One dead, one injured in Bangkok shopping mall fire
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:00 pm
Bangkok, Apr 10 (Xinhua): At least one person died and another was severely injured after the duo jumped off from a shopping mall on fire in downtown Bangkok on Wednesday, local media Thairath reported.
Israel polls: Benjamin Netanyahu expected to return for record fifth term, Modi congratulates
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:49 pm
Jerusalem, Apr 10 (IBNS): PM Benjamin Netanyahu is all set to return to power in Israel for a fifth straight term as the results of the country's general polls is expected to suggest a new right-wing coalition.
IS militants kill tribal fighter, wound two in Iraq
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:27 pm
Baghdad, Apr 10 (Xinhua) A paramilitary tribal fighter was killed and two were injured in an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants attack near the city of Fallujah in Iraq's western province of al-Anbar, a security source said on Wednesday.
New Zealand government to establish legal framework for gun buyback
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Wellington, Apr 10 (Xinhua) New Zealand announced on Wednesday that a legal framework for the gun buyback will be established.
Saudi-led airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held capital
Apr 10, 2019, at 05:00 pm
Sanaa, Apr 10 (Xinhua/UNI) Saudi-led coalition involved in a war in Yemen struck on Wednesday two targets in Sanaa, Al Arabiya TV reported.
Wikileaks says Assange under extensive surveillance inside Ecuadorian Embassy in London
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Moscow, Apr 10 (Sputnik/UNI) Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks whistleblowing website, is being spied on inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where he has been residing for the last several years, the website's Editor-in-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson said on Wednesday.
Russia starts exporting Solntsepek rocket launch systems to Saudi Arabia
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Moscow, Apr 10 (Sputnik/UNI) Russia has started to deliver Solntsepek multi-barrel rocket launch systems (MBRL) to Saudi Arabia under the 2017 contract, a source in the defence industry told Sputnik Wednesday.
Australian govt approves controversial Carmichael coal mine's groundwater management plans
Apr 10, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Canberra, Apr 10 (Xinhua) Australia's Environment Minister Melissa Price has granted approval for the groundwater management plans of the controversial Carmichael coal mine, to be built by Indian mining giant Adani.
Bangladesh madrasa girl case: Prime suspect arrested
Apr 10, 2019, at 03:59 pm
Dhaka, Apr 10 (IBNS): One of the key suspects in the attempted murder of of the critically burnt madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi in Bangladesh has been arrested, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Security forces thwart explosion in Kabul
Apr 10, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Kabul, Apr 10 (IBNS): The government in Afghanistan on Wednesday said security forces have thwarted an explosion in Kabul city.
Netanyahu’s Likud party leading in election with 28.32pc: Central Election Committee
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:44 am
Tel Aviv, Apr 10 (Sputnik/UNI) The right-wing Likud party, headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is winning the Israeli parliamentary election with 28.32 per cent of votes, while the opposition centrist alliance Kahol Lavan comes second with 25.34 per cent, the Central Election Committee said on Wednesday.
Israel's Gantz hails "historic day," vows forming next gov't
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:32 am
Jerusalem, Apr 10 (Xinhua/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, Benny Gantz, declared victory in parliamentary elections on Tuesday night, vowing to unite Israel and be "everyone's prime minister."
May set to win Brexit delay after intensive day on both sides of English Channel
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:29 am
London, Apr 10 (Xinhua/UNI) British Prime Minister Theresa May returned to London on Tuesday night at the end of a day of whistle-stop diplomacy in her race to win a delay to the country's departure from the European Union (EU).
Pompeo says ‘Very Worried’ about warring parties in Yemen upholding Stockholm agreement
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:26 am
Washington, Apr 10 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during congressional testimony said he is very concerned about the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement between Yemen’s government and Houthi rebels but hopes the truce can still be realized.
Libyan National Army says terrorists plotting attack on country's 'Oil Crescent'
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:23 am
Moscow, Apr 10 (Sputnik/UNI) Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesman Ahmed Mismari said at a press conference on Tuesday that terrorists gathered in the city of Sirte intended to attack the so-called Oil Crescent, oil-rich areas on the coast in the eastern part of the country from the city of Tobruk to As Sidr.
