Specially-abled persons in Gilgit-Baltistan suffering due to bureaucratic hurdles
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:22 am
Gilgit: Specially-abled persons in Gilgit-Baltistan area of Pakistan are facing troubles in getting education and job quota due to bureaucratic hurdles, media reports said.
Uyghurs protest in Washington against Chinese persecution
Aug 31, 2020, at 04:07 am
Washington: Wearing masks, which were decorated with the flag of their native East Turkestan, a group of Uyghur Muslims demonstrated outside of the US Department of State here against their persecution and that of other religious minorities in China on Friday.
Japan's chief cabinet secretary to join race to succeed Abe as party leader - Reports
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:45 am
Tokyo/Sputnik: Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Yoshihide Suga will join the race to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, who will also become the country's next prime minister, the Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
France investigates senior military officer suspected spying for Russia
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:39 am
Paris/Sputnik: An investigation has been launched into a senior French military officer over a "security breach," French Defense Minister Florence Parly told Europe 1 radio broadcaster on Sunday amid reports the officer had passed classified information to Russia.
Norway: Clashes break out at far right rally
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:35 am
Oslo/UNI: Tension gripped the Norwegian capital after a clash broke out between two groups at an anti-community rally on late Saturday forcing authorities to step in and end the event early, local media reports said on Sunday.
Belarusian security forces detain 125 protesters in Minsk by 13:00 GMT
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:14 am
Minsk/Sputnik: Belarusian security forces deployed special equipment and arrested 125 people during an ongoing anti-government protest in Minsk by 13:00 GMT on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said.
Bangladesh crime: Youth stabbed to death in Dhaka
Aug 31, 2020, at 12:53 am
Dhaka: A youth was stabbed to death by unknown men in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul blast leaves one person killed
Aug 30, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Kabul: A blast in Kabul city of Afghanistan left one person dead and another wounded, media reports said on Sunday.
California becomes first state with over 700,000 total COVID-19 cases: Johns Hopkins
Aug 30, 2020, at 03:28 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: California has become the first US state where the number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 700,000, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University.
Death toll in Pakistan's torrential rains rises to 134
Aug 30, 2020, at 02:33 pm
Islamabad/Xinhua: The death toll in torrential rains that had been lashing Pakistan in separate spells since June, has risen to 134, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in a report.
Aug 30, 2020, at 05:20 am
Stockholm/UNI: Riots broke out in the Sweden city of Malmo, following burning of some objectionable material by the members of a far-right Danish party, police said on Saturday.
Bangladesh: Veteran journalist Rahat Khan passes away
Aug 30, 2020, at 05:13 am
Dhaka/UNI: Veteran journalist and litterateur in Bangladesh Rahat Khan died of old age complications at his Eskatan Garden residence in the city on Friday night.
New killings after Jacob Blake shooting reveal chronic problems still to be overcome in US
Aug 29, 2020, at 10:25 pm
New York: Disturbing video footage purportedly showing a teenager involved in a deadly shooting in the US state of Wisconsin is evidence that far stricter gun control measures are needed, the UN human rights office, OHCHR said on Friday.
New guidelines aim to dismantle barriers blocking people with disabilities from access to justice
Aug 29, 2020, at 10:01 pm
New York: The first-ever guidelines on access to justice for people with disabilities are an “indispensable contribution” towards ensuring justice for all, UN human rights experts said on Friday.
Feels bad about resignation of Shinzo Abe: Donald Trump
Aug 29, 2020, at 09:53 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Donald Trump has expressed sadness over Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s decision to leave his post due to deteriorating health
Pakistan: Three JuD members convicted on charges of terror financing
Aug 29, 2020, at 09:50 pm
Islamabad/UNI: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has convicted three leaders of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) in a terror financing related case registered by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).
Aug 29, 2020, at 08:25 pm
Islamabad: Showing its poisonous teeth, the Pakistan establishment is slowly gripping the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan region.
Aug 29, 2020, at 08:21 pm
Stockholm: Stones were pelted at policemen as about 300 agitators set fire to tyres while protesting anti-Islam activities in Sweden's Malmo.
US House Speaker Pelosi says White House $1.3Trln COVID-19 relief package not enough
Aug 29, 2020, at 03:35 pm
Washington/Sputnik: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a statement said the White House's proposal to provide $1.3 trillion in COVID-19 relief would not be enough to meet the needs of the US public.
2 US soldiers killed in California chopper crash
Aug 29, 2020, at 02:58 pm
Los Angeles/Xinhua: Two US soldiers were killed and three others injured in a helicopter crash during a training exercise late Thursday in Southern California, U.S. media reported on Friday, citing military officials.
Canada: Ontario witnesses no spike in COVID-19 cases in Stage 3 plan of reopening
Aug 29, 2020, at 05:17 am
Ottawa/IBNS: There has been no spike in COVID-19 cases so far even after four weeks when Toronto and Peel Region joined the rest of Ontario (with the exception of Windsor-Essex) in Stage 3 of the province's pandemic reopening plan, media reports said.
US to probe Pakistan’s ISIS terrorists in Syria
Aug 29, 2020, at 03:20 am
Islamabad: Making the situation tough for PM Imran Khan, United States has started an investigation into the role of Pakistanis in the Islamic State movement in Syria, media reports said.
US govt 'strongly objects' to Turkish President Erdogan hosting Hamas leaders
Aug 29, 2020, at 03:07 am
Washington: The United States has strongly objected to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hosting two Hamas leaders in Istanbul on Aug 22.
Aug 29, 2020, at 12:54 am
London: Baloch National Movement UK Zone President Hakeem Baloch flayed the Pakistan government over murder of Baloch youth Hayat Baloch and said his death shattered 'dreams'.
Myanmar: Upcoming elections an opportunity to take a new inclusive democratic path
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:28 pm
New York: The Government of Myanmar should embrace upcoming national elections, scheduled for November, as an opportunity to take a new and fully inclusive democratic path, and to address the root of causes of abuses suffered by ethnic minorities, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has urged.
UNESCO launches Beirut recovery fund for culture, heritage and education
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:16 pm
New York: To support the rehabilitation of schools, historic heritage buildings, museums and the creative economy, which suffered extensive damage in the deadly explosions that shook Beirut earlier this month, the head of the UN cultural agency on Thursday launched an international fund-raising appeal.
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:07 pm
New York: The UN’s expert on human rights in the Central African Republic (CAR) issued a series of recommendations on Wednesday to ensure that citizens – after years of civil unrest – can freely decide the future of their country during presidential elections on 27 December.
Bangladesh: Security officials arrest new JMB man
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:05 pm
Dhaka: The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Bangladesh officials arrested a suspected operative of new JMB, media reports said on Friday.
Chinese military says participation in army games to boost partnership with Russia
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:02 pm
Kubinka/Sputnik: The Chinese military's participation in the sixth International Army Games 2020 will contribute to strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Russia, as well as give an impetus to international military cooperation, Deputy Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army group, Senior Col. Liu Zhaoming told Sputnik.
Committee to review global treaty on response to health emergencies
Aug 28, 2020, at 09:59 pm
New York: An independent expert committee will be established to examine various aspects of the international treaty that governs preparedness and response to health emergencies, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday.