5.3 earthquake hits Iran, no casualty
Apr 02, 2018, at 04:18 am
Tehran, Apr 1 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale hit western Iran on Sunday, as per USGS website.
Bangladesh: Bus plunges into ditch, 8 killed
Apr 02, 2018, at 01:14 am
Dhaka, Apr 1 (IBNS): A bus plunged into a ditch beside Dhaka-Barisal highway in Muksudpur upazila of Bangladesh on Sunday which left at least eight people dead, media reports said.
Kemerovo Region governor Aman Tuleyev resigns over Russian mall fire
Apr 01, 2018, at 11:07 pm
Moscow,Apr 1 (IBNS): Days after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Russia and left at least 64 people killed, the governor of Siberia's Kemerovo Region, Aman Tuleyev, resigned on Sunday, media reports said.
Stephen Hawking's funeral takes place in Cambridge
Apr 01, 2018, at 04:01 am
Cambridge, Mar 31 (IBNS): Thousands of mourners gathered on the streets of Cambridge, England, as the funeral of British physicist Stephen Hawking took place on Saturday morning.
Russia expels four Canadian diplomats
Apr 01, 2018, at 03:11 am
Ottawa, Mar 31 (IBNS): Russia has expelled four Canadian diplomats as the dispute between the Moscow Kremlin and the West over the poisoning of an ex-spy in Salisbury, United Kingdom (U.K.) continues, Global Affairs Canada said on Saturday, media reports said.
Canada: Two men shot in Kanata, one in critical condition
Apr 01, 2018, at 01:57 am
Ottawa, Mar 31 (IBNS): Two men were shot in Kanata, one of the largest suburbs of Ottawa, on Friday night, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 30 Taliban terrorists killed during security operation
Apr 01, 2018, at 12:58 am
Kabul, Mar 31 (IBNS): During an operation conducted by security forces in Afghanistan at least 30 Taliban terrorists have been killed, media reports said on Saturday.
Malala Yousafzai visits Swat Valley in Pakistan
Mar 31, 2018, at 09:47 pm
Islamabad, Mar 31 (IBNS): For the first time since she was shot by Taliban terrorists, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai visited Mingora her hometown in Swat Valley on Saturday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kandahar explosion wounds at least two ANA soldiers
Mar 31, 2018, at 06:54 pm
Kabul, Mar 31 (IBNS): At least two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers sustained injuries on Saturday morning following an explosion which rocked the nation's Kandahar province, reports said.
Guterres welcomes successful wrap up of long-running UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia
Mar 31, 2018, at 02:02 pm
New York, Mar 31 (JEN): UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the successful conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), which officially closed its doors on Friday, and congratulated the West African country’s people and Government for turning the page on crisis and conflict.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau wishes Christians on Good Friday
Mar 31, 2018, at 03:59 am
Ottawa, Mar 30 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished all Christians around the world on the occasion of Good Friday.
Gaza Strip: At least five Palestinians die in Israeli gun fire
Mar 31, 2018, at 01:03 am
Jerusalem, Mar 30 (IBNS): At least five Palestinians have been killed in Israeli gunfire near the latter's border, reports said on Friday.
Turkey: Minibus crash leaves 17 killed
Mar 30, 2018, at 10:23 pm
Ankara, Mar 30 (IBNS): At least 17 people were killed as the vehicle in which they traveling crashed into a light pole in eastern Turkey on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
Foreign Ministers of China, Russia to meet on Apr 5
Mar 30, 2018, at 09:49 pm
Moscow, Mar 30 (IBNS): Russian and Chinese Foreign Ministers Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi are going to meet on Apr 5, media reports said on Friday.
Afghanistan: Taliban terrorist kidnap five passengers
Mar 30, 2018, at 09:31 pm
Kabul, Mar 30 (IBNS): Taliban terrorists have arrested five passengers from Qala-i-Naw town in Afghanistan, media reports said on Friday.
