Moves to create a Kosovo army have ‘deteriorated relations’ with Serbia: UN peacekeeping chief
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:48 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): The decision by Kosovo’s parliament to form a national army was described by the UN Peacekeeping chief on Monday as having “further deteriorated relations between Belgrade and Pristina,” which, he said, have been strained for some time.
Prospect of negotiated peace in Afghanistan ‘never been more real’ – UN mission chief
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:46 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): A negotiated end to the 17-year conflict in Afghanistan “has never been more real…than it is now”, the head of the United Nations peace mission in the country has said, highlighting a series of important milestones achieved over recent months.
Migrants: ‘A powerful driver’ of economic growth, ‘dynamism and understanding’
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:43 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): Human migration is “a powerful driver of economic growth, dynamism and understanding,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said, in his message commemorating International Migrants Day, marked on 18 December.
UN affirms ‘historic’ global compact to support world’s refugees
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:39 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): The United Nations General Assembly affirmed a non-legally binding Global Compact on Refugees on Monday, marking the latest move by Member States to support the rights of 258 million people on the move worldwide.
First full satellite survey of devastated ancient Aleppo raises recovery hopes
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:34 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): The first comprehensive survey of the devastation inflicted on the ancient Syrian city of Aleppo by years of urban warfare, has been published thanks to ground-breaking satellite imaging tools, developed by UN agencies – an essential first step towards its eventual reconstruction.
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:17 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, on Monday announced that they had received the Government go-ahead to develop community projects in Myanmar’s Rakhine province, and called on authorities to provide “more effective access” to the area.
UN calls for funds to ease ‘deteriorating’ humanitarian situation in Gaza and West Bank
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:09 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): The need for aid in the occupied Palestinian territory has increased, following a year that has seen a “serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation,” said Jamie McGoldrick, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the region, in a statement on Monday.
Global Compact on Refugees: How is this different from the migrants’ pact and how will it help?
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:04 am
New York, Dec 18 (IBNS): The terms ‘refugee’ and ‘migrant’ have been used interchangeably to describe the millions of people worldwide that are either fleeing conflict or seeking better living conditions. As the United Nations sets out to secure global compacts to better protect them, it’s critical to understand the differences between the two.
Indian jailed in Pakistan to return home tomorrow
Dec 17, 2018, at 11:21 pm
Islamabad, Dec 17 (IBNS): Indian national Hamid Ansari, who was jailed in Pakistan in 2012, has been released. He will return to India through the Wagah border on Tuesday, reports said.
Canada wants way out of $13 billion armoured vehicle deal with Saudi Arabia, says Justin Trudeau
Dec 17, 2018, at 09:50 pm
Ottawa, Dec 17 (IBNS): Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has said his country is looking for a way out of the $13 billion deal of exporting armoured vehicle to Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
Turkey gives citizenship to 72,000 Syrian refugees
Dec 17, 2018, at 07:21 pm
Ankara, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Turkish government has granted citizenship to as many as 72,000 Syrians refugees, media reports said on Monday
Explosion rocks Greece TV station, no casualty
Dec 17, 2018, at 06:41 pm
Athens, Dec 17 (IBNS): An explosion outside Skai TV premise in Greece has left the building extensively damaged, media reports said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Taliban members kidnap district official in Jawzjan province
Dec 17, 2018, at 03:19 pm
Kabul, Dec 17 (IBNS): Taliban militants kidnapped a senior district official and a security man in Mardyan district of Afghanistan's northern Jawzjan province on Sunday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 5 militants killed, 2 wounded in Uruzgan airstrikes
Dec 17, 2018, at 02:51 pm
Kabul, Dec 17 (IBNS) :At least five militants were killed and two others were wounded in airstrikes in southern Uruzgran province of Afghanistan, Local Khaama Press said quoting the Afghan Military.
