Canada: Ontario house explosion kills one person
Aug 22, 2018, at 10:25 pm
Kitchener, Aug 22 (IBNS): One person was killed in a house explosion which took place in Kitchener, Ontario on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
No nation can progress unless it demonstrates spirit of sacrifice: Khan
Aug 22, 2018, at 07:27 pm
Islamabad, Aug 22 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Wednesday said that no nation could progress in the world unless it showed the spirit of sacrifice.
Facebook and Instagram take down 652 pages, groups and accounts linked to Iran and Russia campaigns
Aug 22, 2018, at 02:45 pm
Menlo Park, Aug 22 (IBNS): Social media giant Facebook has notified that it has taken down several pages, groups and accounts from its website and Instagram's for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior' on the sites.
Canada PM Trudeau discusses BC wildfire and its impact with Premier Horgan
Aug 22, 2018, at 02:42 pm
Nanaimo, Aug 22 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday interacted with British Columbia Premier John Horgan to discuss the present situation of wildfires and its impact on the province.
Rain prayer underscores Eid gathering in Australia
Aug 22, 2018, at 01:07 pm
Canberra, Aug 22 (IBNS): Muslims in Australia gathered and prayed for rain during an event on the occasion of Eid on Tuesday, reports said.
Former Trump campaign chief Manafort found guilty of fraud charges; US President alleges foul play
Aug 22, 2018, at 12:20 pm
Washington, Aug 22 (IBNS): A court in the USA has found former campaign chief of American President Donald Trump guilty of multiple fraud charges, prompting the latter to allege foul play.
Australian cabinet, PM Turnbull plagued by mass resignation
Aug 22, 2018, at 11:41 am
Canberra, Aug 22 (IBNS): A day after surviving a leadership challenge by a narrow margin, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's discomforts have have grown many folds by a series of mass resignation from his colleagues.
Stop and listen’ to victims of terrorism, UN chief urges in message marking international day
Aug 22, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): Recognizing the impact of terrorism on the lives of ordinary people worldwide is the focus of the first observance of an international day that honours victims and survivors.
UN chief welcomes event reuniting families on the Korean Peninsula
Aug 22, 2018, at 08:52 am
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): The decision to allow scores of people from South Korea to reunite with their relatives north of the border has been welcomed by the UN Secretary-General.
Secretary-General repeats call for support to Lake Chad countries after latest Boko Haram attack
Aug 22, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): The recent killing of villagers in Nigeria’s Borno State has been condemned by the UN Secretary-General.
Canada: Toronto votes to challenge Premier Ford's decision to cut council seats
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:44 pm
Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Toronto City Council voted to challenge Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to cut number of seats from earlier 47 to 25, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau stands by his remark on woman who heckled him
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:43 pm
Ottawa, Aug 21 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood by his remark on a woman who had tried to heckle him at a rally last week.
UNAMA chief Tadamichi Yamamoto wishes Afghanistan people on Eid-ul-Adha
Aug 21, 2018, at 06:38 pm
Kabul, Aug 21 (IBNS): UNAMA chief Tadamichi Yamamoto has wished people of Afghanistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wishes Muslim community on Eid al-Adha
Aug 21, 2018, at 06:18 pm
Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday wished Muslim communities in Canada and around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
Aug 21, 2018, at 04:23 pm
Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Monday spoke with Pakistan's new PM Imran Khan over the telephone and said he wanted to work together for the people of both the nations.
All militants involved in Kabul rocket attack killed: Reports
Aug 21, 2018, at 04:07 pm
Kabul, Aug 21(IBNS): Afghanistan security forces have killed all the attackers involved in the rocket firing incident in different parts of Afghanistan capital Kabul city, media reports said on Tuesday.
Hunt on for missing radioactive device in Malaysia
Aug 21, 2018, at 12:50 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 21 (IBNS): A search for a missing radioactive device in Malaysia has been initiated, reports said on Tuesday.
India Day parade energizes downtown Toronto
Aug 21, 2018, at 12:09 pm
Toronto, Aug. 21 (IBNS): Toronto's downtown turned into a celebration square on Sunday for India's 72nd Independence Day as Panorama India, with the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, hosted the 19th India Day Grand Parade at Nathan Phillips Square.
London tube station shooting leaves three injured
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:26 am
London, Aug 21 (IBNS): At least three people were injured in a shooting incident which took place outside an underground station in London on Monday, the police said.
Somalia has ‘once in a generation’ gender equality opportunity – UN Women chief
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:03 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Executive Director of the United Nations entity dealing with issues related to gender, UN Women, has encouraged Somalia to continue making progress in the areas of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Aug 21, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): For the African continent to achieve sustainable development, more jobs must be created for its young people, including in the digitalized agriculture sectors, the United Nations agriculture chief told an international conference on Monday.
UN mission welcomes Afghan government’s announcement of Eid holiday ceasefire
Aug 21, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): After a surge in hostilities in Afghanistan over the past weeks, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomed on Monday the Government’s announcement of a conditional ceasefire for the Eid al-Adha holiday and called on warring parties to use this “momentum” to put an end to the conflict.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to contest 2019 federal election
Aug 20, 2018, at 08:12 pm
Ottawa, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will once again contest the 2019 federal election, CTV News reported.
Canada: PM Justin Trudeau to run for re-election next year
Aug 20, 2018, at 05:20 pm
Toronto, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will run for re-election in the upcoming general polls in the nation.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to run for re-election in 2019
Aug 20, 2018, at 04:25 pm
Toronto, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will run for re-election in the upcoming general polls in the nation.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull does a Donald Trump, drops climate policy
Aug 20, 2018, at 01:42 pm
Canberra, Aug 20 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull did a Donald Trump when he said that his administration is dropping its climate policy, citing lack of support from his colleagues.
Gunshots fired at US Embassy in Turkey amid diplomatic row, no casualties: Reports
Aug 20, 2018, at 01:27 pm
Ankara, Aug 20 (IBNS): Amid an ongoing diplomatic clash, the US embassy in Turkey's capital Ankara came under attack on Monday, reports said.
Nigeria: Suspected Islamist militants attack Borno, many feared dead
Aug 20, 2018, at 12:51 pm
Abuja, Aug 20 (IBNS): An attack by suspected Islamist militants in Nigeria's Borno state has killed many, reports said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Over 150 bus passengers kidnapped by Taliban militants near Kunduz highway
Aug 20, 2018, at 12:41 pm
Kabul, Aug 20 (IBNS): Over 150 passengers have been kidnapped by Taliban affiliated militants near Kunduz highway in Afghanistan, reports said on Monday.
North, South Korean families to attend reunion ceremony at Mount Kumgang tourist resort
Aug 20, 2018, at 11:50 am
Pyongyang/Seoul, Aug 20 (IBNS): Over 160 North and South Koreans are set for an emotional reunion at the heavily guarded Mount Kumgang tourist resort in North Korea on Monday, reports said.