Saudi Arabia arrests: Trump comes to King Salman's rescue
Nov 07, 2017, at 04:14 pm
Riyadh/Washington, Nov 7 (IBNS): In the wake of rampant arrests sweeping Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump has tweeted in favour of the the King and the Crown Prince of the regime, saying that "they know exactly what they are doing".
Nov 07, 2017, at 09:54 am
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): Corruption can strike anywhere and deny people’s hope of a better future, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the world’s largest anti-corruption forum which opened Monday in Vienna, while urging global leaders to set positive examples and restore faith in good governance.
Security Council considers boost in UN peacekeepers numbers in Central African Republic
Nov 07, 2017, at 09:53 am
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): The Security Council is deciding whether to increase the number of United Nations peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), one of the recommendations put forward by Secretary-General António Guterres for strengthening the operation, which was discussed at on Monday’s meeting in New York.
Asia-Pacific regional consultations on UN strategy for safe migration open in Bangkok
Nov 07, 2017, at 09:52 am
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): With ever-increasing numbers of people on the move, travelling away from their homelands in search of better opportunities, a United Nations regional meeting opened on Monday in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring options to make migration safer and better protect their rights.
Harvest season provides meagre respite to South Sudan’s ongoing hunger crisis
Nov 07, 2017, at 09:51 am
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): The current harvest season has not brought enough food to end the hunger crisis in South Sudan, as conflict persists in most of the African country and hyperinflation puts food out of reach for many, the United Nations said Monday.
Nov 07, 2017, at 09:50 am
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations Climate Conference opened on Monday in Bonn, Germany, with the aim of a greater ambition for climate action, as the world body’s weather agency issued a stark warning that 2017 is set to be among the three hottest years on record.
UN meeting in Dubai to examine crucial role of space for development
Nov 07, 2017, at 09:49 am
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): A United Nations meeting opened in Dubai on Monday aiming to examine how the global space community can contribute to international efforts to bring about a more just and equitable world for all people and the planet.
More than 300 Canadians named in Paradise Papers linked to tax havens
Nov 07, 2017, at 05:26 am
Ottawa, Nov 6 (IBNS): More than 300 Canadians whose names are present in Paradise Papers, described as the largest leak of financial data, are suspected to have used offshore tax havens to evade taxes, media reports said.
Nov 07, 2017, at 04:19 am
New York, Nov 6(Just Earth News): Expressing horror at continued violence perpetrated by all parties to the conflict in Yemen, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the country has called on the conflicting sides to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.
Nov 07, 2017, at 04:18 am
New York, Nov 6(Just Earth News): Concerned by the news that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has offered to resign, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday expressed the hope that all sides will focus on supporting the continuity of Lebanon's State institutions.
UN 'will walk with Haiti' on path towards sustainable development, senior official pledges
Nov 07, 2017, at 04:17 am
New York, Nov 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and UN Special Envoy for Haiti Josette Sheeran wrapped up a three-day visit to the island on Sunday, pledging more help to defeat cholera and assist the Government in achieving the broader aims of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Typhoon Damrey kills 49 in Vietnam, renders thousands homeless
Nov 06, 2017, at 09:39 pm
Hanoi, Nov 6 (IBNS) : A powerful typhoon raging in Vietnam's south-central coast has killed at least 49 people and left more than a dozen missing, media reports said.
Saudi Arabia freezes accounts of detained corruption suspects
Nov 06, 2017, at 08:48 pm
Riyadh, Nov 6 (IBNS) : Saudi authorities have announced that they will be freezing the bank accounts of suspects detained in the kingdom on corruption charges.
Texas shooting: Death toll climbs to 26, suspect named
Nov 06, 2017, at 06:10 pm
Austin, Nov 6 (IBNS): The toll in the Texas shooting incident has risen to 26, while local media have named the suspect as Devin Patrick Kelley, aged 26.
20 killed in Texas church shooting in USA
Nov 06, 2017, at 08:44 am
Austin, Nov 6 (IBNS) A lone gunman killed at least 20 people at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, said media reports.
