US govt wants consulate in Jerusalem
Jul 13, 2022, at 11:56 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States would like to see a consulate in Jerusalem, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.
Syria: Security Council extends cross-border aid delivery for six months
Jul 13, 2022, at 09:47 pm
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend lifesaving aid deliveries into northwest Syria from Türkiye for a further six months following a vote on Tuesday.
From ‘saga of horrors’ to serving the world: Liberia peacekeepers honoured in South Sudan
Jul 13, 2022, at 05:18 pm
New York: “I recall the civil war in Liberia vividly,” says Elfreda Dennice Stewart, a United Nations Police (UNPOL) officer serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Gang violence in Port-au-Prince threatens more than a million food-insecure Haitians
Jul 13, 2022, at 05:04 pm
New York: Surging and deadly gang violence in the Haitian capital has contributed to runaway food insecurity for well over one million people there, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.
Yemen: UN envoy outlines achievements and challenges in truce implementation
Jul 12, 2022, at 10:48 pm
New York: Although the UN-brokered truce between the Yemeni Government and Houthi rebels continues to hold, the key issue of road openings remains outstanding, while the country’s “humanitarian catastrophe” is set to worsen, the Security Council heard on Monday.
Thousands of children endure ‘horrific conditions’ in conflict zones: UN report
Jul 12, 2022, at 08:28 pm
New York: The annual UN report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), released on Monday, details the devastating impact that various forms of conflict had on children around the world in 2021.
Inflation in Austria to move past 7 pct for first time since 1970s oil crisis
Jul 12, 2022, at 02:47 pm
Vienna/UNI/Sputnik: Austria's inflation rate this year will peak at 7.6%, hitting the record since the global oil crisis of 1970s, according to an inflation forecast published by the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) on Monday.
London train tracks burst into flames as UK experiences soaring temperatures
Jul 12, 2022, at 05:23 am
London/IBNS: Train tracks Monday caught fire on a bridge in London after a spark ignited timber beams amid soaring temperatures in the city.
Manchester bus accident: Woman dead, two critical after double-decker impact
Jul 11, 2022, at 09:59 pm
London/IBNS: A woman died and two people were seriously injured on Sunday after being hit by a bus.
Las Vegas of Asia shuts casinos amid Covid19 outbreak
Jul 11, 2022, at 09:56 pm
Macau/UNI: For the first time in more than two years, the world's biggest gambling bub -- Macau -- on Monday shut its casinos.
Japan to honour Shinzo Abe with highest national award
Jul 11, 2022, at 09:52 pm
Tokyo: The Japanese government on Monday announced it would be honouring former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, the nation's highest decoration.
Japan: Shinzo Abe's party wins big in upper chamber election
Jul 11, 2022, at 09:51 pm
Tokyo/UNI: Japan's ruling party has swept the House of Councillors election held on Sunday.
At least 14 killed during bar shootout in South Africa: Reports
Jul 11, 2022, at 12:37 am
Johannesburg/IBNS: At least fourteen people were killed during a shootout that occurred in a bar in South Africa's Soweto township, near Johannesburg, media reports said Sunday.
Mexico's ex-Prez Luis Echeverria Alvarez passes away at 100
Jul 10, 2022, at 02:27 pm
Mexico City/UNI/Sputnik: Mexico’s Former President Luis Echeverria Alvarez, who led the country from 1970-1976, has died at the age of 100, country’s President Manuel Lopez Obrador has confirmed.
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's funeral on Tuesday
Jul 09, 2022, at 05:33 pm
Tokyo/UNI: Day after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot to death, his body returned to his home in Tokyo. His funeral will be held on Tuesday.
Japan shocked by shooting of ex-PM Shinzo Abe; World leaders condole death
Jul 09, 2022, at 02:19 am
Tokyo: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated Friday in the western city of Nara, has been hailed as a "true friend", "a great PM" and "a global leader who brought balance to the world" by the leaders across the globe as they condoled his death.
Ex-Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos dies at 79
Jul 09, 2022, at 01:06 am
Luand/UNI: Former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, died aged 79, the country's presidency informed on Facebook.
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated
Jul 08, 2022, at 09:19 pm
Tokyo: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died Friday after he was shot twice during a campaign event in the Nara region, the hospital treating him confirmed, media reports said.
Shinzo Abe in 'very grave condition' after being shot, says Japan PM Fumio Kishida
Jul 08, 2022, at 07:52 pm
Tokyo/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his predecessor Shinzo Abe is in a "very grave condition" after being shot during a speech at a campaign event.
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot during election campaign
Jul 08, 2022, at 04:33 pm
Tokyo/UNI: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is showing no vital signs following his collapse on the street after being shot in the western city of Nara Friday.
Know Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin leader in race for UK PM
Jul 08, 2022, at 05:27 am
Rishi Sunak, whose resignation as Chancellor of the UK exchequer triggered a wave of resignations, is touted as a frontrunner in the race for next UK PM after Boris Johnson stepped down on Thursday, media reports said.
19 Argentina ex-army officers jailed over 'Dirty War' crimes
Jul 07, 2022, at 07:29 pm
Buenos Aires/UNI: A court in Argentina has sentenced 19 former military officers to long terms for committing crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship in 1976-83.
Elon Musk had twins in 2021 with his top executive
Jul 07, 2022, at 07:12 pm
Washington/UNI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk had twins last November with one of his top executives Shivon Zilis, according to court documents.
Huge blow for Boris Johnson as UK Minister Rishi Sunak, Health Secretary Sajid Javid resign
Jul 06, 2022, at 06:46 am
London/IBNS: UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned on Tuesday, throwing Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government into a deep crisis.
Drought emergency declared in Italy
Jul 05, 2022, at 08:18 pm
Rome/UNI: Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions surrounding the Po River, country's longest river, as they face the worst drought in 70 years.
Russia: New Centre for geophysical monitoring to detect nuclear explosions
Jul 05, 2022, at 12:43 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The 12th Chief Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry on Monday announced the launch of a specialized center for geophysical monitoring, whose main task is to monitor and register nuclear explosions globally.
New Zealand reports 6,498 Covid-19 cases
Jul 04, 2022, at 04:24 pm
Wellington/UNI/Xinhua: New Zealand has recorded 6,498 new community cases of Covid-19 and eight more deaths, the Ministry of Health said in a statement Monday.
Denmark: Several killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, say Police
Jul 04, 2022, at 07:45 am
Copenhagen: Several people have been killed in a shooting at a shopping mall in Denmark's capital Copenhagen, according to local police, media reported.
Ukraine, Russia both claim control over Lysychansk
Jul 03, 2022, at 02:33 pm
Kyiv/UNI: Both Ukraine and Russia have claimed that they have control over Ukraine's eastern city of Lysychansk, BBC reported on Sunday.
Migrant deaths in Libyan desert ‘wake-up call’ for stronger protections
Jul 02, 2022, at 05:55 pm
New York: The UN migration agency on Friday deplored the deaths of at least 20 migrants in the Libyan desert and renewed its call for stronger migrant protection along the Chad-Libya border.