Aug 21, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): For the African continent to achieve sustainable development, more jobs must be created for its young people, including in the digitalized agriculture sectors, the United Nations agriculture chief told an international conference on Monday.
UN mission welcomes Afghan government’s announcement of Eid holiday ceasefire
Aug 21, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): After a surge in hostilities in Afghanistan over the past weeks, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomed on Monday the Government’s announcement of a conditional ceasefire for the Eid al-Adha holiday and called on warring parties to use this “momentum” to put an end to the conflict.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to contest 2019 federal election
Aug 20, 2018, at 08:12 pm
Ottawa, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will once again contest the 2019 federal election, CTV News reported.
Canada: PM Justin Trudeau to run for re-election next year
Aug 20, 2018, at 05:20 pm
Toronto, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will run for re-election in the upcoming general polls in the nation.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to run for re-election in 2019
Aug 20, 2018, at 04:25 pm
Toronto, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will run for re-election in the upcoming general polls in the nation.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull does a Donald Trump, drops climate policy
Aug 20, 2018, at 01:42 pm
Canberra, Aug 20 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull did a Donald Trump when he said that his administration is dropping its climate policy, citing lack of support from his colleagues.
Gunshots fired at US Embassy in Turkey amid diplomatic row, no casualties: Reports
Aug 20, 2018, at 01:27 pm
Ankara, Aug 20 (IBNS): Amid an ongoing diplomatic clash, the US embassy in Turkey's capital Ankara came under attack on Monday, reports said.
Nigeria: Suspected Islamist militants attack Borno, many feared dead
Aug 20, 2018, at 12:51 pm
Abuja, Aug 20 (IBNS): An attack by suspected Islamist militants in Nigeria's Borno state has killed many, reports said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Over 150 bus passengers kidnapped by Taliban militants near Kunduz highway
Aug 20, 2018, at 12:41 pm
Kabul, Aug 20 (IBNS): Over 150 passengers have been kidnapped by Taliban affiliated militants near Kunduz highway in Afghanistan, reports said on Monday.
North, South Korean families to attend reunion ceremony at Mount Kumgang tourist resort
Aug 20, 2018, at 11:50 am
Pyongyang/Seoul, Aug 20 (IBNS): Over 160 North and South Koreans are set for an emotional reunion at the heavily guarded Mount Kumgang tourist resort in North Korea on Monday, reports said.
Pakistan: Car bomb explosion leaves six injured
Aug 20, 2018, at 10:01 am
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IBNS): At least people were hurt when an explosion occurred in Mastung district of Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.
Pope Francis prays for Kerala, urges the international community to help victims
Aug 20, 2018, at 09:53 am
Vatican City, Aug 20 (IBNS): Pope Francis on Sunday described the current flood situation in Kerala as a 'great calamity' and urged the international community to provide 'concrete support' to the victims of the Indian state.
Afghanistan: Magnetic bomb explosion leaves policeman injured in Kabul
Aug 20, 2018, at 09:29 am
Kabul, Aug 20 (IBNS): A magnetic bomb explosion in Afghanistan's Kabul city left a policeman injured on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
Aug 19, 2018, at 07:35 pm
New York, Aug 19 (IBNS): The flag at United Nations Headquarters in New York is flying at half-mast this Saturday as the Organization marks the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo likely to visit Pakistan next month
Aug 19, 2018, at 07:15 pm
Islamabad, Aug 19 (IBNS): United States (US) Secretary of State Michael Pompeo might visit Pakistan next month and meet country's new PM Imran Khan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Two rockets land in Kabul city, no casualty
Aug 19, 2018, at 04:20 pm
Kabul, Aug 19 (IBNS): At least two rockets landed in Afghanistan's PD16 Qalai Zaman Khan area in Kabul city on Sunday, media reports said.
Canada: Calgary officer hurt by driver of 'suspicious vehicle'
Aug 18, 2018, at 11:08 pm
Calgary, Aug 18 (IBNS): A Calgary officer was injured by the driver of a "suspicious vehicle" in the community of Legacy on Saturday.
Canada: India's Independence Day celebrated in Consulate General's Office in Toronto
Aug 18, 2018, at 10:11 pm
Toronto, Aug 18 (IBNS): The 72nd Indian Independence Day was celebrated in the Consulate General’s Office in Toronto, Ontario, in the midst of a large Indo-Canadian gathering, on Aug 15.
Canada: Thousands gather to attend Fredericton shooting funeral
Aug 18, 2018, at 09:46 pm
Fredericton, Aug 18 (IBNS): Thousands of first responders gathered to attend the funeral of victims of Fredericton shooting, which took place last week, media reports said.
Kofi Annan dies, world leaders mourn
Aug 18, 2018, at 06:37 pm
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Ex-United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan passed away on Saturday, said Kofi Annan Foundation.
UN mourns death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, ‘a guiding force for good’
Aug 18, 2018, at 05:28 pm
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): The United Nations is mourning the death of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, according to a statement published on his official Twitter account on Saturday.
Pakistan's new PM Imran Khan to address nation tomorrow
Aug 18, 2018, at 04:19 pm
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IBNS): Pakistan's new PM Imran Khan will address the nation on Sunday, media reports said on Saturday.
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan dies
Aug 18, 2018, at 03:49 pm
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Ex-UN secretary general Kofi Anan has passed away, the Kofi Annan Foundation confirmed on Saturday.
Imran Khan takes oath, becomes Pakistan's 22nd Prime Minister
Aug 18, 2018, at 01:00 pm
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party chief Imran Khan on Saturday became the 22nd Prime Minister of the country as he took oath at a simple ceremony at the President's house.
Imran Khan will take oath as Pakistan PM today
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:42 am
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan will take oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan on Saturday.
Senior UN children’s advocate says they ‘should never be targeted by violence’
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:36 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Reacting to a recent upsurge in violent attacks affecting children, Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, called on Friday for those responsible to be held fully accountable.
UN chief encourages victims of terrorism to ‘raise up their voices’
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:31 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS) Victims of terror attacks have and important and powerful role to play in combatting the “global menace” the United Nations chief said on Friday, launching an exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York to commemorate the first International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:26 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Rapid advances in gene editing and so-called “DIY biological laboratories”which could be used by extremists, threaten to derail efforts to prevent biological weapons from being used against civilians, the world’s only international forum on the issue has heard.
Aid funding for Occupied Palestinian Territories at ‘all-time low’
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:18 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Funding for humanitarian operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) is at an “all-time low”, threatening the delivery of life-saving aid to people in the West Bank and Gaza, the United Nations warned on Friday.
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:12 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Remembering 22 colleagues killed by the “horrific terrorist attack” on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad 15 years ago, Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all staff to pay tribute to the fallen by “continuing their mission,” and keep going to “dangerous places with the aim of making them safer”.