Death Valley temperature, likely highest since 1931: UN weather agency
Aug 19, 2020, at 03:57 pm
New York: “All indications” suggest that the extreme temperature reading of 54.4 degrees Celsius recorded in California’s Death Valley on Sunday, is legitimate, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday.
Dems officially nominate Biden for President at Convention, attack Trump on Leadership
Aug 19, 2020, at 03:24 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Former US Vice President Joe Biden officially won the Democratic Party's presidential nomination after a virtual roll call vote at the party's national convention, during which a lineup of speakers hammered President Donald Trump on leadership.
Taking a lead against genocide, ‘no society is immune’ warns Adama Dieng
Aug 19, 2020, at 03:11 pm
New York: Adama Dieng assumed the position of the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide in 2012, after a long and distinguished career in law and human rights, stepping down from the post at the end of July.
Aug 19, 2020, at 03:03 pm
Bamako/UNI: Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Wednesday announced that he is resigning from his post following a military mutiny in the state.
Explosion kills Russian officer in Syria
Aug 19, 2020, at 02:55 pm
Damascus/Xinhua: A Russian officer was killed and two soldiers were wounded on Tuesday by an explosion in eastern Syria, state news agency SANA reported.
Trudeau requests parliament shutdown, releases WE Charity scandal documents
Aug 19, 2020, at 02:40 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday that he has asked Governor General Julie Payette to prorogue parliament until September 23.
Expert believe deterioration in relationship between Pakistan-Saudi Arabia will harm Islamabad
Aug 19, 2020, at 06:05 am
Islamabad: Expert believe that the recent deterioration in relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may add to Islamabad's fiscal worries in the coming days.
China: Public washroom constructed on razed mosque site in Xinjiang
Aug 19, 2020, at 05:57 am
Xinjiang: Showing the mistreatment carried towards religious minorities in China, a public toilet has been erected on the site of a demolished mosque in Atush (in Chinese, Atushi) city, in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), media reports said on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Ceiling of China-built Islamabad Airport collapses, no casualty
Aug 19, 2020, at 05:49 am
Islamabad: A major portion of the false ceilings at the Chinese built Islamabad International Airport (IIA)’s international departure and concourse hall collapsed on Friday.
After Tik Tok, Donald Trump hints US may even ban Chinese tech giant Alibaba
Aug 19, 2020, at 05:36 am
Washington: US President Donald Trump has hinted that his government might soon ban Chinese technology giant Alibaba.
Pakistan: Ahmadi man, sons booked over Eid sacrifice
Aug 19, 2020, at 05:28 am
Islamabad: Continuing its atrocities on minority community of Pakistan amid COVID-19 pandemic, Pirmahal police on Sunday registered a case against three men belonging to the Ahmadi sect on the complaint of a religious seminary official over violation of a supposed ban on them to follow Islamic practices, media reports said.
Aug 19, 2020, at 04:50 am
Toronto/IBNS: This year's observance of India's Independence Day on Aug 15 in the office of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, was very different and unique due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh Navy ship Sangram visits Goa
Aug 18, 2020, at 11:40 pm
Panaji/UNI: Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS _Sangram_ , a guided missile stealth corvette, made a port call at Mormugao Port, Goa on August 17, 2020.
Pakistani police foil terror bid, arrest suicide bomber
Aug 18, 2020, at 10:41 pm
Islamabad/Xinhua: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police foiled a major terror bid on Tuesday in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province and arrested a suicide bomber during an operation, local media and officials said.
Ten People wounded in Kabul rocket fire ahead of independence day - Reports
Aug 18, 2020, at 10:37 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: At least ten people have been wounded in rocket fire that hit several districts of the Afghan capital city of Kabul on the eve of the 101th National Independence Day, Tolo News broadcaster reported Tuesday.
Pakistan: 11 die as boat capsizes in Sindh
Aug 18, 2020, at 10:33 pm
Islamabad/UNI: At least 11 people were killed when a boat capsized in a lake in Pakistan's Sindh province, officials said.
Afghanistan marks 101st anniversary of independence
Aug 18, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Kabul/Xinhua: Afghanistan on Tuesday marked the 101st anniversary of its independence from the British occupation amid the worsening security situation.
Covid-19: 186 schools in Saudi Arabia cut fees by half
Aug 18, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Riyadh/UNI: The owners of 186 private schools have agreed to cut their fees by half in the first semester of the new academic year. the Saudi news agency SPA reported
Coronavirus: Bangladesh registers 46 deaths in 24 hours
Aug 18, 2020, at 10:23 pm
Dhaka: The highly infectious COVID-19 has claimed 46 deaths in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Major Sinha murder case being investigated with professionalism, says DG RAB
Aug 18, 2020, at 03:19 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion Bangladesh (RAB) Abdullah Al Mamun has said the elite force is conducting investigation into the case filed over Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan murder with very importance and professionalism.
Terrorism victims must never be forgotten: UN Secretary-General
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:49 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored UN solidarity with all victims of terrorism and urged people everywhere to ensure they are never forgotten.
Terrorists shell localities in Syria's Aleppo province - Reconciliation Center
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:41 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group (formerly known as Jabhat al-Nusra, banned in Russia) has attacked settlements in Syria's Aleppo province, Rear Adm Alexander Shcherbitsky, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing.
Ex-CIA officer charged with spying for China - Justice Dept
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:28 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US prosecutors have charged a former Central intelligence Agency (CIA) officer with spying for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said in a press release.
Somalia: UN condemns ‘brazen’ terrorist attack on beachside hotel
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:23 pm
New York: The UN in Somalia has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that took place on Sunday at the Elite Hotel in the capital Mogadishu, which reportedly killed at least 16 people and left many others injured.
Charity Scandal: Canadian finance minister Morneau resigns
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:11 pm
Toronto/UNI: Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau is stepping down from his cabinet role and as MP for Toronto Centre after weeks of scrutiny for his role in a charity scandal that has plagued the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Belarus crisis: Top UN official concerned over torture allegations
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:00 pm
New York: In the wake of ongoing electoral-related unrest in Belarus, the top UN official in the country has requested an urgent meeting with authorities focused on the issue of human rights, according to a statement from her office.
Nepal: Construction of India-assisted Arun-III hydropower project gaining pace
Aug 18, 2020, at 04:18 am
Kathmandu: Construction of India-assisted Arun-III hydropower project in Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha district is witnessing fast developments, media reports said.
Enforced disappearances: Sindhi Baloch Forum to hold protest on Aug 30 in London
Aug 18, 2020, at 04:07 am
London: Marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, The Sindhi Baloch Forum (SBF) will stage a protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Aug 30.
Washington: Sindhi Foundation holds protests outside Pakistan envoy's residence
Aug 18, 2020, at 03:59 am
Washington: Protesting against forced disappearances, a US-based Sindhi organisation, along with Balochis and Pashtuns, on Saturday demonstrated outside the residence of Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan, here.
Chinese debt trap policy is making Nigeria 'lose' sovereignty?
Aug 18, 2020, at 03:56 am
Abuja: African nation Nigeria is feared to be losing its sovereignty to China over bad debts, media reports said.