Ukraine: Senior UN officials decry growing risks of dangerous breaches
Feb 23, 2022, at 09:08 pm
New York: Following Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of certain areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday added her voice to the UN’s growing chorus of alarm.
Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges pointing finger at China
Feb 23, 2022, at 09:02 pm
New York: Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday, pointing finger at countries like China and Russia.
US places Malaysia to its list of highest risk destinations
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:52 pm
Washington: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Malaysia to its list of highest-risk destinations for travel.
China slams Canada over Hong Kong, Ottawa protests
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:16 pm
Ottawa/UNI/Sputnik: China's diplomatic mission in Canada slammed Ottawa for the "stark double standard" in the way the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau portrayed the Freedom Convoy in Canada and the violent protests in Hong Kong.
Ukraine crisis: Russian Parliament allows Vladimir Putin to use armed forces outside country
Feb 23, 2022, at 07:03 am
Moscow/IBNS: The Russian Parliament's upper house on Tuesday voted to allow President Vladimir Putin to use the country's army outside the territory to support separatists in Ukraine, reports said.
Hostage situation unfolds in Amsterdam Apple store
Feb 23, 2022, at 06:32 am
Netherlands/IBNS: The Amsterdam Police Tuesday confirmed that an ongoing robbery turned hostage situation is occurring at the Apple Store located in Leidseplein.
Shrinking job market, ageing population remain China's growing challenge: Report
Feb 23, 2022, at 04:09 am
Beijing: The Chinese economy is facing two way challenges amid COVID-19 imposed slowdown where the country is badly hit by the shrinking job market and an ageing population, media reports said on Monday.
China trying to acquire Ukrainian military technology: Reports
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:53 am
Beijing: China is trying to impose covert tactics to acquire Ukrainian military technology, media reports said.
Canada's House of Commons passes Emergency Act motion by a vote of 185 to 151
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:48 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's House of Commons has passed a motion by a vote of 185 to 151 to approve the Emergencies Act, invoked last week by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to end blockades in Ottawa and at several border crossings.
Pakistan: Imran Khan govt plans to promote hijab to counter Aurat March
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:36 am
Islamabad: Imran Khan-led PTI government in Pakistan is planning to hail wearing hijab in order to promote conservatism during the Aurat March to be held next month, a think tank has claimed on Tuesday.
US ready to immediately respond to Russia's recognition: White House
Feb 23, 2022, at 01:23 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US administration was expecting a statement from Russia recognizing the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk people's republics and is ready to immediately respond to this step, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
PM Boris Johnson call President Zelenskyy over Ukraine issue
Feb 22, 2022, at 10:37 pm
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss the 'deteriorating situation' in and around Ukraine.
FIR lodged against son of PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi
Feb 22, 2022, at 10:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan police have lodged an FIR against the younger son of PM Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi from her previous marriage and his cousin and a friend on charges of possession of liquor.
COVID-19: Health workers face ‘dangerous neglect’, warn WHO, ILO
Feb 22, 2022, at 07:09 pm
New York: Health teams worldwide need much safer working conditions to combat the “dangerous neglect” they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health and labour agencies said on Monday.
Stop violence at European borders and protect refugees – UNHCR
Feb 22, 2022, at 07:03 pm
New York: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged on Monday for greater protection for refugees and asylum-seekers in Europe.
New initiative to improve nutrition standards for school meals
Feb 22, 2022, at 06:31 pm
New York: A new project launched on Monday by two UN agencies aims to improve the diet of school-age children by supporting the development of nutrition standards for school meal programmes.
Feb 22, 2022, at 03:25 pm
Washignton: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said he strongly condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent”.
Feb 22, 2022, at 02:49 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to "purportedly" recognize the “independence” of the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine.
Putin recognises independence of two pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine
Feb 22, 2022, at 09:19 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of two rebel-held breakaway eastern Ukrainian regions, amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine with a Russian troop build-up near the two nations' borders spurring fears that Moscow could launch an invasion.
Decision on recognising independence in 2 Ukraine regions today: Vladimir Putin
Feb 22, 2022, at 05:51 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he would decide by the end of the day whether to recognise two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent, media reports said.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari slams PTI govt, says Pakistan suffering unprecedented economic devastation
Feb 22, 2022, at 03:32 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who is one of the key opposition leaders of Pakistan, on Monday slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for allegedly "backtracking on all its promises"
Pakistan govt planning to borrow people's gold to increase gold reserve
Feb 22, 2022, at 02:43 am
Islamabad: Pakistan, a nation which is facing tough economic challenges for the past several years, is planning a proposal to borrow gold biscuits and bars from the people to increase foreign exchange reserves that remain on a sliding path despite taking over $5 billion loans in the past three months from bilateral and multilateral creditors, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistani national sentenced in US for health care fraud, money laundering conspiracy
Feb 22, 2022, at 01:45 am
Illinois, US: A Pakistani man has been sentenced in the Northern District of Illinois in the United States for a health care fraud scheme and money laundering conspiracy.
Pakistan: Local manufacturers irked by presence of low quality Iranian bakery products
Feb 22, 2022, at 01:41 am
Islamabad: Pakistani local manufacturers are finding it tough as low-quality cooking oil, bakery and confectionery items, and cheap smuggled Iranian dairy products have found a place on the retailers’ shelves in low-end markets across the country.
Pakistan govt ready to regulate social media through ordinance
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:50 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani government is all set to promulgate an ordinance declaring defamation of people and institutions on social media a cognisable offence, with jail term being increased from two to five years, a move seen by experts as another attempt made to regulate social media.
Pakistan: TTP claims responsibility of grenade attack on Peshawar police check post
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:39 pm
Peshawar, Pakistan: Pakistan’s banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the hand grenade attack which took place in the Phandu region of Peshawar city, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistan releases 46 TTP prisoners
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:32 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani government recently released 46 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners with an aim of a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement with the banned terrorist group, media reports said.
Australia wants explanation from China on ship-aircraft laser incident
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:01 pm
Canberra/UNI/Sputnik: Australia is awaiting a response from China on the recent incident involving a Chinese vessel pointing a military grade laser at an Australian surveillance aircraft, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday.
Laws passed by PTI govt will be used against PM Imran Khan in future: Maryam
Feb 21, 2022, at 10:22 pm
Pakistan's key opposition leader Maryam Nawaz on Sunday said that the laws which the PTI-led government is passing will be used against Prime Minister Imran Khan and company in future.
UN top court to hear Rohingya genocide today
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:48 pm
The Hague/UNI: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will resume hearing on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar on Monday and the junta government is expected to represent the country in place of Aung San Suu Kyi.