Apr 29, 2020, at 02:53 pm
New York/IBNS: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government and people of Sudan could experience “untold suffering” unless donors act fast to shore up a country still in transition, the top UN human rights official warned on Tuesday.
Apr 29, 2020, at 02:45 pm
New York/IBNS: To combat the COVID-19 pandemic and the “looming existential threat of climate disruption”, the only credible response is “brave, visionary and collaborative leadership” anchored in mutilateralism, the UN Secretary General António Guterres, said on Tuesday, during an international discussion focused on climate change.
Protect workers during and after lockdowns, urges UN labour agency
Apr 29, 2020, at 02:38 pm
Marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has urged States to take action to prevent and control COVID-19 in the workplace.
Israel's coronavirus cases rise to 15,728, death toll at 210
Apr 29, 2020, at 01:23 pm
Jerusalen/Xinhua/UNI: The total number of coronavirus cases in Israel rose on Tuesday by 173 to 15,728, the state's Ministry of Health said.
Second bombing rocks Syria's Afrin after first kills 40
Apr 29, 2020, at 01:12 pm
Damascus/Xinhua/UNI: An explosive device tore through a vehicle in Syria's northern city of Afrin, after 40 died in the first explosion that rocked the city earlier in the day, a war monitor reported.
US calls for nationwide ceasefire in Syria, condemns terror attack - State Department
Apr 29, 2020, at 01:10 pm
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: The United States condemns the recent terror attack in Syria and calls for a countrywide cessation in hostilities, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said in a statement.
Nigerian troops free 15 hostages from pirates in delta region
Apr 29, 2020, at 01:08 pm
Abuja/Xinhua/UNI: A total of 15 hostages held by pirates in Nigeria's delta region were rescued by troops operating in the oil-producing state of Bayelsa, said a military spokesman.
COVID-19 Outbreak: US registers more than 58,000 deaths
Apr 29, 2020, at 12:49 pm
Washington/UNI: The global epidemic coronavirus on Wednesday caused more than 10,00,000 cases of infection in the United States and more than 58,000 have died due to its infection so far.
Woman stabbed in Israel in potential terrorist attack, perpetrator 'neutralized' - reports
Apr 28, 2020, at 07:36 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: A 62-year old woman was stabbed in the central Israeli city of Kfar Saba in what police are now investigating as a potential terrorist attack, media in Israel reported on Tuesday.
Five Chinese nationals were arrested for chatting about Huawei sales to Iran: Reports
Apr 28, 2020, at 07:34 pm
Beijing/IBNS: China allegedly detained five of its citizens over their private chats on a social media platform on the technology giant Huawei's sales to Iran, media reports said.
Two people injured in suicide blast in Iraq’s Kirkuk – Security office
Apr 28, 2020, at 07:28 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Two people were injured when a terrorist blew himself up on Tuesday in front of the country’s intelligence service in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, the Alsumaria broadcaster reported, citing the information security office.
North Korea's Kim continues work despite rumors of health problems - Russian Lawmaker
Apr 28, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has been out of public view since April 12, keeps working, the head of the Russian lower house's group for relations with the North Korean parliament told Sputnik on Tuesday, citing a representative of the North Korean Embassy in Russia.
Protect workers during and after lockdowns, urges UN labour agency
Apr 28, 2020, at 01:51 pm
New York/IBNS: Marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has urged States to take action to prevent and control COVID-19 in the workplace.
Yemen needs cooperation between parties more than ever, says top UN negotiator
Apr 28, 2020, at 01:25 pm
New York/IBNS: The needs of Yemen’s people should be put first, ahead of actions that risk escalating the already dire situation inside the war-shattered country, UN Special Envoy for the war-weary country, Martin Griffiths, said on Monday.
COVID-19: New women-led UN initiative aims to save lives and protect livelihoods
Apr 28, 2020, at 01:20 pm
New York/IBNS: Against the backdrop of the unprecedented global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the deputy UN chief briefed journalists on Monday about a new women-led initiative that mobilizes support to save lives and protect livelihoods.
