Jun 20, 2018, at 10:04 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): A senior United Nations official on Tuesday urged Israel to reverse course over illegal settlement construction on occupied Palestinian land, and for both parties to return to the negotiating table in pursuit of a lasting peace deal.
Jun 20, 2018, at 10:01 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Separating children from their families is in no-one’s best interest – the head of UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said on Tuesday – pointing to “heartbreaking” stories of infants who have been reportedly removed from their parents after entering the US from Mexico illegally.
It’s time to ‘eliminate the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence’, urges UN chief
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:55 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): The effects of conflict-related sexual violence echo across generations, in the form of trauma, stigma, and unwanted pregnancy, said the UN chief on Tuesday, describing the scourge as “a threat to our collective security” and “a stain on our common humanity.”
Rise in violent conflict shows prevention ‘more necessary than ever’: UN chief
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:52 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): With the number of people killed in armed conflict rising tenfold since 2005, preventive action is “more necessary than ever,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:45 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): The number of people forced to flee their homes last year rose by nearly three million to 68.5 million, the head of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday, warning that the world’s displacement hotspots “are becoming hotter”.
Hundreds of thousands of lives still lost each year to small arms, UN conference hears
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:41 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Government representatives are meeting at United Nations Headquarters to review global action to address the illegal flow of revolvers, pistols, assault rifles, machine guns and other similar weapons.
UN chief condemns suspected Boko Haram attacks targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:27 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Saturday’s attacks in northeastern Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
On World Day to Combat Desertification, UN shines spotlight on ‘true value’ of land
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:24 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Land is not a limitless resource and ignoring its role in our everyday lives threatens food and water supplies, biodiversity and the security of us all, the United Nations agency that fights desertification worldwide has said.
Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban; UN urges both sides to work towards lasting peace
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN mission in Afghanistan welcomed on Saturday the Afghan Government’s extension of the unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban, amid an outpouring of support for the truce from war-weary people all across the country.
UN mobilizes in Rohingya camps to support babies born of rape; young mothers face stigma
Jun 20, 2018, at 09:17 am
New York, June 20 (IBNS): Despite challenges brought on by the arrival of the monsoon season this month, United Nations agencies in Bangladesh continue to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees, including thousands of victims of sexual violence.
Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle to visit Ireland next month
Jun 19, 2018, at 06:18 pm
London, June 19 (IBNS): Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle will visit Ireland next month, officials said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Un to visit China today
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:39 am
Beijing, June 19 (IBNS): North Korea leader Kim Jong Un will visit China on June 19, Xinhua reported.
Trade War: US President Donald Trump warns additional $200bn in tariffs on China
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:16 am
Washington, June 19 (IBNS): Adding more fuel to the growing trade battle, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese goods.
Hundreds of thousands of lives still lost each year to small arms, UN conference hears
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): Government representatives are meeting at United Nations Headquarters to review global action to address the illegal flow of revolvers, pistols, assault rifles, machine guns and other similar weapons.
‘Worst devastation I have seen,’ says UN refugee envoy Angelina Jolie, as she visits West Mosul
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): After visiting the shattered streets of West Mosul over the weekend, the long-standing United Nations Refugee Agency envoy, Angelina Jolie, said that she had never seen such devastation, in her 17-years of working in the field.
UN mobilizes in Rohingya camps to support babies born of rape; young mothers face stigma
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): Despite challenges brought on by the arrival of the monsoon season this month, United Nations agencies in Bangladesh continue to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees, including thousands of victims of sexual violence.
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): As part of his final global update, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday voiced his deep concern over recently-adopted United States border protection policies that have seen hundreds of migrant children forcibly separated from their parents.
UN chief condemns suspected Boko Haram attacks targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Nigeria
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Saturday’s attacks in northeastern Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram insurgents targeting Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Jun 19, 2018, at 12:52 am
As part of his final global update, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday voiced his deep concern over recently-adopted United States border protection policies that have seen hundreds of migrant children forcibly separated from their parents.
Canada: Marijuana will be legalised in Sept if bill passes by this week, says Blair
Jun 18, 2018, at 10:30 pm
Ottawa, Jun 18 (IBNS): Canadian MP Bill Blair has said the use of marijuana will be legalised in September if the bill passes by the end of this week, media reports said.
Diesel emission probe: Audi chief Rupert Stadler arrested
Jun 18, 2018, at 06:36 pm
Ingolstadt, Jun 18 (IBNS): German car-maker Audi's chief executive Rupert Stadler has been arrested in a probe into diesel emission scandal, media reports said.
Three killed in London train mishap
Jun 18, 2018, at 04:37 pm
London, June 18 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as they were hit by a train near Loughborough junction in south London, the police said.
Melania Trump expresses concern over new US child migrants policy
Jun 18, 2018, at 02:01 pm
Washington, Jun 18 (IBNS): The First Lady of the United States of America, Melania Trump, has joined others in slamming the new US child migrants policy that severs family who enters the country illegally.
Ivan Duque elected Colombia President
Jun 18, 2018, at 11:28 am
Bogota, Jun 18 (IBNS): Ivan Duque, a conservative political newcomer, has been elected as the new President of Colombia, reports said on Monday.
Taliban ends Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan
Jun 18, 2018, at 09:48 am
Kabul, June 18 (IBNS): It appears that the widely cheered ceasefire between Taliban and Afghanistan security forces is over.
Afghanistan: Suicide blast in Jalalabad city kills 18
Jun 17, 2018, at 08:59 pm
Jalalabad, June 17 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in a suicide bombing in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.
On World Day to Combat Desertification, UN shines spotlight on ‘true value’ of land
Jun 17, 2018, at 07:54 pm
New York, June 17 (IBNS): Land is not a limitless resource and ignoring its role in our everyday lives threatens food and water supplies, biodiversity and the security of us all, the United Nations agency that fights desertification worldwide has said.
Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban; UN urges both sides to work towards lasting peace
Jun 17, 2018, at 07:49 pm
New York, June 17 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN mission in Afghanistan welcomed on Saturday the Afghan Government’s extension of the unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban, amid an outpouring of support for the truce from war-weary people all across the country.
Afghanistan: Death toll from Nangarhar blast touches 36
Jun 17, 2018, at 07:39 pm
Kabul, June 17 (IBNS): The death toll in the suicide bombing at a gathering of Taliban and Afghan forces in the eastern city of Nangarhar in Afghanistan on Saturday has touched 36, media reports said on Sunday.
25 killed in ISIS attack as Taliban and Afghan forces celebrate Eid
Jun 17, 2018, at 10:30 am
Kabul, June 17 (IBNS): At least 25 people were killed in suicide bombing at a gathering of Taliban and Afghan forces in the eastern city of Nangarhar in Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.