Yemen: As humanitarian crisis deepens, Security Council urges all parties to engage in peace talks
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): Expressing grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday adopted a Presidential Statement calling on all parties to engage constructively and in good faith to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in that country.
General Assembly approves creation of new UN Counter-Terrorism Office
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): The General Assembly on Thursday approved the establishment of a new United Nations office to help Member States implement the Organization's global counter-terrorism strategy.
One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty, UNICEF 'wake-up call' report shows
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): One in five children in high-income countries lives in relative income poverty, and an average of one in eight faces food insecurity, according to a new report released on Thursday by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Switzerland tops world innovation index; India and other emerging markets on the rise – UN agency
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): Innovation is a key development tool that could boost economies and provide a way out of the growing squeeze on the world's food resources – one of the major challenges of the 21st century – according to a new United Nations report.
UN cooperation with African Union must be institutionalized, less 'ad hoc,' Security Council told
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): The United Nations must move towards a more institutionalized approach for the joint planning, mandating, financing and supporting of African Union (AU) peace-support operations, the Secretary-General's Chef de Cabinet told the Security Council on Thursday.
Myanmar: UN expert urges Government to do more to protect rights of all children
New York, June 16(Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert on Thursday urged the Government of Myanmar to do more to protect children in the country, citing cases of detention and alleged incidents of child labour and marriage.
Independent UN probe reveals 'cruel and brutal nature' of human rights violations in Burundi
New York, June 15(Just Earth News): A United Nations-appointed panel of experts investigating human rights violations in Burundi on Thursday released the latest findings of their probe, noting that their initial fears concerning the scope and gravity of these abuses since April 2015 have been confirmed.
IAEA concludes safety review at Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant in China
Haiyan, China, June 15(Just Earth News): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of nuclear safety experts on Thursday completed an assessment of long-term operational safety at the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 1 in China.
UN envoy strongly condemns attack on popular restaurant in Somali capital
New York, June 15(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Somalia on Thursday strongly condemned last night's attack on a pizza restaurant and an adjacent hotel in Mogadishu that reportedly killed at least 19 people.
New York, June 15(Just Earth News): Many older persons are at risk of being abused by their own relatives, a United Nations human rights expert has warned, urging greater vigilance and more reporting of suspected cases, especially since many fear on the part of older persons may not speak up for fear of reprisals – or to protect family members from criminal prosecution.
China kindergarten blast: Seven dead, several injured
Jiangsu, June 15 (IBNS): A blast at a kindergarten of China on Thursday claimed seven lives and left several injured, media reports.
London fire tragedy : Toll likely to rise as unknown numbers of bodies lie inside Grenfell Tower
London, June 15 (IBNS) : The death toll from the devastating tower block fire in west London is expected to rise as investigators rummage through the debris in the search for other victims, The Telegraph reported.
Pakistan: PM Nawaz Sharif appears before Panama JIT
Islamabad, June 15 (IBNS) : Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday appeared before the joint investigation team probing Panama Papers case at Federal Judicial Academy in Islamabad, Radio Pakistan said.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister to participate in EU Arctic meetings
Toronto, June 15 (IBNS): The Canadian government on Thursday said it is committed to the Arctic and its people.
Canada supports promotion of international peace and conflict resolution
Oslo, June 15 (IBNS): The Canadian government on Thursday said it is actively engaged in supporting international peace and stability to help people affected by conflicts and crises worldwide.