Pakistan passes resolution dismissing US President Donald Trump's South Asia policy
Islamabad, Aug 30 (IBNS): Pakistan on Wednesday passed a resolution against US President Donald Trump's policy for the region.
Afghanistan: At least four killed in suicide attack
Kabul, Aug 30 (IBNS); At least four people have died in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city, the capital of Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press said.
Myanmar: UN rights chief says violence in Rakhine state 'predictable and preventable'
New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): Alarmed at renewed fighting and incitement in the wake of the attacks on Myanmar security forces in northern areas of Rakhine state, the top United Nations human rights official on Tuesday urged all sides to renounce the use of violence and called on State authorities to ensure they abide by their obligations under international human rights law.
Afghanistan: Road mishap leaves six dead
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): A road mishap in Afghanistan's northwestern Jawzjan province left at least six people dead on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Kabul suicide attack kills 5, injures 8
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide attack rocked Kabul city in Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion kills at least one, injures eight
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS); At least one person was killed and eight others sustained injuries after an explosion rocked Kabul's Massoud Square on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 30 dead or injured in suicide attack
Kabul, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least 30 people have died or have sustained injuries in a suicide attack which rocked Helmand province of Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.
New York, Aug 29(Just Earth News): Deeply concerned at the reports of civilians being killed during security operations in Myanmar's Rakhine state, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday reiterated the responsibility of the Government to provide security and assistance to those in need.
Pope Francis to visit Bangladesh this year
Dhaka, Aug 28 (IBNS): Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church will visit Bangladesh later this year, officials said.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns deadly attack on Shi'a mosque in Kabul
New York, Aug 26(Just Earth News): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned the attack during Friday prayer at Imam Zaman mosque in Kabul that killed at least 20 civilians – including seven women and one child – and injured more than 30 others.
Afghanistan: 2 killed in mosque attack
Kabul, Aug 25 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as terrorists attacked a mosque in Afghanistan's capital Kabul city on Friday, media reports said.
Myanmar: UN welcomes final assessment of independent advisory panel on Rakhine state
New York, Aug 25(Just Earth News): The United Nations On Thursday welcomed the release of the final report of an independent advisory body looking into the situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
UN agencies aid millions affected by flooding, landslides in South Asia
New York, Aug 24(Just Earth News): United Nations humanitarian agencies are working with the Government and partners in Nepal to bring in clean water, food, shelter and medical aid for some of the 41 million people affected by flooding and landslides in South Asia.
Afghanistan: Suicide bombing kills 5
Kabul, Aug 23 (IBNS): Suicide bombing hit Lashkargah area of Afghanistan which left at least five people killed and 42 others injured, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan Prime Minister visits Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on first official visit abroad
Islamabad, Aug 23 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has left for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, on his first official visit after assuming the office.