Donald Trump orders pulling nearly all US troops out of Somalia - Pentagon
Dec 05, 2020, at 05:14 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump has ordered moving almost all US troops out of Somalia, the Department of Defence said in a statement.
Pakistani flights operations denied by EU over safety and license concerns
Dec 05, 2020, at 04:53 pm
European Union Commission has rejected lifting the ban on allowing Pakistani flights to operate in their territory due to a number of reservations that it said Pakistan is yet to address, media reports said.
Amidst positive steps, challenges in Africa ‘loom large’, UN chief tells Security Council
Dec 05, 2020, at 04:07 pm
New York: The United Nations-African Union (AU) partnership has yielded “significant results”, including at the country level, the UN chief told the Security Council on Friday.
Dec 05, 2020, at 03:54 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the continuing ceasefire in and around Nagorno-Karabakh on Friday, underlining that the Organization stands ready to provide humanitarian support to meet the needs of all civilians impacted by conflict.
COVID-19: Right decisions now will secure a life of dignity for all
Dec 05, 2020, at 03:45 pm
New York: Critical decisions made now to address the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a life of dignity for all people, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Friday, addressing the second and final day of the General Assembly’s special session devoted to the crisis.
Belarus: End ongoing human rights violations, UN rights chief urges
Dec 05, 2020, at 03:37 pm
New York: The human rights situation in Belarus continues to deteriorate, particularly with respect to peaceful assembly, the UN rights chief said on Friday, urging the government to put an end to ongoing violations and “take steps towards a genuine, respectful and inclusive national dialogue”.
UN working at ‘full speed’ to prepare for humanitarian mission to Ethiopia’s Tigray
Dec 05, 2020, at 03:31 pm
New York: The UN’s humanitarian coordination office, said on Friday that it was doing its utmost to secure aid access to Ethiopia’s Tigray region, after a deal was struck to reach displaced civilians, following weeks of fighting between federal and regional forces.
Vanuatu graduates from list of least developed countries
Dec 05, 2020, at 03:07 pm
New York: The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has graduated from the official list of Least Developed Countries (LDC), becoming the sixth country to achieve the milestone since the development categorization was created in 1971.
Canada's COVID-19 alert app glitch during most of Nov bars a few in exposure checks
Dec 05, 2020, at 05:29 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's COVID Alert app glitch during November for at least two weeks that left some Canadian users without exposure notifications, was fixed last week by the developers, media reports said.
Expert feels China must stop 'wishful thinking' over relations with US under Joe Biden
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:54 am
Beijing: A Chinese foreign relation expert feels that China must stop 'wishful thinking' about US President-elect Joe Biden's administration being soft on the Asian giant ruled by a communist party.
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:36 am
Munich: World Uyghur Congress has slammed China and refuted its claim that it protects cultural customs and relics of ethnic minorities.
China has brought modern-day slavery into 21st century: Rushan Abbas
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:16 am
Washington: US-based Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas has pointed out how “China has brought modern-day slavery into the 21st century”.
Bangladesh can't forget Pakistan's atrocities committed in 1971: Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2020, at 10:52 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has targeted Pakistan and said Bangladesh cannot forget the atrocities committed by the country in 1971.
Yemen: Unchecked violations ‘may amount to war crimes’, Security Council hears
Dec 04, 2020, at 10:36 pm
New York: UN experts called on the Security Council on Thursday, along with the international community at large, to put an end to the “surreal and absurd dimension” of human rights violations engulfing war-torn Yemen, where abuses continue unchecked.
UN experts call for clemency for Lisa Montgomery, as US reschedules planned execution
Dec 04, 2020, at 10:31 pm
New York: UN independent human rights experts expressed serious concern on Thursday, after the United States Government rescheduled the execution of Lisa Montgomery for 12 January, just days before new President Joe Biden, an opponent of the death penalty, is due to be sworn in.
Amid ‘unprecedented’ needs, UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million children
Dec 04, 2020, at 09:21 pm
New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday, launched a $6.4 billion emergency funding appeal to reach more than 190 million children affected by humanitarian crises amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Recognize and protect rights of persons with disabilities, UN chief urges, marking International Day
Dec 04, 2020, at 09:13 pm
New York: The United Nations is commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on Thursday, calling for greater inclusion for persons with disabilities, and recognizing and protecting their human rights.
US govt announces to block cotton import from forced labour camps in Xinjiang
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:29 pm
Washington: The US government has said it will block cotton imports from forced labour camps in China's Xinjiang region where millions of Uyghur Muslims are persecuted.
PDM leaders will meet in Islamabad on Dec 8: Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:27 pm
Islamabad; Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said the next meeting of the alliance will be held in Islamabad city on Dec 8.
Pakistan: Court declares Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:23 pm
Islamabad: Another all out war against the opposition leaders of the country became evident when the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender after the PML-N supremo ignored all summonses and proclamations of the bench that was originally formed to hear appeals against his conviction in two graft cases, media reports said.
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:09 pm
Washington: US President-elect Joe Biden has said his goal as the head of the country would be to pursue trade policies which are actually more progressive on China’s abusive practices.
US body recommends Congress to remove all barriers on US visa rule for people of Hong Kong
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:03 pm
Washington: A US body has recommended to the Congress to remove all barriers on US visa rule for people of Hong Kong.
Uyghur father pleads for information on his son who went missing since 'Chinese invasion'
Dec 04, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Ankara: Refuting Chinese claims that there have been no atrocities on Uyghurs in Xinjiang region of the country, a father belonging to the community is now pleading for information about his son who has been missing since the “Chinese invasion”.
Canada targeting January for start of COVID-19 vaccine delivery: Distribution Czar
Dec 04, 2020, at 03:37 pm
Toronto/Sputnik/UNI: The Canadian government is targeting January as the starting point for COVID-19 vaccine delivery throughout the country, Canada’s Vaccine Distribution Czar Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin said during a press conference.
US centers for disease control backs panel proposal for initial COVID-19 vaccine doses
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:59 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted recommendations from an advisory panel that the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine be reserved for elderly care residents and health workers, according to a press release.
Multinationals in US lobby against Xinjiang forced labour bill: Report
Dec 04, 2020, at 03:25 am
New York: Major multinational companies and business groups are lobbying Congress to weaken a bill that would ban imported goods made with forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region, media reports said on Thursday.
Taiwan govt asks Australia to help defend against China's 'expansionism'
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:26 am
Canberra: Amid worsening relationship between China and Australia, Taiwan has called upon Canberra to stand up for democracy and help defend the disputed island territory against threats of attack, media reports said on Thursday.
Kamala Harris appoints senior members of White House staff
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:17 am
Washington/UNI: Presumed US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has appointed senior members of her team including a chief of staff and a national security adviser, the transition team said in a statement on Thursday.
China censors internet over occupied territories like Tibet
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:14 am
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is trying to be an authoritarian state by continuing its dominance on regions like Tibet and East Turkistan (Ch. Xinjiang), and Southern Mongolian (Inner Mongolia).
US slams Chinese firm CEIEC with sanctions over Venezuela internet curbs
Dec 03, 2020, at 05:52 am
Washington: The United States has said it sanctioned Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC) for supporting the 'illegitimate' President Nicolas Maduro’s regime's efforts to undermine democracy in Venezuela.