ISIL continues to pose a ‘serious challenge’ worldwide – UN counter-terror chief
Aug 24, 2018, at 09:06 am
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Despite serious military setbacks, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) may still have around 20,000 fighters and is continuing its dangerous transformation into a covert global network, while focusing on the activities of its regional offshoots, the United Nations Security Council was told.
Aug 24, 2018, at 09:02 am
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Amid external uncertainty and volatility, the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by an average of 1.5 per cent this year, thanks to a rebound in private consumption and a slight increase in investment, according to a United Nations flagship report issued on Thursday.
Aug 24, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Remembering slave trade offers chance to raise awareness, ‘oppose all forms of modern slavery’ – UNESCO
Greater support needed for refugees and migrants from Venezuela – UN
Aug 24, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): As hundreds of Venezuelans continue to pour into neighbouring countries due to social and political upheaval at home, the heads of the United Nations refugee and migration agencies called for greater international support to meet the most basic needs of the displaced.
Amid ruckus, government suspends Australian parliament; Turnbull resignation on cards
Aug 23, 2018, at 12:33 pm
Canberra, Aug 23 (IBNS): The political battle over leadership in Australia has forced its government to suspend the country's parliament, reports said.
UNICEF warns of ‘lost generation’ of Rohingya youth, one year after Myanmar exodus
Aug 23, 2018, at 08:45 am
New York, Aug 23 (IBNS): The refugee crisis in Bangladesh sparked by the mass exodus of people from Myanmar almost a year ago risks creating a “lost generation” of Rohingya children who lack the life skills they will need in future, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned.
‘Finding global solutions for global problems’ focus of UN-civil society forum
Aug 23, 2018, at 08:36 am
New York, Aug 23 (IBNS): The 67th United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization (DPI/NGO) Conference kicked off today at UN Headquarters in New York, with speeches affirming the importance of multilateralism, closer partnerships between the UN and civil society, and the role that young people have to play.
Humanitarian aid in Middle East should not be held hostage to politics – UN political chief
Aug 23, 2018, at 08:32 am
New York, Aug 23 (IBNS): Recurring cycles of violence in the Middle East highlight the need for international efforts to prevent hostilities, provide humanitarian aid and support Palestinian reconciliation, the UN’s political chief told the Security Council on Wednesday.
UN remembers Kofi Annan: A leader who put people at the centre of the Organization’s work
Aug 23, 2018, at 08:27 am
New York, Aug 23 (IBNS): Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan was remembered on Wednesday as the embodiment of the global Organization that works to improve the lives of men and women worldwide.
Facebook and Instagram take down 652 pages, groups and accounts linked to Iran and Russia campaigns
Aug 22, 2018, at 02:45 pm
Menlo Park, Aug 22 (IBNS): Social media giant Facebook has notified that it has taken down several pages, groups and accounts from its website and Instagram's for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior' on the sites.
Rain prayer underscores Eid gathering in Australia
Aug 22, 2018, at 01:07 pm
Canberra, Aug 22 (IBNS): Muslims in Australia gathered and prayed for rain during an event on the occasion of Eid on Tuesday, reports said.
Australian cabinet, PM Turnbull plagued by mass resignation
Aug 22, 2018, at 11:41 am
Canberra, Aug 22 (IBNS): A day after surviving a leadership challenge by a narrow margin, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's discomforts have have grown many folds by a series of mass resignation from his colleagues.
Stop and listen’ to victims of terrorism, UN chief urges in message marking international day
Aug 22, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): Recognizing the impact of terrorism on the lives of ordinary people worldwide is the focus of the first observance of an international day that honours victims and survivors.
UN chief welcomes event reuniting families on the Korean Peninsula
Aug 22, 2018, at 08:52 am
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): The decision to allow scores of people from South Korea to reunite with their relatives north of the border has been welcomed by the UN Secretary-General.
Secretary-General repeats call for support to Lake Chad countries after latest Boko Haram attack
Aug 22, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): The recent killing of villagers in Nigeria’s Borno State has been condemned by the UN Secretary-General.
Hunt on for missing radioactive device in Malaysia
Aug 21, 2018, at 12:50 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 21 (IBNS): A search for a missing radioactive device in Malaysia has been initiated, reports said on Tuesday.
London tube station shooting leaves three injured
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:26 am
London, Aug 21 (IBNS): At least three people were injured in a shooting incident which took place outside an underground station in London on Monday, the police said.
Somalia has ‘once in a generation’ gender equality opportunity – UN Women chief
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:03 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive Director of the United Nations entity dealing with issues related to gender, UN Women, has encouraged Somalia to continue making progress in the areas of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): For the African continent to achieve sustainable development, more jobs must be created for its young people, including in the digitalized agriculture sectors, the United Nations agriculture chief told an international conference on Monday.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull does a Donald Trump, drops climate policy
Aug 20, 2018, at 01:42 pm
Canberra, Aug 20 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull did a Donald Trump when he said that his administration is dropping its climate policy, citing lack of support from his colleagues.
Nigeria: Suspected Islamist militants attack Borno, many feared dead
Aug 20, 2018, at 12:51 pm
Abuja, Aug 20 (IBNS): An attack by suspected Islamist militants in Nigeria's Borno state has killed many, reports said on Monday.
North, South Korean families to attend reunion ceremony at Mount Kumgang tourist resort
Aug 20, 2018, at 11:50 am
Pyongyang/Seoul, Aug 20 (IBNS): Over 160 North and South Koreans are set for an emotional reunion at the heavily guarded Mount Kumgang tourist resort in North Korea on Monday, reports said.
Pope Francis prays for Kerala, urges the international community to help victims
Aug 20, 2018, at 09:53 am
Vatican City, Aug 20 (IBNS): Pope Francis on Sunday described the current flood situation in Kerala as a 'great calamity' and urged the international community to provide 'concrete support' to the victims of the Indian state.
Aug 19, 2018, at 07:35 pm
New York, Aug 19 (IBNS): The flag at United Nations Headquarters in New York is flying at half-mast this Saturday as the Organization marks the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Kofi Annan dies, world leaders mourn
Aug 18, 2018, at 06:37 pm
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Ex-United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan passed away on Saturday, said Kofi Annan Foundation.
UN mourns death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, ‘a guiding force for good’
Aug 18, 2018, at 05:28 pm
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): The United Nations is mourning the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, according to a statement published on his official Twitter account on Saturday.
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan dies
Aug 18, 2018, at 03:49 pm
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Ex-UN secretary general Kofi Anan has passed away, the Kofi Annan Foundation confirmed on Saturday.
Senior UN children’s advocate says they ‘should never be targeted by violence’
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:36 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Reacting to a recent upsurge in violent attacks affecting children, Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, called on Friday for those responsible to be held fully accountable.
UN chief encourages victims of terrorism to ‘raise up their voices’
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:31 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS) Victims of terror attacks have and important and powerful role to play in combatting the “global menace” the United Nations chief said on Friday, launching an exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York to commemorate the first International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:26 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Rapid advances in gene editing and so-called “DIY biological laboratories”which could be used by extremists, threaten to derail efforts to prevent biological weapons from being used against civilians, the world’s only international forum on the issue has heard.