Future of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh ‘hangs in the balance’ – UNHCR chief
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:37 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): The critical needs of 1.2 million mostly Rohingya refugees in south-eastern Bangladesh were top of the agenda for a fact-finding mission to the region by three senior United Nations officials, who called for continuing support on Friday for them from the international community.
New Mozambique storm rips off roofs, brings lashing rain as aid response kicks in
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:32 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): Tropical Cyclone Kenneth swept into northern Mozambique on Thursday evening bringing heavy rain and winds in excess of 225 kilometres per hour (140 miles per hour) after lashing the Comoros islands, where it claimed at least three lives, UN agencies said on Friday.
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:26 am
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): China’s international trade and economic development plan – known as the Belt and Road Initiative – could contribute to a more equitable, prosperous world, and to reversing the negative impact of climate change, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday, speaking in Beijing, China.
Afghanistan: Taliban commander killed during operation of coalition forces in Zabul province
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:11 am
Kabul, Apr 27 (IBNS): A Taliban commander was killed during an operation conducted by Afghan and coalition forces in southern Zabul province of the country, media reports said on Saturday.
Trump welcomes Putin statements on North Korea
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:18 pm
Washington, Apr 26 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he appreciated Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements on North Korea following his summit with Kim Jong Un.
Canada: Rakesh Mishra speaks with motivational mission to change mindsets
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:10 pm
Markham, Apr 26 (IBNS): Rakesh Mishra, an award winning speaker and motivational coach was present at Vedic Cultural Centre, Markham, Ontario on April 23 to address the audience with a mission to change the mindsets of people to succeed in life.
DPRK's Kim sets off for home after meeting Putin
Apr 26, 2019, at 05:52 pm
Vladivostok, Russia, Apr 26 (Xinhua/UNI) Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un wrapped up his first three-day trip to Russia and left here for home on Friday.
Around 130 ISIS linked suspects are in Sri Lanka: Maithripala Sirisena
Apr 26, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): At a time when the nation witnessed a massive terror attack on Easter Sunday, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday said country's intelligence services believed around 130 suspects linked to Islamic State (IS) group were in the country.
Sri Lanka: Suspected man arrested over ISIS links
Apr 26, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): Sri Lankan police have arrested a man from Dharga Town in Aluthgama area of the country for allegedly maintaining interactions with the Islamic State (IS) through social media platform of Facebook on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
Cyclists battle for top honours at the Asian Road Cycling Championships
Apr 26, 2019, at 02:59 pm
Tashkent, Apr 26 (IBNS): The 39th edition of the Asian Road Cycling Championships began in Tashkent on April 23 where participants will not only compete for the top positions but also for qualifying in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
Uzbekistan President in China for the One Belt One Road forum, meets with the PRC President
Apr 26, 2019, at 01:28 pm
(Tashkhet/Beijing), Apr 26 (IBNS): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyevm, who is visiting People’s Republic of China (PRC) between April 24 and 27, met President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
To work out response for unilateral sanctions, Putin calls on global community
Apr 26, 2019, at 10:45 am
Beijing, April 26 (Sputnik): The international community should work out a response to such manifestation of protectionism as unilateral illegitimate sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Six IS militants killed in operation in northern Iraq
Apr 26, 2019, at 10:02 am
Baghdad, Apr 25 (Xinhua/UNI) Iraqi security forces on Thursday killed six Islamic State (IS) militants in an operation at a rugged area in the northern province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said.
Six anti-bomb experts die in explosion in Yemen's Mocha
Apr 26, 2019, at 10:00 am
Aden, Apr 25 (Xinhua/UNI) A massive explosion rocked a warehouse of explosives and landmines in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, killing at least six demining experts, a government official told Xinhua.
Iraqi Kurdish leader seeks US support to resettle one million victims of Islamic State : Pence
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:57 am
Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government appealed for continued US support to return more that 1 million Iraqis displaced by the Islamic State terror group (banned in Russia) during a telephone conversation with Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday, according to a readout of the conversation.
Cyprus' serial killer admits to killing of seven women: reports
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:50 am
Nicosia, Apr 26 (Xinhua/UNI) Cyprus' first serial killer case spiraled on Thursday, with local media reporting that the 35-year-old suspect allegedly admitted to the killing of at least seven women, including two girls.
Easter Day terror attacks: Sri Lanka to stop visa-on-arrival for citizens of 39 nations
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:31 am
Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): At a time when the country is still recovering from the eight suicide blasts on Sunday, the Sri Lankan government has suspended its plans to grant visas on arrival to citizens of 39 countries.
Aid preparations gear up as Mozambique braces for second massive storm
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:28 am
New York, Apr 26 (IBNS): Emergency measures are being stepped up by the UN and partners in northern Mozambique, amid fears that another devastating tropical storm could batter coastal areas on Thursday evening, weeks after Cyclone Idai claimed hundreds of lives and flooded vast swathes of the south of the country.
Change attitudes for future generations of women in tech, UN urges
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:08 am
New York, Apr 26 (IBNS): When women and girls are empowered with technology, the whole world benefits. That’s one key message from the International Day for girls in the field of information and communications technology, or ICT, marked on Thursday.
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:04 am
New York, Apr 26 (IBNS): The UN’s political affairs chief has urged all parties to the peace plan protocol for eastern Ukraine known as the Minsk Agreements, to avoid “any unilateral steps” that could undermine efforts to demilitarize the eastern conflict zone.
Pakistan: Polio worker killed in Chaman
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:59 am
Karachi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Polio eradication teams were attacked by unknown men in Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan areas, media reports said on Friday.
Kabul: Suspected terrorist blown up while planting a bomb
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:45 am
Kabul, Apr 26 (IBNS): A suspected terrorist was killed of his own explosives as he tried to plant a bomb in a private university in Afghanistan capital Kabul city, media reports said on Friday.
Easter Day bombings: Police release pictures of suspects
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:35 am
Colombo, Apr 26 (IBNS): Sri Lankan police have released pictures of several suspects wanted in connection with the Easter Day bombings targeting multiple churches and hotels in the country.
Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary resigns after suicide bomb attacks
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:51 pm
Colombo, Apr 25 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando on Thursday said that he has resigned taking responsibility for the series of suicide bomb attacks in the country's capital city last Sunday, media reports said.
Had substantive talks with Kim, says Putin
Apr 25, 2019, at 01:03 pm
Moscow, Apr. 25 (UNI): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he had had substantive dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the situation on the Korean Peninsula and bilateral ties.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un hopes to sort regional issues through dialogue
Apr 25, 2019, at 12:21 pm
Vladivostok, Apr 25 (UNI): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday expressed hope that his first-ever meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would help address tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Sri Lanka: Explosion in a town near Colombo, no casualties
Apr 25, 2019, at 11:09 am
Colombo, Apr 25 (IBNS): Four days after the Easter Sunday attacks, an explosion took place in a town near Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, media reports said.
Nearly 300 Journalists accredited to cover Putin-Kim summit in Vladivostok
Apr 25, 2019, at 09:08 am
Vladivostok, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) Almost 300 journalists were accredited to cover the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which is due to take place at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in Vladivostok later on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent has learned.
Putin praises long-term, stable Russian-Chinese relations ahead of visit to Beijing
Apr 25, 2019, at 09:04 am
Moscow, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) Relations between Beijing and Moscow are long-term and stable and meet the interests of Chinese and Russian citizens, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview, released on Thursday ahead of his visit to China.
Pompeo says 'every indication' Sri Lanka terror attacks at least inspired by Islamic State
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:59 am
Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the initial evidence suggests that the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday were at least inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group (banned in Russia).