OECD-UN forum on strengthening collection and use of migration data kicks off in Paris
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:48 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): International organizations, policy experts, statisticians and civil society came together on Monday at a United Nations-supported forum in Paris to answer the global call for more accurate and timely information on migration flows and examine how improved data collection can feed into better policymaking.
In Afghanistan, Security Council reiterates support for efforts to restore peace and progress
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:44 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council, during a weekend mission to Afghanistan, reiterated its support for the Central Asian country’s efforts to restore peace, stability and progress.
Progress against hunger, poverty hinges on empowering indigenous women – UN agriculture chief
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:40 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): Empowering indigenous women – who have higher malnutrition rates than any other social group and typically earn far less than men – is key to successfully fighting hunger and extreme poverty, the United Nations agriculture chief has said.
In strife-torn Afghanistan, people need support 'more than ever' says senior UN aid official
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:35 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN)Amid continuing violence in Afghanistan, the United Nations and the humanitarian community has appealed for $430 million to provide assistance to some 2.8 million people across the country who have been affected by conflict and natural disasters as well as families returning home after years in Iran and Pakistan.
More than 1,800 clerics in Pakistan declare suicide attacks as 'haram'
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:10 am
Islamabad, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a major step, more than 1800 clerics from different schools of thoughts in Pakistan have issued a fatwa where they have declared suicide attacks as 'haram' or forbidden.
Canadian marijuana producers hiring employees ahead of legalisation
Jan 16, 2018, at 12:39 am
Vancouver, Jan 15 (IBNS): Eyeing on the legalisation of marijuana sale, the Canadian weed producers are going all out to recruit employees, media reports said.
Jakarta stock exchange walkway collapses, several injured
Jan 16, 2018, at 12:36 am
Jakarta, Jan 15 (IBNS):Several people were injured when a floor collapsed during the midday trading break at the Jakarta stock exchange building (IDX) here on Monday, media reports said.
Canada: MP Ruby Sahota hosts open house
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:45 pm
Brampton, Jan 15 (NITN): Member of Parliament for Brampton North, Ruby Sahota, on Saturday welcomed the community into her office for an open house.
Baghadad suicide attacks : At least 38 killed, 105 injured
Jan 15, 2018, at 08:21 pm
Baghdad, Jan 15 (IBNS) : At least 38 people were killed and 105 others wounded in two suicide bombings in Baghdad on Monday morning, media reports said quoting Iraqi health and police officials.
Happy with US' Pakistan stance, Afghans award Trump 'Medal of Bravery'
Jan 15, 2018, at 06:17 pm
Kabul, Jan 15 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has been awarded the 'Medal of Bravery' by a group of Afghan men for his stance against Pakistan.
As 'shithole' remark snowballs, Trump says 'I'm not racist'
Jan 15, 2018, at 05:43 pm
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a first, Donald Trump has publicly told reporters that he's the least racist person they are likely to have interviewed.
Pakistan: Senior MQM leader found dead in Karachi
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:10 pm
Karachi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) London chapter, Professor Hasan Zafar Arif, was found dead in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
North Korea targets South Korea leader Moon Jae-in for praising US roles in inter-Korean talks
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:37 pm
Pyongyang, Jan 15 (IBNS): North Korea has slammed South Korean President Moon Jae-in as he recently praised US President Donald Trump for his roles in opening up inter-Korean talks.
I am not a racist: Donald Trump
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:15 pm
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): As a controversy erupted recently following Donald Trump's alleged use of the word "shithole" to describe African nations, the US President has said he is not a 'racist'.
In Colombia, UN chief meets with ex-combatants, expressing hope for future and peace process
Jan 15, 2018, at 01:57 pm
New York,Jan 15 (JEN):On the second day of an official visit to Colombia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday expressed hopes for the future and for the peace process in the South American country.
A bloody start to 2018 in Syria; Over 30 children killed in two weeks – UNICEF
Jan 15, 2018, at 01:46 pm
New York, Jan 15 (JEN): Only in the first 14 days of the year, more than 30 children have been killed in escalating violence in Syria's East Ghouta, where an estimated 200,000 children have been trapped under siege since 2013, the top United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) official in the Middle Eastern country said Sunday.
