Duchess of Sussex expecting first child, confirms Kensington Palace
London: The Kensington Palace has announced that Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first child.
Climate change not a hoax, says Trump; reckons scientists have a political agenda
Washington, Oct 15 (IBNS): Changing his past stance about climate change, US President Donald Trump has said that he believes that it is not a hoax, but accused scientists of having a political agenda.
UN relief official in Yemen condemns ‘horrific’ attack on passenger buses
New York, Oct 15 (IBNS): Condemning an attack on passenger buses in Yemen’s Hudaydah governorate, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the country has called on warring parties “to do everything possible” to protect civilians.
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Strongly condemning twin suicide attacks in Baidoa, southwestern Somalia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated the Organization’s support and solidarity with the country’s people and Government.
UN chief condemns deadly attacks in Afghanistan
New York, Oct 15 (IBNS): Denouncing lethal attacks targeting electoral activities in Afghanistan as the country prepares to go to polls later this week, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all parties to ensure a peaceful and orderly elections.
Australian woman injured in kangaroo attack
Queensland, Oct 14 (IBNS): An Australian woman was injured in a Kangaroo attack incident in Australia's Queensland state, media reports. said on Sunday.
Afghanistan: 20 ANA soldiers die in Taliban attack
Kabul, Oct 14 (IBNS): A Taliban attack in western Farah province of Afghanistan left at least 20 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers killed on Sunday, media reports said.
Improve collection of data on disasters, Secretary-General Guterres urges on International Day
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Highlighting the steep human and economic impact of disasters, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on countries to improve data collection on the catastrophes, including comprehensive accounting of economic losses, to advance progress on crisis prevention.
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a surge in investment, long-term financing and global stability to overcome the obstacles to inclusive, resilient and environmentally sustainable global growth.
Former Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean loses bid to become Francophonie Secretary General
Yerevan, Oct 13 (IBNS): Former Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean has lost her bid to become the la Francophonie Secretary General for the second consecutive term.
Quebec's raising of legal age for smoking cannabis could lead to organised crime: Canada PM Trudeau
Yerevan, Oct 13 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the Quebec government's plan to raise the minimum age for smoking cannabis could lead to an organised crime, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Blast kills 10, injures 50 in Takhar province
Kabul, Oct 13 (IBNS): An explosion hit an election campaign gathering in northern Takhar province of Afghanistan which left at least 10 people killed, media reports said.
Toronto, Oct 13 (IBNS): Canada-India Project for Research and Innovation (CIPRI), York Centre for Asian Research & Community Conversation, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University in partnership with Ambedkar International Mission (AIM) in Canada, recently organized a community conversation on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Ideology, Philosophy and Teachings, at York University (Keele Campus).
Afghanistan: Explosion at a wedding party kills at least four
Kabul, Oct 13 (IBNS): An explosion at a wedding party has killed at least four people, while injuring seven others in Afghanistan.
Melania Trump brushes aside marriage rift speculations, says 'we are fine'
Washington, Oct 13 (IBNS): Putting speculations to rest, US First Lady Melania Trump said her relationship with President Trump is fine, as opposed to rumours.