Jul 26, 2019, at 10:22 am
New York, July 26 (IBNS): In her inaugural speech as President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Mona Juul, of Norway, underscored that the body’s mandate today remains “as relevant and compelling” as it did back in 1945 when it was tasked with “fostering international cooperation on economic, social, and cultural issues”.
Jul 26, 2019, at 10:20 am
New York, July 26 (IBNS): Although Somalia has made “considerable progress” in its political, economic, social and human rights situation over the past six years, “there is much more to do,” a United Nations expert said on Thursday, urging the international community to assist.
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Death toll in Kabul blast rises to 11
Jul 25, 2019, at 06:46 pm
Kabul, July 25 (UNI): At least 11 people were killed and 45 others were wounded in three explosions in Kabul on Thursday, the government has confirmed.
Switzerland ranked as most innovative country in new UN report
Jul 25, 2019, at 02:03 pm
New York, July 25 (IBNS): The World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO, named Switzerland as the world’s most innovative country on Wednesday, during the launch of its latest Global Innovation Index, (GII) in the Indian capital New Delhi.
Five dead, 10 injured in Kabul blast
Jul 25, 2019, at 12:39 pm
Kabul, July 25 (UNI): At least five people were killed and 10 others injured as blast hits war-torn Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Thursday, interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said.
Indian origin Priti Patel, a Modi supporter, is UK's new home secretary
Jul 25, 2019, at 11:07 am
London, July 25 (IBNS): Indian origin Priti Patel has been named British home secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new government. She is known to back India's Narendra Modi government.
Bus accident in Turkey's Antalya injures 25 foreign tourists
Jul 24, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Ankara, July 24 (Xinhua) A tour bus carrying tourists from Poland and Norway on Tuesday rolled over off a road near the Mediterranean coast in Antalya Province in Turkey, injuring at least 25 people.
UK's May says 'pleased' to hand power over to Johnson
Jul 24, 2019, at 05:43 pm
Moscow, July 24 (Sputnik) The United Kingdom's outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she was happy to hand the power over to Boris Johnson.
Jul 24, 2019, at 10:12 am
New York, July 24 (IBNS): The “dangerous paralysis” that prevails in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is fuelling extremism and exacerbating tensions, leading to a “loss of hope” that peace can ever be achieved through negotiation, the UN’s Political and Peacebuilding chief told the Security Council on Tuesday.
Jul 24, 2019, at 10:11 am
New York, July 24 (IBNS): The heads of the two key UN agencies championing refugees and migrants have called for an end to their “arbitrary detention” across Libya, following an agreement on Tuesday by European Union countries to offer those fleeing across the Mediterranean a safe berth through a new distribution mechanism.
Boris Johnson set to become UK PM, Donald Trump wishes him
Jul 23, 2019, at 06:24 pm
London, July 23 (IBNS): Promising to deliver the Brexit, Boris Johnson is all set to become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
At least 2 killed in violent Nigeria protest
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:29 pm
Abuja, Jul 23 (Xinhua/UNI) At least two people were killed as violent protesters clashed with police in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Monday, according to police and local media on Tuesday.
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 47 servicemen linked to Gulen movement: Reports
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Moscow, Jul 23 (Sputnik) Turkish prosecutors issued on Tuesday arrest warrants for 47 military officers, including those still on active duty, for their alleged links to the movement of US-based Muslim cleric Fetullah Gulen, referred to as the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) by Ankara, local media reported.
S Korean Foreign Ministry says summons Russian diplomat over alleged airspace violation
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Moscow, Jul 23 (Sputnik/UNI) The deputy chief of the Russian mission in Seoul, Maxim Volkov, was summoned on Tuesday to the South Korean Foreign Ministry over Russia's alleged violation of the South Korean airspace, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Johnson wins vote to head UK Conservative Party, will become Prime Minister Wednesday
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:11 pm
London, Jul 23 (Sputnik/UNI) Former London mayor Boris Johnson has won the vote to head the UK Conservative Party, securing a total of 92,153 votes, the chairwoman of the party's 1922 Committee said on Tuesday.
Boris Johnson set to become next UK PM
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:06 pm
London, July 23 (IBNS): Boris Johnson, who had once served as the foreign secretary of the country, will be the next PM of the UK.
