Indonesia tsunami: Many still missing as death toll rises

Dec 25, 2018, at 09:01 am

New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): Indonesians are being warned to stay away from beaches along the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Sumatra and Java, following this weekend’s devastating tsunami in the area, which government and humanitarian agency reports indicate has claimed hundreds of lives, with the total likely to rise.

UN rights expert urges full investigation into death of migrant girl, held in US

Dec 25, 2018, at 08:52 am

New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): A United Nations rights expert has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Guatemalan migrant child, while she was in the custody of United States immigration authorities.

Disarmament for a peaceful world, defines work of UN General Assembly's First Committee

Dec 25, 2018, at 08:46 am

Washington, Dec 25 (IBNS): Every year in September, the United Nations General Assembly makes the headlines as world leaders gather at UN headquarters to set the agenda for the year ahead. 

Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of people in Tsunami-hit Indonesia

Dec 24, 2018, at 09:02 pm

Ottawa, Dec 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed sadness over the devastation caused by Tsunami in Indonesia.

Canada: Thousands in BC likely to be in dark in Christmas

Dec 24, 2018, at 08:44 pm

Vancouver, Dec 24 (IBNS): Thousands of people are likely to be spending Christmas this year in darkness in southern British Columbia, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Roadside bombing kills 7 civilians

Dec 24, 2018, at 05:29 pm

Kabul, Dec 24 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed as a bomb blast ripped through their vehicle in Deh Yak district of Afghanistan's southern Ghazni province on Monday, media reports said.

Terror group Al Qaeda is plotting plane attacks in Europe, warns UK Security Minister Ben Wallace

Dec 24, 2018, at 04:26 pm

London, Dec 24 (IBNS):  UK Security Minister Ben Wallace has warned that terrorist group Al Qaeda might carry out terror attacks on passenger planes and airports in Europe.

Pakistani court gives seven-year jail term to ex-PM Nawaz Sharif in a corruption reference

Dec 24, 2018, at 04:10 pm

Islamabad, Dec 24 (IBNS): A Pakistani court on Monday sentenced country's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in prison in Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption reference.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visits Kabul

Dec 24, 2018, at 03:14 pm

Islamabad, Dec 24 (IBNS): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi accompanied by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua visited Kabul to discuss further strengthening of bilateral relations and to brief President Ashraf Ghani and Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani on the recent developments on peace process after the meeting between Taliban and United States in Dubai, in which Saudi Arabia, UAE also participated.

Afghanistan: Gunmen attack radio station, no casualty

Dec 24, 2018, at 02:42 pm

Kabul, Dec 24 (IBNS):  Unidentified gunmen attacked a local radio station Alina in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province and destroyed the equipment present in it, media reports said on Monday.

Pakistan: Court to pronounce verdict on corruption references against Nawaz Sharif

Dec 24, 2018, at 12:20 pm

Islamabad, Dec 24 (IBNS): An accountability court will on Monday pronounce verdict on two corruption references against former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, media reports said.

Indonesia tsunami: Anak Krakatau volcano seethes, fear of new waves grips people

Dec 24, 2018, at 10:05 am

Jakarta, Dec 24 (IBNS): Amid fears that another tsunami might lash Indonesian beach,  coastal residents near the country's Anak Krakatau volcano have been directed to stay away from beaches, media reports said.

Donald Trump discusses issue of Syria with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Dec 24, 2018, at 09:48 am

Washington, Dec 24 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the phone and discussed the issue of conflict-hit Syria on Sunday.

Nigeria: Unidentified gunmen kill 17 in Zamfara state

Dec 24, 2018, at 09:31 am

Abuja, Dec 24 (IBNS): At least 17 people were killed as unidentified gunmen attacked Nigeria's Zamfara state on Saturday, media reports said on Monday.

Donald Trump names Patrick Shanahan as acting Defence Secretary

Dec 24, 2018, at 09:19 am

New York, Dec 24 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday named Deputy Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan as the new acting Defence Secretary of the country.

Mogadishu bombings a ‘cowardly assault’ on Somalis’ right to peace – UN envoy

Dec 24, 2018, at 08:59 am

New York, Dec 24 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has condemned “in the strongest possible terms” Saturday’s twin bombings in the nation’s capital, Mogadishu, which claimed a number of lives.

