Roadside explosion in Afghanistan's Kunar leaves one Taliban member dead
Aug 29, 2022, at 12:01 am
Kunar: A roadside mine explosion in the northeastern Afghan province of Kunar left one Taliban member dead and six others hurt, media reports said on Sunday.
Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance has saved lives, but immense needs remain
Aug 12, 2022, at 11:02 pm
New York: Despite an unprecedented scale-up in assistance in Afghanistan over the past year, immense needs still exist and the future looks bleak, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Thursday.
Luxury hotel belonging to personal Shaman of Sri Lankan president burned down by protesters
May 11, 2022, at 12:02 am
Colombo: Protesters have torched a luxury hotel in Anuradhapura, said to belong to the personal Shaman of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and also burnt her residence, according to reports.
Justin Trudeau visits Ukraine, meets President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
May 09, 2022, at 02:48 pm
Kyiv: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday visited Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
Canada mosque attack: Worshippers subdue axe wielding attacker
Mar 20, 2022, at 07:35 pm
Ontario: Members of a mosque in Canada's Mississauga area subdued a man who was attempting to attack them by wielding an axe and with bear spray on Saturday.
Ukrainian soldier Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych blows himself up to stop Russian tanks
Feb 27, 2022, at 06:00 am
A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up to destroy a bridge in the southern province of Kherson to halt the progress of invading Russian tanks.
Ukraine minister claims 195 civilians, including three children, died due to Russian attack
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:54 pm
Kyiv: Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko on Saturday said 198 civilians, including three children were killed in the Russian attack.
Pakistan: Security forces kill suicide bomber in Tank
Feb 07, 2022, at 02:54 am
Rawalpindi: Security forces killed a suicide bomber during an operation conducted in Pakistan's Tank area, media reports said on Sunday.
G20: US, EU committed to negotiate carbon-based arrangement on steel, aluminum trade, says Biden
Nov 01, 2021, at 04:44 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States and the European Union have pledged to negotiate a new carbon-based arrangement on steel and aluminum trade after agreeing to suspend the Trump-era tariffs in the sectors, US President Joe Biden said on Sunday.
G20 leaders adopt 2022-2024 anti-corruption action plan: Declaration
Nov 01, 2021, at 04:02 am
Rome/Sputnik: The G20 leaders adopted an anti-corruption action plan for years 2022-2024 at G20 summit in Rome, according to the final declaration, obtained by Sputnik.
G20 leaders commit to limit global warming to 1.5 deg Celsius above pre-industrial levels
Nov 01, 2021, at 03:06 am
Rome/UNI/Sputnik: The leaders of the G20 countries committed on Sunday to make efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by reducing collective greenhouse gas emissions, taking into account their nationally determined contributions (NDC), according to the Rome summit's final communique obtained by Sputnik.
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.
Australia to receive at least 3,000 Afghan refugees in 2021: Scott Morrison
Aug 31, 2021, at 10:02 pm
Moscow/UNI/SPUTNIK: Australia expects to take in at least 3,000 Afghan refugees this year after the Taliban took over the country, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Taliban militants kill comedian Nazar Mohammad, netizens condemn
Jul 28, 2021, at 03:08 pm
Kabul: Social media is abuzz over the death of Afghanistani comedian Nazar Mohammad who was killed by suspected Taliban terrorists in the war-hit nation recently.
Balochistan parties not convinced by Pakistan PM’s dialogue offer
Jul 10, 2021, at 03:31 pm
Islamabad: Leaders of regional parties in Balochistan have expressed their reservations about the government's plan to engage with "insurgents" in Pakistan's restive southwestern province, saying the decision to do so lies with the military leadership only.
Jun 21, 2021, at 03:12 am
Lauding the efforts of Pakistani and Chinese engineers and workers for the construction of the World Bank aided 4,320-megawatt Dasu hydropower project, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the dam is vital for the development of Pakistan, as it will meet the country’s electricity need at a very reasonable tariff. Chinese engineering firms are playing key roles in the construction of the project.
Expert highlights the need to develop Balochistan
May 04, 2021, at 08:36 am
Islamabad: A leading Pakistani social development and policy adviser has said the vast geography and natural endowments have become a political nemesis for the people of Balochistan.
Rights experts sound alarm over Uganda ‘brutal’ election crackdown
Apr 14, 2021, at 04:13 pm
New York: UN-appointed independent rights experts on Tuesday condemned the killing of more than 50 people by “brutal policing methods”, linked to disputed national elections held in January.
Guterres highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future
Apr 07, 2021, at 03:56 pm
New York: The United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday urged everyone involved in the sport sector to help advance climate action, combat discrimination and prejudice, and ensure that global sporting events leave a positive legacy.
US Govt. awards ULA, SpaceX $380Mln for national security launch services
Mar 10, 2021, at 09:25 pm
Washington/UNI: The US government awarded more than $380 million to SpaceX and ULA(United Launch Alliance), for basic space launch services and mission integration, said the Department of Defense.
Feb 05, 2021, at 02:23 am
New York: The UN chief António Guterres on Wednesday said he continues to be “very concerned” about armed clashes and the threat to civilian life across the Central African Republic, where around 200,000 have been displaced by fighting in under two months.
Myanmar military creates state administrative council to assume gov't functions - Reports
Feb 03, 2021, at 06:37 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar’s military on Tuesday announced the creation of a State Administrative Council that will take on government functions during the one-year state of emergency, the media reported.
Humanitarians seek $1.3 billion to help millions in war-weary Afghanistan
Jan 13, 2021, at 05:49 pm
New York: The UN and humanitarian partners in Afghanistan are seeking $1.3 billion to assist almost 16 million people in need of life-saving assistance as a result of decades of conflict, recurrent natural disasters, and the added impact of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
South Korea: Pakistan's minority rights activist attacked, seeks help for medical treatment
Jan 09, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Seoul: A Pakistani activist and lawyer was recently attacked in South Korea, making him seek help for medical treatment.
CAR: UN chief condemns escalating violence during election campaign
Dec 21, 2020, at 02:57 pm
New York: With a week to go until elections are scheduled to take place in the Central African Republic (CAR), the UN is concerned about an escalation of armed attacks, amid reports that armed groups have taken control of towns near the capital, Bangui.
Tension with US: China revokes visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders
Dec 12, 2020, at 06:02 am
Beijing: China on Thursday said it has decided to revoke visa exemption treatment for U.S. diplomatic passport holders paying temporary visits to Hong Kong and Macao, adding more fuel to the already tense relationship between the two nations.
Oct 23, 2020, at 01:24 am
Islamabad: A key social activist has claimed that the kidnapping of the Sindh police inspector general (IGP) and later the arrest of the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mohammad Safdar Awan in Karachi might eventually lead to Pakistan PM Imran Khan being involved in a scam like the 'Watergate scandal'.
Oct 23, 2020, at 01:24 am
Islamabad: A key social activist has claimed that the kidnapping of the Sindh police inspector general (IGP) and later the arrest of the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mohammad Safdar Awan in Karachi might eventually lead to Pakistan PM Imran Khan being involved in a scam like the 'Watergate scandal'.
Belarus: UN chief deeply concerned over use of force against peaceful protesters
Sep 12, 2020, at 03:43 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday expressed deep concern over the continued use of force against peaceful protestors in Belarus and detention of those exercising their legitimate democratic rights
US to reduce military presence in Iraq to 3,000 in Sept: CENTCOM Commander
Sep 10, 2020, at 02:19 am
Washington/Sputnik: The United States will remove around 2,200 troops from Iraq by the end of this month in a significant drawdown of its military presence in the country, Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Frank McKenzie said on Wednesday.