Billionaire prince with stakes in Twitter arrested in Saudi sweep
Nov 05, 2017, at 08:33 pm
Riyadh, Nov 5 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia's King Salman has removed one of the royal family's most prominent princes from his ministerial role.
Donald Trump wishes Sikh people on birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Nov 05, 2017, at 02:13 pm
Washington, Nov 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has wished Sikh Americans and Sikhs around the world on the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
President Trump commences his Asia tour,arrives in Japan
Nov 05, 2017, at 02:03 pm
Tokyo, Nov 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan as he commenced his 12-day Asia tour.
Canadian PM Trudeau discusses Canada Child Benefit in Brampton
Nov 05, 2017, at 06:28 am
Brampton, Nov 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Brampton alongside Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, and other Brampton Members of Parliament to share the news about further action to support Canadian families.
Kabul: Curtain shops catch fire, no causality
Nov 04, 2017, at 11:56 pm
Kabul, Nov 4 (IBNS): Curtain shops in Afghanistan capital Kabul city caught fire on Saturday, media reports said.
Bonn: UN climate conference to maintain ambition one year after Paris accord’s entry into force
Nov 04, 2017, at 09:36 am
New York, Nov 4(Just Earth News): One year after the entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the Bonn Conference, which opens on 6 November in Germany, will be an opportunity for nations around the world to show their ambition for climate action and their determination to keep their promises.
UN advocate vows to give 'visibility' to victims of sexual exploitation and abuse
Nov 04, 2017, at 09:35 am
New York, Nov 4(Just Earth News): Briefing the press at United Nations Headquarters in New York for the first time, the first-ever UN advocate for the rights of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse on Friday highlighted her role to give those who have suffered “visibility” and amplify their voices.
Nov 04, 2017, at 09:34 am
New York, Nov 4(Just Earth News): While progress has been made in response to the plague outbreak in Madagascar, and the number of suspected new cases continues to decline, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that sustaining operations through the remainder of the plague season will be critical as there is still a risk of potential further spread of the disease.
Several collisions take place in Toronto, strike seven pedestrians, cyclist
Nov 04, 2017, at 04:56 am
Toronto, Nov 3 (IBNS): Seven pedestrians and one cyclist were struck in separate collisions across Toronto on Friday morning, media reports said.
Nov 04, 2017, at 04:47 am
New York, Nov 3(Just Earth News): Discrimination, exclusion and persecution are stark realities for many of the world’s stateless minorities, the United Nations refugee agency warned in a new report, calling for immediate action to secure equal nationality rights for all.
Thousands of Rohingyas cross into Bangladesh overnight; child malnutrition soars in camps – UN
Nov 04, 2017, at 04:46 am
New York, Nov 3(Just Earth News):As more than 3,000 desperate, tired and hungry Rohingya refugees have crossed into Bangladesh from Myanmar over the past two days, United Nations agencies and their partners are working around the clock to provide urgent life-saving aid and shelter to this latest influx.
UN concerned over 'unfolding humanitarian emergency' at Australia's offshore processing centre
Nov 04, 2017, at 04:45 am
New York, Nov 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office on Friday expressed its concern over “an unfolding humanitarian emergency” at Australia's offshore detention centre, where refugees and asylum seekers are holding out after the Australian Government's decision to close the facility and pull out its support staff.
Afghanistan: 7 Talibans killed in clash
Nov 03, 2017, at 10:33 pm
Kabul, Nov 3 (IBNS): At least seven Taliban were killed during clash in Afghanistan's Arghandab district on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
High threat of terrorist attack in Bangladesh: Australian government warns its citizens
Nov 03, 2017, at 09:46 pm
Sydney, Nov 3 (IBNS): Warning its citizens, Australian government on Friday said it has ‘reliable information’ that terrorists ‘may be planning’ to target Western interests in Bangladesh.
Baloch separatist leaders slam Pakistan, promises to make it pay for inhuman treatment
Nov 03, 2017, at 06:39 pm
Quetta, Nov 3 (IBNS): Going on the offensive, Baloch separatist leaders, who regularly slam Pakistan, have upped the tempo and have promised to make the country's government to pay for the inhuman treatment being meted out to the ethnic community.