Trump declares national emergency over IT threats
May 16, 2019, at 01:33 pm
Washington, May 16 (UNI): US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect US computer networks from "foreign adversaries".
Yemen war 'a test of our humanity', and we’re 'badly failing' warns UN Children's Fund chief
May 16, 2019, at 08:48 am
New York, May 16 (IBNS): “Fifteen million children in Yemen are asking you to save their lives” the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) told the 15 members of the Security Council on Wednesday, in an impassioned plea for action to end four years of fighting which has left at least 7,300 children killed or seriously injured.
Yemen war 'a test of our humanity', and we’re 'badly failing' warns UN Children's Fund chief
May 16, 2019, at 08:48 am
New York, May 16 (IBNS): “Fifteen million children in Yemen are asking you to save their lives” the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) told the 15 members of the Security Council on Wednesday, in an impassioned plea for action to end four years of fighting which has left at least 7,300 children killed or seriously injured.
India Pavilion inaugurated at Cannes
May 15, 2019, at 10:32 pm
Cannes, May 15 (IBNS): The India Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival 2019 was inaugurated on Wednesday by Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Afghanistan: Taliban leader killed by his own security guard
May 15, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Kabul, May 15 (IBNS): A Taliban leader has been shot dead by his own security guards in Afghanistan's Lagman province, media reports said on Wednesday.
Facebook tightens live streaming rules after New Zealand mosque mass shooting
May 15, 2019, at 04:26 pm
Moscow, May 15 (Sputnik) Facebook has announced that following the horrific terror attacks in New Zealand, which were livestreamed through its social media platform, it will tighten restrictions against people who violate its community standards with hateful content.
Afghanistan : Seven Taliban militants killed in southern province
May 15, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Moscow, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) At least seven Taliban militants were killed in a series of airstrikes in the Afghan southern province of Zabul and southeastern province of Ghazni over the past 24 hours, local media reported on Wednesday, citing military sources.
Australia to import grain for the first time in over a decade
May 15, 2019, at 10:10 am
Canberra, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) Australia will import grain for the first time in over 10 years as the country recovers from the devastating 2018 drought.
Motorbike-riding gunman kills 2 Yemeni soldiers in Taiz
May 15, 2019, at 10:07 am
Aden, Yemen, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) Two Yemeni soldiers were shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the country's southwestern province of Taiz on Tuesday, a security official told Xinhua.
UK cross-party talks to continue amid Brexit impasse
May 15, 2019, at 10:05 am
London, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) The talks between Britain's ruling and opposition parties over Brexit will continue on Wednesday after leaders had "constructive and useful" talks.
Militants shelled 9 settlements in 2 Syrian provinces over past 24 hours : Russian Military
May 15, 2019, at 10:02 am
Moscow, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Militants attacked nine settlements in the Syrian provinces of Latakia and Hama over the past 24 hours, the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation said on Tuesday.
US-led coalition on 'High Alert' over possible threats to US forces in Iraq : CENTCOM
May 15, 2019, at 09:59 am
Washington, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) The US-led coalition is on high alert as it monitors credible threats to American forces in Iraq, US Central Command spokesman Bill Urban said in a statement.
Putin told Pompeo about difficult course of Afghan conflict settlement : Kremlin Aide
May 15, 2019, at 09:56 am
Sochi, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the Tuesday talks that settlement of the Afghan conflict was a difficult process as well as pointed out the need to reach progress and boost cooperation on the issue, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters.
US border wall construction to cause ‘Irreversible Damage’ to environment : Advocacy Group
May 15, 2019, at 09:53 am
Washington, May 15 (Sputnik/UNI) The Trump Administration’s plan to suspend or waive more than 40 environmental laws in order to extend its proposed border wall across two US states will damage ecosystems and harm wildlife, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) said in a press release.
Pence discusses China, Venezuela with Canadian PM Trudeau : White House
May 15, 2019, at 09:48 am
Washington, May 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US Vice President Mike Pence and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela as well as China’s coercive economic practices, the White House said in readout of their phone call on Tuesday.