Iran Armed Forces vow to combat US forces in West Asia
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:19 am
Tehran, Apr 9 (Xinhua/UNI) Iran's Armed Forces would spare no effort to combat the US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces in West Asia, Iran Armed Forces Headquarters said in a statement on Tuesday.
Egypt to face US sanctions if it purchases Russian SU-35 Jets: Pompeo
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:17 am
New York, Apr 10 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald' Trump administration will impose sanctions on Egypt if the country purchases Russian SU-35 fighter jets, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Congressional testimony on Tuesday.
Netanyahu announces right-wing camp victory in Israeli general election
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:14 am
Tel Aviv, Apr 9 (Sputnik/UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced the victory of the right-wing camp in parliamentary elections in Israel and his intention to start forming the ruling coalition in the coming hours.
Apr 10, 2019, at 08:09 am
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): Unless the world faces its “social, economic and environmental challenges head-on”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will not be met.
UN’s Grandi slams ‘toxic language of politics’ aimed at refugees, migrants
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:57 am
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): In a heartfelt briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday, Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has said that, during his three and a half decades as an international civil servant, he has “never seen such toxicity, such poisonous language in politics, media and social media,” directed towards refugees, migrants and foreigners.
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:51 am
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): An imminent UN-led Libyan conference seeking to set up elections for the war-ravaged, oil-rich country has been postponed because of ongoing clashes near the capital, the top United Nations official in the country said on Tuesday.
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:48 am
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): Nearly one month after Cyclone Idai slammed into the southeast African coast, the streets of Mozambique’s busy port city of Beira are “returning to life” as the search for survivors continues throughout neighbouring Zimbabwe, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday.
Niger population’s suffering ‘increasing with each passing month’: UN Refugee Agency
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:41 am
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): An upsurge of violence in the south-east of Niger means that the population’s suffering is increasing “with each passing month,” a UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) spokesperson warned on Tuesday, at a press briefing in Geneva. In March alone, some 88 civilians were reported to have died during attacks.
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:37 am
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): Sudan’s authorities have an “over-arching responsibility” to protect protesters, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said on Tuesday, amid reports that 70 people have died in the latest anti-Government clashes.
Yemen blast kills 14 children, leaves others fighting for their lives in Sana’a
Apr 10, 2019, at 07:32 am
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): Further details have emerged of an attack on a school in the Yemeni capital Sana’a at the weekend which killed 14 youngsters and critically injured 16 others.
Canada: American Victory Ship & Museum: a true icon of American
Apr 09, 2019, at 08:02 pm
Tampa (FL), US, Apr 9 (IBNS): American Victory Ship and Museum, a true American icon, is a floating museum located in the waters of the Channel directly behind the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida, United States, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Police detain 80 people in Dhaka anti-drug drive
Apr 09, 2019, at 06:21 pm
Dhaka, Apr 9 (IBNS): At least 80 people have been arrested by the police in Dhaka over an allegation of selling and consuming drugs, media reports said on Tuesday.
Civilian dead, two policemen injured in E Afghan explosion
Apr 09, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Asadabad, Afghanistan, Apr 9 (Xinhua/UNI) One civilian was killed and two police officers wounded in a bomb attack in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar on Tuesday, the provincial government spokesman said.
Ex-Nissan Motor Co chief Ghosn maintains innocence, claims "conspiracy" in video message
Apr 09, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Tokyo, Apr 9 (Xinhua) Former Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn said in a video message released on Tuesday by his lawyers that he is innocent of all charges of financial misconduct facing him and has been the victim of a conspiratorial plot.
Mike Pompeo condemns death of three US servicemen in Bagram attack
Apr 09, 2019, at 03:15 pm
Washington, Apr 9 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday condoled the death of three US servicemen in a suspected terror attack in Afghanistan's Bagram airbase.