After receiving criticisms for attempting to oust veteran MP, NDP chief Singh says caucus is united
Mar 30, 2018, at 06:29 pm
Burnaby, Mar 30 (IBNS): After facing a backlash for taking the decision to oust a veteran MP, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has said his caucus stands united.
US might withdraw from Syria soon: Trump
Mar 30, 2018, at 03:23 pm
Washington, Mar 30 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said his nation might withdraw from war-torn Syria 'soon'.
Russia to expel 60 US diplomats
Mar 30, 2018, at 03:03 pm
Moscow, Mar 30 (IBNS): Russia has announced that it will expel 60 US diplomats and even shut down the US Consulate General in St. Petersburg, media reports said.
Member States’ support essential for an effective UN, says outgoing political chief
Mar 30, 2018, at 02:12 pm
New York, Mar 30 (JEN): After nearly six years as the United Nations political chief, Jeffrey Feltman on Thursday spoke to the press for the last time as the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, spotlighting the importance of multilateralism and the support of UN Member countries for the Organization’s vital work.
UN appeals for support to tackle ‘massive’ health needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Mar 30, 2018, at 02:02 pm
New York, Mar 30 (JEN): With relief agencies in Bangladesh struggling to assist more than a million vulnerable Rohingya refugees crowded into makeshift camps along the country’s south-east coast, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday appealed for international support to help the cash strapped health sector scale up its response.
Their 15-year mission a success, UN peacekeepers depart a stable and grateful Liberia
Mar 30, 2018, at 01:59 pm
New York, Mar 30 (JEN): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia will formally cease operations on Friday after aiding the West African nation’s transition from ravaging civil war to a hopeful era of peace.
Yemen: UN Security Council condemns Houthi missile attacks targeting Saudi cities
Mar 30, 2018, at 01:55 pm
New York, Mar 30 (JEN): Reiterating the need for warring parties in Yemen to resume dialogue, the Security Council has condemned the latest missile attacks by the Houthi rebels targeting several cities of Saudi Arabia, including its capital, Riyadh.
Canada GDP down by 0.1% in January, says Statistics Canada
Mar 30, 2018, at 01:59 am
Ottawa, Mar 29 (IBNS): Canada's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has gone down by 0.1% in Jan, 2018, according to the Statistics Canada.
US diplomat Alice G Wells visits Pakistan, meets Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua
Mar 29, 2018, at 10:02 pm
Islamabad, Mar 29 (IBNS): The United States (US) Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ambassador Alice G Wells, met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Afghanistan: District police chief killed by unidentified gunmen in Nangarhar
Mar 29, 2018, at 09:57 pm
Kabul, Mar 29 (IBNS): Unidentified gunmen shot dead a district police chief in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, media reports said on Thursday.
Mar 29, 2018, at 08:43 pm
Dhaka, Mar 29 (IBNS): With a grossly underfunded health sector grappling to meet the needs of 1.3 million Rohingyas in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, the World Health Organization has appealed to the international community to contribute generously to enable appropriate and timely health services to this highly vulnerable population, now facing grave risks to their lives and health in view of the coming rainy season.
Venezuela: Police station fire kills at least 68
Mar 29, 2018, at 07:05 pm
Caracas, Mar 29 (IBNS): At least 68 people have been reported dead after a fire swept through a police station in Venezuela's Valencia city in Carabobo province.
Canada: Key facts and figures of Ontario 2018 Budget
Mar 29, 2018, at 06:43 pm
Ottawa, Mar 29 (IBNS): The 2018 Ontario budget unveiled by Ontario's Liberal government on Wednesday included billions in new spending on a variety of issues, media reports said.
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan?
Mar 29, 2018, at 01:25 pm
Islamabad, Mar 29 (IBNS): Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai has returned to Pakistan, media reports said.
Facebook privacy debate shows most countries not ready for digital economy – UN
Mar 29, 2018, at 01:11 pm
New York, Mar 29 (JEN): Internet user growth is booming and with more people that ever purchasing goods and services online, protecting their privacy must be a top priority, the United Nations has said.