‘You can and should do more’ to include people with disabilities, wheelchair-bound Syrian advocate tells Security Council in searing speech

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:48 am

New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): The UN Security Council was told on Wednesday that people with disabilities “can’t wait any longer” for more of a say in how the world’s top diplomatic forum for peace and security, factors their needs into its work. 

Multilateralism’s ‘proven record of service’ is focus of first-ever International Day

Apr 25, 2019, at 08:44 am

New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace “underscores the value of international cooperation for the common good”, according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres marking its first-ever observance on Wednesday.

Explosion rocks Syria's Idlib, kills 15

Apr 24, 2019, at 06:13 pm

Damascus, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday in an explosion near a rebel position in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, a war monitor reported.

Iran's president rejects talks with US under pressures

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:42 pm

Tehran, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday rejected talks with the United States over the thorny mutual issues and vowed to resist the U.S. sanction pressures, official IRNA news agency reported.

Australian trekker dies of high altitude sickness in Nepal

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:27 pm

Kathmandu, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) An Australian trekker died of the high altitude sickness at a hotel near at Pasanglhamu rural municipality-4 of Khumbu region in Nepal, police said here on Wednesday.

Terrorism hits Island Nation: Controlled explosion carried out in Sri Lanka's south city

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:25 pm

Katuwana (Sri Lanka), Apr 24 (UNI) Sri Lanka’s security forces have carried out a controlled explosion after a suspicious parcel was found in a restaurant in the southern city here, media reported on Wednesday, citing police.

Xi meets Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed Ali

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:10 pm

Beijing, Apr 24 (Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday ahead of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held from April 25 to 27 in Beijing.

Nigerian police confirm 19 wedding guests killed in road accident

Apr 24, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Abuja, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Nigerian police on Wednesday confirmed 19 wedding guests killed in a road accident in Gwaram Sabuwa area of the northern state of Jigawa.

Putin, Kim to Meet at About 1300 hrs on Thursday Afternoon Vladivostok Time - Kremlin

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Moscow, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet at about 13 hrs Vladivostok time (03:00 GMT) on Thursday, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin

Apr 24, 2019, at 04:27 pm

Moscow, Apr 24 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia on Wednesday.

North China: Chemical plant blast kills 3

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:51 am

Hohhot, Apr 24 (UNI): Three people were killed and five others injured in a chemical plant explosion in the city of Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on early Wednesday morning, local authorities said.

US activists vow to protect Venezuelan Embassy in Washington from Guaido takeover

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:15 am

Washington, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Members of a US activist group are willing to risk arrest to protect the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington from being taken over by officials from opposition leader Juan Guaido’s so-called government, group member Kevin Zeese told Sputnik.

Putin to propose Kim to resume six-party nuclear talks on Thursday - Reports

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:12 am

Moscow, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to suggest to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resume the six-party nuclear talks at their first summit on Thursday, Japanese media reported, citing an unnamed high-ranking Russian official.

North Korea's Kim departs for Russia by private train ahead of talks with Putin - Reports

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:09 am

Moscow, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has started his travel to Russia by a private train ahead of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, local media reported.

France denounces attacks against military forces in Mali

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:07 am

Paris, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) France strongly condemned assaults targeting MINUSMA peacekeeper forces and local soldiers in Mali, stressing that the responsible "must be prosecuted", the French foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

North Korean officials inspect Vladivostok train station ahead of Kim's arrival

Apr 24, 2019, at 10:04 am

Vladivostok, Apr 24 (Sputnik/UNI) A group of North Korean officials has inspected the premises of the Vladivostok train station on Wednesday hours before North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's arrival at the Russian Far Eastern city, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

UN celebrates books as ‘bridges across cultures’

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:59 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO has long celebrated the power of International Book and Copyright Day, marked on 23 April, but this year, special attention is being paid to the protection of indigenous languages, many of which are threatened with extinction.

Protect women’s rights ‘before, during and after conflict’ UN chief tells high-level Security Council debate

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:55 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Over the course of the past decade, there has been “a paradigm shift” in understanding the devastating impact of sexual violence in conflict on international peace and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council during a high-level debate on Tuesday.

New UN-ASEAN study reveals slow but devastating impacts of drought in South-East Asia

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:53 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Future scenarios of drought in many parts of South-East Asia may become even more frequent and intense if actions are not taken now to build resilience, according to the latest joint study by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Libya: Thousands seek shelter in health clinics from Tripoli fighting, UN warns

Apr 24, 2019, at 09:43 am

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Nearly three weeks since fighting began near the Libyan capital Tripoli, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday that “large numbers” of people are sheltering in medical clinics, while civilians continue to be killed or injured, and refugees and migrants remain exposed to clashes.

Nigerian military kills at least 10 armed group members in operation

Apr 23, 2019, at 10:07 pm

ABUJA, Apr 23 (Xinhua): The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said at least 10 armed group members were killed during an air raid on their hideout in the northwestern state of Zamfara.

Theresa May to introduce key Brexit bill for voting within 10 days: Reports

Apr 23, 2019, at 08:45 pm

London, Apr 23 (Sputnik): UK Prime Minister Theresa May is likely to introduce the withdrawal and implementation bill (WAB), a key piece of Brexit legislation, for voting in the country’s parliament in the next 10 days, local media reported Tuesday citing government sources.

Dasun Shanaka narrowly misses Sri Lankan church blasts, says he will never forget the scene

Apr 23, 2019, at 05:57 pm

Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS):  Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka has said he narrowly missed the serial blasts which rocked the nation on Sunday.

Six killed in clash between gov't troops, leftist rebels in central Philippines

Apr 23, 2019, at 05:27 pm

Manila, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) Six government soldiers were killed and six others wounded in a clash with leftist insurgents on Tuesday in the central Philippines, a military report said.

New Zealand creates new visa category for Christchurch attack victims family

Apr 23, 2019, at 05:18 pm

Wellington, Apr 23 (Xinhua) New Zealand government created a special visa category on Tuesday for those directly impacted by the Christchurch terrorist attack and their families.

Russia plans to ratify Paris climate deal by year end : Deputy Prime Minister

Apr 23, 2019, at 05:11 pm

Moscow, Apr 23 (Sputnik/UNI) Russia plans to ratify the Paris climate agreement by the end of this year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Gordeyev said on Tuesday.

Vietnam's military plane crashes, 1 injured

Apr 23, 2019, at 05:01 pm

Hanoi, Apr 23 (Xinhua) A Vietnamese military plane slipped off a runway in northern Yen Bai province while landing, injuring one soldier on the ground, local media reported on Tuesday.

Myanmar landslide: 90 dies at Kachin jade mine

Apr 23, 2019, at 04:45 pm

Yangon, Apr 23 (UNI) A landslide at a jade mine has killed at least 90 people in northern Myanmar, witnesses say.

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck Philippines, six killed

Apr 23, 2019, at 11:02 am

Manila, Apr 23 (Xinhua): At least six people were killed after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines main Luzon island on Monday afternoon, local media reported.

Death toll from Rio building collapse rises to 24

Apr 23, 2019, at 09:54 am

Rio De Janeiro, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in western Rio de Janeiro has increased to 24, local authorities said on Monday.