Pakistan condemns Istanbul blast

Jan 13, 2016, at 01:35 am

Islamabad, Jan 12 (IBNS) Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the bomb blast in the Sultanahmet area of Turkey's Istanbul city, in which, according to initial reports, many precious lives have been lost and several are injured.

Afghanistan: Darqad district cleared from the Armed insurgents

Jan 11, 2016, at 12:08 am

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): Afghan National Security Forces has cleared Darqad district of Afghanistan from the Taliban, officials said on Sunday.

Nepal: UN political chief encourages dialogue among leaders to overcome differences on constitution

Jan 10, 2016, at 02:36 pm

New York, Jan 10 (IBNS) Expressing deep concern about current developments adversely affecting Nepal's humanitarian situation, economic performance and reconstruction efforts, the top United Nations political official today encouraged the country's leaders to overcome their differences on constitutional arrangements through inclusive dialogue and parliamentary process.

Afghanistan: 17 militants killed

Jan 09, 2016, at 10:19 pm

Kabul. Jan 9 (IBNS): Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday said Afghan National Security Forces planned and conducted a joint clearance operation to recapture Darqad district in the northern Takhar province which left 17 militants dead.

Ban congratulates Sri Lanka on first anniversary of political transition

Jan 09, 2016, at 02:38 pm

New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday congratulated the President of Sri Lanka, the Government and its citizens on the first year of the country’s political transition.

5.9 earthquake hits Pakistan

Jan 08, 2016, at 10:33 pm

Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Friday, officials said.

Pakistan retalitates : Expels Bangladeshi diplomat

Jan 07, 2016, at 06:29 pm

Dhaka, Jan 7 (IBNS) In a swift reprisal, Pakistan has expelled a Bangladeshi woman diplomat, asking her to leave the country by Thursday, days after a Pakistani woman diplomat was sent back for having alleged links with a banned militant group.

Afghanistan: UN mission condemns Taliban attacks in Kabul City

Jan 07, 2016, at 02:24 pm

New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday condemned a spate of bombings in civilian areas of Kabul by the Taliban in the first few days of the New Year.

Bangladesh Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Islamist leader

Jan 06, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS) In a significant verdict, Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death penalty which was awarded to Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for crimes against humanity that he had committed during the Asian nation's 1971 War of Liberation.

1 US soldier killed, 2 injured in Afghanistan

Jan 06, 2016, at 03:00 pm

Kabul/Washington, Jan 6 (IBNS): A U.S. service member was killed and two others were injured after they came under fire in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.

Afghanistan: Explosion near Indian consulate in Jalalabad

Jan 05, 2016, at 08:33 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 5 (IBNS): A powerful explosion rocked Afghanistan's Jalalabad city on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Suicide car bomb blast near Kabul airport, no casualty

Jan 04, 2016, at 09:43 pm

Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS): A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle packed with explosives in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Monday, media reports said.

Manipur earthquake: 3 killed in Bangladesh

Jan 04, 2016, at 09:21 pm

Dhaka, Jan 4 (IBNS): At least three people were killed in Bangladesh as a 6.7 earthquake hit Manipur on Monday.

Pakistan: 3 security personnel injured in blast

Jan 03, 2016, at 11:59 pm

Peshawar, Jan 3 (IBNS) Three security personnel were injured as a blast that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan's Peshawar area on Sunday, media reports said.

Pakistan condemns terror attack in Pathankot Air Force base

Jan 02, 2016, at 08:58 pm

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): Pakistan on Saturday condemned the terror attack at Pathankot Air Force base in Punjab.

Pakistan to hang 9 hardcore terrorists

Jan 01, 2016, at 08:44 pm

Rawalpindi , Jan 1 (IBNS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Raheel Sharif on Friday confirmed that death sentences have been awarded to nine hardcore terrorists.

