Top US official asks Pakistan to take action against militants 'without distinction'
Oct 03, 2021, at 05:30 am
Islamabad: A top US official has said Pakistan should take action against all extremist groups ahead of a visit to Islamabad.
Qataris go to first legislative polls amid inclusivity debate
Oct 03, 2021, at 05:18 am
Doha/Sputnik: Qataris went to the polls on Saturday to elect members to the Gulf Arab nation’s Shura Council, the first such vote since the legislative body was created in 1972.
US heard Russia’s pitch for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates: Minister
Oct 03, 2021, at 04:41 am
Geneva/UNI/Sputnik: Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Saturday he believed that US delegates in Geneva saw his point in the mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccine certificates.
US, French Foreign Ministers to hold talks on October 5: Reports
Oct 03, 2021, at 04:34 am
Moscow/Sputnik: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, media said.
US climate envoy Kerry says Egypt nominated to host COP27
Oct 03, 2021, at 04:23 am
Rome/Sputnik: US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry said on Saturday that Egypt was picked as a nominee to host the next UN climate conference, COP27.
Widow of assassinated Haitian President to face questioning next week: Reports
Oct 03, 2021, at 04:15 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The widow of Haiti's assassinated President Jovenel Moise, Martine, is due to be questioned next week, the Haiti24 website reported on Saturday.
Taiwan says 38 Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone
Oct 03, 2021, at 12:15 am
Taipei: Taiwan has said 38 Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone on Friday.
Ethiopia: Decision to expel UN staff could put aid operations at risk
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:34 pm
New York: The decision to expel United Nations staff from Ethiopia could affect aid distribution in the war-torn north of the country, where needs and displacement are rising, UN humanitarians said on Friday.
UN World Data Forum meets at ‘critical time’ with COVID battle ongoing
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:30 pm
New York: The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that quality data saves lives, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) said on Friday, ahead of the UN World Data Forum, due to start on Sunday
Multilateralism still ‘only way’ to address common challenges: Shahid
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:27 pm
New York: Multilateralism remains “the only way to address common challenges”, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid told journalists on Friday, in his first press conference since the conclusion of the annual High-Level Week.
Startups, awards and new research: youth-led World Food Forum kicks off
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:23 pm
New York: The first World Food Forum, a youth-led event aimed at harnessing the energy and creativity of young people, and featuring speeches from Heads of State and senior UN officials, opened on Friday.
UN rights chief calls for investigation into ‘heartbreaking’ killing of veteran Rohingya activist
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:20 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday called for a prompt, thorough, and effective investigation into the killing of a veteran Rohingya activist at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Flash Appeal launched as 2.5 million face ‘dire situation’ in Kenya
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:17 pm
New York: Immediate action is needed to respond to the severe drought that is ravaging communities in Kenya’s dry regions – categorized as Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) - the UN’s humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said on Friday.
Got two doses of Covishield: UN General Assembly President amid India-UK vaccine war
Oct 02, 2021, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the India-UK vaccine war, United Nations General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid has said he was administered with two doses of anti-COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, media reports said.
London witnesses protest by Tibetans on People's Republic of China's 72nd founding anniversary
Oct 02, 2021, at 06:31 pm
London/IBNS: The Tibetan Community along with Hong Kongers and Uyghurs Friday hosted a big protest against the Chinese Community Party in central London on the day which marks the 72nd founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Balochistan govt employees directed to set their ringback tones to 'Pakistan Zindabad'
Oct 02, 2021, at 03:56 pm
In a bizarre diktat, the Government of Balochistan has directed heads of all departments and senior officials to set their ringback tones of cellular phone numbers to 'Pakistan Zindabad'.
Rwanda: Police detain 13 people suspected of preparing terrorist attacks in Kigali
Oct 02, 2021, at 03:34 pm
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Rwanda National Police said they had detained 13 people suspected of preparing terrorist attacks in the country's capital of Kigali.
Taliban leader Baradar urges countries to reopen embassies in Kabul
Oct 02, 2021, at 03:18 pm
Kabul/UNI: Senior Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the first deputy prime minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, urged countries around the world to reopen their embassies in Kabul.
Australia finally set to open borders for the fully vaccinated
Oct 02, 2021, at 01:43 am
Canberra/IBNS: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced plans to resume international travel and reopen the country's borders to the fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents.
US confirms Blinken's travel to Paris Oct 4-6 to discuss security in Indo-Pacific region
Oct 02, 2021, at 01:03 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US State Department confirmed on Friday that State Secretary Antony Blinken will travel to Paris from Oct 4-6 to meet with his French colleagues to discuss US-French cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari orders conditional lifting of the ban on Twitter
Oct 01, 2021, at 11:14 pm
Abuja/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday directed the government to lift the suspension of Twitter if the social media networking giant complies with national regulations.
Pakistan Army captain die during operation against TTP
Oct 01, 2021, at 11:08 pm
Tank: A Pakistan Army captain died during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tank region of the country on Thursday.
Pakistan: Unidentified gunmen shot dead Sikh man in Peshawar
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:57 pm
Peshawar: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a Sikh ‘hakeem’ (Unani medicine practitioner) in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Thursday.
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:41 pm
Top US generals are claiming that they had warned US President Joe Biden administration that the rush in withdrawing foreign forces from Afghanistan might increase risks to Pakistan’s nuclear weapons and the country’s security.
10 children sexually abused daily in Pakistan: Report
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:30 pm
Islamabad: A report published recently showed over 10 children were subjected to sexual abuse on an average every day between January and June in Pakistan, media reports said.
US is 'very honest' about concerns on terrorist safe havens in Pakistan: Pentagon
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:24 pm
Washington: A top US official has said it has been 'very honest' about its concerns with Pakistan for a long time about the terrorist safe havens along the Afghanistan border.
Afghanistan women demonstrate in Kabul against closure of schools, universities for female students
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:13 pm
Kabul: A group of Afghanistan women demonstrated in Kabul city on Friday to protest against the closure of schools and universities for female students.
US to establish close ties with new Japan PM amid rise of Chinese competition: Expert
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:49 pm
A geo-political expert believes that the US government will soon reach out to forge close ties with the presumed next Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid rising competition from China.
Iraq: ‘Moral obligation’ to ensure justice for Yazidi and other survivors of ISIL crimes
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:40 pm
New York: A new Iraqi law to support Yazidi women survivors of crimes committed by ISIL terrorists, represents “a watershed moment” in addressing the wrongs committed against them and other minority groups, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict told an event on Thursday, highlighting the need for effective reparations.
‘Urgent’ international response needed in Myanmar: UN chief
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:36 pm
New York: An “urgent” international response is needed to prevent the crisis in Myanmar from becoming a “catastrophe” in the heart of Southeast Asia and beyond, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned. In a report sent to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the UN chief also said he feared that the military’s grip on power would become increasingly difficult to counter.