Multilateralism still ‘only way’ to address common challenges: Shahid
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:27 pm
New York: Multilateralism remains “the only way to address common challenges”, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid told journalists on Friday, in his first press conference since the conclusion of the annual High-Level Week.
Startups, awards and new research: youth-led World Food Forum kicks off
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:23 pm
New York: The first World Food Forum, a youth-led event aimed at harnessing the energy and creativity of young people, and featuring speeches from Heads of State and senior UN officials, opened on Friday.
UN rights chief calls for investigation into ‘heartbreaking’ killing of veteran Rohingya activist
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:20 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday called for a prompt, thorough, and effective investigation into the killing of a veteran Rohingya activist at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Flash Appeal launched as 2.5 million face ‘dire situation’ in Kenya
Oct 02, 2021, at 09:17 pm
New York: Immediate action is needed to respond to the severe drought that is ravaging communities in Kenya’s dry regions – categorized as Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) - the UN’s humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said on Friday.
Got two doses of Covishield: UN General Assembly President amid India-UK vaccine war
Oct 02, 2021, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the India-UK vaccine war, United Nations General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid has said he was administered with two doses of anti-COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, media reports said.
London witnesses protest by Tibetans on People's Republic of China's 72nd founding anniversary
Oct 02, 2021, at 06:31 pm
London/IBNS: The Tibetan Community along with Hong Kongers and Uyghurs Friday hosted a big protest against the Chinese Community Party in central London on the day which marks the 72nd founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Balochistan govt employees directed to set their ringback tones to 'Pakistan Zindabad'
Oct 02, 2021, at 03:56 pm
In a bizarre diktat, the Government of Balochistan has directed heads of all departments and senior officials to set their ringback tones of cellular phone numbers to 'Pakistan Zindabad'.
Rwanda: Police detain 13 people suspected of preparing terrorist attacks in Kigali
Oct 02, 2021, at 03:34 pm
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Rwanda National Police said they had detained 13 people suspected of preparing terrorist attacks in the country's capital of Kigali.
Taliban leader Baradar urges countries to reopen embassies in Kabul
Oct 02, 2021, at 03:18 pm
Kabul/UNI: Senior Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the first deputy prime minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, urged countries around the world to reopen their embassies in Kabul.
Australia finally set to open borders for the fully vaccinated
Oct 02, 2021, at 01:43 am
Canberra/IBNS: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced plans to resume international travel and reopen the country's borders to the fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents.
US confirms Blinken's travel to Paris Oct 4-6 to discuss security in Indo-Pacific region
Oct 02, 2021, at 01:03 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US State Department confirmed on Friday that State Secretary Antony Blinken will travel to Paris from Oct 4-6 to meet with his French colleagues to discuss US-French cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari orders conditional lifting of the ban on Twitter
Oct 01, 2021, at 11:14 pm
Abuja/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday directed the government to lift the suspension of Twitter if the social media networking giant complies with national regulations.
Pakistan Army captain die during operation against TTP
Oct 01, 2021, at 11:08 pm
Tank: A Pakistan Army captain died during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tank region of the country on Thursday.
Pakistan: Unidentified gunmen shot dead Sikh man in Peshawar
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:57 pm
Peshawar: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a Sikh ‘hakeem’ (Unani medicine practitioner) in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Thursday.
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:41 pm
Top US generals are claiming that they had warned US President Joe Biden administration that the rush in withdrawing foreign forces from Afghanistan might increase risks to Pakistan’s nuclear weapons and the country’s security.
10 children sexually abused daily in Pakistan: Report
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:30 pm
Islamabad: A report published recently showed over 10 children were subjected to sexual abuse on an average every day between January and June in Pakistan, media reports said.
US is 'very honest' about concerns on terrorist safe havens in Pakistan: Pentagon
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:24 pm
Washington: A top US official has said it has been 'very honest' about its concerns with Pakistan for a long time about the terrorist safe havens along the Afghanistan border.
