UN chief condemns violence in Central African Republic capital Bangui
May 04, 2018, at 01:20 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): Voicing concern over inflammatory rhetoric in the wake of widespread violence in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all actors to remain calm and to work together to bring peace to the country.
At least 80 injured in Iran quake
May 03, 2018, at 06:03 pm
Tehran, May 3 (IBNS): At least 80 people have been injured in an earthquake which struck western Iran on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Cambridge Analytica announces decision to shut down
May 03, 2018, at 02:16 pm
London, May 3 (IBNS): Cambridge Analytica, the data firm which was at the centre of a massive data breach scandal recently, on Wednesday announced it will cease operations and even declare bankruptcy in the US and the UK.
South Sudan: UN Mission chief urges warring parties to abide by truce agreement
May 03, 2018, at 01:43 pm
New York, May 3 (IBNS):The surge of violence in South Sudan’s Unity region "looks set" to continue despite the ceasefire accord signed last year by warring parties, the top United Nations official in the African country said on Wednesday.
Leaders obliged to confront anti-Semitism ‘everywhere and always’, stresses UN envoy
May 03, 2018, at 01:32 pm
New York, May 3 (IBNS): The United Nations’ top official for the Middle East Peace Process has said that spreading “deeply disturbing” conspiracy theories which fuel anti-Semitism are unacceptable, and serve neither the interests of Palestinians themselves, or the pursuit of peace in the region.
Central African Republic: UN urges calm in wake of violence in capital Bangui
May 03, 2018, at 01:29 pm
New York, May 3 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has appealed for calm following fresh violence in the capital Bangui which claimed the lives of several civilians, including a religious leader.
UN ready to discuss ‘possible forms of support’ to further inter-Korean peace efforts
May 03, 2018, at 01:27 pm
new York, May 3 (IBNS): Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the United Nations stands ready to discuss “possible forms of support” to further inter-Korean talks over denuclearizing the Peninsula, and working towards a lasting peace.
May 03, 2018, at 01:23 pm
New York, May 3 (IBNS): At an event commemorating the Day of Vesak, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged the global community to draw inspiration from the Buddha’s teachings and message of tolerance, empathy and humanism.
Uzbekistan, Turkey sign $3 billion deal
May 03, 2018, at 01:37 am
Ankara, May 2 (IBNS): Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan took part in Uzbekistan – Turkey business forum, in Uzexpocentre where agreements were reached on implementation of more than 50 new investment projects worth $3 billion.
Can science and technology really help solve global problems? A UN forum debates vital question
May 02, 2018, at 03:03 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Science and technology offer part of the solution to climate change, inequality and other global issues, a United Nations official said on Tuesday, spotlighting the enormous potential these fields hold for achieving humanity’s common goal, of a poverty and hunger-free world by 2030.
May 02, 2018, at 02:57 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): More than 50 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel serving with the United Nations and its partners in the field were received in the first three months of this year, the global organization said on Tuesday.
Security Council urges conditions that allow safe return of Rohingya refugees
May 02, 2018, at 02:55 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): After seeing for themselves the conditions facing Rohingya refugees in the camps of southern Bangladesh as well as homes they fled in Myanmar, Security Council members called on Tuesday for them to be allowed a safe return.
‘Sharp escalation’ in fighting across Myanmar’s Kachin state, warns rights expert
May 02, 2018, at 02:50 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Raising alarm over a “sharp” escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin province, a United Nations human rights expert has called on all parties to ensure greater protection for civilians.
Iraqi political candidates have ‘real appetite’ to work together – UN official
May 02, 2018, at 02:47 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Politicians in Iraq are working constructively with each other ahead of this month’s parliamentary elections, a senior United Nations official said.
Almost 500,000 affected as devastating floods inundate central Somalia – UN mission
May 02, 2018, at 02:43 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): United Nations agencies in Somalia have stepped up their response in the wake of devastating flash floods across large parts of the country that have impacted nearly 500,000 people and displaced close to 175,000 from their homes.
N. Korea's nuclear test site still operational, claims 38 North
May 01, 2018, at 11:41 pm
Seoul, May 1 (IBNS): Contrary to claims made earlier that North Korea's nuclear test site has been damaged beyond repair, a U.S. website monitoring the Asian country said the site appears to be operational, media reports said.
With message for freedom, jazz beat heard around the world – UNESCO
May 01, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Jazz speaks to people from all linguistic, political and economic backgrounds, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said Monday, praising the art form for its ability to promote peace, diversity, and respect for human dignity.
Nations begin drafting ‘operating manual’ for climate action at UN conference in Bonn
May 01, 2018, at 01:46 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): The latest round of United Nations climate change negotiations began on Monday in Bonn, Germany, to further develop the “operating manual” for implementing the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to keep temperature rises this century, well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Nearly two-thirds of global workforce in the ‘informal’ economy – UN study
May 01, 2018, at 01:44 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): More than 61 per cent of the world’s employed population – two billion people – earn their livelihoods in the informal sector, the United Nations labour agency said on Monday, stressing that a transition to the formal economy is critical to ensure rights’ protection and decent working conditions.
Syria: Missile strikes on military sites kill several
May 01, 2018, at 01:23 am
Damascus, Apr 30 (IBNS): Missiles strikes on military sites in northern Syria have killed several people, including Iranians, media reports said.
Sajid Javid appointed as Britain's new interior minister
Apr 30, 2018, at 10:15 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS): The UK government on Monday appointed Sajid Javid as the next interior minister of the country.
Kabul attacks: Death toll rises to 29, ISIS claims responsibility
Apr 30, 2018, at 08:39 pm
Kabul, Apr 30 (IBNS): The death toll in the twin attacks which rocked Afghanistan's Kabul on Monday morning has risen to 29.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea
Apr 30, 2018, at 03:03 pm
Beijing, Apr 30 (IBNS): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) this week, officials said on Monday.
British Home Secretary Amber Rudd quits over immigration scam
Apr 30, 2018, at 02:46 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS): British Home Secretary Amber Rudd has quit from her position over an illegal immigration policy controversy, reports said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Rocket explosion kills three in eastern Nangarhar province
Apr 29, 2018, at 11:18 pm
Kabul, Apr 29 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a rocket exploded in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday, media reports said.
Students gather at UN to ‘Remember Slavery,’ honour those who suffered brutal slave trade
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:59 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Students from around the world joined United Nations and Government officials in New York on Friday to celebrate the contributions made by the people of African descent, beginning from the time they were taken from their countries and forced into generations of servitude.
South Sudan: Peace process under threat as violence surges across country, warns UN Mission
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:56 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Surging violence in parts of South Sudan is putting thousands of war-weary civilians at risk and endangering the fragile peace process in the world’s youngest nation, the United Nations peacekeeping mission there has warned.
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:52 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Some 2,900 mostly Syrian and Iraqi families have arrived in Evros this month, with eight others losing their lives trying to cross the Evros River from Turkey – prompting the United Nations refugee agency to call on the Greek Government to improve the conditions at its reception area.
Colombia: UN food relief agency seeks urgent funds to help 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:49 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): The United Nations emergency food relief agency has issued an urgent appeal for nearly $46 million to feed some 350,000 impoverished migrants who crossed the border from Venezuela into Colombia, as well as host communities with pre-existing vulnerabilities.
UN encourages Korean leaders to act swiftly on agreements at ‘historic’ summit
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:43 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Following Friday’s summit between the leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea, Secretary-General António Guterres and other top officials expressed hope that the two countries would swiftly implement all agreed actions, including ridding the Peninsula of nuclear weapons.