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Tap youth talent to tackle COVID-19 crisis and beyond, UN chief tells Security Council
Apr 28, 2020, at 01:07 pm
New York/IBNS: Even amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries must do more to harness the talents of young people to address the crisis and its aftermath, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday during a videoconference meeting to review the five years since its adoption of a landmark resolution on youth, peace and security.
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‘Toxic lockdown culture’ of repressive coronavirus measures hits most vulnerable
Apr 28, 2020, at 01:05 pm
New York/IBNS: Disturbing details have emerged from dozens of countries that a “toxic lockdown culture” against the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted drastically on society’s most vulnerable members, the UN human rights Office (OHCHR) said on Monday. The development follows UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s call last week for States not to use the COVID crisis as a pretext for repressive measures, in which he urged Governments to recognize that the threat was the “virus, not people”.
Apr 28, 2020, at 01:00 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Pentagon has surely left the world shocked by releasing three declassified videos which shows US navy pilots encountering what appear to be unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Guatemala extends coronavirus-related restrictions, including curfew, until May 4
Apr 28, 2020, at 12:15 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik/UNI: The Guatemalan authorities extended the disaster regime due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including curfew, until May 4, the country's government said.
China sends medical team to Kuwait
Apr 28, 2020, at 11:59 am
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: The Chinese government has decided to send a team of medical experts to Kuwait to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang announced Tuesday.
Thousands rally in protest of dire living conditions in Lebanon amid coronavirus outbreak
Apr 27, 2020, at 07:01 pm
Beirut/Xinhua: Thousands of Lebanese people on Monday took to the streets across the country to protest against dire living conditions, TV channel MTV reported.
France sees COVID-19 deaths up by 242 to 22,856, lowest daily increase in a week
Apr 27, 2020, at 03:17 pm
Paris/Xinhua/UNI: France saw COVID-19 deaths rose by 242 to 22,856 as of Sunday, the lowest daily increase this week, bringing relief to the health system of the country which is planning to lift the lockdown on May 11, data from the Health Ministry showed.
Face masks to become mandatory in some public places in Mexico - Mexico City Mayor
Apr 27, 2020, at 03:11 pm
Mexico City/Sputnik/UNI: The wearing of face masks will be made mandatory in some public places in Mexico starting from Monday, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced amid the spread of COVID-19.
British PM Boris Johnson could modify COVID-19 restrictions before May 7 deadline
Apr 27, 2020, at 03:05 pm
London/UNI: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson could ease the coronavirus restrictions in the country this week, before the May 7 lockdown deadline.
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RwandAir cuts salaries to reduce expenditure amid COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 27, 2020, at 03:04 pm
KigaliI/Xinhua/UNI: Rwanda's national flag carrier RwandAir on Sunday said it had resolved to reduce employees' salaries as part of measures to reduce expenditure, due to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Gaza to reopen restaurants amid strict measures against COVID-19
Apr 27, 2020, at 03:02 pm
Gaza/Xinhua/UNI: Restaurants in the Gaza Strip will reopen during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, while precautionary measures will be taken to protect people from the COVID-19 pandemic, said Gaza authorities on Sunday.
Fresh Israeli missile strikes kill 3 civilians in Syria
Apr 27, 2020, at 02:56 pm
Damascus/Xinhua/UNI: Three civilians were killed and four others wounded on Monday during fresh Israeli missile strikes in the countryside of Syria's capital Damascus, state news agency SANA reported.
Australia to "significantly expand" COVID-19 testing: official
Apr 27, 2020, at 02:03 pm
Canberra/Xinhua/UNI: Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy has flagged an expansion of the nation's COVID-19 testing regime.
Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well': South Korea
Apr 27, 2020, at 10:49 am
Washington/IBNS: South Korea on Monday said North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is "alive and well."
Chinese tourists urged to strengthen protection during May Day holiday
Apr 26, 2020, at 10:20 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has urged the public to strengthen epidemic prevention measures when traveling during the upcoming five-day May Day holiday.