‘Complete the work’, rid the world of deadly landmines, UN chief urges
Apr 04, 2021, at 02:43 am
New York: The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to recommit to the target of a mine-free world, urging efforts to “make this the last decade when we need to devote ourselves to this task”.
Thousands on the move after brutal attacks in northern Mozambique, UN office reports
Apr 04, 2021, at 02:39 am
New York: Thousands of people in Mozambique’s northern province of Cabo Delgado are on the move in search of safety, as the security situation remains volatile, after last week’s brutal attacks by armed groups in Palma district, according to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Stop ‘widespread violence’ against children in Myanmar, UN officials urge
Apr 04, 2021, at 02:35 am
New York: Senior United Nations officials on Thursday strongly condemned the ongoing violence by Myanmar’s security forces against civilians, including children, as the members of the Security Council expressed alarm at the rapidly deteriorating situation in the country.
No trade with India under 'current circumstances': Pak PM Imran Khan
Apr 03, 2021, at 11:58 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held consultations with key members of his cabinet on Friday and decided that Pakistan could not go ahead with any trade with India under current circumstances, Dawn newspaper reported.
'Puzzled at cacophony' over Pakistan’s exclusion from climate summit: PM Imran Khan
Apr 03, 2021, at 11:54 pm
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had launched the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Initiative, on Saturday downplayed the controversy surrounding Pakistan’s exclusion from the upcoming global climate conference.
Bangladesh seeks to produce Astra-Zeneca vaccines locally
Apr 03, 2021, at 09:39 pm
The Bangladeshi government has sent a proposal to the pharmaceutical firm, AstraZeneca, to authorize it to produce its vaccine locally in Bangladesh, reported Daily Star. The country’s health minister said the country has the capacity to produce it locally.
Bangladesh fights COVID-19: Government announces nationwide lockdown from April 5 for seven days
Apr 03, 2021, at 09:20 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The Bangladesh government is announcing a nationwide lockdown from next Monday as the situation of Corona deteriorates.
Amid supply constraint, Nepal, Sri Lanka struggle to continue vaccination
Apr 03, 2021, at 09:10 pm
Nepal and Sri Lanka both are struggling to continue their vaccination drives amid uncertainty over the timely delivery of pre-ordered vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII). This came after India started prioritizing its domestic need over the export of vaccines.
Pakistan’s opposition rift wide open; PDM splits
Apr 03, 2021, at 08:56 pm
The rift in Pakistan’s united opposition alliance- -the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-- has widened to an extent of splitting itself, reported Dawn. The Alliance has decided to part ways with two national parties - the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Awami National (ANP) Party.
UN rights body raises concern over appointments to Nepal Human Right Commission
Apr 03, 2021, at 08:53 pm
A UN rights body raised "serious concern" on the manner in which the office-bearers of the Nepal National Human Rights Commissioner have been appointed by the Nepali government, reported the Kathmandu Post.
Ex-US diplomat charged with concealing financial ties to Chinese nationals: Justice Dept
Apr 03, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Washington/Sputnik: A former US diplomat has been charged for allegedly concealing his financial dealings with Chinese nationals, the Justice Department said in a press release.
US police chief says officer, suspect dead in attack on Capitol
Apr 03, 2021, at 02:28 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Two individuals have died in the latest attack on the US Capitol, including the suspect and a police officer who was injured in the incident, acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said on Friday.
US police chief says officer, suspect dead in attack on Capitol
Apr 03, 2021, at 06:54 am
Washington/Sputnik: Two individuals have died in the latest attack on the US Capitol, including the suspect and a police officer who was injured in the incident, acting US Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said on Friday.
Russian court fines Twitter for not pulling down posts violating regulations
Apr 03, 2021, at 06:27 am
Moscow/IBNS: A court in Moscow has slapped a fine of about $117,000 on microblogging site Twitter for not removing posts encouraging minors to participate in unauthorised rallies, said an AP report.
