Suicide attack in Kabul mosque kills 7
Jun 16, 2017, at 03:07 pm
Kabul, June 16 (IBNS): At least seven people, including attackers, were killed in a suicide attack at a mosque in the Shia-dominated Dasht-i-Archi area of Afghanistan's Kabul city on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
Myanmar: UN expert urges Government to do more to protect rights of all children
Jun 16, 2017, at 01:31 pm
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.
China kindergarten blast: Seven dead, several injured
Jun 16, 2017, at 02:20 am
Jiangsu, June 15 (IBNS): A blast at a kindergarten of China on Thursday claimed seven lives and left several injured, media reports.
Pakistan: PM Nawaz Sharif appears before Panama JIT
Jun 15, 2017, at 06:44 pm
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.
In Kabul, UN chief calls for peace and compassion
Jun 15, 2017, at 01:45 pm
New York, June 15(Just Earth News): Expressing solidarity with Afghan people, in the wake of recent violence in the country, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday underscored the Organization's full commitment to work with the Government and people of the country to build a sustainable and prosperous future for them.
UN and partners in Sri Lanka appeal for resources as receding floods reveal extent of damage
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:14 am
New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Following last month's severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka that impacted some 630,000 people, the United Nations and humanitarian partners launched an urgent appeal for more resources to reach those in the worst-hit parts of the country with urgent assistance.
Blast at Afghan Local Police residence, 4 killed
Jun 15, 2017, at 12:30 am
Kabul, June 14 (IBNS): A blast inside the residence of an Afghan Local Police (ALP) commander in southeastern Paktika province has left at least four children killed, media reports said.
Bangladesh land slides: Death toll touches 130
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:07 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): The death toll in the landslides which hit south-east Bangladesh has touched 130, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 3 US solders killed
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:07 am
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): The US Department of Defense announced on Tuesday the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan.
Landslides kill over 60 in Bangladesh
Jun 14, 2017, at 12:35 am
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS): Landslides in south-east Bangladesh have claimed over 60 lives so far, media reports said on Tuesday.
At least 20 killed in Bangladesh landslides
Jun 13, 2017, at 07:33 pm
Dhaka, June 13 (IBNS) : At least 20 people were killed in separate incidents of landslide in three hilly southern Bangladesh districts on Tuesday.
Haqqani network leader pleads not guilty of carrying recent attacks in newly released tapes
Jun 12, 2017, at 05:44 pm
Kabul, Jun 12 (IBNS): The Haqqani network, who has been held responsible for the recent series of attacks in Afghanistan, has pleaded not guilty of carrying them, in a newly released tape by its leader.
Kabul: Suicide bomber arrested
Jun 11, 2017, at 01:29 am
Kabul, June 10 (IBNS): Security officials have arrested a suspected suicide bomber from Afghanistan's Kabul city on Saturday, media reports said.
ISIS claims it killed two Chinese nationals kidnapped in Quetta
Jun 10, 2017, at 12:04 am
Quetta, June 9 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the death of two Chinese nationals who were abducted from Pakistan recently, media reports said.
Bodies, wreckage of Myanmar military plane found
Jun 08, 2017, at 05:06 pm
Yangon, Myanmar, June 8 (IBNS) : Wreckage and bodies from a Myanmar military plane that went missing on Wednesday afternoon have been found in the Andaman Sea, CNN reported quoting military sources.
Sher Bahadur Deuba takes oath as Nepal PM
Jun 07, 2017, at 09:49 pm
Kathmandu, June 7 (IBNS): Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday took oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Sri Lanka: UN assists storm victims, seeks to contain diseases 'spiralling out of control'
Jun 07, 2017, at 05:41 am
New York, June 6(Just Earth News): In the aftermath of a devastating tropical storm in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies are working to provide shelters and other emergency kits while seeking to contain a mosquito-borne disease that is starting to “spiral out of control.â€
Afghanistan: Herat explosion leaves 7 killed
Jun 07, 2017, at 01:31 am
Kabul, June 6 (IBNS): A blast in western Herat province of Afghanistan left at least seven people killed on Tuesday, media reports said.
Sher Bahadur Deuba elected as Nepal PM
Jun 07, 2017, at 01:13 am
Kathmandu, June 6 (IBNS): Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was elected as the Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation on Tuesday.
Rocket-launched grenade lands in Indian envoy's residence in Kabul
Jun 06, 2017, at 06:48 pm
Kabul, June 6 (IBNS) : The Indian ambassador's residence in Kabul came under attack on Tuesday as a rocket-launched grenade landed in its premises, NDTV reported.
Jun 05, 2017, at 05:37 am
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): Denouncing on Sunday's deadly attack on a peaceful funeral procession in Kabul as “morally reprehensible and bereft of humanity,†the top United Nations official in Afghanistan said that after a week of violence across the long-troubled country, “now is the time to seek unity and solidarity.â€
UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:49 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): United Nations agencies are calling for urgent aid to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Mora, which swept across the Bay of Bengal earlier this week.
Afghanistan: UN Mission urges restraint amid ongoing violent protests in Kabul
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:30 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Friday called on protesters on the street of the nation's capital to use restraint and avoid violence, while expressing his understanding of their frustration over a string of terrorist attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians in recent months.
Massive rally in Kabul protesting deadly suicide car bombing
Jun 02, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Afghanistan, June 2 (IBNS) : A massive demonstration was organised in Kabul on Friday as hundreds and thousands of people from across the city rallies at the site of Wednesday's deadly explosion that left hundreds of people dead or wounded.
Kabul blast: NDS says Pak-based Haqqani network behind attack
Jun 01, 2017, at 06:43 pm
Kabul, Jun 1 (IBNS): The Afghanistan national intelligence National Directorate of Security (NDS) has said that Pakistan-based Haqqani network was behind the recent Kabul blast, which accounted for the death of at least 80 people, local Khaama Press reported.
UN condemns terrorist attack in Kabul, underscores need to protect civilians
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:41 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): Condemning the terrorist attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, United Nations officials, including the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for the country as well as members of the Security Council underscored that all parties to the conflict are obliged, under international law, to ensure that civilians are protected from any harm.
Afghanistan stands united against mindless terror: President Ghani
Jun 01, 2017, at 05:02 am
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): A day when bombing killed at least 80 people, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said his nation stands united against 'mindless' terrorism.
Afghanistan Taliban denies involvement in Kabul attack
May 31, 2017, at 11:23 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): The Afghan Taliban has denied its involvement in the Kabul attack which killed 80 people on Wednesday.
At least 80 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide car attack in diplomatic zone
May 31, 2017, at 07:40 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS) : The death toll in a massive suicide car bomb blast that ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter Wednesday has climbed to at least 80 while 320 people, including women and children, were left injured, reports said.
At least 60 killed or injured in Kabul suicide car explosion near Indian embassy
May 31, 2017, at 05:55 pm
Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): At least 60 people have been reportedly killed or injured in a suicide car attack on Wednesday morning in Kabul's high security diplomatic area where the Indian embassy is located, reports said.