Migrant deaths along US-Mexico border remain high despite drop in crossings – UN agency
Feb 07, 2018, at 04:04 pm
New York, Feb 7 (JEN): The number of migrants losing their lives attempting to cross the United States-Mexico border in 2017 remained high in spite of substantial decrease in the number of arrests along the frontier, the United Nations migration agency reported on Tuesday.
UN chief congratulates US, Russia on nuclear arsenal cuts, urges further disarmament
Feb 06, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New York, Feb 6 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday congratulated the United States and Russia on successfully reducing their strategic nuclear forces to the level required by a new bilateral treaty signed in 2010, calling on both sides to engage in the necessary dialogue that will lead to further arsenal reductions.
US implementing restrictions on export of defence articles, services into South Sudan
Feb 03, 2018, at 01:57 am
Washington, Feb 2 (IBNS): The US Department of State on Friday announced that it is implementing restrictions on the export of defense articles and defense services into South Sudan.
US won't pull out of NAFTA, Canada PM Trudeau feels
Jan 31, 2018, at 11:26 pm
Ottawa, Jan 31 (IBNS): After reports of a successful sixth round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he doesn't feel US President Donald Trump will pull out of the trade pact, media reports said.
Canada: Sixth round of NAFTA talks ended with a 'progress'
Jan 30, 2018, at 05:34 pm
Montreal, Jan 30 (IBNS): The sixth round of North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ended in Montreal on Monday with a little 'progress', media reports said.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): Investing in value-based migration data that squarely focuses on impact can benefit the world to the tune of $35 billion dollars, according to a new report launched Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, by the United Nations migration agency.
Congress passes bill, US shutdown ends
Jan 23, 2018, at 03:22 pm
Washington, Jan 23 (IBNS): Republicans and Democrats voted for a temporary funding bill that has ended the partial shutdown of the US government, reports said.
Is US pull out of NAFTA matter of time? Canada prepares with plan B
Jan 22, 2018, at 07:19 pm
Ottawa, Jan 22 (IBNS): The pull out of the US from the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is just a matter of time as Canada is preparing itself for a second plan, CTV News said.
Senate fails to agree on new budget, US approaching federal shutdown
Jan 20, 2018, at 04:54 pm
Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): The United States of America is approaching a federal shutdown, owing to disagreements between the Republicans and Democrats.
Hafiz Saeed should be prosecuted: US
Jan 19, 2018, at 03:20 pm
Washington, Jan 19 (IBNS): The US government once again clarified its stand on 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed and said he should be prosecuted.
US funding cuts for UN Palestine refugee agency put vital education, health programmes at risk
Jan 18, 2018, at 02:37 pm
New York, Jan 18 (JEN): The decision by the United States to withhold more than half its annual funding commitment to the United Nations relief agency providing aid for Palestine refugees threatens “one of the most successful and innovative human development endeavours in the Middle-East,” the head of the body said Wednesday, warning that the rights and dignity of an entire community are at stake.
As 'shithole' remark snowballs, Trump says 'I'm not racist'
Jan 15, 2018, at 05:43 pm
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a first, Donald Trump has publicly told reporters that he's the least racist person they are likely to have interviewed.
Can't serve under President Trump : US Ambassador to Panama quits
Jan 13, 2018, at 05:40 pm
Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS): In another setback for the White House, US Ambassador to Panama, John Feeley, has quit his job stating he's no longer able to serve under Donald Trump.
US to pull out of NAFTA? Canada believes so
Jan 12, 2018, at 12:55 am
Ottawa/Washington, Jan 11 (IBNS): Canada seems to believe that the United States will pull itself out of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by the end of January, according to Financial Post.
Donald Trump's nuclear button tweet to keep North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on toes: Nikki Haley
Jan 08, 2018, at 03:17 pm
Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has reacted to Donald Trump's "nuclear button" tweet and said the US President's comment warned North Korean leader Kim Jong-un about America's nuclear capabilities and kept him "on his toes", media reports said.
Pakistan has destroyed Haqqani network sanctuary completely: Minister
Jan 06, 2018, at 03:09 pm
Islamabad, Jan 6 (IBNS): Pakistan has claimed it has completely destroyed the sanctuary of the Haqqani network that were present in the country.
Jan 06, 2018, at 02:28 pm
Islamabad, Jan 6 (IBNS): Protesting against the US move to place it on a “Special Watch List” for “severe violations of religious freedom", Pakistan has said it is firmly committed to the promotion and protection of human rights.
US adds 148,000 jobs in December
Jan 06, 2018, at 02:28 am
Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): The US economy has added 148,000 jobs in December, official data released on Friday highlighted.
Pakistan should end dependence on US aid: Nawaz Sharif
Jan 04, 2018, at 03:18 am
Islamabad, Jan 3 (IBNS): Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi should take up a strategy that will stop the Islamic country’s dependence on US aid.
Pakistan has been made scapegoat for US failure in Afghanistan: Imran Khan
Jan 03, 2018, at 10:50 pm
Islamabad, Jan 3 (IBNS): PTI chief Imran Khan on Wednesday attacked US President Donald Trump over his recent tweets against Pakistan and said his nation was made a 'scapegoat' for the failures of the USA in Afghanistan.
US vows to withhold aid to Pakistan, Nikki Haley accuses Asian nation of playing 'double game'
Jan 03, 2018, at 01:20 pm
New York, Jan 3 (IBNS): In what could be seen as a sign of increasing tension between the USA and Pakistan, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has confirmed that its administration is all set to withhold USD255 million in aid to the south Asian nation.
Trump’s ‘no more’ holds no importance: says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif
Jan 02, 2018, at 03:01 pm
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): Attacking US President Donald Trump over his 'lie' tweet, Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif said his nation has already refused to ‘do more’ for the United States.
We will respond to Trump's tweet: Pakistan
Jan 02, 2018, at 05:25 am
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IBNS): Soon after US President Donald Trump's strong message to Pakistan regarding funding, Islamabad on Monday said they will respond to the tweet by the former.
US got only "lies" from Pakistan for billions in aid: Donald Trump
Jan 02, 2018, at 12:36 am
Washington, Jan 1 (IBNS); US President Donald Trump on Monday gave a strong message to Pakistan when he said his nation 'foolishly' gave more than 33 billion dollars in aid for the past 15 years but the south Asian nation only provided safe heavens to terrorists.
India, US condemn Kabul attack which killed at least 40 people
Dec 29, 2017, at 06:17 pm
Washington/New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): Both India and the United States of America condemned the Kabul terror attack which led to the death of at least 40 people, while injuring 30 others.
Obama cautions against social media misuse
Dec 28, 2017, at 12:46 am
London, Dec 27 (IBNS): Former US President Barack Obama has cautioned against the misuse of social media to spread false news.
US announces sanctions on two North Korea individuals
Dec 27, 2017, at 03:01 pm
Washington, Dec 27 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two individuals in response to North Korea’s ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery in continued violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs).
US announces $285M cut in 2018-19 UN operating budget
Dec 26, 2017, at 01:52 am
New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): In another crucial move following on the heels of its stance on Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the US on Sunday announced a major reduction in the U.N. biennial operating budget.
Jerusalem: India votes against US in UN
Dec 22, 2017, at 06:33 pm
New York, Dec 22 (IBNS): India has voted against the US during the UN resolution that declared Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital 'null and void'.
Jerusalem: Defying US warning, majority backs UN resolution
Dec 22, 2017, at 03:55 pm
New York, Dec 22 (IBNS): Defying the US warning, 128 nations supported the UN resolution that declared 'America's coronation of Jerusalem as Israel's capital' null and void, on Thursday.