Chinese man arrested in Nepal for attempting to hack ATM
Apr 03, 2021, at 05:31 am
Kathmandu: Nepal police officials have arrested a Chinese nation as he was attempting to hack an ATM and illegally withdrawing cash.
Guyanese crude on its way to India
Apr 03, 2021, at 12:44 am
A one-million barrel cargo of Guyana’s Liza light crude is currently on its way to India, according to Stabroek News.
40 percent restaurants will be driven to bankruptcy in Maldives
Apr 02, 2021, at 11:05 pm
Small and medium businesses, especially cafes and restaurants, are facing the worst crisis and are on the verge of bankruptcy due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Maldives economy is recovering faster than projected: Government
Apr 02, 2021, at 11:00 pm
The Maldives government has said that the island nation’s economy is recovering faster than expected.
Bhutan expects strong economic recovery next year
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:57 pm
The Bhutanese government is hopeful that the economy will see significant improvement and rebound strongly after the COVID-19 vaccination drive.
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:52 pm
Bhutanese parliamentarians have recommended 30 percent nominations for women in politics and other decision-making roles to increase their participation in political, economic and social life.
Sri Lanka halts vaccination over delay in supply
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:46 pm
The Sri Lankan government has temporarily halted the Covid vaccination drive in the country as the authorities are not sure if they would be able to receive the next doses of supply from the Serum Institute of India (SII) on time, reported Daily Mirror.
Over a lakh jobs lost as Bangladesh bans bike ride-sharing
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:45 pm
As the Covid-19 cases remain unchecked in Bangladesh, the government has announced a ban on bike ride-sharing services, leaving over a lakh people employed in the sector jobless, reported Daily Star.
Kathmandu-Tarai expressway in Nepal to face further delay
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:43 pm
The completion of Nepal’s ambitious Kathmandu-Tarai expressway is likely to face further delay as the parliament’s Public Account Committee ordered the scrapping of the bidding process for the second phase of construction, reported Kathmandu Post.
Taiwan: Forty-eight killed as train derails
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:32 pm
Manila/UNI: At many as 48 people were killed and 118 injured after a train ferrying 490 passengers derailed in Taiwan's Hualien County on Friday.
Pakistan’s textile industry unhappy over import order reversal from India
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:30 pm
The hopes of revival of Pakistan’s ailing textile sector was short-lived when the Pakistan cabinet on Thursday reversed a decision allowing the import of cotton and cotton yarn from India, leaving the industry players in the lurch.
UNHCR urges greater protection for Sahel communities after deadly attack
Apr 02, 2021, at 09:39 pm
New York: Ten days after armed groups carried out a deadly attack on three villages near the western Niger town of Tillia, UN humanitarians have repeated their call for greater protection of civilians and all those displaced by violence in the Sahel.
Many countries spending more on debt than education, health and social protection combined
Apr 02, 2021, at 09:31 pm
New York: Around one in eight nations spends more on debt than on social services, according to a new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched on Thursday, calling for debt service relief and restructuring to enable countries to bounce back from the pandemic.
UN to provide $107 million to Sri Lanka to support agriculture
Apr 02, 2021, at 09:15 pm
Sri Lanka will receive $107 million from a UN agency to support its agriculture sector. The fund will provide modern technology, equipment, and advanced training to the farmers of the island nation, according to a report in Colombopage.
Bangladesh government to disburse $53 million ahead of Eid
Apr 02, 2021, at 07:57 pm
Around 10 million households in Bangladesh will receive $5 dollars from the Bangladesh government in direct cash transfer ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, reported Dhaka Tribune. The program is launched to help the vulnerable group on the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh Mujirbur Rahman.
Pakistan’s Sindh province bans gatherings amid rising Covid-19 cases
Apr 02, 2021, at 07:16 pm
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Pakistan, Sindh province banned all social gatherings, both indoor and outdoor, and ordered public and private offices in the province to operate with 50 percent staff strength, reported the Express Tribune.