Jan 23, 2018, at 01:38 am
Washington, Jan 22 (IBNS): In yet another major development in the political paradigm of Israel and Palestine, US Vice President Mike Pence has announced that his nation will open its embassy in Jerusalem 'before the end of next year'.
Pakistan condemns Afghanistan hotel attack
Jan 23, 2018, at 01:11 am
Islamabad, Jan 22 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the 'brutal terrorist' attack at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul that killed more than 10 people dead.
Afghanistan: UN staff member abducted in Kabul
Jan 23, 2018, at 12:32 am
Kabul, Jan 22 (IBNS): A UN staff member and her child have been kidnapped in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Monday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Unknown gunmen put private radio station on fire
Jan 22, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Kabul,Jan 22 (IBNS): A private radio station was put on fire by unknown gunmen in western Ghor province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.
Nepal: Bus mishap kills 4, injures 25
Jan 22, 2018, at 10:51 pm
Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IBNS): At least four people were killed as a bus, in which they were travelling, skidded off the road and fell some 150 metres down at Bhantakhola area of Nepal on Monday, media reports said.
Is US pull out of NAFTA matter of time? Canada prepares with plan B
Jan 22, 2018, at 07:19 pm
Ottawa, Jan 22 (IBNS): The pull out of the US from the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is just a matter of time as Canada is preparing itself for a second plan, CTV News said.
Former ISIS captive Yazidi boy seeks meeting with Canada PM Trudeau
Jan 22, 2018, at 07:01 pm
Winnipeg, Jan 22 (IBNS): Former ISIS captive Yazidi boy, who returned to Canada last year, has expressed his wish to meet Canadian Prime Minsiter Justin Trudeau, media reports said.
Shutdown leaves US federal employees worried about their jobs
Jan 22, 2018, at 06:39 pm
Atlanta, Jan 22 (IBNS): The US Federal government shutdown which started Friday midnight -- as a result of disagreements between the Republicans and Democrats over immigration and budgetary issues -- has caused great uncertainty to hundreds of federal employees regarding their jobs, media reports said.
Justin Trudeau to attend World Economic Forum annual meeting
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:42 pm
Toronto, Jan 22 (IBNS): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will travel to Davos in Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting from Monday.
Amid unprecedented needs, UN, aid partners launch largest consolidated humanitarian appeal for Yemen
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:06 pm
New York, Jan 22 (JEN): With the crisis in war-ravaged Yemen continuing to deteriorate, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners have launched a $2.96 billion response plan to reach over 13 million people with lifesaving assistance.
UN strongly condemns terrorist attack on Kabul hotel
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:00 pm
Washington, Jan 22 (JEN): Senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres as well as the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a hotel in the country's capital, Kabul.
Landmine explosion in Afghanistan kills 12
Jan 21, 2018, at 11:52 pm
Herat, Jan 21 (IBNS): A landmine explosion in Afghanistan's Herat province has killed at least 12 people, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack leaves four soldiers killed
Jan 21, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS): Taliban attack in Greashk district of Afghanistan left at least four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers killed,media reports said.
UN chief urges vigilance against anti-Semitism and discrimination of all kinds
Jan 21, 2018, at 09:50 pm
New York, Jan 21 (JEN): Warning that hate is on the rise and that Nazi symbols, mindsets and languages are back, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for vigilance against anti-Semitism and discrimination of all kinds.
Syrian children succumb to freezing temperatures while crossing into Lebanon – UNICEF
Jan 21, 2018, at 09:40 pm
Washington, Jan 21 (IBNS): At least 12 Syrians, including two children, lost their lives to the bitter cold in eastern Lebanon as they tried to enter the country, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported Saturday, warning that there are fears more could be trapped along the route.
Kabul hotel siege ends; five civilians and four gunmen killed, 160 rescued
Jan 21, 2018, at 07:39 pm
Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS) A nightlong siege of Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul ended with the Afghan forces eliminating the terrorists but not before five civilians, including a foreign woman, was killed by gunmen in the Afghan capital, officials said.
Five killed in terror attack in Kabul luxury hotel, two gunmen shot dead
Jan 21, 2018, at 04:36 pm
Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS) Terrorists attacked Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul killing at least five while security forces eliminated two of the assailants, officials said on Sunday, even as the siege continued.
Ontario to welcome more economic immigrants in 2018
Jan 21, 2018, at 03:08 am
Toronto, Jan 20 (IBNS): Ontario will welcome more economic immigrants to the province this year, with the Canadian government increasing Ontario's 2018 nomination allocation to 6,600.
Shutdown is a nice present of Democrats on first anniversary: US President Donald Trump
Jan 21, 2018, at 01:39 am
Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump attacked the Democrats over the government shutdown and said it was a 'nice presented' gifted to him on first anniversary in power.
Canada: All three accused in Lac Megantic rail disaster case acquitted
Jan 21, 2018, at 12:44 am
Quebec City, Jan 20 (IBNS): A Canadian jury has acquitted all three accused of criminal negligence in a case that pertains to 2013 Lac-Megantic rail disaster which killed 47 people, media reports said.
Pakistan government closes Radio Mashaal operations following ISI report
Jan 20, 2018, at 11:36 pm
Islamabad, Jan 20 (IBNS): In a major move, Pakistan government has shut down operations of Radio Mashaal, a Pashto language broadcaster linked to the US-funded Radio Free Europe, in its country.
Afghanistan: Paktia blast kills 1
Jan 20, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Kabul, Jan 20 (IBNS): A magnetic bomb blast hit Afghanistan's Paktia province on Saturday which left at least one civilian killed, media reports said.
Zainab murder case in Pakistan: Two suspects arrested
Jan 20, 2018, at 09:32 pm
Kasur, Jan 20 (IBNS): Police have arrested two suspects in the Zainab murder case in Pakistan, media reports said on Saturday.
Senate fails to pass new budget, House shutdown begins in US
Jan 20, 2018, at 09:14 pm
Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): As the Senate failed to agree on a new budget, the US government on Saturday commenced the move of shutting down many of its services.
Canada: Is induction of Harinder Malhi in Wynne cabinet a strategy to woo Sikh voters?
Jan 20, 2018, at 07:13 pm
Toronto, Jan 20 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's decision to induct Harinder Malhi, who had moved a motion against 1984 anti-Sikh riots, is perhaps a step to woo the Sikh voters with an eye on the upcoming provincial election, to be held in June this year., according to media reports.
Senate fails to agree on new budget, US approaching federal shutdown
Jan 20, 2018, at 04:54 pm
Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): The United States of America is approaching a federal shutdown, owing to disagreements between the Republicans and Democrats.
Donald Trump, Theresa May to meet in Davos
Jan 20, 2018, at 01:32 pm
London, Jan 20 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Theresa May are set to meet at the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump signs bill renewing foreign surveillance programme
Jan 20, 2018, at 01:10 pm
Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): In another major move, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he signed into law a bill which aims to renew the National Security Agency’s warrantless internet surveillance program.
One in four Iraqi children impacted by conflict, poverty; education key for lasting peace – UNICEF
Jan 20, 2018, at 12:42 pm
New York, Jan 20 (JEN): More than four million children have been impacted by extreme violence in Iraq, many robbed of their childhood and forced to fight on the frontlines, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday.
Central Africa’s iconic mammals threatened by poachers, armed groups – UN environment wing
Jan 20, 2018, at 12:39 pm
New York, Jan 20 (JEN): Elephants, giraffes, rhinos and other magnificent mammals targeted in wildlife conservation areas of Central Africa are under threat of extinction, caught in the crosshairs of armed groups and highly-militarized poachers, the United Nations environment wing warned on Friday.