‘Regional security and integration’ in Central Africa under threat, Security Council warned
Jun 05, 2019, at 09:30 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): Recurrent and often deadly clashes between pastoralists and farmers in several countries in Central Africa continue to cause “serious concern”, threatening “regional security and integration”, a senior UN official warned the Security Council on Tuesday.
Jun 05, 2019, at 09:19 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): The global reach of the United Nations makes it “the world's best hope for peace and security, sustainable development and the promotion and protection of human rights and social progress”, said the top Nigerian diplomat who will be the next President of the General Assembly.
Jun 05, 2019, at 09:14 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): Against a backdrop of challenges in implementing the peace process in Colombia, six independent UN human rights experts condemned on Tuesday the killing of a former member of the FARC-EP guerilla movement, which they said constitutes a “violation” of the guarantees made by the Government in the 2016 peace agreement.
Vital food crops destroyed in Syria amid upsurge in fighting across Idlib, Hama
Jun 05, 2019, at 08:55 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): Thousands of acres of crops have been destroyed in Syria’s Idlib and north Hama provinces amid ongoing deadly violence, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday, in a call to the warring parties to stop using food security to hold people “hostage”.
Trump says Brexit will happen, would be good for UK
Jun 04, 2019, at 11:24 pm
London, June 4 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he expects Brexit will happen because the United Kingdom wants to have its own identity and run its own affairs.
Four soldiers, three IS militants killed in clash in central Iraq
Jun 04, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Baghdad, Jun 4 (Xinhua/UNI) At least four Iraqi soldiers and three Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Tuesday in a clash in north of the capital Baghdad, the Iraqi military said.
IS member blows himself up in northern Lebanon
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Beirut, Jun 4 (Xinhua/UNI) An Islamic State (IS) member blew himself up Tuesday in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli after being cornered by the army and Internal Security Forces.
Two killed as Kenyan security forces clash with al-Shabab suspects
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:56 pm
Mandera, Jun 4 (Xinhua/UNI) Two people were killed and unknown number injured in clashes between Kenyan security forces and Somali militants in the northeastern county of Mandera on Monday night, officials said Tuesday.
Suspected Indonesian terrorist hurt in failed suicide attack attempt
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Jakarta, June 4 (IBNS): Indonesian security forces have said that the bomber, who was responsible for bombing the Tugu Kartasura Security Post had the explosive strapped to his waist during the attack, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Explosion in northern Baghlan province leaves 2 killed
Jun 04, 2019, at 03:45 pm
Kabul, June 4 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as an explosion rocked Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province on Tuesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Fire engulfs Kabul market
Jun 04, 2019, at 03:40 pm
Kabul, June 4 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at a commercial marketplace in Afghanistan capital city Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.
Thieves use front end loader to steal ATM in New Zealand
Jun 04, 2019, at 10:14 am
Wellington, June 4 (Xinhua/UNI) New Zealand Police are investigating a rare burglary case in which an entire ATM was stolen from a Bay of Plenty bank overnight, with the help of a front end loader, reported local media on Tuesday.
Seven Tunisian illegal migrants rescued off eastern coasts
Jun 04, 2019, at 10:11 am
Tunis, June 3 (Xinhua/UNI) A Tunisian navy unit on Monday rescued seven Tunisians aged between 25-35 off the coastal city of Sfax in eastern Tunisia, the Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) reported.
Terrorists carry out three attacks on Lebanon’s Tripoli, one soldier killed
Jun 04, 2019, at 10:07 am
Beirut, Jun 4 (Sputnik/UNI) A group of terrorists has carried out three attacks on a military patrol and police officers in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, killing one soldier and injuring several others, local media reported.
Pedal power makes ‘positive impact on climate’, urges UN on World Bicycle Day
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:39 am
New York, June 4 (IBNS): The simple, affordable, and environmentally friendly bicycle is not just a means of transportation, but also “a tool for development”, the United Nations said in a message on Monday commemorating World Bicycle Day.
Jun 04, 2019, at 09:30 am
New York, June 4 (IBNS): Security forces in Sudan fired on pro-democracy protesters in the capital Khartoum on Monday, leaving a number of dead and many more injured, prompting the United Nations chief’s condemnation and an appeal for “peaceful dialogue” to resume.
US President Trump arrives in UK for state visit to boost bilateral ties
Jun 03, 2019, at 09:23 pm
London, Jun 3 (UNI): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrived in the United Kingdom on Monday for a three-day state visit during which the President is expected to underscore the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Kabul: Explosion rocks Kabul city, 5 killed
Jun 03, 2019, at 05:42 pm
Kabul, June 3 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and 10 others were hurt as an explosion rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Monday, media reports said.
Chinese police nab 17 in drug trafficking bust
Jun 03, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Kunming, June 3 (Xinhua/UNI) Police from the provinces of Yunnan and Guizhou, as well as Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have jointly busted a major drug trafficking ring, catching 17 suspects and seizing 43.7 kg of drugs, local authorities said Monday.
US President Donald Trump arrives in UK, attacks London Mayor Khan
Jun 03, 2019, at 03:45 pm
London, June 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday arrived in London for his three-day state visit to the UK.
Problems cannot be solved with coercive measures: Mexican President tells Trump over immigration
Jun 03, 2019, at 02:54 pm
Mexico City, Jun 1 (IBNS): Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has said "problems cannot be solved with coercive measures" in reaction to his US counterpart Donald Trump's threatening to impose tariffs on Mexican goods over illegal immigration problem.
White House economic adviser to step down 'shortly', says Donald Trump
Jun 03, 2019, at 11:04 am
Washington, Jun 3 (UNI): Chairman of White House Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett will step down 'shortly,' US President Donald Trump tweeted.
Canada suspends operations temporarily at its embassy in Venezuela
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:39 am
Ottawa, Jun 3 (UNI): Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said her country has suspended operations at its embassy in Venezuela because its diplomats will no longer be able to obtain visas.
Man shot down by US Secret Service agents near White House
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:22 am
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) A man was taken down near the White House on Sunday night after US Secret Service agents opened fire, according to a Xinhua reporter on site.
Some Boeing 737 jets equipped with faulty parts: US aviation regulator
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:19 am
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed a new problem involving the grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes.
US ready for unconditional talks with Iran: Pompeo
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:17 am
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Switzerland that Washington is ready for unconditional talks with Tehran, according to a press release issued by the State Department.
Israel conducts missile attack targeting Syrian T-4 Airfield, one person killed
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:13 am
Damascus, Jun 3 (Sputnik/UNI) An Israeli missile attack targeting the T-4 airfield in the Syrian province of Homs left one person killed and another two wounded, a Syrian military source told Sputnik on Monday.
Three illegal immigrants rescued, two drown off Libyan western coast
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:04 am
Tripoli, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) Libyan navy on Sunday announced rescuing 73 illegal immigrants, and recovering two bodies off the country's western coast. "A coast guards patrol found a broken rubber boat with no engine some 14 km off the coast of Garrabulli town," said the navy spokesman Ayob Qassem.
Jun 03, 2019, at 09:50 am
New York, June 3 (IBNS): Donors have pledged an initial $1.2 billion to help restore livelihoods and rebuild infrastructure destroyed by cyclones Kenneth and Idai in Mozambique, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced on Sunday.
Singapore Air Force fighters sent to escort plane over bomb scare
Jun 02, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Moscow, Jun 2 (Sputnik): Two F-15 fighters of the Singapore Air Force were sent on Sunday to escort a passenger plane, operated by the country's low-cost airline Scoot, over an alleged bomb threat aboard the aircraft, the country's defence minister Ng Eng Hen said.