Chinese govt systematically imposing forced interethnic marriages on Uyghur women: Reports
Nov 19, 2022, at 03:02 am
Xinjiang: New research by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has found, based on evidence from Chinese state media and policy documents, government-sanctioned profiles and testimonials, and accounts from women in the diaspora, that government-incentivized and forced interethnic marriages have been occurring in the Uyghur Region since 2014.
China’s stand may deprive Sri Lanka of USD 2.9 bn from IMF in early 2023: CPA chief
Nov 19, 2022, at 02:48 am
Colombo: Executive Director of the Centre of Policy Alternatives (CPA) Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu has said China’s unwillingness to accept the proposed debt restructuring might deprive economic-crisis-hit Sri Lanka of the USD 2.9 billion credit facility, from the IMF.
‘Credibility and relevance’ of UN on the line over Security Council reform, warns Assembly President
Nov 19, 2022, at 12:38 am
New York: The entire credibility and relevance of the United Nations will be called into question unless the General Assembly finally takes a lead on reforming the Organisation’s most powerful body responsible for peace and security issues, the Security Council.
Peru’s food crisis grows amid soaring prices and poverty: FAO
Nov 19, 2022, at 12:13 am
New York: Peru has become the most food-insecure country in South America, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO.
UN chief welcomes renewal of Black Sea Grain Initiative
Nov 19, 2022, at 12:07 am
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday welcomed the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had been due to expire on Saturday.
‘Bridges across digital divides’ needed to boost development, Guterres tells G20
Nov 18, 2022, at 11:33 pm
New York: With the right national policies, digital technology can give “an unprecedented boost to sustainable development”, particularly for the poorest countries, the UN chief told the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday.
Espionage Crimes: US sentences Chinese govt intelligence officer to 20 years in prison
Nov 18, 2022, at 11:20 pm
Washington: The first Chinese government intelligence officer ever to be extradited to the United States to stand trial was sentenced today in federal court in Cincinnati.
UN official calls on Security Council to support a ‘secure, peaceful and prosperous Sahel’
Nov 18, 2022, at 10:34 pm
New York: The security situation in the Sahel continues to deteriorate, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, explaining that indiscriminate terrorist violence “means thousands of innocent civilians are suffering, and millions of others are forced to leave their homes”.
Horn of Africa: UNFPA launches $113 million appeal for drought-impacted women and girls
Nov 18, 2022, at 08:15 pm
New York: The unprecedented drought in the Horn of Africa is affecting whole communities, but it is women and girls who are paying “an unacceptably high price”, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Wednesday, launching a $113.7 million appeal to meet their needs.
North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea, South Korea
Nov 18, 2022, at 04:24 pm
Pyongyang: North Korea fired an apparent long-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, South Korean military said on Friday.
Fire at refugee camp in Gaza Strip leaves 21 people, including children, dead
Nov 18, 2022, at 02:19 pm
Gaza: At least 21 people, including 10 children, died when a fire broke out at a building that is located in a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, media reports said on Friday.
Myanmar: Ex-UK envoy, Japanese filmmaker among 6,000 to be freed
Nov 17, 2022, at 08:54 pm
Yangon/UNI: Myanmar's military is set to release 6,000 prisoners including a former UK ambassador, a Japanese filmmaker and an Australian adviser to the country's ousted leader.
China’s surveillance campaigns are now targeting Uyghurs: Report
Nov 17, 2022, at 07:11 pm
Beijing: Cybersecurity researchers have now found two new surveillance campaigns that are targeting Uyghurs in China and abroad, media reports said on Tuesday.
Pakistan-Afghanistan border shut down for indefinite period at Chaman border after shooting
Nov 17, 2022, at 06:57 pm
Chaman, Pakistan: Trade through the Pak-Afghan border at Chaman has been shut down for an indefinite period after an armed man from the Afghan side opened fire on Pakistani security personnel at Friendship Gate, media reports said on Monday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping slams Justin Trudeau at G20 before media
Nov 17, 2022, at 04:37 pm
Bali/UNI: China's President Xi Jinping has been filmed accusing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of leaking meeting details, days after they held talks at the G20 summit here in Indonesia.
