Taliban embraces Afghan forces in Eid ceasefire
Jun 16, 2018, at 09:33 pm
Kabul, Jun 16 (IBNS): In a historic development, the Taliban forces have embraced Afghanistan security forces during a ceasefire which was called for festival Eid al-Fitr, media reports said.
Pakistan: Unknown gunmen attack vehicle carrying security personnel, three killed
Jun 16, 2018, at 04:44 pm
Islamabad, June 16 (IBNS): At least three security personnel were killed when unknown men opened fire at their vehicle in Pakistan's Quetta's Sariab area, media reports said on Saturday.
Donald Trump, Melania wish people on Eid
Jun 16, 2018, at 04:30 pm
Washington, June 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have wished Muslims across the United States and around the world on the festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
US government warns of terror attacks during Russia World Cup
Jun 16, 2018, at 03:58 pm
New York, June 16 (IBNS): The US has warned its citizens about reconsidering their plans of traveling to Russia, stating that potential terror attacks might happen in the nation during the ongoing football World Cup.
Is US readying itself to sever ties with UNHRC?
Jun 16, 2018, at 12:15 pm
New York, Jun 16 (IBNS): If reports are to be believed, the United States is readying itself to cut down all ties with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Jun 16, 2018, at 07:45 am
New York, June 16 (IBNS): Countries in the Near-East and North Africa, where chronic water shortages are sure to worsen due to climate change, must take pro-active steps to become more resilient against droughts, the United Nations agriculture agency said on Friday.
China now decides to impose additional tariffs on 50 bln USD of U.S. imports
Jun 16, 2018, at 07:19 am
Beijing, June 16 (IBNS): Responding to the US move of imposing additional duties on Chinese imports, the Asian nation on Saturday unveiled a list of products from the United States that will be subject to additional tariffs, media reports said.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani confirms death of TTP leader Mullah Fazlullah
Jun 15, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Kabul, June 15 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday confirmed the death of senior Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Mullah Fazlullah, who has been gunned down during a drone strike in his country.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau wishes people on Eid
Jun 15, 2018, at 09:55 pm
Ottawa, Jun 15 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished all people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which is a Muslim festival.
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US President Donald Trump puts 25 percent tariff on Chinese goods
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:48 pm
Washington, June 15 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Friday said his country will implement a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion of goods from China that contain industrially significant technologies.
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World Bank provides $700 million to improve primary education in Bangladesh
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:45 pm
Washington, June 15 (IBNS): The World Bank has approved $700 million to improve the primary education sector in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: Awami League leader shot dead
Jun 15, 2018, at 03:40 pm
Dhaka, June 15 (IBNS): A ruling Awami League leader was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Bangladesh capital Dhaka city, media reports said.
Senior TTP leader killed in drone strike: Reports
Jun 15, 2018, at 01:06 pm
Kabul, Jun 15 (IBNS): Senior Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Mullah Fazlullah has been gunned down during a drone strike in Afghanstan, local Tolo News reorted.
Over 1,200 Canadian children abused by school staff in 20 years: Study
Jun 15, 2018, at 09:46 am
Toronto, June 15 (IBNS): The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (Canadian Centre) has released the most comprehensive study of child sexual abuse by school personnel ever done in Canada.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets Xi Jinping in China
Jun 15, 2018, at 09:09 am
Beijing, June 15 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is currently in China, met country's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.
Shooting in Toronto leaves two girls injured, police start investigation
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:51 am
Toronto, June 15 (IBNS): The Toronto Police on Friday said two children were injured during a shooting incident in the Canadian city of Toronto on Thursday.
UN rushes to deliver aid as key Yemeni port city is ‘shelled and bombarded’
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): As the Yemeni port city of Hodeida continues to come under attack from Saudi-led coalition forces on Thursday, seeking to drive out Houthi rebels who control the city, the United Nations and humanitarian partners are rushing to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of vulnerable families there.
Financial abuse of elderly ‘rampant, but invisible’, says UN expert
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:41 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): Older people are increasingly subject to financial abuse, in many cases by their own family members, a United Nations human rights expert warned on Thursday.
Canadians embrace indigenous goods to protest against US' trade tariffs imposition
Jun 14, 2018, at 09:28 pm
Ottawa, Jun 14 (IBNS): Hitting back at US President Donald Trump's imposition of trade tariffs, Canadians have started to boycott the US goods and also launched several campaigns on social media.
Canada to co-host FIFA World Cup 2026
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:26 pm
Ottawa, Jun 14 (IBNS): Canada will host the FIFA World Cup jointly with the US and Mexico in 2026, media reports said.
Jun 14, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): In an emergency meeting on Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for greater protection for Palestinians, and deploring any use of “excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate” force by the Israeli military against Palestinian civilians, particularly in Gaza.
‘Much more’ can be done to raise awareness about the plight of persons with albinism: UN chief
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): On the international day to raise awareness on albinism – a rare genetic condition that results in the lack of melanin in the body – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater solidarity with people living with albinism, so they can live more empowered lives.
‘True’ peace, requires standing up for human rights, says UN chief Guterres
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:54 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): Achieving peace involves more than “laying down weapons”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, calling for intensified efforts to address the root causes of conflict.
At least 2.5 million migrants were smuggled in 2016, first UN global study shows
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:52 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): According to the first ever Global Study on Smuggling of Migrants, released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Wednesday, at least 2.5 million migrants were smuggled during the course of 2016.
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:49 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS):The scourge of terrorism and violent extremism continues to affect all of Central Africa and divert government resources from much-needed development programmes to costly security operations, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, June 14 (IBNS): An attempt by a Saudi-led military coalition to take control of the Yemeni port of Hodeida from opposition Houthi forces “will have serious consequences” on an already “dire” situation for millions of civilians, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen said on Wednesday.
Freeland to promote Canada's multilateralism and oppose U.S.tariffs
Jun 13, 2018, at 11:49 pm
Ottawa, Jun 13 (IBNS): During her two-day visit to Washington, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's foreign affairs minister, would be promoting Canada's support for multilateralism, and its opposition to recently imposed tariffs by United States (U.S.), media reports said.
Canada Foreign Minister Freeland to promote Canada's multilateralism & oppose U.S.tariffs
Jun 13, 2018, at 07:19 pm
Ottawa, Jun 13 (IBNS): During her two-day visit to Washington, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's foreign affairs minister, would be promoting Canada's support for multilateralism, and its opposition to recently imposed tariffs by United States (U.S.), media reports said.
UN chief welcomes formation of unity government in Madagascar
Jun 13, 2018, at 05:47 pm
New York, June 13 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the formation on Monday of a government of national unity in Madagascar led by a non-partisan Prime Minister, as requested by the nation’s leading constitutional court.
Jun 13, 2018, at 05:40 pm
New York, June 13 (IBNS): The United Nations has welcomed Tuesday’s announcement by the leaders of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) that 27 years after the dispute began, they have reached a mutual agreement over a new name for the Republic.