Rising insecurity in Central Africa Republic threatens wider region, Security Council told
Dec 14, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, Dec 14 (IBNS): Rising violence in the Central African Republic threatens to spill across the border into neighbouring countries, creating further instability, a senior United Nations official warned on Thursday, urging continued and coordinated regional efforts to bolster peace and security.
Four million Syrian children have only known war since birth: UNICEF
Dec 14, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Dec 14 (IBNS): Half of Syria’s children, that’s four million, have grown up only knowing a life of violence, as the war-battered country enters its eighth year of conflict, the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday.
Yemen talks: Truce agreed over key port city of Hudaydah
Dec 14, 2018, at 08:48 am
New York, Dec 14 (IBNS): The announcement of a ceasefire between Yemen’s warring parties in and around the key port of Hudaydah, was hailed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday as a deal which would improve the lives of millions of people.
Drone strikes leave at least 15 militants dead in Afghanistan
Dec 13, 2018, at 12:46 pm
Kabul, Dec 13 (IBNS) : The U.S. forces have carried out a series of airstrikes in southeastern Ghazni and Paktika provinces of the country, leaving at least 15 militants dead.
Haiti: ‘Laden with challenges’ but also hope, Mission chief tells Security Council
Dec 13, 2018, at 09:22 am
New York, Dec 13 (IBNS): Haiti is “laden with challenges, but also hope”, the head of the UN Mission in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday, against the backdrop of on-going political unrest in the Caribbean country.
‘Fire-fighting approach’ to humanitarian aid ‘not sustainable’: Deputy UN chief
Dec 13, 2018, at 09:19 am
New York, Dec 13 (IBNS): With around one in every 60 people across the world caught up in a crisis that requires urgent humanitarian assistance, the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told a top panel on the issue on Wednesday that maintaining a “fire-fighting approach is not sustainable” in the long term.
‘Staunch support’ for Iran nuclear deal tempered by concern over missile testing
Dec 13, 2018, at 09:13 am
New York, Dec 13 (IBNS): While there is “staunch support” among Member States for the 2016 Iran nuclear deal, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, that is tempered by concerns over some of its other activities, which Iran “should carefully consider and address” according to the latest report on the deal from the UN Secretary-General.
Prisoner executions in Belarus ‘simply unacceptable’, says UN rights body
Dec 13, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Dec 13 (IBNS): The continued use of the death penalty in Belarus has been condemned by an authoritative UN rights body after three men were reportedly executed there, despite its requests for clemency.
Easing US-China trade tensions could save millions of jobs: Asia-Pacific UN report
Dec 13, 2018, at 09:06 am
New York, Dec 13 (IBNS): Millions of jobs in the Asia and Pacific region have been put at risk by conflicts over trade, despite a recent agreement not to escalate tit-for-tat tariffs by the United States and China, according to a new regional UN report.
Does China counter Canada by arresting its ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig?
Dec 12, 2018, at 09:18 pm
Beijing, Dec 12 (IBNS): Days after Chinese telecom giant Huawei Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was arrested, Canadian ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig has been detained in China, media reports said.
Sri Lanka: Parliament demands sacked PM be reinstated
Dec 12, 2018, at 08:47 pm
Colombo, Dec 12 (IBNS): Sri Lanka's Parliament on Wednesday showed confidence in Ranil Wickremesinghe's leadership and sought his reinstatement as Prime Minister, weeks after he was sacked by President Maithripala Sirisena.
Canadian court grants bail to China's Huawei CEO Meng Wanzhou
Dec 12, 2018, at 07:14 pm
Vancouver, Dec 12 (IBNS): A Canadian court on Tuesday granted bail to China's telecom giant Huawei Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Meng Wanzhou, 10 days after she was arrested as per the requests of the US authorities, sparking diplomatic dispute, media reports said.
UK PM Theresa May to face vote of no confidence from Tory MPs
Dec 12, 2018, at 04:41 pm
London, Dec 12 (IBNS): In a major development, British Prime Minister Theresa May will face a vote of confidence in her leadership on Wednesday.
Ex-Canadian diplomat 'detained' in China
Dec 12, 2018, at 03:48 pm
Beijing, Dec 12 (IBNS):A former Canadian diplomat has been 'detained' in China on Monday, International Crisis Group said on Wednesday.