Bangladesh: UN agencies working to vaccinate half a million children against diphtheria
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:41 am
New York, Jan 14 (JEN):As part of an intensified response to the current diphtheria outbreak, United Nations agencies are working to vaccinate more than 475,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps, temporary settlements and surrounding areas in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar.
Pakistan: No person arrested in Zainab case so far
Jan 14, 2018, at 10:17 pm
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS): Muhammad Ameen, the father of abducted, raped and murdered minor Zainab in Pakistan, has alleged that not a single person has been arrested in connection with the case so far, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condemns attack on Muslim girl in Toronto
Jan 14, 2018, at 05:33 am
Toronto, Jan 13 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Saturday, condemned an attack on an 11-year old Muslim girl whose hijab was repeatedly cut by a man a day ago.
Afghanistan: Ghor blast kills 2, injures 6
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:45 pm
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least two people were killed in a suicide blast that rocked western Ghor province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Zainab rape-murder case in Pakistan: Police releases new CCTV footage of 'person of interest'
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:29 pm
Kasur, Jan 13 (IBNS): The police have released CCTV footage showing the suspected person in the rape and murder of minor girl Zainab in Kasur area of Pakistan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 76 militants killed in anti-terrorism drive
Jan 13, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least 76 militants have been killed in Afghanistan on Friday in an anti-terrorism offensive, reports said.
Can't serve under President Trump : US Ambassador to Panama quits
Jan 13, 2018, at 05:40 pm
Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS): In another setback for the White House, US Ambassador to Panama, John Feeley, has quit his job stating he's no longer able to serve under Donald Trump.
African nations demands Donald Trump's apology for remark
Jan 13, 2018, at 03:36 pm
New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): The organisation representing African countries has demanded for US President Donald Trump' apology over his reported 'shithole' remark targeting immigrants from Africa, Haiti and El Salvador, media reports said.
Donald Trump is not welcome here: London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Jan 13, 2018, at 03:20 pm
London, Jan 13 (IBNS): Attacking US President Donald Trump over cancelling his visit to the UK, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said the leader has got the message from the people of the city that he was not welcome' here for his 'divisive agenda'.
Saudi Arabia: Women watch football match in stadium for first time
Jan 13, 2018, at 03:00 pm
Jeddah, Jan 13 (IBNS): A rare event was witnessed by a stadium in Jeddah when female football fans, for the first time in the history of the ultra-conservative Muslim country, were allowed to attend the match.
South Sudan: Rebuilt bridge in Upper Nile helping local communities, improving aid delivery
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:24 pm
New York, Jan 13 (JEN): For Samuel James Ayot, a villager from Akoka in rural north South Sudan, accessing basic services and earning a livelihood does not mean having to make a perilous neck-deep wade across a river, thanks to the tireless efforts of Indian peacekeepers from the United Nations mission there, who rebuilt a bridge and connected his village to a major provincial town.
Migration, sustaining peace, development high on UN General Assembly’s agenda for 2018
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:23 pm
New York, Jan 13 (JEN), Jan 1Migration, sustaining peace and development are among the priorities of the United Nations General Assembly for the remainder of the current session through September 2018, the President of the main UN deliberative and policymaking body said Friday.
More refugees and migrants feared lost in Mediterranean; UN urges safer resettlement options
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:02 pm
New York, (JEN): Amid reports that some 160 people are feared lost during desperate attempts to cross the Mediterranean this week alone, the United Nations refugee agency on Friday called for more action to save lives by offering more resettlement places and safe alternatives for people on the move.
Iraqis returning home outnumber displaced for first time since 2013, says UN migration agency
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:53 pm
Washington, Jan 13 (JEN): The number of Iraqis returning to their area of origin has surpassed those internally displaced for the first time since December 2013, when the country became engulfed in conflict with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), the United Nations migration agency said Friday.