UN ready to support tsunami-hit parts of Indonesia – Secretary-General Guterres

Dec 24, 2018, at 08:56 am

New York, Dec 24 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed “deep sadness” at the loss of life, injuries and damages caused by the tsunami that struck the Indonesian coast late Saturday, local time.

Indonesia tsunami: Waves rips through stage during band performance, video goes viral online

Dec 23, 2018, at 07:16 pm

Carita, Dec 23 (IBNS): A  short video footage of a tragedy has gone viral on the social media where the tsunami waves could be seen smashing into an open-air concert in Indonesia and hurling the members of the pop band from the stage and slamming them on the audience.

Afghanistan: Roadside bombing kills three

Dec 23, 2018, at 06:49 pm

Kabul, Dec 23 (IBNS): A roadside bombing in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province on Sunday left three people killed media reports said.

Disheartened by US government's recent remarks on poll observers: Bangladesh

Dec 23, 2018, at 06:22 pm

Dhaka, Dec 23 (IBNS): The Bangladesh government on Sunday said it was 'disheartened' by the US State Department's recent remarks regarding observers for the country's upcoming general election on Dec 30.

Indonesia: Over 220 people die as Tsunami hits Sunda Strait

Dec 23, 2018, at 05:40 pm

Jakarta, Dec 23 (IBNS): At least 222 people were killed as a tsunami triggered by volcanic eruption hit Indonesia's Sunda Strait region on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

Two people arrested following drone incursions at Gatwick Airport released without charge

Dec 23, 2018, at 05:16 pm

London, Dec 23 (IBNS): Two people arrested in conjunction with the widespread disruption of flights at Gatwick Airport through the illegal use of drones have been released without charge on Sunday, Sussex Police said.

Afghanistan: Taliban ambush leaves police commander killed

Dec 23, 2018, at 03:24 pm

Kabul, Dec 23 (IBNS): A Taliban ambush in Afghanistan's Kunduz province of Afghanistan on Sunday left a commander of the Afghan National Civil Order Police in Takhar province dead, media reports.

Afghanistan: Road mishap leaves 3 dead

Dec 23, 2018, at 02:38 pm

Kabul, Dec 23 (IBNS): At least three people died in a traffic accident in the Noorgram district of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.

Barack Obama becomes 'Santa Claus' for kids in Washington DC

Dec 23, 2018, at 01:38 am

Washington, Dec 23 (IBNS): Former US President Barack Obama had literally turned 'Santa Claus' for children in Washington DC, the capital city of the country.

Canada: City of Toronto to receive federal funding to curb gun violence

Dec 23, 2018, at 12:19 am

Toronto, Dec 22 (IBNS): Toronto Mayor John Tory has welcomed the Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF), which was announced in the City Hall on Thursday by Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime, and Toronto Chief of Police Mark Saunders, media reports said.

US: Man climbs National Christmas Tree

Dec 22, 2018, at 04:31 pm

Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): In a bizarre incident, a man climbed the National Christmas Tree, on the Ellipse by the White House in the USA, media reports said on Saturday.

Bangladesh: Road mishap kills 2 in Thakurgaon

Dec 22, 2018, at 04:02 pm

Dhaka, Dec 22 (IBNS): At least two people were killed when a tractor collided with a motorcycle in Thakurgaon’s Ranishongkoil area in Bangladesh on Friday, media reports said.

Nepal : 23 people, most of them students, killed as bus falls into gorge

Dec 22, 2018, at 12:50 pm

Kathmandu, Dec 22 (IBNS) :Altogether 23 people, most of them teenagers, were killed  when a bus carrying school students and teachers  plunged into a gorge in western Nepal, media reports said quoting the local police. The students were aged mostly between 16 and 20. Two teachers and the driver also died in the accident early evening on Friday in a remote area.

Canada conducted 'fair, unbiased, and transparent' legal proceeding of Meng

Dec 22, 2018, at 09:25 am

Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): The United States on Friday said Canada is conducting a 'fair, unbiased, and transparent legal proceeding' with respect to Meng Wanzhou, the Chief Financial Officer of Huawei.