Trump dismisses report about US considering sending 120,000 troops to combat Iran
May 15, 2019, at 09:44 am
Washington, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed a New York Times report about US top security officials reviewing a plan to send as many as 120,000 troops to the Middle East to counter Iran.
May 15, 2019, at 09:08 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Visiting Fiji for the first time as Secretary-General, António Guterres outlined two “fundamental challenges” facing leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum on Thursday, namely climate change and the world’s rising ocean, which threatens to submerge low-lying nations.
May 15, 2019, at 09:04 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Myanmar’s military commanders must answer charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in a credible court, a United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (FFM) said on Tuesday, urging the international community to cut off all financial and other support to them.
UN monitoring team in Yemen verifies pullout of armed forces from crucial port zones
May 15, 2019, at 08:59 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): The UN team set up to monitor the ceasefire agreement between warring parties in Yemen has formally verified the pullout of armed Ansar Allah, or Houthi forces, from port zones in the country that are crucial to the flow of humanitarian aid, describing cooperation they have received so far as “very good.”
May 15, 2019, at 08:53 am
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Growing instances of religious-based violence in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka have prompted two United Nations Special Advisers to call for an end to “hateful attacks” directed towards the country’s Muslim minority.
Kabul: 4 inmates killed, several wounded during a clash in Pul-e-Charkhi prison
May 15, 2019, at 08:41 am
Kabul, May 15 (IBNS): A clash broke out in the Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Afghanistan capital Kabul city and left at least four inmates dead, media reports said on Wednesday.
Indonesia on alert as monkeypox case confirmed in neighboring Singapore
May 14, 2019, at 06:18 pm
Jakarta, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Indonesia is taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the monkeypox virus into the country, after a case was confirmed in neighboring Singapore earlier this month.
US decides to deport 65 Pakistanis
May 14, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Washington, May 14 (UNI) Two weeks after the Trump administration imposed visa sanctions on Pakistan, a special chartered plane will take some 65 Pakistani citizens home as they have been deported by the United States.
Chinese province bans smartphones in college classes
May 14, 2019, at 04:59 pm
Nanchang, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) The eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi has taken a rare stance against smartphones and tablet computers by banning their use in university classes unless for academic purposes.
Nepal: Everest season kicks off with summit success
May 14, 2019, at 04:40 pm
Kathmandu, May 14 (UNI) The 2019 Everest climbing season officially began on Tuesday with eight high-altitude Nepali climbing guides making it to the peak.
UK national crime agency needs extra $3.5Bln to tackle crime spike - Statement
May 14, 2019, at 04:36 pm
Moscow, May 14 (Sputnik) UK National Crime Agency (NCA) Director General Lynne Owens has called on government ministers to allocate an additional 2.7 billion pounds ($3.5 billion) to address the increase in serious and organized crime in the United Kingdom, the NCA said in a statement.
Somali security forces kill 14 al-Shabab militants in foiled attack
May 14, 2019, at 04:31 pm
Mogadishu, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) Somali security forces killed 14 al-Shabab militants after they foiled a terrorist attack by the terrorist group in Bariire town in southern region, the government said on Tuesday.
US actress Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in college admissions scandal
May 14, 2019, at 04:29 pm
Washington, May 14 (Xinhua/UNI) US actress Felicity Huffman has pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting that she shelled out thousands of dollars to a fixer who helped boost her daughter's college admission hopes.
Sri Lanka violence: 2 people arrested
May 14, 2019, at 04:05 pm
Colombo, May 14 (IBNS): Amid reports of violence in Sri Lankan, police have arrested two people in connection with the incidents, media reports said.
May 14, 2019, at 10:13 am
Brussels, May 14 (IBNS): Members of the European Parliament on Monday released “Religious Minorities in Pakistan” report which highlighted the plight and persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan.