US plan to reform asylum, reunite families, reflects ‘authentic humanitarian values’
Feb 05, 2021, at 01:49 am
New York: The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has said it is “heartened” by the United States’ president’s signing of executive orders on Tuesday which aim to provide safety and solutions for those seeking asylum, on the grounds that they need protection from violence and persecution at home.
Russia: UN rights office ‘deeply dismayed’ by Navalny sentencing
Feb 05, 2021, at 01:37 am
New York: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, expressed dismay on Wednesday over the sentencing of Russian opposition politician and activist Aleksei Navalny, and urged the authorities to release scores of his supporters arrested during rallies protesting his detention.
Urgent steps needed to alleviate suffering in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: Guterres
Feb 05, 2021, at 01:29 am
Srinagar: The United Nations Secretary-General, on Tuesday, voiced grave concerns over the crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and underscored the need for urgent efforts to protect populations at risk.
'Peaceful protests are hallmark of thriving democracy': US on farmers' protest
Feb 04, 2021, at 05:53 pm
Washington/IBNS: At a time Indian celebrities spoke against the internationalisation of the farmers' protest, the United States on Wednesday said peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, a day after international pop star Rihianna and climate activist Greta Thunderg spoke on the same issue, media reports said.
Activists feel Pakistan govt denying basic human rights to people of PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan
Feb 04, 2021, at 03:59 am
New Delhi: Human rights activists have claimed that people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) are living like slaves and are even denied all forms of human rights.
US officials claim China is targeting relatives of Uighur activists
Feb 04, 2021, at 03:00 am
Washington: US officials are claiming that Chinese government is targeting relatives of some Uighur activists with terrorism charges, media reports said.
Expert asks whether China will provide cover for Myanmar's coup makers
Feb 04, 2021, at 02:38 am
A leading newspaper opinion piece has claimed that China will defend the coup makers in Myanmar.
US Secretary of State sees China as a 'significant challenge'
Feb 04, 2021, at 02:18 am
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said China poses the most significant challenge to the nation than any other country.
Four TikTokers shot dead in Pakistan
Feb 04, 2021, at 12:21 am
Karachi: Four TikTokers, which included a female user of the app, were shot dead in Pakistan's Karachi city on Tuesday, media reports said.
China ready to maintain close contact with Russia over COVID-19 vaccines: Beijing
Feb 03, 2021, at 10:38 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Chinese officials are ready to maintain close contact with their Russian counterparts over COVID-19 vaccine cooperation, the Chinese Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Security Council unity ‘crucial’ to support democracy in Myanmar
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:43 pm
New York: The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to unite in support of democracy in the country in the wake of the recent power grab by the military and the declaration of a one-year state of emergency.
Pandemic triggers ‘widespread upheaval’ in global fisheries and aquaculture
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:38 pm
New York: COVID-19 has caused “widespread upheaval” for the whole fishing and aquaculture industry around the world, the UN deputy agriculture chief said on Tuesday, launching a new report that assesses the toll the pandemic has taken on the sector.
Human rights: Widespread attacks in DR Congo may amount to crimes against humanity
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:17 pm
New York: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has warned against potential crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following a spike in attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group, in two provinces in the east of the country.
COVID-19 impact exposes millions to the risk of trafficking, UN agency says
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:03 pm
New York: Although almost 50,000 victims of human trafficking were detected and reported in 2018 by 148 countries, the “hidden nature” of the crime means that the actual number of victims could be “far higher”, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said on Tuesday.
Deep fears of violent crackdown in Myanmar, UN rights chief warns
Feb 03, 2021, at 05:56 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced “deep fears” of a violent crackdown on dissenting voices in Myanmar, where the military assumed all powers and declared a state of emergency after overthrowing the civilian government and arresting top political leaders, on Monday.
Poland President signs agreement on legal cooperation on criminal matters with Taiwan
Feb 03, 2021, at 04:49 pm
Warsaw: Poland and Taiwan have signed an agreement on legal cooperation on criminal matters.
China releases Tibetan activist Tashi Wangchuk
Feb 03, 2021, at 04:42 pm
Beijing: Chinese authorities have released Tibetan activist Tashi Wangchuk from prison.
Canada-based miner claims China trying to steal Xinjiang gold mine
Feb 03, 2021, at 04:37 pm
Vancouver: A Vancouver-based gold mining company has rejected claims that it used forced labour in its open-pit mine in China’s Xinjiang region.
Sri Lanka: Engine drivers decide to boycott operating China-made railway carriages
Feb 03, 2021, at 04:34 pm
Colombo: Engine drivers have decided to boycott operating those trains that have railway carriages made in China.
Pakistan: Report on media freedom claims 10 journalists were murdered last year
Feb 03, 2021, at 04:13 pm
Islamabad: A report on media freedom published recently said at least 10 Pakistani journalists were murdered and several others threatened, kidnapped, tortured and arrested on trumped-up charges while discharging their professional responsibilities last year.
Nepal witnesses another round of protest over Oli's decision to dissolve Parliament
Feb 03, 2021, at 04:10 pm
Kathmandu: Nepal Police used water cannons to disperse the protesting civil society members near the residence of Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli at Baluwatar on Monday, media reports said.
Bangladesh is performing well in economic front: Report
Feb 03, 2021, at 03:38 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh is performing well in the economic front and its export earnings are increasing rapidly at the moment, a report said.
Justin Trudeau calls for release of Navalny, peaceful protesters
Feb 03, 2021, at 02:59 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny who was handed a three-and-a-half-year prison term by a Moscow court for violating the terms of his probation.
German Foreign Minister calls for Navalny's release after court rules 3.5 years in prison
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:55 am
Moscow/Sputnik: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, whom a court in Moscow sentenced to 3.5 years behind bars in a financial misdemeanor case on Tuesday.
Justin Trudeau signs deal for first made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:50 am
Toronto/Sputnik: The Canadian government signed an agreement with Novavax to produce its COVID-19 vaccine in Montreal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.
Senate minority leader expects Biden administration to quickly sanction Myanmar's military
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:44 am
Washington/Sputnik: US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he talked to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the need for a response to the Myanmar coup, adding that he expects the United States to immediately impose sanctions against Myanmar's military leaders.
Myanmar military creates state administrative council to assume gov't functions - Reports
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:37 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar’s military on Tuesday announced the creation of a State Administrative Council that will take on government functions during the one-year state of emergency, the media reported.
Feb 03, 2021, at 01:08 am
Islamabad: PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday targeted PM Imran Khan and said the opposition alliance of the country will "force the removal of puppets".
Mounting tension: 7 Chinese warplanes, US aircraft entered Taiwan air defence zone
Feb 03, 2021, at 12:59 am
Beijing: Seven Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Sunday, amid heightening tension between the two countries, media reports said.
British overseas passport process begins: Beijing targets London
Feb 03, 2021, at 12:55 am
London: Reacting to London's comment that it will not 'look the other way' after Beijing said that it would stop recognising British National Overseas BN (O) passport as a travel or identification document, China called he move “the logic of a brazen bandit”.