Canadian court grants bail to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Dec 12, 2018, at 03:22 pm
Vancouver, Dec 12 (IBNS): A Canadian court on Tuesday granted bail to arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Afghanistan : Drone strike target ISIS vehicle leaving at least 7 dead
Dec 12, 2018, at 01:36 pm
Kabul, Dec 12 (IBNS) : The U.S. forces carried out an airstrike targeting a vehicle of ISIS Khurasan militants in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.
UN should be ‘exemplary’ in defending judicial independence, top Judge tells Security Council
Dec 12, 2018, at 10:21 am
New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): The United Nations should be a role model when it comes to repelling attempts to weaken the rule of law and undermine independent judiciaries around the world, a senior UN judge told the Security Council on Tuesday.
Governments urged to put first ever UN global migration pact in motion, post-Marrakech
Dec 12, 2018, at 10:01 am
New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): The adoption by more than 160 governments of the first-ever global migration pact is a triumph of multilateralism and highlights the importance of dispelling “myths” and fear-mongering over the issue, said the UN’s senior migration official on Tuesday, bringing the key two-day Marrakech conference to a close.
France: Shooting in Strasbourg Christmas market kills 3, gunman at large
Dec 12, 2018, at 09:52 am
Paris, Dec 12 (IBNS): At least three people were during a shooting in eastern France's Strasbourg city on Wednesday, media reports said.
UN working with both sides, after hidden tunnels confirmed along Lebanon-Israel ‘Blue Line’
Dec 12, 2018, at 09:50 am
New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations peace mission in Lebanon has urged an end to “rumours and speculations” over tunnels which have been discovered along the UN-drawn “Blue Line” – the border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel.
‘Global sisterhood’ tells perpetrators ‘time is up’ for pandemic of violence
Dec 12, 2018, at 09:47 am
New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): From #MeToo to #HearMeToo, the fight to end violence against women continues as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Nicole Kidman, joined survivors, activists and other Hollywood celebrities to spotlight the lack of resources that exist to help women push back against violence and abuse.
Brazil: Gunman opens fire in cathedral, five killed
Dec 12, 2018, at 09:22 am
Sao Paulo, Dec 12 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as a gunman opened fire in a Catholic cathedral near Brazil's Sao Paulo city on Wednesday, media reports said.
Progress made in UN talks to end Yemen war, Envoy lauds ‘positive and serious spirit’
Dec 12, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Dec 12 (IBNS): United Nations-sponsored political consultations in Sweden, involving the warring parties in the Yemen war, have led to progress “on a number of issues,” said Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy for Yemen, at a press conference on Monday.
Uzbekistan to focus on strengthening principles of marketing economy
Dec 11, 2018, at 08:12 pm
Tashkent, Dec 11 (IBNS): President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaking at the ceremony dedicated to the 26th anniversary of the Constitution of the country outlined a range of tasks for the full support of entrepreneurship and creation of broad conditions for investors.
Will continue the initiated reforms for positive results: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Dec 11, 2018, at 08:08 pm
Tashkent, Dec 11 (IBNS): A ceremony devoted to the 26th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at Uzbekistan Palace of International Forums where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently said the government will continue the initiated reforms to reap positive results.
Afghanistan: Kabul suicide attack leaves six killed
Dec 11, 2018, at 04:52 pm
Kabul, Dec 11 (IBNS): A suicide attack that targeted a convoy of Afghan forces in Afghanistan's Paghman district in the west of Kabul on Tuesday left at least six people killed, media reports said.
Afghanistan : Four killed in Kabul blast
Dec 11, 2018, at 01:14 pm
Kabul, Dec 11 (IBNS) :Four people were killed and six wounded after a bomb detonated next to a convoy of Afghanistan's top intelligence officers in Kabul on Tuesday morning, reports said.
US government sanctions three North Korean officials
Dec 11, 2018, at 09:59 am
Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday designated three individuals in response to the North Korean regime’s ongoing and serious human rights abuses and censorship.
France yellow vest demonstration: President Emmanuel Macron promises wage rise
Dec 11, 2018, at 09:55 am
Paris, Dec 11 (IBNS): Amid weeks of protests in several parts of the nation, including Paris city, France President Emmanuel Macron promised a minimum wage rise and tax concessions on Monday.
Canada's continued struggle with drug shortages is alarming
Dec 11, 2018, at 08:57 am
Toronto, Dec 11 (IBNS): A survey held by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPA) revealed that for the last three years Canada had been struggling to grapple with drug shortages affecting one in four adults in the country, media reports said.