Iraq: Top UN official calls on political leaders to confront COVID-19 pandemic and unite
Mar 27, 2020, at 11:55 am
New York/IBNS: While the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the political, security, social and economic crises roiling Iraq, the top UN official in the country hopes it will spur leaders to put aside their differences and unite for the common good.
‘Rapid deterioration’ in global investment flows as Coronavirus spreads: UN trade body
Mar 27, 2020, at 11:54 am
New York/IBNS: Foreign direct investment flows are liable to drop by 30 to 40 per cent during 2020, into next year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a far more severe economic blow that initially projected, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday in its latest Investment Trends Monitor report.
ISIS Khurasan claims Sikh Gurudwara in Kabul was attacked by Abu Khalild al-Hindi
Mar 27, 2020, at 11:50 am
Kabul/IBNS: An offshoot of the terror group Islamic State- ISIS Khurasan- has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Sikh gurudwara in Afghanistan's Kabul city which left 25 people dead, media reports said.
Mar 27, 2020, at 11:49 am
New York/IBNS: Dozens of independent UN human rights experts stressed on Thursday that in addition to public health and emergency measures, battling the COVID-19 pandemic, must respect the fundamental human rights of every individual.
Trump approves disaster declarations of Maryland, Illinois, Missouri over COVID-19
Mar 27, 2020, at 11:25 am
Wasington/Sputnik/UNI: US President Donald Trump approved disaster declarations of the states of Maryland, Illinois and Missouri over the pandemic of COVID-19, the White House said.
After India, China donates testing kits, PPEs to Bangladesh
Mar 26, 2020, at 11:37 pm
Dhaka/UNI: After India handed over 30 thousand surgical masks and 15 thousand head covers to Bangladesh, the second batch of medical logistics, including 10,000 testing kits, 10,000 personal protective equipment and 1,000 infrared thermometers, arrived here from Kunming in China on Thursday afternoon.
Amid propaganda to shift blame, China blocks draft to discuss COVID 19 pandemic issue at UNSC
Mar 26, 2020, at 09:50 pm
New York/IBNS: China, which is believed to be the epicentre of the outbreak of COVID 19, has been opposing discussion of the issue in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) even as the Asian giant launched a massive propaganda to wash its hand of the origin of its outbreak, media reports said.
Kabul Sikh Gurudwara attack: Hand of Pakistani spy agency ISI suspected
Mar 26, 2020, at 05:08 pm
Kabul/IBNS: Even as Islamic State terrorist organization claimed responsibility for the attack in a Sikh Gurdwara (temple) in Afghanistan capital Kabul city, which has claimed 25 lives so far, Intelligence sources have pointed to a Pakistan ISI link to the bloody episode which left the world shocked in the middle of a global war against coronavirus.
UK Chancellor to unveil financial package for freelancers affected by COVID-19 : reports
Mar 26, 2020, at 04:45 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will provide details of a financial support package for self-employed people and freelancers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak during a joint press briefing with Prime Minister Boris Johnson later on Thursday, according to the Sky News broadcaster.
UN chief calls for ceasefire as Yemen braces for possible COVID-19 outbreak
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:40 pm
New York/IBNS: Echoing his 23 March appeal to warring parties across the globe for an immediate ceasefire, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on those fighting in Yemen to end hostilities and ramp up efforts to counter a potential outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:39 pm
New York/IBNS: The top United Nations official in Somalia congratulated the Horn of Africa nation on Wednesday for achieving the benchmark set by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), confirming its eligibility for debt relief.
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:37 pm
New York/IBNS: COVID-19 has begun to strike in prisons, jails and immigration detention centres, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned on Wednesday, as she urged Governments “not to forget hose behind bars” and to protect those working in closed facilities in their overall efforts to contain the pandemic
UN launches major humanitarian appeal to keep COVID-19 from ‘circling back around the globe’
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:30 pm
New York/IBNS: To confront the unprecedented worldwide challenge posed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, top UN officials on Wednesday, launched a massive humanitarian appeal to mitigate its impact, particularly on fragile countries with weak health systems.
Moving forward requires confronting slavery’s ‘racist legacy’: UN chief
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:26 pm
New York/IBNS: In his message for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, observed on Wednesday, the UN Secretary-General called for the dismantling of racist structures and institutions so that the world can move forward.
