War in Ukraine should not be ‘new normal’, say humanitarians
Jun 16, 2024, at 01:04 am
A surge of attacks by Russian forces on the Kharkiv area of Ukraine is causing significant civilian casualties, as well as the destruction of homes and crucial infrastructure, the top UN official in Ukraine said today, in a plea not to “normalize” the dire conditions for Ukrainian civilians.
Genocide prevention adviser warns of global threat posed by hate speech
Jun 16, 2024, at 12:52 am
The UN’s top genocide prevention official warned on Friday that hate speech remains a significant threat to global peace and security, often targeting society’s most vulnerable.
Climate change triggers tensions in Nigeria
Jun 16, 2024, at 12:47 am
Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people’s lives and triggering conflict over key resources, a senior UN official in the country said on Friday.
‘Better late than never’: Gazans react to Security Council ceasefire resolution
Jun 15, 2024, at 10:51 pm
A cautious welcome was given by civilians in Gaza to this week’s Security Council resolution endorsing a ceasefire for hostages deal - mixed with frustration that the fighting continues with both Hamas and the Israeli Government signalling that the three phase plan falls short.
G7 leaders sing 'Happy Birthday' to greet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during Italy Summit
Jun 15, 2024, at 02:55 pm
A heart-warming moment was caught on camera when world leaders sang 'Happy Birthday' to wish German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Italy where they had assembled to attend the G7 meeting.
Kate Middleton is 'making good progress' with cancer treatment, to take up public engagements soon
Jun 15, 2024, at 07:30 am
London/IBNS: Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, has said she is making good progress as she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy but is "not out of the woods" ahead of her first public appearance on Saturday since her surgery revealed cancer.
2 Indians, recruited by Russian army, killed in Ukraine war
Jun 12, 2024, at 07:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Two Indians who were recruited by the Russian Army have been killed in the ongoing Russia- Ukraine conflict, media reports said.
Malawi's vice-president dies in plane crash
Jun 11, 2024, at 11:27 pm
The wreck of a plane that was carrying Malawi's vice-president has been recovered with no survivors in it, media reports said.
Jun 11, 2024, at 02:43 pm
The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza, with US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield telling members "today, we voted for peace."
Aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice President goes missing, search ordered: Report
Jun 11, 2024, at 05:38 am
Lilongwe, Malawi/IBNS: A military aircraft carrying Malawi's vice president Saulos Chilima has been reported missing after it failed to make a landing Monday morning, the government said.
Jun 10, 2024, at 09:46 pm
Two cargo ships caught fire after they were hit by projectiles off Yemen's Aden, media reports said.
Macron dissolves Parliament as exit polls predict historic French far-right surge in EU polls
Jun 10, 2024, at 05:46 pm
Far-right parties are expected to win a significant number of the seats in the European Parliament following three days of voting.
UAE's longest day will last nearly 14 hours
Jun 09, 2024, at 11:33 pm
The UAE is set to experience its longest day of the year, or summer solstice, from June 21 to June 22, media reports said.
IDF shares footage of moments when Israeli hostages were rescued from Hamas captivity
Jun 09, 2024, at 10:23 pm
The Israeli Defense Forces has released video footage of the operation conducted by its personnel to rescue four hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
Italy PM Giorgia Meloni cast vote in EU Parliament election
Jun 09, 2024, at 04:27 pm
Italy became the first heavyweight nation to cast votes for the EU's next parliament on Saturday, in a test of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's strength at home.
Israel-Hamas conflict: IDF says four hostages recovered from Gaza
Jun 09, 2024, at 12:27 am
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday said four hostages were rescued alive from Hamas captivity while conducting a daylight operation in Gaza.
UK: Woman driver jailed after she kills scooter rider while clicking winking selfie
Jun 08, 2024, at 08:43 pm
A British woman who ploughed into the back of a motorcyclist killing the rider moments after she zoomed in on a selfie on her mobile phone has been jailed.
Copenhagen: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen attacked by man
Jun 08, 2024, at 02:39 pm
A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen.
Children now work to ensure families can survive amid Gaza war, says ILO
Jun 08, 2024, at 01:43 am
Eight months to the day since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in Gaza, the UN labour agency, ILO, warned on Friday that families there now send their children to work just to survive, as unemployment nears a staggering 80 per cent.
UN investigative team hands over crucial ISIL crime data to Iraq
Jun 08, 2024, at 01:34 am
As the UN team charged with investigating crimes committed by the Da’esh terrorist group in Iraq prepares to conclude its mandate in September, significant strides have been made in transferring crucial evidence to the authorities, its acting head said on Wednesday.
World leaders demand ‘surge in action’ for sustainable development
Jun 08, 2024, at 01:15 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened Heads of State and Government in New York on Wednesday to advance efforts to get countries back on course to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.
There is an exit off ‘the highway to climate hell’, UN chief Guterres insists
Jun 08, 2024, at 12:29 am
“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
Lebanon: Man arrested over shooting close to US Embassy in Awkar
Jun 05, 2024, at 11:35 pm
A gunman was arrested after he opened fire close to the US embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday.
More than 500 Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank: UN rights chief
Jun 05, 2024, at 11:16 pm
Violence in the occupied West Bank linked to the war in Gaza passed a deadly milestone with more than 500 Palestinians killed since 7 October, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday.
Jun 05, 2024, at 11:11 pm
Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ triggered the last blast to mark the completion of heading excavation for the 11.8 km long Head Race Tunnel of 900 MW Arun- 3 Hydro Electric Project in Sankhuwasabha District of Nepal. Arun - 3 Hydro Electric Project is being executed by SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company Pvt. Ltd. (SAPDC), a fully owned subsidiary of SJVN.
UK: Independent UN human rights experts voice concern about migrant labour exploitation
Jun 04, 2024, at 04:58 pm
Independent UN human rights experts have expressed concern about the protection risks faced by migrant workers in the United Kingdom (UK), including “deception, exorbitant recruitment fees, debt bondage, undignified living conditions, and potential deportation.”
Israel Defense Forces confirms death of four more hostages in Hamas captivity
Jun 04, 2024, at 01:27 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Monday (June 3, 2024) announced four more people, who were taken as hostages by the Hamas group during the October 7 attack, have died.
South Korea planning to blare K-pops at North Korea following recent launch of trash balloons
Jun 03, 2024, at 08:17 pm
No missiles were shot but North Korea targeted South Korea for the past several weeks by sending trash-filled balloons, creating fresh tension between the neighbours.
Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico's first female president
Jun 03, 2024, at 07:29 pm
Mexico created history when Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as the first woman president of the country following a landslide victory in the polls.
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch marries for fifth time at the age of 93
Jun 03, 2024, at 06:49 pm
Media baron Rupert Murdoch has once again said 'I do' as he got married for the fifth time at his Californian vineyard recently.