US midterm polls: Blow to Joe Biden as Republicans manage to win back House
Nov 17, 2022, at 04:23 pm
Washington/UNI: In a blow to US President Joe Biden, Republicans have secured the 218 seats needed for a majority in the lower chamber of the Congress a week after the midterm elections, BBC reported.
UK: Inflation rate touches record high in October
Nov 16, 2022, at 11:35 pm
London: The UK's inflation rate touched a record 11.1 percent in October, as per data released by Office for National Statistics.
Pakistan: Terrorists attack on police mobile patrol in Lakki Marwat, 6 cops die
Nov 16, 2022, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi: At least six policemen, including an assistant sub-inspector (ASI), died when two terrorists on a motorcycle opened fire on their mobile during routine patrolling in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat region, media reports said on Wednesday.
Ukrainian and Russian POWs tortured and ill-treated: OHCHR
Nov 16, 2022, at 11:02 pm
New York: Prisoners of war on both sides of the conflict in Ukraine have told UN human rights investigators that they have been subjected to torture and ill-treatment while held captive.
Several Taiwanese NGOs extend support to Uyghurs and their demand for independence
Nov 16, 2022, at 10:41 pm
Taipei: Several Taiwanese NGOs recently extended support to Uyghurs’ struggle to build a sovereign nation and called others to take a stand against China’s oppression of the minority group.
Pakistan: Gwadar protesters threaten to block CPEC projects
Nov 16, 2022, at 10:31 pm
Gwadar, Pakistan: A large number of children took out protest march in in the Pakistani port city of Gwadar and joined the Maulana Hidayatur Rehman-led sit-in that entered its 18th day on Sunday and even warned that they would block China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) if their demands are not met within a week, media reports said.
‘Milestone for humanity’ as UN celebrates 8 billionth birth
Nov 16, 2022, at 08:17 pm
New York: The Day of 8 Billion, officially marked on Tuesday, is a milestone moment for human longevity, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), “signalling major improvements in public health”, but it also comes with warnings of worsening economic inequality and environmental damage.
Iran: Thousands held for peacefully protesting must be released, demands OHCHR
Nov 16, 2022, at 08:13 pm
New York: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, called on Tuesday for the immediate release of thousands of Iranian citizens who have been detained after peacefully demonstrating against the Government following the death of Mahsa Amini for breaking strict hijab rules two months ago.
Afghanistan: EU condemns Taliban's latest move of barring women from entering parks, gyms
Nov 16, 2022, at 03:08 pm
Brussels: The European Union has condemned the additional restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women’s freedom of movement, including the newly announced rules barring women from entering public parks and gyms.
Afghanistan: Taliban directs judges to impose full enforcement of Sharia Law
Nov 16, 2022, at 02:50 pm
Kabul: Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has ordered judges in Afghanistan to impose their interpretation of the Sharia Law, a move which experts believe might further deteriorate the human rights state of the nation.
Poland hit amid Russian strikes on Ukraine: Reports
Nov 16, 2022, at 02:17 pm
Warsaw: At least two people died as missiles landed in Poland, close to its border with Ukraine, reports say.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif tests COVID-19 positive
Nov 15, 2022, at 10:12 pm
Islamabad: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has tested COVID-19 positive.
Nov 15, 2022, at 10:06 pm
New York: United Nations Population Fund said the global population touched the 8 billion mark on Tuesday.
World population to reach eight bln today: UN
Nov 15, 2022, at 09:43 pm
Washington/UNI: The world's population is projected to reach eight billion people on Tuesday and India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, as per a report published by the United Nations (UN) citing World Population Prospects 2022.
Russia bans 100 more Canadians from entry, including Jim Carrey
Nov 15, 2022, at 09:24 pm
Moscow/IBNS: The Russian Foreign Ministry barred an additional 100 Canadian citizens from entry in response to repeated anti-Russian sanctions imposed by Ottawa.