Terrorism victims must never be forgotten: UN Secretary-General
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:49 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored UN solidarity with all victims of terrorism and urged people everywhere to ensure they are never forgotten.
Terrorists shell localities in Syria's Aleppo province - Reconciliation Center
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:41 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group (formerly known as Jabhat al-Nusra, banned in Russia) has attacked settlements in Syria's Aleppo province, Rear Adm Alexander Shcherbitsky, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing.
Ex-CIA officer charged with spying for China - Justice Dept
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:28 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US prosecutors have charged a former Central intelligence Agency (CIA) officer with spying for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said in a press release.
Somalia: UN condemns ‘brazen’ terrorist attack on beachside hotel
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:23 pm
New York: The UN in Somalia has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that took place on Sunday at the Elite Hotel in the capital Mogadishu, which reportedly killed at least 16 people and left many others injured.
Charity Scandal: Canadian finance minister Morneau resigns
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:11 pm
Toronto/UNI: Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau is stepping down from his cabinet role and as MP for Toronto Centre after weeks of scrutiny for his role in a charity scandal that has plagued the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Belarus crisis: Top UN official concerned over torture allegations
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:00 pm
New York: In the wake of ongoing electoral-related unrest in Belarus, the top UN official in the country has requested an urgent meeting with authorities focused on the issue of human rights, according to a statement from her office.
Nepal: Construction of India-assisted Arun-III hydropower project gaining pace
Aug 18, 2020, at 04:18 am
Kathmandu: Construction of India-assisted Arun-III hydropower project in Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha district is witnessing fast developments, media reports said.
Enforced disappearances: Sindhi Baloch Forum to hold protest on Aug 30 in London
Aug 18, 2020, at 04:07 am
London: Marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, The Sindhi Baloch Forum (SBF) will stage a protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Aug 30.
Washington: Sindhi Foundation holds protests outside Pakistan envoy's residence
Aug 18, 2020, at 03:59 am
Washington: Protesting against forced disappearances, a US-based Sindhi organisation, along with Balochis and Pashtuns, on Saturday demonstrated outside the residence of Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan, here.
Chinese debt trap policy is making Nigeria 'lose' sovereignty?
Aug 18, 2020, at 03:56 am
Abuja: African nation Nigeria is feared to be losing its sovereignty to China over bad debts, media reports said.
South China Sea: Malaysia rejects Beijing's claims
Aug 18, 2020, at 03:52 am
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has now rejected China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea region.
India's welfare policies for Sikhs hits hard Pakistani ISI's Khalistani push
Aug 18, 2020, at 03:35 am
New Delhi: Indian government's active policies to ensure welfare of Sikh community is now acting as a massive setback for Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, media reports said.
Railway: Nepali construction firm gains experience while working with Indian company
Aug 17, 2020, at 04:58 pm
The Director of a Nepali construction company, which is working with India's Ircon on Janakpur-Jaynagar railway project, has said his company gained new experience in the sector while working in the project, media reports said.
Pakistan still struggling for independence: Woman Journalist
Aug 17, 2020, at 04:49 pm
Islamabad: In a veiled attack on the Pakistan government, a prominent woman journalist of the nation said the South Asian country is still struggling for independence even after 73 years of freedom from the British rule.
Turkey funding surrendered ISIS cadres to radicalise Indian Muslims: Reports
Aug 16, 2020, at 03:59 am
Istanbul: The Turkish government has allocated huge funds to the Turkish intelligence to radicalize Indian Muslims, media reports said.
Nepal: People hope improvement in lifestyle with completion of Janakpur-Jaynagar railway line
Aug 16, 2020, at 03:53 am
Janakpur: People of Nepal's Janakpur feel that their lifestyle will change significantly with the completion of the Janakpur-Jaynagar railway line.
Canada-based Baloch leader describes Aug 14 as 'Black Day', slams Pakistan Army
Aug 16, 2020, at 03:45 am
Vancouver: A senior Baloch leader has described the Pakistan’s Independence Day as ‘Black Day’ in the history of humankind as the country’s Army continues to kill, rob, rape, convert people and grab lands of Baloch people.
Is the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army raising its head again?
Aug 16, 2020, at 02:09 am
Cox Bazar: The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), which operates on the Bangladesh-Burma border and is seen by its observers as those carrying out terrorist activities, is trying to radicalise the people in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, according to a report in German media.
Sindhis, Pashtun, Gilgit and Baloch members protest in US on Pakistan Independence Day
Aug 16, 2020, at 01:57 am
Washington: Several members of the oppressed communities in Pakistan demonstrated in front of the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC on Friday.
Two Taliban members planning to send mine killed in Afghanistan's Kandahar
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:47 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: Two members of the Taliban group who were planning to send a mine were killed in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, the press service of the local police headquarters said on Saturday.
A 4-year old becomes youngest person diagnosed with Coronavirus in Bhutan
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:46 pm
Thimpu/Xinhua: A four-year old child and her 34-year old mother are the latest to be diagnosed with COVID-19 in Bhutan as of Saturday.
COVID-19: Nepal reports 594 new cases
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:43 pm
Kathmandu/UNI: The Novel Coronavirus count in Nepal reached 25,551 on Friday, after 594 new cases were recorded during the past 24 hours, the country's Health Ministry confirmed.
Donald Trump orders China's ByteDance to divest interests in TikTok's US operations
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:36 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring China's ByteDance to divest interests in TikTok's US operations within 90 days.
UN chief: Belarusians must be able to exercise their ‘civil and political rights’
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:34 pm
New York: Closely following the developments in Belarus, Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement on Friday underlining the importance of enabling all Belarusians to “exercise their civil and political rights”.
UN and partners launch $565 million appeal for Lebanon
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:26 pm
New York: The UN and aid partners are seeking $565 million to address the overwhelming needs in Lebanon following the deadly explosions that flattened large areas of the capital, Beirut, nearly two weeks ago.
Guterres ‘deeply concerned’ over environmental threat posed by stricken oil tanker off Yemen coast
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:23 pm
New York: The UN chief is “deeply concerned” about the condition of the FSO Safer oil tanker, moored off the western coast of Yemen, his spokesperson said on Friday.
Landmine explosion kills 4 in Syria's Idlib
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:12 pm
Damascus/Xinhua: Four civilians were killed and five others wounded on Saturday when a landmine exploded in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, state news agency SANA reported.
Afghanistan: More action needed to stop killings of human rights defenders
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:10 pm
New York: The death of nine human rights defenders since the beginning of this year marks “the emergence of a truly alarming trend", an independent UN rights expert said on Friday, calling on Afghanistan to prevent any further killings.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina pays homage to Sheikh Mujibur on his 45th death anniversary
Aug 15, 2020, at 09:45 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the National Mourning Day and the 45th anniversary of his martyrdom.
Millions ‘on the edge’ in DR Congo, now in even greater danger of tipping over: WFP
Aug 15, 2020, at 03:41 pm
New York: Millions of lives could be lost to hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid escalating conflict and worsening COVID-19 transmission, the UN emergency food relief agency has warned, urging the international community to step up support for the African nation.