UN suspending handover of camps in Darfur, peacekeeping chief tells Security Council
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:04 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): The joint African Union-UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), is suspending the handover of any more camps for displaced civilians to the Sudanese military, against a backdrop of worsening violence and insecurity across the country.
South Sudanese facing famine in all but name, warns UN food agency
Jun 15, 2019, at 06:58 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): Record numbers in South Sudan – some seven million people – face acute food shortages, while more than 20,000 are close to famine, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday.
Canada India Foundation organises panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance
Jun 14, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Toronto, Jun 14 (IBNS): A panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance was organized by Canada India Foundation (CIF) 12 at Seneca College, 1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday.
All parties will work together to implement the budget: Hasina
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Dhaka, June 14 (IBNS): Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Friday described the proposed budget for fiscal 2019-20 a budget as aiming to bring welfare for all.
Turkey to retaliate if US imposes sanctions over S-400 deal: Turkish FM
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Ankara, June 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Turkey will retaliate if the United States imposes sanctions over its purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense systems, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday.
Easter Bombings: Sri Lanka police bring five suspects back from Saudi Arabia
Jun 14, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Colombo, June 14 (IBNS): Sri Lankan security forces have brought back five suspects linked to the Easter Sunday attacks who were deported from Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
Xi calls for closer community with shared future between China, Pakistan
Jun 14, 2019, at 04:27 pm
Bishek, June 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday, urging the two countries to foster a closer community with a shared future against complicated regional and international situations.
Afghan forces target Lashkar-e-Taiba compound in Afghanistan, three foreign terrorists killed
Jun 14, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Kabul, June 14 (IBNS): At least three foreign terrorists were killed as Afghan security forces targeted a compound of Lashkar-e-Taiba group in Kunar province , media reports said on Friday.
Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’: UN
Jun 14, 2019, at 12:55 pm
United Nations, Jun 14 (UNI): As the world prepares to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, the UN independent human rights expert mandated with defending the rights of older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, has stressed that they are often victims of sexual abuse and rape, although it remains rarely detected, reported or exposed.
Sudan: top UN official demands cessation of violence and rape against civilians by security forces
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:42 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): Following recent reports of attacks and rape by security forces and paramilitaries against the pro-democracy protesters in Sudan who have been holding a sit-in outside army headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, the United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, expressed “grave concern” on Thursday and called for an “immediate and complete” end to the violence.
UN cooperation with League of Arab States ‘pivotal’, UN chief tells Security Council
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:41 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): Global problems require global solutions that rely on “essential” partnerships, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, stating that “our cooperation with the League of Arab States is pivotal”.
Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’, UN expert says
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:39 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): As the world prepares to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, the UN independent human rights expert mandated with defending the rights of older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, has stressed that they are often victims of sexual abuse and rape, although it remains rarely detected, reported or exposed.
Recognize, celebrate and ‘stand in solidarity’ with persons with albinism
Jun 14, 2019, at 11:31 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): International Albinism Awareness Day is a time to “recognize, celebrate and stand in solidarity with persons with albinism around the world”, the United Nations urged on Thursday, taking place this year under the banner, “Still Standing Strong”.
Clashes between police, extradition bill opponents leave 79 injured in Hong Kong
Jun 13, 2019, at 02:28 pm
Moscow, Jun 13 (Sputnik): As many as 79 people were injured in Hong Kong in clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers as tens of thousands of people rallied against proposed amendments to the extradition legislation, local media reported on Thursday.
'Modi hai to mumkin hai': US Secretary of State refers to BJP slogan
Jun 13, 2019, at 12:45 pm
Washington, June 13 (UNI): Days ahead of his crucial India visit, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made use of popular BJP election slogan "Modi hai toh Mumkin hai" to drive home the point he believes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "ability to deliver".
Uzbekistan approves the State Anti-Corruption Program on combating corruption
Jun 13, 2019, at 12:17 pm
Tashkent, June 13 (IBNS) A decree of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev “On measures to further improve the anti-corruption system in the Republic of Uzbekistan” dated May 27, 2019 foresees the State Anti-Corruption Program for 2019–2020 and renewed board of Republican interagency commission on combating anti-corruption.