Afghanistan women demonstrate in Kabul against closure of schools, universities for female students
Oct 01, 2021, at 10:13 pm
Kabul: A group of Afghanistan women demonstrated in Kabul city on Friday to protest against the closure of schools and universities for female students.
US to establish close ties with new Japan PM amid rise of Chinese competition: Expert
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:49 pm
A geo-political expert believes that the US government will soon reach out to forge close ties with the presumed next Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid rising competition from China.
Iraq: ‘Moral obligation’ to ensure justice for Yazidi and other survivors of ISIL crimes
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:40 pm
New York: A new Iraqi law to support Yazidi women survivors of crimes committed by ISIL terrorists, represents “a watershed moment” in addressing the wrongs committed against them and other minority groups, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict told an event on Thursday, highlighting the need for effective reparations.
‘Urgent’ international response needed in Myanmar: UN chief
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:36 pm
New York: An “urgent” international response is needed to prevent the crisis in Myanmar from becoming a “catastrophe” in the heart of Southeast Asia and beyond, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned. In a report sent to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the UN chief also said he feared that the military’s grip on power would become increasingly difficult to counter.
UN recognizes work of 2 million seafarers in ‘extraordinarily challenging times’
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:29 pm
The United Nations celebrates World Maritime Day on Thursday, highlighting the role of the men and women who work at sea. Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future, is the theme for 2021.
Alleged reprisals and intimidation against 240 who cooperated with UN
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:12 pm
Allegations of reprisals and intimidation were documented against some 240 civil society members, activists and journalists, across 45 countries in the year up to 31 April, simply because they had been cooperating with the United Nations.
UN launches initiative to support returnees trapped in Syria camps
Oct 01, 2021, at 08:55 pm
New York: When the extremist militant group ISIL, or Da’esh, collapsed in Iraq and Syria, thousands of foreign nationals were hastily detained in prisons and camps. At least 42,000 foreign women and children, most under the age of 12, currently remain in squalid and overcrowded conditions inside camps in northeast Syria.
Transform food systems to avert $400 billion annually in loss and waste
Oct 01, 2021, at 08:51 pm
New York: That half-eaten apple tossed in the trash bin after lunch is contributing to the staggering mountain of food wasted globally, at a time when more than 800 million people still go to bed hungry, UN agencies said on Wednesday, marking the International Day to increase awareness of this issue.
Families of missing migrants, forced to search alone
Oct 01, 2021, at 08:48 pm
New York: Urgent support is needed for tens of thousands of missing migrant families who are often forced to rely on smugglers and other informal networks, to trace loved ones, the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) said on Wednesday.
Top UN envoy 'encouraged’ by recent engagement of Israeli and Palestinian officials
Oct 01, 2021, at 06:49 pm
New York: The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process told the Security Council on Wednesday that he was “encouraged” by the recent engagement of senior Israeli and Palestinian officials.
New FAO report highlights urgent need to restore Africa’s degraded landscape
Oct 01, 2021, at 06:43 pm
New York:: The first-ever stocktake of Africa’s forests and landscapes, which was released on Wednesday finds slow progress in repairing Africa’s degraded lands and urges ramped up efforts for climate action.
For 55 million displaced, status quo ‘not an option’
Oct 01, 2021, at 05:49 pm
New York: Nationally-owned solutions must be found for more than 55 million people displaced within their own countries, according to a new report presented to the UN Secretary-General by the High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement, released on Wednesday.
Afghan Hindus, Sikhs meet Taliban-appointed Kabul Mayor, urge for upkeep of gurdwara
Oct 01, 2021, at 01:13 am
Kabul/UNI: A group of Afghan Hindus and Sikhs on Thursday met Hamdullah Nomani, the Taliban-appointed Kabul Mayor and head of the Kabul municipality commission, to discuss issues related to the city and also about upkeep of the gurdwara in Kabul.