Record 22.2 million people need humanitarian assistance in Yemen – UN aid chief
Jan 24, 2018, at 01:59 pm
New York, Jan 24 (JEN): The top United Nations relief official has expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, noting that a record 22.2 million people are now in need of assistance – 3.4 million more than last year.
Canada agrees to revised Trans-Pacific Partnership deal
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:31 am
Ottawa, Jan 23 (IBNS): Canada, reportedly the second largest economy among the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other members of the TPP excluding United States, agreed Tuesday to a revised trade agreement, media reports said.
Consulate General of India in Toronto to celebrate Republic Day
Jan 24, 2018, at 05:22 am
Toronto, Jan 23 (IBNS): Consulate General of India, Toronto, will observe the Republic Day of India on January 26 this year, according to media reports.
General Election in Pakistan will be held in July: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Jan 24, 2018, at 12:57 am
Islamabad, Jan 23 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said the country's general election will held in July.
Zainab rape and murder case in Pakistan: Police arrest key suspect
Jan 23, 2018, at 11:44 pm
Islamabad, Jan 23 (IBNS): A key suspect in the Zainab rape and murder has been arrested by the police in Pakistan,media reports said.
Ontario, the first Canadian province to seek public input in 2018 budget
Jan 23, 2018, at 06:53 pm
Ottawa, Jan 23 (IBNS): Ontario's Pre-Budget consultations kicked off on Monday in Toronto with Ontario being the first Canadian province to commit to funding ideas submitted by the public as part of its budget process.
Canada PM Trudeau to address World Economic Forum today
Jan 23, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Davos, Jan 23 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday will address a gathering at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to visit India, will focus on trade
Jan 23, 2018, at 06:19 pm
Ottawa, Jan 23 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit India next month with a primary aim to develop and strengthen the trade relations between the two nations.
Trump tweets about inclusivity, celebrates 'big win'
Jan 23, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Washington, Jan 23 (IBNS): Donald Trump on Monday tweeted about inclusivity, while celebrating his 'big win' after US Senators voted for a temporary funding bill, ending the federal shutdown.
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.
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:16 pm
New York, Jan 23 (JEN): Sustainable development is a fundamental human right and humanity’s best chance for a future of peace and prosperity, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday, laying out the case for Agenda 2030 to be at the centre of UN activities.
Liberia: UN welcomes new President’s inauguration as key milestone on country’s road to success
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:14 pm
New York, Jan 23 (JEN): George Weah was inaugurated on Monday as the new President of Liberia, where the United Nations is set to close its peacekeeping mission in a few weeks after a successful 15-year presence in the West African country.
UN flag no longer offers ‘natural’ protection to peacekeepers, says report on mission casualties
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:09 pm
New York, Jan 23 (JEN): The United Nations should change the way it does business in high-security risk peacekeeping operations, as the UN flag no longer offers ‘natural’ protection to mission personnel, according to a new report, which calls for better training for ‘blue helmets,’ more technology and greater freedom to respond to the threat posed by armed groups.
UN agency for Palestine refugee launches global funding push after US aid cuts
Jan 23, 2018, at 02:02 pm
New York, Jan 23 (JEN): The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) launched on Monday a global fundraising campaign to sustain resources for its education, health and other assistance programmes.
Jan 23, 2018, at 01:58 pm
New York, Jan 23 (JEN): Amid disturbing reports that at least six people were killed on Sunday during political protests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Congolese security forces to respect the people’s right to free speech and freedom of assembly.
Jan 23, 2018, at 01:38 am
Washington, Jan 22 (IBNS): In yet another major development in the political paradigm of Israel and Palestine, US Vice President Mike Pence has announced that his nation will open its embassy in Jerusalem 'before the end of next year'.
Pakistan condemns Afghanistan hotel attack
Jan 23, 2018, at 01:11 am
Islamabad, Jan 22 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the 'brutal terrorist' attack at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul that killed more than 10 people dead.
Afghanistan: UN staff member abducted in Kabul
Jan 23, 2018, at 12:32 am
Kabul, Jan 22 (IBNS): A UN staff member and her child have been kidnapped in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Monday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Unknown gunmen put private radio station on fire
Jan 22, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Kabul,Jan 22 (IBNS): A private radio station was put on fire by unknown gunmen in western Ghor province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.
Nepal: Bus mishap kills 4, injures 25
Jan 22, 2018, at 10:51 pm
Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IBNS): At least four people were killed as a bus, in which they were travelling, skidded off the road and fell some 150 metres down at Bhantakhola area of Nepal on Monday, media 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.
Former ISIS captive Yazidi boy seeks meeting with Canada PM Trudeau
Jan 22, 2018, at 07:01 pm
Winnipeg, Jan 22 (IBNS): Former ISIS captive Yazidi boy, who returned to Canada last year, has expressed his wish to meet Canadian Prime Minsiter Justin Trudeau, media reports said.
Shutdown leaves US federal employees worried about their jobs
Jan 22, 2018, at 06:39 pm
Atlanta, Jan 22 (IBNS): The US Federal government shutdown which started Friday midnight -- as a result of disagreements between the Republicans and Democrats over immigration and budgetary issues -- has caused great uncertainty to hundreds of federal employees regarding their jobs, media reports said.
Justin Trudeau to attend World Economic Forum annual meeting
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:42 pm
Toronto, Jan 22 (IBNS): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will travel to Davos in Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting from Monday.
Amid unprecedented needs, UN, aid partners launch largest consolidated humanitarian appeal for Yemen
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:06 pm
New York, Jan 22 (JEN): With the crisis in war-ravaged Yemen continuing to deteriorate, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners have launched a $2.96 billion response plan to reach over 13 million people with lifesaving assistance.
UN strongly condemns terrorist attack on Kabul hotel
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:00 pm
Washington, Jan 22 (JEN): Senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres as well as the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a hotel in the country's capital, Kabul.
Landmine explosion in Afghanistan kills 12
Jan 21, 2018, at 11:52 pm
Herat, Jan 21 (IBNS): A landmine explosion in Afghanistan's Herat province has killed at least 12 people, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack leaves four soldiers killed
Jan 21, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS): Taliban attack in Greashk district of Afghanistan left at least four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers killed,media reports said.
UN chief urges vigilance against anti-Semitism and discrimination of all kinds
Jan 21, 2018, at 09:50 pm
New York, Jan 21 (JEN): Warning that hate is on the rise and that Nazi symbols, mindsets and languages are back, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for vigilance against anti-Semitism and discrimination of all kinds.
Syrian children succumb to freezing temperatures while crossing into Lebanon – UNICEF
Jan 21, 2018, at 09:40 pm
Washington, Jan 21 (IBNS): At least 12 Syrians, including two children, lost their lives to the bitter cold in eastern Lebanon as they tried to enter the country, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported Saturday, warning that there are fears more could be trapped along the route.