At UN, countries pledge to be guided by Mandela’s legacy in working for a better world
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly on Monday honoured Nelson Mandela with a pledge to build a just, peaceful and prosperous world and to revive the values for which the former South African President and anti-apartheid campaigner stood.
Yemen: Amid major roadblocks, an ‘unprecedented’ response to an unprecedented tragedy
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): Despite continuing challenges in Yemen, the United Nations and partners have provided a robust humanitarian response to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, thanks to major donor support. However, as the situation continues to worsen for civilians across the country, aid agencies warned on Monday that international aid efforts must be sustained to avoid a major catastrophe and called for a political end to the conflict.
Youth2030: UN chief launches bold new strategy for young people ‘to lead’
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General launched a new partnership strategy with the world’s 1.8 billion young people on Monday, to help put “their ideas into action”.
Maldives: UN hails peaceful elections, as opposition wins out
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS): The United Nations on Monday commended “the commitment” to democracy in the Indian Ocean republic by voters in the Maldives, after opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih defeated incumbent Abdulla Yameen in Sunday’s presidential elections.
Global spotlight on world drug problem ‘is personal’ for many families, says UN chief
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): The United Nations focused a global spotlight on the world-wide drug problem during a high-level counter-narcotics event on Monday in which Secretary-General António Guterres flagged that this “is personal.”
Yemen: Tackling the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): With three-quarters of the population requiring some form of basic assistance to survive, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, now in its fourth year, has reached unprecedented levels of need. On Monday, ahead of the United Nation’s 73rd General Assembly high-level debate, a special event will focus on the humanitarian response across the country, its major achievements and its daily challenges, in an attempt to galvanize more international support.
UN News Daily #UNGA Guide: Mandela Peace Summit, Global Goals, Youth and Yemen
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): As the United Nations enters its biggest weeks of the year with a plethora of events, speakers and leaders’ meetings, UN News will be preparing a daily guide to help you navigate what’s going on and keep abreast of the world-changing decisions that are made in the hallways of UN headquarters in New York.
Financing the 2030 Agenda: What is it and why is it important?
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): António Guterres launches his strategy to finance the 2030 Agenda to put the world on a more sustainable path, this 24 September, ahead of the General Assembly’s annual general debate.
Canada: Close contest between Liberals and Progressive Conservatives in New Brunswick polls
Fredericton, Sept 24 (IBNS): A close contest between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives is likely to occur in the New Brunswick polls, which are underway on Monday, media reports said.
Pickering, Sept 24 (IBNS): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of Canada’s Pickering Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) demonstrated strengthened operational safety by addressing the findings of an initial IAEA review in 2016.
Lahore High Court summons former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif on Oct 8 in high treason case
Lahore, Sept 24 (IBNS): The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is an accused in a high treason case, on Oct 8, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Roadside mine blast kills 1 cop, 4 hurt
Kabul, Sept 24 (IBNS): A roadside mine blast in Afghanistan's northern Balkh province killed at least a policeman on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
Maldives Presidential polls: Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih claims victory
Male, Sept 24 (IBNS): In a major political development, Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has claimed that he has won the crucial Presidential election in the island nation.
Maldives votes to elect new President
Male, Sept 23 (IBNS): Amid fears of rigging and largescale irregularities, voting to elect a new Maldives President was held on Sunday.
Deaf advocate voices importance of sign languages as UN marks first commemoration
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS): Nyle DiMarco is just a foreigner speaking a different language. That’s how the actor, model and advocate introduces himself to people who have not met a deaf person before.