78 million children don’t go to school at all, warns UN chief in call for action
Feb 17, 2023, at 07:58 pm
New York: A staggering 78 million girls and boys around the world today “don’t go to school at all” because of conflict, climate disasters and displacement – while tens of millions more receive only sporadic teaching - UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.
UN mission signs new plan for election security in Central African Republic
Feb 17, 2023, at 07:22 pm
New York: A newly signed plan for election security represents a “major development” for peaceful, inclusive elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), a spokesperson for the UN mission in the country said on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Armed forces raid private TV network in Kabul
Feb 17, 2023, at 03:36 pm
Kabul: A group of armed men stomped into the compound of Tamaddon TV network in Afghanistan capital city Kabul and harassed the employees of the media organization, media reports said.
Pakistan: Explosion rocks Jaffar Express, woman dies
Feb 17, 2023, at 03:12 pm
Islamabad: A woman died as an explosion hit Jaffar Express on Thursday morning near Chichawatni region of Pakistan which left at least one woman dead.
Fifth nationwide protests against pension reform taking place in Paris
Feb 17, 2023, at 02:36 pm
Paris:Tens of thousands of people are taking part in the fifth nationwide protest in Paris against the controversial pension reform of the French government, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Pakistan: Protest held against enforced disappearances in Karachi
Feb 17, 2023, at 05:20 am
Karachi: The family members of Baloch missing persons staged protest in Karachi on Wednesday (Feb 15) against the growing wave of enforced disappearances of Baloch children, women, students, and youth.
CPEC cannot be run against the will of people of Balochistan: Pak Assembly Member
Feb 17, 2023, at 05:12 am
Quetta: Aslam Bhutani, Member of Pakistan Assembly, speaking in a joint session of the Pakistan assembly said that the people of Balochistan are being humiliated in the name of CPEC.
Medicine supply to Balochistan's only cancer hospital halted
Feb 17, 2023, at 04:50 am
Quetta: Medicine supply to CENAR Cancer Hospital in Balochistan’s Quetta has been stopped by the Pak administration for the last two months.
Afghanistan ambassador calls on Koshiyari, seeks help in continuing women's education
Feb 16, 2023, at 12:54 am
Mumbai: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India Farid Mamundzay on Wednesday called on Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan Mumbai.
Afghanistan: Taliban bans people from celebrating Valentine's Day
Feb 16, 2023, at 12:24 am
Kabul: The Taliban rulers of Afghanistan had banned people in the country from celebrating Valentine's Day which was observed globally on Tuesday.
Shuttering ‘rabbit holes’ of hate: Holocaust survivors send powerful message in new documentary
Feb 15, 2023, at 10:44 pm
New York: Amid a recent spike in antisemitic violence across the world, the screening of legendary filmmaker Ken Burns’ latest documentary on Thursday highlighted a dark chapter in US history, and a frank high-level discussion at UN Headquarters showcased a proposed new code of conduct to shutter ‘rabbit holes’ of hate and online disinformation.
Chinese embassy in Pakistan temporarily shuts down consular section over 'technical issues'
Feb 15, 2023, at 10:36 pm
Beijing/Islamabad: China has announced it will temporarily shut down consular section of its embassy in Pakistan due to "technical issues", media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Seven TTP men killed in North Waziristan clash
Feb 15, 2023, at 08:44 pm
North Waziristan: At least seven terrorists, belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), died when cops repulsed an attack on a police van carrying three detained militants to Bannu from North Waziristan region of Pakistan, media reports said.
Pakistan: 1 killed, 4 injured in coal mine explosion in Kohat
Feb 15, 2023, at 08:16 pm
Islamabad: At least one person was killed and four others injured in an explosion in a coal mine in Kohat district of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the rescue service said.
