas.
Pakistan: Police torture students for taking part in rally in Gujranwala
Jun 09, 2022, at 03:35 am
Gujranwala, Pakistan: Pakistani police recently allegedly tortured students of a private college for taking part in a students' rally in Gujranwala.
Pakistan: Mansehra residents warn of protests over water shortage
Jun 09, 2022, at 03:32 am
Islamabad: Residents of Mansehra city in Pakistan have accused the Tehsil Municipal Administration of failing to ensure smooth water supply and warned the administration to stage street protests if their demands for proper water supply are not met within a week.
Nepal: Tibetan refugees elect local leaders in Kathmandu
Jun 09, 2022, at 03:08 am
Kathmandu: Tibetan refugees in Nepal recently elected their local leaders from Bauddha and Jorpati, media reports said on Wednesday.
Taipei International Book Exhibition: Exiled Tibetan official presents Tibet’s issues
Jun 09, 2022, at 03:00 am
Taipei: The Representative of the Tibetan government-in-exile Kelsang Gyaltsen Bawa recently attended the Taipei International Book Exhibition, 2022 where he spoke about Beijing’s restrictions and regulations on publishing books.
Heavy rains, flood disrupt normal life in China's Jiangxi Province, 800,000 people affected
Jun 09, 2022, at 02:28 am
Jiangxi, China: Heavy rains and resultant flood has left more than 800,000 residents in east China's Jiangxi Province affected, media reports said on Wednesday.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock tests COVID-19 positive during her visit to Pakistan
Jun 09, 2022, at 12:30 am
Islamabad: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who was touring Pakistan, was forced to cut short her trip after she tested COVID-19 positive.
Four terrorists killed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Jun 08, 2022, at 11:02 pm
Islamabad: At least four terrorists were killed by Pakistani security forces during two different intelligence-based operations in Hassan Khel area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district and in Parodh Mountains near Balochistan’s Nushki district, Express Tribune reported on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Van plunges into ravine, 22 die in Balochistan
Jun 08, 2022, at 10:46 pm
Quetta: At least 22 people, including women and children, died when the van in which they were travelling on the Zhob National Highway in Pakistan's Balochistan region plunged hundreds of feet into a ravine near Killa Saifullah on Wednesday, media reports said.
Top woman prison officer with UN Mission in CAR, wins first ever Trailblazer Award
Jun 08, 2022, at 10:41 pm
New York: The creator of a women-only rapid intervention team who leads riot control activities inside the Central African Republic’s biggest all male high-security prison, was named the winner of a prestigious new UN award on Tuesday.
Occupation, discrimination driving Israel-Palestine conflict, recurring violence
Jun 08, 2022, at 10:36 pm
New York: Ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, and discrimination against Palestinians, is essential to stopping the decades-long conflict between the two sides, a new UN independent human rights body said on Tuesday.
UN and Tajikistan reaffirm ‘strong partnership’ in new cooperation agreement
Jun 08, 2022, at 10:00 pm
New York: During a visit to Tajikistan, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed congratulated the country on its 30th anniversary of UN Membership and attended a Cooperation Framework signing ceremony that “reflects our strong partnership”.
Nepal to handover contract for construction of 750 MW West Seti Hydel to Indian company
Jun 08, 2022, at 09:54 pm
Kathmandu: The Nepal government has decided to hand over the contract of the 750-megawatt West Seti Hydropower Project and 308-megawatt SR6 Storage Hydroelectric Project to National Hydro Power Company Limited, India, media reports said on Wednesday.
Solidarity, sustainability, science, will guide new General Assembly President’s agenda
Jun 08, 2022, at 07:23 pm
New York: A veteran Hungarian diplomat was appointed President of the forthcoming session of the UN General Assembly during an official ceremony in New York on Tuesday.