‘Concerted efforts’ needed to meet 2030 Global Goals in Asia-Pacific region
Mar 26, 2020, at 01:17 pm
New York/IBNS: Action to reverse the depletion and degradation of the environment across Asia and the Pacific is a top priority if the region is to stay on course to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new United Nations report launched online, for the first time, on Tuesday.
25 killed in Kabul Sikh Gurudwara attack as ISIS claims responsibility
Mar 25, 2020, at 10:35 pm
Kabul/IBNS: With the world currently engaged in tackling Coronavirus outbreak, Afghanistan witnessed a tragic day as Islamic State gunmen attacked a Sikh gurudwara in capital Kabul city and killed at least 25 people on Wednesday, media reports said.
Mar 25, 2020, at 10:24 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Calling the move 'politically motivated, arbitrary and unlawful', Amal Clooney’s Doughty Street Chambers has filed a complaint at the United Nations (UN) against the arrest of Editor-in-Chief of Jang and Geo Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman by Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Mar 25, 2020, at 10:13 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: At a time when several countries, including neighboring India, have announced lock down to combat COVID 19, Pakistan PM Imran Khan seems to be still hesitant towards taking the move even as the number of Coronavirus infected cases in the nation crossed 1000 on Wednesday.
London court refuses to release Assange on bail amid coronavirus
Mar 25, 2020, at 07:54 pm
London/Sputnik: The Westminster Magistrates Court in London refused on Wednesday the appeal by lawyers of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to release him on bail because of the risk of contracting coronavirus while in prison.
COVID-19: Daulatdia sex workers in Bangladesh seek funds
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:24 pm
Dhaka/ UNI: Sex workers of Daulatdai, one of the world’s largest sex working point, on Wednesday, sought emergency funds from the Bangladesh government citing ban on their profession to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Canadian carrier West Jet plans to lay off nearly 7,000 employees due to COVID-19 crisis
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:16 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: WestJet, Canada’s second-largest air carrier, has said that nearly 7,000 of its employees will have to leave the company due to the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the airline industry.
China ups support to firms to ensure employment amid COVID-19 epidemic
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:10 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: China has pledged to lend more support to companies with multi-faceted measures in a renewed commitment to protecting jobs for its workforce amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, an official said Wednesday.
East China province exports over 11 mln masks
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:07 pm
Nanchang/Xinhua/UNI: East China's Jiangxi Province had exported about 11.43 million masks and 130,000 protective suits as of March 23, according to the customs in Nanchang, capital of the province.
COVID-19 death toll in Indonesia hits 58
Mar 25, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Jakarta/Xinhua/UNI: The death toll of COVID-19 in Indonesia climbed to 58 as of noon Wednesday, according to the Indonesian government.
Russia registers 1 ceasefire violation in Syria over past 24 hours - Defense Ministry
Mar 25, 2020, at 05:59 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has recorded one ceasefire violation in Syria over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side has recorded two truce breaches, the Russian Defense Ministry said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday.
Iran registers record 2,205 cases in 24 hours, total exceeds 27,000 - Health Ministry
Mar 25, 2020, at 05:53 pm
Tehran/Sputnik/UNI: Iran’s Health Ministry on Wednesday reported 2,205 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours with 143 people losing their lives.
Coronavirus: Man dies, his wife critical after taking chloroquine phosphate
Mar 25, 2020, at 04:49 pm
Phoenix/IBNS: An Arizona man died and his wife is under critical condition after they took chloroquine phosphate apparently to protect themselves from COVID-19, said a Times Now report.
Prince Charles tests positive for COVID 19
Mar 25, 2020, at 04:37 pm
London/IBNS: Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for COVID 19, media reports said on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Gunmen attack Sikh Gurudwara, 11 killed
Mar 25, 2020, at 04:20 pm
Kabul/IBNS: At a time when the world, including Afghanistan, is fighting against the coronavirus outbreak, gunmen stormed into a Sikh Gurudwara in Shorbazar area of Kabul city on Wednesday and left 11 people killed, media reports said.
Fidayeen gunmen storm into Sikh Gurudwara in Kabul killing four, worshippers held hostage
Mar 25, 2020, at 01:48 pm
Kabul/IBNS: While the world is fighting Coronavirus spread, terror attacks continue in Afghanistan as gunmen and suicide bombers stormed into a Sikh Gurudwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul and killed at least four people on Wednesday morning, media reports said.