Bangladesh: Two months and 10 killings later, a climate of impunity still prevails
Jun 07, 2016, at 06:45 am
Dhaka, June 7 (IBNS) The failure of Bangladeshi authorities to take decisive action against violent groups responsible for at least 10 killings over the past two months has created a climate of impunity, Amnesty International said on Monday.
US journalist killed in Afghanistan
Jun 06, 2016, at 02:38 pm
Kabul, June 6 (IBNS): US photojournalist and a translator were killed in Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: UN condemns attack targeting Logar judicial officials
Jun 06, 2016, at 12:15 pm
New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned on Sunday's attack in Pul-e-Alam town of Logar Province in which seven civilians were killed and more than 20 injured.
Bangladesh grocer death: ISIS claims responsibility
Jun 06, 2016, at 03:14 am
Dhaka, June 6 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Christian trader at Natore in Bangladesh, SITE Intelligence Group claimed on Sunday.
Wife of Bangladesh cop killed by attackers
Jun 06, 2016, at 02:53 am
Dhaka, June 5 (IBNS): Unknown attackers killed the wife of a Chittagong city police official in Bangladesh on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills Logar Attorney General
Jun 05, 2016, at 08:37 pm
Pul-i-Alam, June 5 (IBNS) A Taliban coordinated attack on appellant court facility here on Sunday killed Attorney General of central Logar province and three assailants, media reports said.
Afghanistan: UN mission concerned by civilian abductions and hostage-taking
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:14 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News) The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Thursdaysaid it is deeply concerned by the spate of abductions, hostage-taking and summary executions carried out in recent days against passengers travelling in civilian vehicles.
Heavy rains,thunderstorm hit Pakistan, 30 killed
Jun 02, 2016, at 06:55 pm
Islamabad, June 2 (IBNS): Heavy rains and thunderstorm hit upper parts of Pakistan on Wednesday which left 30 people killed, media reports said.
Digital economy has potential to drive ASEAN integration: IT leaders
Jun 02, 2016, at 02:39 am
Kuala Lumpur, Jun 1 (IBNS): In a session on the emergence of the digital economy in South-East Asia at the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN, global and regional IT leaders said that countries in the region could miss out on major opportunities.
"ASEAN leaders accept need for deeper integration and inclusive growth"
Jun 02, 2016, at 01:08 am
Kuala Lumpur, Jun 1 (IBNS) For ASEAN to achieve both growth and inclusion, countries in the region are required to pursue greater integration and their respective agendas of reform and liberalization, five South-East Asian leaders told nearly 600 business, government and civil society participants in the opening plenary of the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN.
US drone strikes must stop: Raheel Sharif
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:36 am
Islamabad, June 1 (IBNS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday said the drone strikes conducted by the US in his nation are regrettable.
Afghanistan: 9 killed in suicide attack
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:09 pm
Kabul, June 1 (IBNS): In a suicide attack, at least nine people were killed and 13 others were injured in an appellant court building in the capital of southern Ghazni province of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Nawaz Sharif undergoes 'successful' surgery in London
May 31, 2016, at 11:21 pm
London, May 31 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has undergone a successful open heart surgery at a hospital in London on Tuesday, his family confirmed.
May 31, 2016, at 10:29 pm
New York, May 31 (IBNS) The number of Afghans who have fled violence and remained trapped in their own country – where they live on the brink of survival – has dramatically doubled over the past three years, a new report by Amnesty International highlights.
Nawaz Sharif undergoing surgery in London
May 31, 2016, at 10:17 pm
London, May 31 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is undergoing an open heart surgery at a hospital in London on Tuesday, his family members confirmed.
Afghanistan: 6 cops killed during clash with militants
May 30, 2016, at 09:46 pm
Helmand, May 30 (IBNS) At least six policemen were killed during a clash with militants in Afghanistan's Helmand province , media reports said on Monday.
Ashraf Ghani wishes Nawaz Sharif speedy recovery
May 29, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Islamabad, May 29 (IBNS) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday wished Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to undergo a successful surgery and a speedy recovery later.
Pakistan PM extends his stay in London
May 28, 2016, at 04:17 am
London, May 27 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in London, has extended his stay in the city, media reports said.
Pakistan confirms Mullah Akhtar Mansour's death in drone attack
May 26, 2016, at 09:51 pm
Islamabad, May 26 (IBNS): The Pakistan government on Thursday confirmed the death of Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour during a drone strike in the province of Balochistan.
Afghan Taliban appoint Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as new leader
May 25, 2016, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) The Afghan Taliban apparently named Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as their new leader following the death of Mullah Akhtar Mansour, media reported on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka: Deadly tropical storm displaces more than 230,000, UN relief wing reports
May 25, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing has reported that at least 84 people have died, another 116 are missing, and more than 230,000 are displaced following a severe tropical storm this past week that caused widespread flooding and landslides in 22 districts of Sri Lanka.
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Pakistan confirms drone strike
May 23, 2016, at 02:13 pm
Islamabad, May 23 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has confirmed that the United States shared information that a drone strike was carried out in Pakistan near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area, in which reportedly the Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhter Mansoor was targeted.
May 23, 2016, at 12:42 am
Islamabad/Washington/Kabul, May 22 (IBNS) The US on Sunday confirmed that Taliban leader Mullah Mansur has been killed during an airstrike in a remote area of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region.
Afghan National Police repels an Armed Taliban attack in Farah Province
May 22, 2016, at 10:47 pm
Kabul, May 22 (IBNS): At least 11 armed Taliban were killed including three armed Taliban commanders following an armed attack, after a group of armed Taliban attacked the Afghan National Police check posts in Anar Dara District of Farah province on Saturday, officials said.
Bangladesh: Village doctor hacked to death, ISIS shoulders responsibility
May 21, 2016, at 07:01 pm
Kushtia, May 21 (IBNS) A village doctor in Bangladesh's Kushtia district was hacked to death on Friday by machete wielding assailants, according to media reports.
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Pakistan: Balochistan minister son missing
May 21, 2016, at 03:08 pm
Quetta, May 21 (IBNS) Son of a Pakistani provincial minister has been missing for the past two days, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Cargo plane crashes, 7 killed
May 19, 2016, at 08:50 pm
Kabul, May 19 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed as a cargo plane belonging to Silk Way Airlines crashed in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan on Thursday, media reports said.
Nearly 1,000 Afghans fleeing their homes daily, warns UN relief wing
May 18, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, May 18 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing has reported that since the beginning of the year, about 1,000 Afghans have fled their homes every day due to fighting, and aid workers are struggling to meet the needs of those on the run from hard hit provinces such as Kunduz, Herat and Uruzugan.
Bangladesh University teacher killing: One person arrested
May 17, 2016, at 09:26 pm
Dhaka, May 17 (IBNS) One person has been arrested in connection with the killing of Rajshahi University (RU) teacher AFM Rezaul Karim Siddique, media reports said on Tuesday.
Panama: Nawaz Sharif suggests forming joint committee
May 17, 2016, at 03:01 am
Islamabad, May 16 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday addressed the National Assembly where he suggested to form a joint committee to draft the terms of reference (ToRs) for establishing the judicial commission to probe allegations connected with the Panama Papers leak.