Ukraine grain deal, Ethiopia agreement, show ‘power of multilateralism in action’: Guterres
Nov 04, 2022, at 10:26 pm
Russia’s decision to rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the Ethiopian agreement to end the war in Tigray demonstrate the power of multilateralism in action, said the UN chief on Thursday, in a call for countries to also rebuild trust between the North and South at the UN’s COP27 climate conference in Egypt.
More funding needed for climate adaptation, as risks mount
Nov 04, 2022, at 10:15 pm
New York: Countries must urgently ramp up action to adapt to the current and future impacts of climate change, as efforts now are too little and too slow, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in its latest report, published on Thursday.
Jemima Goldsmith describes young man who foiled attack on Imran Khan as 'hero'
Nov 04, 2022, at 10:05 pm
Islamabad: PTI Chairman Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith on Thursday thanked the young man, who was identified as Ibtisam, for foiling the attack on the former PM of Pakistan.
Ethiopia: Peace agreement between Government and Tigray ‘a critical first step’: Guterres
Nov 04, 2022, at 09:50 pm
New York: A peace deal between the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) signed on Wednesday in South Africa, represents “a critical first step” towards ending the brutal two year war, said the UN chief.
Humanitarians aid thousands in need across DR Congo; UN peacekeepers attacked by hostile crowd
Nov 04, 2022, at 09:45 pm
New York: Despite severe constraints on access, UN and other humanitarian workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have begun helping thousands displaced by renewed fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group around the eastern region of North Kivu, close to the border with Rwanda and Uganda.
UN refugee chief calls for greater focus on climate and conflict factors
Nov 04, 2022, at 09:37 pm
New York: Responses to climate change must also consider its link to both conflict and the displacement it causes, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, said in a briefing to the Security Council on Wednesday.
Intimidated, jailed, abused: Threats against journalists harm us all, warns UN chief
Nov 04, 2022, at 09:31 pm
New York: Governments and the international community must take action to protect the people who bring us the news, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, observed on Wednesday.
UN chief warmly welcomes Russia decision to end suspension from Ukraine grain deal
Nov 04, 2022, at 08:51 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday issued a statement warmly welcoming Russia’s decision to resume its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has allowed nearly ten million metric tonnes of vital foodstuffs to be shipped from Ukraine.
Human rights belong at the heart of climate change debate, urges Türk
Nov 04, 2022, at 08:18 pm
New York: Humanity’s basic right to life is being threatened by insufficient action in the face of the climate emergency, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Suspected terrorist planning to target Chinese doctor arrested
Nov 04, 2022, at 02:55 pm
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh police on Thursday claimed its personnel have arrested a suspected terrorist who allegedly intended to kill a Chinese doctor in Hyderabad, mdeia reports said on Friday.
Elon Musk takeover: Twitter to announce job cuts
Nov 04, 2022, at 02:33 pm
San Francisco: Micro-blogging site Twitter on Friday will inform staff whether they will be laid off following the firm's takeover by new chief Elon Musk, media reports said.
US, London Mayor condemn attack on Pakistan politician Imran Khan
Nov 04, 2022, at 02:19 pm
The United States on Friday condemned the attack on former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and said there is no room for violence in politics.
Imran Khan shot at rally in Pakistan, 1 killed,13 injured, shooter confesses assassination attempt
Nov 04, 2022, at 02:56 am
Lahore/IBNS: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was rushed to a Lahore hospital and later declared out of danger after he was injured in firing at his rally in Wazirabad in Pakistan's Punjab on Thursday afternoon.
Kim Jong-un wants US' attention: Report
Nov 04, 2022, at 01:27 am
London/UNI: North Korea is deliberately ramping up tensions with its neighbours. analysts think it is building to something bigger, such as a nuclear test, or a full long-range ballistic missile test out into the Pacific, or both, the BBC said.
Storm Nalgae kills 150 in Philippines
Nov 04, 2022, at 01:23 am
Manila/UNI: At least 150 people have died in the severe tropical storm Nalgae that battered the Philippines over the weekend and triggered flash floods and landslides in many parts of the Southeast Asian country, the government said on Thursday.
Japan considering deployment of hypersonic missiles by 2030
Nov 04, 2022, at 12:28 am
Tokyo/UNI: Japan's Defense Ministry has started to consider deploying hypersonic missiles by 2030 amid current regional and global security threats, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported on Thursday.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan suffers bullet injury in political rally
Nov 03, 2022, at 11:39 pm
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Thursday shot in his foot by unknown assailants at a political rally in the eastern Punjab province of the country, media reports said.
Nov 03, 2022, at 07:50 pm
The Queensland government has announced Rs. 5.31-crore as reward for information of a Punjab man, named Rajwinder Singh, who is wanted for Australian women Toyah Cordingley.
Canada: CRTC hosts first scam communications meeting with five countries
Nov 03, 2022, at 04:57 am
Regulators from Canada, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, and the United States met in person for the first time, to find better ways to combat misinformation.
COVID-19 in China: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant put under lockdown
Nov 03, 2022, at 03:38 am
Zhengzhou: Chinese authorities have imposed a lockdown in Zhengzhou district, a region that houses the world's largest iPhone factory, to combat Covid-19 spread, media reports said.
'Banned Twitter accounts to be restored only after setting up a clear process': Elon Musk
Nov 03, 2022, at 03:02 am
Banned Twitter users are not likely to be back on the platform soon, as the new Twitter owner Elon Musk has said it would take a few more weeks, AFP reported.
50 UN member states condemn China's rights abuses in Xinjiang
Nov 03, 2022, at 01:27 am
Washington: As many as 50 members of the United Nations issued a joint statement where they condemned the Chinese government’s oppression of Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in Xinjiang province.
Afghanistan: Seven hurt as blast hits bus carrying Taliban administration personnel
Nov 03, 2022, at 12:11 am
Kabul: At least seven people were injured when a blast hit a bus carrying Taliban administration personnel in Kabul city of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Haiti: ‘Triple threat’ of cholera, malnutrition and violence puts young lives at risk
Nov 02, 2022, at 11:11 pm
New York: Immediate action is needed to save young lives in Haiti amid the “triple threat” of cholera, malnutrition and violence, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) said on Tuesday.
Black Sea grain deal shipments on hold Wednesday, following Russia suspension
Nov 02, 2022, at 11:04 pm
New York: UN officials stationed at the Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) for the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative have said there will be no movement of vessels on Wednesday, in the light of Russia’s decision to suspend its involvement in the deal.
In speech to Arab League, UN chief appeals for greater regional unity
Nov 02, 2022, at 10:54 pm
New York: Amid growing geopolitical divides and deepening inequalities, cooperation is the only way forward, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in Algiers on Tuesday, addressing the Summit of the League of Arab States.
Public health risks increasing in flood-affected Pakistan, warns WHO
Nov 02, 2022, at 10:43 pm
New York: Although flood waters have continued to recede in many flood-affected areas across Pakistan in recent weeks, around eight million people need essential health assistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Pakistan: LPG price hiked by Rs 2 per kg
Nov 02, 2022, at 03:27 pm
Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) of Pakistan has increased the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs2 per kg, media reports said on Wednesday.
North Korean missile lands close to South Korean waters, triggers tension: Reports
Nov 02, 2022, at 03:11 pm
Seoul: North Korea has fired a missile towards the South that crossed the two countries' maritime border, triggering tension between the two nations.
Elon Musk announces USD 8 monthly fee for blue tick on Twitter
Nov 02, 2022, at 02:48 pm
Washington: Twitter's new chief Elon Musk on Tuesday said users will be charged USD 8 per month if they want a blue tick by their name.