Bangladesh blogger death: 2 accused sentenced to death

Dec 31, 2015, at 11:58 pm

Dhaka, Dec 31 (IBNS): In a significant verdict, two accused in the blogger Rajib Haider murder case have been handed death penalty by a Bangladesh court on Thursday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: UN helps humanitarian aid reach war-affected families in Kunduz

Dec 29, 2015, at 02:35 pm

New York, Dec 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations and its partners have helped deliver humanitarian aid packages to over 100 families affected by the recent fighting in the Kunduz area of northern Afghanistan, according to the UN mission in the country.

Kabul: Bomb explosion kills one, leaves four others injured

Dec 28, 2015, at 06:27 pm

Kabul, Dec 28 (IBNS) An explosion near the Kabul Airport on Monday morning accounted for a life while injuring four others, Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: 6 members of family killed by militants

Dec 27, 2015, at 11:31 pm

Kabul, Dec 27 (IBNS) Militants killed six members of a family in Narai district of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.

IS claims responsibility for Bangladesh mosque attack

Dec 27, 2015, at 04:51 am

Dhaka/New York, Dec 26 (IBNS): The IS has taken responsibility for the attack on Ahmadiyya mosque in Bangladesh's Rajshahi area, reports said on Saturday.

Pakistan Army chief to visit Afghanistan tomorrow

Dec 26, 2015, at 08:09 pm

Islamabad, Dec 26 (IBNS) Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif is all set to visit Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.

Earthquake hits central Asia, over 30 injured in Pakistan

Dec 26, 2015, at 02:29 pm

Peshawar, Dec 26 (IBNS): More than 30 people were injured as an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the border of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, while the tremors were felt in north India, including Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.

Security Council strongly condemns deadly terrorist attack near Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan

Dec 23, 2015, at 02:05 pm

New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned "in the strongest terms" the terrorist attack in Afghanistan that killed at least six United States service members, for which the Taliban claimed responsibility, saying "no violent or terrorist acts can reverse the path towards Afghan-led peace, democracy and stability."

Despite progress, Afghanistan faces major economic, security and political challenges in 2016 - UN envoy

Dec 22, 2015, at 03:23 pm

New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS) At the end of the first year of its transformation decade, the Afghan National Unity Government is struggling to project national unity, security has deteriorated as it grapples with intensified fighting with much less international support, and the economy remains a matter of concern, the top United Nations official in the country warned on Monday.

Afghanistan: 6 NATO soldiers killed in Bagram suicide car bomb attack

Dec 22, 2015, at 04:13 am

Bagram, Dec 21 (IBNS): At least six service members of the NATO-led Resolute Support (RS) mission were killed as a suicide car bomb attack occurred in northern Parwan province of Afghanistan, media reports said.

Pakistan: 11 killed in road mishap

Dec 20, 2015, at 04:19 am

Quetta, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed as a Karachi bound passenger coach collided with a tanker in Pakistan's Balochistan area on Saturday, media reports said.

Pakistan: 23 suspected militants killed in air strikes

Dec 19, 2015, at 03:02 am

Rawalpindi, Dec 18 (IBNS) Air strikes carried out by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has killed at least 23 suspected militants in Pakistan's Shawal and Khyber agency areas, officials said on Friday.

UN welcomes 'historic' signing of Libyan Political Agreement

Dec 18, 2015, at 03:25 pm

New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Representatives from a broad range of Libyan society on Thursday signed a United Nations-brokered agreement on forming a national unity government, a move welcomed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his top envoy for the country as among the "essential building blocks towards a peaceful, secure and prosperous Libya," but also as "the beginning of a difficult journey" along that path.

UN's rapid response humanitarian fund marks 10th anniversary with plans to upgrade

Dec 18, 2015, at 03:13 pm

New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations rapid response funding mechanism for saving tens of thousands of lives in both sudden disasters and long-festering crises marked its 10th anniversary on Thursday with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon laying out plans to strengthen it in the face of mounting challenges.