Roadside bomb targets car in Syrian capital, 1 killed
Jul 23, 2019, at 10:16 am
Damascus, Jul 22 (Xinhua/UNI) A roadside bomb hit a car in a Damascus' neighborhood Monday, killing the driver, state news agency SANA reported.
Hong Kong police make 6 arrests over 'Unlawful Assembly' after weekend protests
Jul 23, 2019, at 10:15 am
Moscow, Jul 22 (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong police said on Monday that six males were arrested over "unlawful assembly" after mass protests against the now-suspended notorious bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China erupted in the city for the seventh consecutive weekend.
UN peacekeeping in Mali boosted with addition of 250 UK troops
Jul 23, 2019, at 09:07 am
New York, July 23 (IBNS): The United Kingdom is to send a contingent of 250 troops to Mali next year, to support the UN’s peacekeeping operation in the country, MINUSMA.
Jul 23, 2019, at 09:00 am
New York, July 23 (IBNS): Following “with sadness” the Israeli authorities’ destruction of homes in the Palestinian community of Sur Bahir, three top United Nations officials issued a statement on Monday underscoring that the move was “not compatible” with Israel’s “obligations under international humanitarian law”.
‘Deep sadness’ at passing of UN nuclear watchdog agency chief, Yukiya Amano
Jul 23, 2019, at 08:53 am
New York, July 23 (IBNS): The head of the UN body that oversees nuclear activities across the world has died aged 72, it was announced on Monday. In a statement, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the passing of Director General Yukiya Amano, with “deepest sadness”.
Rebels fire 20 missiles on gov't positions in central Syria
Jul 22, 2019, at 06:36 pm
Damascus, Jul 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Rebel groups fired 20 ground-to-ground missiles on Syrian government-held areas in the central province of Hama overnight, a war monitor reported Monday.
Rebels fire 20 missiles on gov't positions in central Syria
Jul 22, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Damascus, Jul 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Rebel groups fired 20 ground-to-ground missiles on Syrian government-held areas in the central province of Hama overnight, a war monitor reported Monday.
Somali forces arrest 3 al-Shabab militants in southern town
Jul 22, 2019, at 06:23 pm
Mogadishu, Jul 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Somali forces have apprehended three al-Shabab militants in a security operation conducted on Sunday in Kismayo town, southern Somalia, an official said on Monday.
Car bombing leaves 4 dead, 10 others injured in Mogadishu
Jul 22, 2019, at 06:20 pm
Mogadishu, Jul 22 (Xinhua/UNI) At least four people were killed and about 10 others injured on Monday after a vehicle loaded with explosives went off at a police check point near KM4 junction in the Somali capital Mogadishu, officials said.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry says detained 17 CIA spies - Reports
Jul 22, 2019, at 06:12 pm
MOSCOW, July 22 (Sputnik) Iranian intelligence has uncovered a spy network working for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on the country's territory and detained 17 suspected spies, Iranian media reported on Monday, citing the director of the Intelligence Ministry's counterespionage department.
S Africa pledges to cooperate with UN court in arrest of genocide suspect
Jul 22, 2019, at 06:01 pm
Cape Town, Jul 22 (Xinhua/UNI) The South African government pledged on Monday to cooperate with the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in the arrest of genocide suspects.
Rod-wielding mob storms Hong Kong railway station, 45 injured
Jul 22, 2019, at 12:06 pm
Hong Kong, July 22 (UNI): At least 45 people were injured in unprecedented late-night violence at a Hong Kong railway station on Sunday, as a rampaging mob of men in white T-shirts attacked black-clad protesters and passengers indiscriminately.
Explosion targets train shipping phosphate in central Syria
Jul 22, 2019, at 10:22 am
Damascus, Jul 21 (Xinhua/UNI) A train shipping phosphate was targeted by a roadside bomb Sunday in the eastern countryside of Homs province in central Syria, causing it to derail while the train crew suffered injuries, according to state news agency SANA.
Pakistan ready to mediate US-Iran standoff: Lawmaker
Jul 21, 2019, at 11:14 pm
Cairo, July 21 (Sputnik): Pakistan remains a US ally and a responsible neighbour to Iran and is ready to act as a mediator in a standoff between the two powers, a Pakistani senator told Sputnik on Sunday.