ICRC employee kidnapped in central Afghanistan: Reports
Nov 29, 2020, at 10:38 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: An employee of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was abducted in Afghanistan’s central Maidan Wardak province, the Ariana News TV channel reported on Sunday.
Saudi-led coalition attacks Houthi military air base near Sanaa int'l airport: Source
Nov 29, 2020, at 10:25 pm
Cairo/Sputnik: The Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting in Yemen has launched airstrikes against a military base of the Shia rebel Houthi movement located near the international airport in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, a source from the airport's administration told Sputnik on Sunday.
US Embassy in Eritrea says capital Asmara hit with 6 explosions on Saturday
Nov 29, 2020, at 09:53 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Eritrean capital was hit by six explosions on November 28 amid armed clashes in neighboring Ethiopia, the United States embassy in Asmara said on Sunday, and issued a security warning for US citizens.
US airman dies in vehicle incident at United Arab Emirates base
Nov 29, 2020, at 02:52 pm
Dubai/Sputnik: A member of the US Air Force has died in a non-combat incident in the United Arab Emirates, the US Defense Department (DOD) informed in a statement.
First African American cardinal appointed by Pope Francis
Nov 29, 2020, at 02:42 pm
Rome/UNI: Pope Francis on Saturday confirmed the first-ever African American cardinal in the history of the Catholic church, along with with12 other new cardinals to the highest rank of the Catholic Church hierarchy.
Melania Trump likely to write memoir on First Lady experience
Nov 29, 2020, at 02:31 pm
Washington/Sputnik: First Lady Melania Trump is planning to write a memoir about her time at the White House, Page Six reported on Saturday.
US: Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects lawsuit challenging mail-in votes
Nov 29, 2020, at 02:22 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the United States on Saturday dismissed an election challenge by Republicans seeking to invalidate millions of mail-in votes.
Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa to address Multan rally
Nov 29, 2020, at 04:24 am
Islamabad: Challenging the Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, former president Asif Ali Zardari and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s youngest child, is expected to address the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) rally in Multan on Nov 30.
Pakistan: Thousands attend PTM rally in Chaman
Nov 29, 2020, at 12:10 am
Chaman: A large number of people participated in the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) rally in Chaman on Friday.
Hassan Rouhani accuses Israel of killing nuclear physicist Fakhrizadeh
Nov 28, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Tehran/UNI: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday accused Israel of being behind the assassination of nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrijah and said his death would not slow the country's scientific development.
Iran's Supreme Leader urges firm prosecution of killers of nuclear physicist
Nov 28, 2020, at 10:31 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday called on the country's authorities to hold accountable those responsible for the killing of nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, noting the importance of continuing his scientific efforts.
Rising hunger in drought-stricken southern Madagascar forcing families to eat insects: WFP
Nov 28, 2020, at 03:51 pm
New York: Hunger is on the rise in southern Madagascar due to consecutive years of drought, affecting half the region’s population, or 1.5 million people, and forcing most families to eat insects, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported on Friday.
First of four UN humanitarian airlifts for Ethiopia refugees lands in Khartoum
Nov 28, 2020, at 03:37 pm
New York: An airplane loaded with humanitarian supplies for people fleeing violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has arrived in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, the UN refugee agency (UNCHR) said on Friday, in an appeal for international assistance to cope with the growing numbers seeking shelter in Sudan.
UN rights experts condemn retaliatory arrests of activists in Egypt
Nov 28, 2020, at 03:03 pm
New York: A group of UN independent human rights experts have called on Egyptian authorities to “immediately and unconditionally” release activists arrested, apparently in retaliation, for discussing human rights issues with foreign ambassadors.
Belgium may open non-essential shops on December 1, ease lockdown during holidays
Nov 28, 2020, at 02:19 pm
Brussels/Sputnik: The Belgian National Security Council (NSC) is expected to reopen all non-essential shops, which have been closed since the beginning of November, on December 1, the LN24 channel reported on Friday.