Bangladesh: Madrasa teacher arrested for killing student
Jun 12, 2019, at 06:26 pm
Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS): A madrasa teacher in Bangladesh has been arrested for murdering a 12.year-old boy in Jashore’s Sharsha Upazila, m
Bangladesh: 10, including seven children, in hospital ceiling collapse
Jun 12, 2019, at 06:23 pm
Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS): A large chunk of a concrete plastered ceiling collapsed and fell on top of them at Noakhali General Hospital and left at least 10 people injured, media reports said.
Syria's air defences intercept Israeli attack in Daraa
Jun 12, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Damascus, Jun 12 (Xinhua/UNI) Syria's air defenses intercepted Israeli missile attack before day break on Wednesday in the southern province of Daraa, state news agency SANA reported.
Nepal government launches inquiry against Indian Everest climbers
Jun 12, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Kathmandu, Jun 12 (UNI) The Nepal Government has initiated an inquiry against three Indian climbers over allegations that they faked claims of summiting Mount Everest on 26 May.
Japan’s Abe hopes to bring Iran’s Supreme Leader to Osaka G20 summit – source
Jun 12, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Tokyo, June 12 (Sputnik) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is heading to Iran for a historic visit in the hope of bringing the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader to this June's G20 Summit in Osaka, a source familiar with the situation told Sputnik.
Putin-Trump meeting at G20 may still take place but likely in on-the-go mode - Ryabkov
Jun 12, 2019, at 05:05 pm
Prague, June 12 (Sputnik/UNI) The Russian and US presidents, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, may still meet at the G20 Summit in Japan's Osaka in late June, but if Washington does not give Russia any concrete signals about such a possibility and the format of the talks, it will likely be an on-the-go meeting, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik.
Extradition bill protesters in Hong Kong erecting metal, brick barricades - reports
Jun 12, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Beijing, June 12 (Sputnik/UNI) Protesters have been building barricades from bricks and metal on the streets of Hong Kong as rallies against the controversial extradition bill are gaining momentum in the city, the South China Morning Post newspaper reported on Wednesday.
1 terrorist hailing from Punjab of Pakistan killed in Afghanistan
Jun 12, 2019, at 04:30 pm
Kabul, June 12 (IBNS): The NDS Special Forces killed one terrorist during an operation in Afghanistan's Herat province, media reports said.
1 soldier killed as blast hits NW Pakistan
Jun 12, 2019, at 04:06 pm
Islamabad, June 12 (Xinhua/UNI) At least one security personnel was killed and two others injured when a blast hit a vehicle of security forces in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal district, local media reported on Wednesday.
Hong Kong police use pepper spray, tear gas against Extradition Bill protesters - Reports
Jun 12, 2019, at 03:46 pm
Moscow, June 12 (Sputnik/UNI) - Anti-riot police in Hong Kong have used pepper spay and tear gas against activists as thousands of people have gathered near the Legislative Council (LegCo) on Wednesday to protest the controversial bill on amendments to the autonomous region's extradition law, local media reported.
Sixteen members of US Congress call on twitter to ban Hamas: Letter
Jun 12, 2019, at 10:19 am
Washington, Jun 12 (Sputnik/UNI) Twitter must ban the Islamic resistance movement Hamas from using its platform, 16 members of the US Congress wrote to the organization in a letter on Tuesday, Congressman Lee Zeldin said in a press release on Tuesday.
Melbourne to be first non-US city to launch Uber air taxi service - Report
Jun 12, 2019, at 10:16 am
Moscow, Jun 12 (Sputnik/UNI) Australia's southeast city of Melbourne will be the first city outside of the United States to host trials of Uber Air, a service US Uber carsharing giant will offer to shuttle people via air, local media reported.
Houthis launch attack on Saudi Abha airport in Southwest - Reports
Jun 12, 2019, at 10:14 am
Doha, Jun 12 (Sputnik/UNI) Insurgents from the Ansar Allah movement, known as the Houthis, launched an attack on a Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in the southwest of the country, local media reported.
Libyan air forces launch three strikes in southern Tripoli
Jun 12, 2019, at 10:08 am
Tripoli, Jun 12 (Xinhua/UNI) The air forces of the UN-backed Libyan government launched 3 airstrikes against the eastern-based army in south of the capital Tripoli, as the armed conflict in the city between the two parties continues.