Children sleep in streets, too afraid to go home after quake disaster
Feb 15, 2023, at 07:20 pm
New York: As UN aid convoys prepared to deliver more relief to quake-hit northwest Syria via two additional land routes from Türkiye on Tuesday, UN humanitarians warned that many thousands of children have likely been killed, while millions more vulnerable people urgently need support.
Tunisia: UN rights chief concerned over crackdown on opposition
Feb 15, 2023, at 06:12 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has voiced concern over the deepening crackdown in Tunisia targeting perceived political opponents of President Kais Saied as well as civil society, his Office, OHCHR, reported on Tuesday.
Joe Biden says Air India-Boeing 'historic agreement' will support one million jobs in America
Feb 15, 2023, at 05:57 pm
Washington/IBNS: India's premier airline Air India's step to buy 220 Boeing aircraft will benefit one million jobs in the United States, said President Joe Biden in a statement.
Number of days lost to strikes in UK highest since 1989: ONS
Feb 15, 2023, at 03:33 pm
London: The United Kingdom (UK) lost about 2.5 million working days in 2022 to continued labor disputes, the highest number in more than three decades, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Tuesday.
Enforced Disappearance of Zehri family: Protest continues in front of Lasbela Press Club of Pakistan
Feb 15, 2023, at 03:22 pm
Quetta: A protest occurred outside the Balochistan Lasbela Press Club on Monday against the enforced disappearances orchestrated by the Pakistani army and for the recovery of the Zehri family, media reports said on Wednesday.
Ex-US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid
Feb 15, 2023, at 03:14 pm
Washington: Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced her bid for president on Tuesday.
Bhutan: Farmers using GPS, advanced technologies to modernize agricultural sector
Feb 14, 2023, at 10:59 pm
Bhutan is trying to modernize the agricultural sector of the country by using upgraded technology which include application advanced drones and GPS to monitor crop and soil health.
Michigan State University Shooting: Three people die
Feb 14, 2023, at 09:04 pm
Michigan: At least three people died as a gunman opened fire at the Michigan State University on Tuesday.
Afghanistan receives another batch of 40 mln USD as humanitarian aid
Feb 14, 2023, at 08:58 pm
Kabul: Afghanistan received another package of 40 million U.S. dollars in cash as humanitarian aid and deposited it in one of the commercial banks in Kabul on Monday, a statement of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), the country's central bank said.
Turn words into action to get world back on track for 2030 goals
Feb 14, 2023, at 08:53 pm
New York: Support “turbocharged” efforts to get back on track to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN chief told the General Assembly on Monday.
Pakistan: Remittances decrease 9.9 pct in January: central bank
Feb 14, 2023, at 08:47 pm
Islamabad: Remittances sent by overseas Pakistani workers decreased 9.9 percent in January on a month-on-month basis, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Monday.
Power of sport to counter violent extremism amplified at UN
Feb 14, 2023, at 08:42 pm
New York: Sport can change the world, famous footballers and grassroots gamechangers alike said at a roundtable discussion on Monday, highlighting a new UN podcast series to mark the first International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, as and when Conducive to Terrorism.
Earthquake disaster: UN chief welcomes Syria decision to open aid corridors
Feb 14, 2023, at 08:38 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the decision on Monday by the Syrian president to open two further crossing points on the Turkish border to allow more aid into the stricken northwest of the country.
Experts demand better measures to protect children caught in conflict
Feb 14, 2023, at 08:32 pm
New York: Preventing violations against children affected by war has never been more pertinent or urgent, the UN expert advocating for these boys and girls said in a briefing to the Security Council on Monday.
US: Several hurt during shooting inside Michigan State University
Feb 14, 2023, at 03:40 pm
Michigan: Multiple people were injured in a shooting incident at the Michigan State University on Monday.
Pakistan: Govt approves gas price hike up to 124 pct
Feb 14, 2023, at 02:58 pm
Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Pakistani Cabinet on Monday approved up to 124 percent hike in the tariff of gas across the board for six months to implement a major prior condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), media reports said.