Iran's Mohsen Fakhrizadeh top nuclear scientist, assassinated
Nov 28, 2020, at 02:14 pm
Tehran/UNI: Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran's most senior nuclear scientist, was assassinated near the capital Tehran, confirmed by the country's defence ministry on Friday.
At least 6 people killed by suicide terrorist attack near Mogadishu airport
Nov 28, 2020, at 02:06 pm
Mogadishu/Sputnik: At least six people have been killed and 12 more injured as a result of a powerful explosion staged by a suicide attacker near the airport of the Somali capital of Mogadishu, Somalia's media reported.
Ontario reports alarming single-day record of 1,855 new Covid 19 cases
Nov 28, 2020, at 04:48 am
Ontario/IBNS: Ontario reported another single-day highest record of 1,855 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday despite Ontario being locked down since the beginning of this week, media reports said.
Hong Kong top court cancels compulsory haircuts for male prisoners - Reports
Nov 28, 2020, at 12:36 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Hong Kong’s top court ruled on Friday that a requirement of the Correctional Services Department for male inmates to keep their hair short was a form of sex discrimination, media reported, citing the court decision.
Pakistan witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases, over 3000 cases recorded
Nov 27, 2020, at 10:45 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases as the nation recorded over 3000 cases for the past three days.
Australia rejects China's charges of wine dumping, calls new duties 'concerning' -Minister
Nov 27, 2020, at 10:43 pm
Canberra/Sputnik: Australia is concerned with China's decision to impose tariffs on its wine exports and firmly rejects Beijing's dumping accusations, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said Friday.
Sporadic shootings leave one dead, four injured in US Nevada: Police Department
Nov 27, 2020, at 09:14 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Several shootings across the city of Henderson in the US' Nevada state have killed one person and injured another four, the local police department reported on Friday.
Bangladesh: Police arrest two madrasa teachers for sexually abusing students
Nov 27, 2020, at 03:16 pm
Tangail/Bangladesh: Police have arrested two madrasa teachers for allegedly sexually abusing two students in Bangladesh's Tangail region.
Donald Trump says will leave White House if Electoral College votes for Biden
Nov 27, 2020, at 03:05 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump said that he would leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for projected President-elect Joe Biden.
UK Prime Minister Boris Jonson says three-tiered system best way to avoid spike in COVID-19 cases
Nov 27, 2020, at 01:54 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The new COVID-19 alert level tier allocations, which will come into force in the UK once the country's nationwide lockdown expires on December 2, is the best way to prevent a spike in COVID-19, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a press briefing on Thursday.
Nov 27, 2020, at 04:28 am
Toronto/IBNS: As the Hindu Heritage Month in Ontario is nearing its conclusion, it is a good time to ponder, explain and understand ideas and concepts behind Hinduism, the most ancient of all religions that continues to illuminate humankind to this day, said Canada-India Foundation (CIF).
Durban: Several mobile banners rolled out to protest against human rights abuses in Pakistan
Nov 26, 2020, at 11:02 pm
Durban: Ahead of the 12th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, several mobile banners have been rolled out in Durban city of South Africa to protest against human rights abuses in Pakistan.
Pakistan: JuD plans to remember 10 terrorists who carried out 2008 Mumbai attack
Nov 26, 2020, at 10:49 pm
Islamabad: Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the political front of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has planned to host an event in Sahiwal city in Punjab on Thursday to commemorate the Nov 26 Mumbai attack of 2008 by remembering the terrorists.
Pakistani lawyer tests positive, attends courtroom as his adjournment request was dismissed
Nov 26, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Islamabad: A COVID-19 positive lawyer appeared in the courtroom at the Supreme Court while Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Gulzar Ahmed was hearing a case recently, an event showing the casual attitude towards the disease in the country, media reports said.
Pakistan: Key opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tests positive for COVID-19
Nov 26, 2020, at 10:25 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's key opposition leader and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19.