Japan restaurant explosion leaves 42 hurt
Dec 17, 2018, at 10:16 am
Tokyo, Dec 17 (IBNS): At least 42 people were hurt when a suspected gas explosion in Sapporo city left wooden buildings housing a Japanese-style pub, a real estate agency and a clinic, collapse on Sunday, media reports said.
100 Christians detained in China
Dec 17, 2018, at 10:07 am
Beijing, Dec 17 (IBNS): Hundred Christian pastors have been detained by authorities in China, media reports said on Monday.
HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll found dead in New York apartment
Dec 17, 2018, at 09:56 am
New York, Dec 17 (IBNS): The co-founder of the popular app HQ Trivia, Colin Kroll, was found dead at his residence in New York city on Sunday, media reports said.
Dec 17, 2018, at 09:10 am
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Following a productive two weeks of global dialogue for the United Nations and its Member States, alongside governments and advocates, Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking in the Qatar capital, Doha, underscored the importance of international cooperation in the “enormous challenges” of our time, drawing the curtain on a job finished at Sunday’s Doha Forum.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan condemns J&K civilian killings
Dec 16, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Islamabad, Dec 16 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has condemned the killing of civilians in Kashmir's Pulwama and said Pakistan would raise the issue at the United Nations.
41 injured in Japan restaurant explosion
Dec 16, 2018, at 09:38 pm
Tokyo, Dec 16 (IBNS): At least 41 people have been injured in an explosion that took place at a restaurant in northern Japan's Sapporo city on Sunday, reports said.
Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Sri Lankan PM
Dec 16, 2018, at 03:46 pm
Colombo, Dec 16 (IBNS): Adding another twist to the political situation in Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday once again took oath as the Prime Minister of the island nation.
China's detention of Canadians is 'very concerning': Chrystia Freeland
Dec 15, 2018, at 11:16 pm
Ottawa, Dec 15 (IBNS): Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has said China's detention of two Canadians is "very concerning".
France: Security beefed up as Paris gears up for another weekend of protest
Dec 15, 2018, at 07:35 pm
Paris, Dec 15 (IBNS): Security officials have arrested several people as Paris is gearing up for a fifth straight week of protest on Saturday.
Afghanistan: Seven people killed in road mishap
Dec 15, 2018, at 07:09 pm
Kabul, Dec 15 (IBNS): A traffic mishap in Afghanistan's central Logar province left at least seven people killed, media reports said.
Australia recognises West Jerusalem as capital of Israel
Dec 15, 2018, at 06:58 pm
Sydney, Dec 15 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday confirmed that his government is going to recognize West Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.
Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Sri Lankan PM
Dec 15, 2018, at 06:09 pm
Colombo, Dec 15 (IBNS): Ending the seven weeks political drama, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday resigned from his position.
UN countries unanimously support initiative of the Uzbekistan President on tolerance and harmony
Dec 15, 2018, at 05:18 pm
New York, Dec 15 (IBNS): On December 12, 2018, the UN General Assembly has adopted a special resolution “Enlightenment and religious tolerance” at its plenary session. The document, the draft of which was developed by Uzbekistan, was unanimously supported by all UN member states.
US: Man charged with hate crime over assaulting Indian-origin woman
Dec 15, 2018, at 04:21 pm
New York, Dec 15 (IBNS): Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced on Saturday that a Manhattan man has been charged with assault as a hate crime in a subway attack on a female who was riding a Manhattan bound E train last month, officials said.
Afghanistan: 4 gunmen arrested in Kabul
Dec 15, 2018, at 04:14 pm
Kabul, Dec 15 (IBNS): Four people have been arrested from Afghanistan capital Kabul city over charges of kidnapping and armed clash, media reports said on Saturday.
Six Pakistani soldiers killed in Turbat operation: ISPR
Dec 15, 2018, at 03:59 pm
Islamabad, Dec 15 (IBNS): Six Pakistani security officials were killed while four terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire in Turbat, Balochistan, confirmed the country's Inter-Services Public Relations.