On 70th anniversary of Korean armistice, Guterres calls for renewed dialogue
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:14 am
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the need for a “surge in diplomacy” in the Korean Peninsula, urging the two nations to resume talks towards a lasting peace.
Transforming food systems, key to get SDGs back on track: Mohammed
Jul 28, 2023, at 11:42 pm
New York: The UN on Wednesday launched an initiative for accelerated transformation in food systems, with the Deputy Secretary-General highlighting key objectives to help get the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track.
Ukraine: ‘Latest attacks signal a calamitous turn’, Security Council hears
Jul 28, 2023, at 10:07 pm
The recent wave of devastating Russian attacks targeting Odesa and other key Ukrainian port cities marks a “calamitous turn” in the 17-month war, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Guterres condemns apparent coup attempt in Niger
Jul 28, 2023, at 09:55 pm
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned an attempted power grab in the West African nation of Niger, following reports that the democratically elected president is being held by some of his own guards inside his official residence.
The UN’s milestone operation to salvage Yemen’s stricken oil tanker: Key questions answered
Jul 28, 2023, at 09:52 pm
New York: After nearly two years of “political groundwork, fundraising, and project development”, in the words of UN chief António Guterres, the UN-led operation to avert environmental disaster in the Red Sea off the Yemeni coast is fully underway.
Cambodia: UN rights chief regrets ‘severely restricted’ poll and opposition clampdown
Jul 28, 2023, at 09:47 pm
The UN human rights chief on Wednesday lamented the severe electoral clampdown by the Cambodian Government during the weekend vote, including restrictions on opposition parties, NGOs and media.
Singapore: Authorities execute first woman convict in nearly two decades for drug trafficking
Jul 28, 2023, at 03:27 pm
Singapore authorities on Friday executed a woman for attempting to traffic an ounce of heroin, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said.
Wang Shaojun, bodyguard to China’s top leaders, died due to unknown illness: Reports
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:15 pm
Lieutenant General Wang Shaojun, former head of the Central Security Bureau, died in Beijing on July 26 due to undisclosed illness, media reports said.
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 13 Chinese nationals over alleged mining activities
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:11 pm
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 13 Chinese people on charges of bordering on illegal mining activities in Ilorin, Kwara State of Nigeria.
Taiwan: Taoyuan International Airport becomes a battleground for simulated Chinese invasion
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:06 pm
A simulated Chinese invasion was seen in Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday for the first time ever as the island’s military conducted an anti-takeover drill to fend off any possible attack from Beijing, media reports said.
Nepal witnessing a rise in crime committed by Chinese nationals
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:03 pm
Recent data has shown that the crime committed by Chinese nationals in Nepal is rising.
Canadians rank Justin Trudeau as least effective PM: Report
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:00 pm
In a recent opinion poll, Justin Trudeau, Canada’s current Prime Minister, has been rated the least effective leader in the last half-century, according to a significant portion of Canadian citizens.
Jul 27, 2023, at 09:15 pm
An investigation by British tabloid The Daily Mail has found that illegal immigrants in the UK are being “coached” by numerous lawyers in Britain to pretend they are Khalistanis and persecuted to make fake asylum claims.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet team
Jul 27, 2023, at 03:08 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday unveiled a new cabinet team during a ceremony at Rideau Hall with a renewed focus on economic priorities, like housing bringing in several new faces and giving a handful of ministers with new roles.
Mediterranean wildfires leave 40 people dead
Jul 26, 2023, at 11:54 pm
Over 40 people have died so far in Algeria, Italy and Greece and thousands of others were evacuated as Mediterranean wildfires continued to pose a threat for villages and holiday resorts in the region.
Indo-Canadian Shuvaloy Majumdar wins crucial Canadian House of Commons seat
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:56 pm
Indian-origin Conservative candidate Shuvaloy Majumdar, better known as Shuv, won a prestigious seat in the House of Commons that was once represented by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Africa’s food ‘transformation’ impossible without game changing solutions: FAO
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:03 pm
New York: A full-scale Africa-led agrifood systems transformation will not be possible without game changing solutions, greater investments in smallholder farmers, embracing new technology and new partnerships at all levels.
Pakistan stands at 99 among 121 countries in Global Hunger Index
Jul 26, 2023, at 08:57 pm
Islamabad: The Global Hunger Index (GHI-2022) has placed Pakistan in 99th position out of 121 countries in terms of hunger.
‘Disaster emergency’ in Asia-Pacific, warns ESCAP
Jul 26, 2023, at 07:23 pm
New York: Asia and the Pacific has a “narrow window” to protect its hard-won gains, as climate change supercharges disasters and impacts billions there, the UN’s development body spanning the vast region said on Tuesday.
Australia: 51 stranded whales die overnight
Jul 26, 2023, at 03:01 pm
Sydney: Western Australia's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) confirmed on Wednesday that 51 stranded whales have died overnight at Cheynes Beach in the state's southwest.
Pakistan: Blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leaves cop dead
Jul 26, 2023, at 02:19 pm
At least one police personnel died in a suicide blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region of Pakistan on Tuesday, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to reshuffle his cabinet
Jul 26, 2023, at 04:49 am
Toronto/IBNS: Expecting an impending cabinet shuffle to take place as early as Wednesday Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly called ministers back to Ottawa for meetings.
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who is 'missing' for weeks, removed
Jul 25, 2023, at 11:37 pm
Beijing: China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who has been absent from public view for several months now, was removed from office on Tuesday.
UNHCR, IOM outline new approach to assist growing number of migrants
Jul 25, 2023, at 11:05 pm
New York: In a world characterised by economic crises, conflicts, and natural disasters, the uptick in migration is proving to be one of the most important geopolitical phenomena of the century. The adverse effects of climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly driving people from their homes.
Syria still mired in division, top UN envoy tells Security Council
Jul 25, 2023, at 10:59 pm
New York: Months of “potentially significant diplomacy” to resolve the crisis in Syria have not yielded any outcomes or political momentum for the war-weary population, both within the country and those displaced outside, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Monday.
Global food systems ‘broken’, says UN chief, urging transformation in how we produce, consume food
Jul 25, 2023, at 10:21 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday highlighted the need to address global hunger, promote cooperation between businesses and governments, and mitigate the damaging impact of continuing climate change on food production.
Turkey: Woman slips, plunges to death from cliff moments after getting engaged
Jul 25, 2023, at 09:59 pm
Moments after her husband-to-be proposed to her the question, a newly engaged woman slipped and plunged to her death off a cliff in Turkey.
Sudan: Child deaths rise, concern intensifies for refugees after 100 days of battle
Jul 25, 2023, at 09:17 pm
New York: After 100 days of fighting in Sudan, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Monday that at least 435 children have been killed and more than 2,000 injured.
Pakistan: Ahmadiyas place of worship vandalized by police
Jul 25, 2023, at 09:08 pm
Succumbing to the pressures from Muslim radicals, officials from Kala Gujran PS (Jhelum District, Punjab Province) demolished the minarets of an Ahmadiya place of worship on the intervening night of July 14-15.
Russia initiated air attack on Kyiv: Ukraine Military
Jul 25, 2023, at 08:46 pm
The Ukraine Military on Tuesday early morning claimed Russia has initiated an air attack on the capital of the war-torn country, media reports said.