Continuing Venezuela exodus and COVID-19 highlights need for global solidarity for most vulnerable
Jun 12, 2021, at 04:36 pm
New York: Vulnerable Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 health and socio-economic crisis, urgently need greater support from the international community, UN humanitarians said on Friday, ahead of a donor conference hosted by Canada next week.
UN elects five new members to serve on the Security Council
Jun 12, 2021, at 04:10 pm
New York: Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were elected by the 75th session of the General Assembly on Friday to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2022-2023 term.
UN rights chief urges accountability for escalating ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar
Jun 12, 2021, at 03:04 pm
New York: Escalating violence across Myanmar including attacks on civilians must be halted to prevent even greater loss of life and a deepening humanitarian emergency, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Friday.
Canada to supply up to 100mln COVID vaccine doses as part of G7 1bln dose pledge, says envoy
Jun 12, 2021, at 02:49 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Canada will contribute up to 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as part of a Group of Seven pledge to donate 1 billion doses to developing nations, Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale said.
G7 to donate 1Bln COVID-19 vaccine doses to world's poorest countries: UK Government
Jun 12, 2021, at 04:15 am
London, Jun 11 (UNI) The UK which is hosting the Group of Seven in-person summit starting on Friday in the English county of Cornwall announced that the leaders of the world´s richest nations will agree to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to low-income countries.
UK Police arrest 7 people in Cornwall near location of G7 Summit
Jun 12, 2021, at 04:07 am
MOSCOW, Jun 11 (Sputnik) UK law enforcement officers have arrested seven people in Cornwall, near the town where the Group of Seven (G7) is holding its summit, local police said on Friday.
G7 considering allocating USD 100 billion to fight against COVID-19 : White House
Jun 12, 2021, at 04:00 am
Washington, Jun 11 (UNI) The US and other Group of Seven (G7) countries could extend up to USD 100 billion of IMF funds to countries that need urgent support in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House announced on Friday.
Facebook in trouble in Pakistan, may face legal action
Jun 12, 2021, at 12:51 am
Pakistan’s parliamentary committee on Kashmir chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi has directed the chief of Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to take legal action against Facebook over its "selective steps" against Pakistani and Kashmiri social media activists.
Pakistan SC dismisses case seeking inquiry into death of 11 Pakistani Hindus in India
Jun 12, 2021, at 12:39 am
Pakistan’s apex court has dismissed a petition on Thursday seeking an inquiry into the death of 11 Pakistani Hindus in India, arguing that the court “can’t give any instruction on a policy matter” to the government.
Bill and Milinda Gate Foundation hails Pakistan Army’s role in polio vaccination
Jun 12, 2021, at 12:36 am
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has hailed the Pakistan Army for supporting the country’s national polio drive, particularly through the involvement of community leaders and influencers.
Sri Lankan American appointed to US President’s Commission on White House Fellowship
Jun 12, 2021, at 12:32 am
George E. Gabriel, an educationist of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed to the United States President’s Commission on White House Fellowships by US President Joe Biden. He studied at Sri Lanka’s University of Kelaniya before immigrating to the United States.
Awami National Party claims Pakistani mosques collecting donations for Afghan Taliban
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:49 pm
Islamabad: Awami National Party, a key opposition party of Pakistan, has claimed donations are being collected in mosques for supporting Afghan Taliban.
Pakistan continues to use blasphemy laws to target Christian communities: Experts
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan continues to target the Christian community with the blasphemy law despite criticisms from the international arena over the issue.
Turkish forces propose to take control of Kabul airport
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:33 pm
Istanbul: Turkey is planning to take control of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan if the NATO allies provide support, said the Turkish Defense Minister.
Imran Khan govt may not be able to implement major conditions of IMF in budget: Aisha Ghous Pasha
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:23 pm
Islamabad: Punjab’s former finance minister and PMLN MNA Aisha Ghous Pasha has said Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government might not be able to implement major conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in their budget.
Pakistan criticises Afghan National Security Chief over recent remarks
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top diplomat recently said that his ministry had severed ties with Afghanistan’s national security adviser Hamdullah Mohib over his recent “brothel” comment.
Residents of Paktia protest in support of Hamdullah Mohib
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:14 pm
Residents of Pakistan's Paktia province recently demonstrated against Pakistan in support of Afghanistan National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib.
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:08 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan train drivers association has warned the Pakistan Railways (PR) administration that they will hold nationwide protests in case drivers of the Millat Express and Sir Syed Express are held responsible for the recent mishap in Ghotki which left over 60 people dead.
Pakistan: Two cops protecting polio vaccination workers shot dead
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:04 pm
Islamabad: Two Pakistani policemen, who were protecting polio vaccination workers in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan, were shot dead by unknown gunmen on Wednesday, media reports said.
US expresses concern over China's 'unfair and market-distorting' industrial policies
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:04 pm
Washington: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo held an introductory call on Thursday with the Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Wang Wentao when she expressed concern over Beijing's 'unfair and market-distorting industrial policies'.
Uygur tribunal: Former Chinese policeman discloses chilling account of treatment towards Uyghurs
Jun 11, 2021, at 10:52 pm
A former policeman has revealed the way Uyghurs were tortured in China's Xinjiang region while giving his testimony at a London-based tribunal.
China's top legislative body passes anti-sanctions law
Jun 11, 2021, at 09:47 pm
Beijing: China's top legislative body has passed an anti-sanctions law which is providing Beijing an arm to counter foreign sanctions.
Thousands of wild animals were sold at Wuhan markets in months before Covid-19 outbreak: Reports
Jun 11, 2021, at 09:41 pm
Beijing: A new research has found that thousands of animals were sold in markets in the Chinese city of Wuhan just before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ecuador to commence vaccinating children against COVID-19 from end of August: Minister
Jun 11, 2021, at 09:29 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: Ecuador plans to start vaccinating children aged three and older against COVID-19 with the Chinese Sinovac drug starting end of August, Health Minister Ximena Garzon announced in an interview to the El Comercio newspaper.
Security Council urged to bring multilateralism ‘alive’, to tackle serious global challenges
Jun 11, 2021, at 05:20 pm
New York: Rules-based multilateralism is not a simple or appealing phrase, a top European Union (EU) official told the Security Council on Thursday, “but our job is to bring it alive”.
Nine in 10 African nations set to miss urgent COVID vaccination goal
Jun 11, 2021, at 05:16 pm
New York: Nine in 10 African nations look set to miss the September target of vaccinating 10 per cent of their populations against COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO), said on Thursday.
Child labour figure rises to 160 million, as COVID puts many more at risk
Jun 11, 2021, at 05:12 pm
New York: For the first time in two decades, the number of children being put to work has risen – to 160 million worldwide, representing an increase of 8.4 million over four years – while millions of other are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new UN report launched on Thursday.
Passenger bus crashes in Pakistan, 18 dead
Jun 11, 2021, at 04:54 pm
Khuzdar: At least 18 people died as a passenger coach crashed in the Khuzdar region of Pakistan on Friday, media reports siad.
Afghanistan: UN condemns ‘horrendous attack’ on demining partner HALO Trust
Jun 11, 2021, at 04:26 pm
New York: The United Nations on Wednesday called for an investigation into the deadly attack in northern Afghanistan against the HALO Trust, a humanitarian group working to rid the country of landmines.
Two guests onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship test positive for COVID-19, claims company
Jun 11, 2021, at 03:58 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Two guests onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Celebrity Millennium tested positive for the novel coronavirus at the end of the trip, the company said in a press release.