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Some 740,000 Rohingya refugees fled a military crackdown in August 2017 to cross into Bangladesh where 300,000 members of the persecuted Muslim minority were already in camps. (Photo: File)

More than 250,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh get first ID cards: UN

The UN refugee agency also said the registration could serve as a tool for law enforcement to help counter human trafficking.

18 May 2019 10:53 AM

Some European Union leaders had been unofficially told of Iran's decision, the report said. (Photo: AP | File)

Iran to restart some nuclear activity in response to US withdrawal from nuclear deal

President Hassan Rouhani would announce that Iran would reduce some of its 'minor and general' commitments under the deal on May 8.

07 May 2019 8:26 AM

This undated photo released by International Committee of the Red Cross, the organization's New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi. (Photo:AP)

Red Cross says, NZ nurse kidnapped by ISIS may be alive

A New Zealand nurse believed to be abducted by two drivers by ISIS terrorists in Syria in 2013 may still be alive.

15 Apr 2019 2:21 PM

Deco was born in Brazil but moved to Portugal early in his career, obtained citizenship and made 75 appearances for his adopted country, playing at two World Cups. (Photo: Twitter)

Deco alerts defenders to be wary of VAR

The new video technology has already sparked debate during its first month of use in the Champions League.

13 Mar 2019 2:32 PM

She told the UN body that Pakistan continues to use terrorist outfits to engage in proxy warfare against its neighbours. (Photo:ANI)

Horrifying that Pak will use N-weapons to protect terrorists

A researcher at European Foundation says Pakistan's will to use nuclear weapons to protect terrorists should horrify all of humanity.

11 Mar 2019 3:35 PM

The statement was backed by EU states along with Australia, Canada and New Zealand. (File Photo)

Saudi Arabia rebuked over Jamal Khashoggi murder at UN rights body

Thirty-six nations condemned Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a rare censure of the oil-rich kingdom.

08 Mar 2019 11:51 AM

Tata Motors which sells Tigor EV in the domestic market, mostly supplying for state-owned EESL's orders, has also decided to adopt a focussed market approach for its EV sales, targeting 20-25 locations across India.

Tata Motors says more EVs in pipeline for fleet owners, private users

Tata has showcased an electric version of premium hatchback Altroz at Geneva Motor Show, which is expected to hit the market in two years.

06 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

According to Automobili Pininfarina, Battista has the potential to accelerate to 62 mph in less than two seconds, faster than a Formula 1 car. (Photo: Twitter)

Mahindra unveils world's 'fastest' e-car Battista at Geneva Motor Show

When it arrives in 2020, the Battista will be the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy, Automobili Pininfarina said.

06 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

The WTO forecast last September that global trade growth would slow to 3.7 per cent in 2019 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2018, but there could be a steeper slowdown or a rebound depending on policy steps, it said. (Representational Image)

WTO warns of global trade slowdown as indicator hits 9-year low

The WTO’s quarterly outlook indicator, a composite of seven drivers of trade, showed a reading of 96.3, the weakest since March 2010.

19 Feb 2019 5:33 PM

'America should know that we are selling our oil and will continue to sell our oil and they are not able to stop our oil exports,' President Hassan Rouhani said. (Photo: File)

'If US stops our oil, then no oil will be exported from the Gulf': Iran

Tensions have risen between Iran and US after Trump withdrew from nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

04 Dec 2018 4:19 PM

The new members will serve a term of three years beginning January 1, 2019. (Photo: File | AP)

India set to be elected to UN Human Rights Council for three years

All candidates, regardless of rights records, are virtually assured seats as 18 nations are vying for 18 seats across 5 geographical groups.

12 Oct 2018 11:31 AM

India's Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Virander Paul said, 'Regarding the so-called 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor', which is being projected as the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the international community is well aware of India's position.' (Photo: File)

India raises concern over China-Pakistan economic corridor project at UN

India at United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to the implementation of the Right to Development.

15 Sep 2018 1:05 PM

Iran is facing an 'economic, psychological and propaganda war', Rouhani said.

US sends Iran messages 'every day' to begin negotiations: Rouhani

Tensions ramped up between Iran and US after Trump pulled out of landmark nuclear deal with Iran in May and reimposed sanctions last month.

08 Sep 2018 3:19 PM

The social media network's policies prohibit terrorists from using its services, and it uses detection technologies and a growing team of moderators to find and remove content. (Photo: Representational | File)

Facebook 'terrorism' definition 'overly broad': UN expert

Facebook's definition equates all non-state groups that use violence in pursuit of any goals or ends to terrorist entities.

03 Sep 2018 2:44 PM

Some 700,000 Rohingya fled the crackdown and most are now living in refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh. (Photo: File)

Myanmar Army chief had 'genocidal intent': UN probe on Rohingya killings

A year ago, government troops led a brutal crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine state in response to attacks by Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army.

27 Aug 2018 2:35 PM

His vice-mayor, Pierre-Antoine Hildbrand, who was on the three-member commission that questioned the couple told AFP he was 'very satisfied with the decision' to deny the couple's application. (Representational image | Pixabay)

Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship for refusing handshake

The Mayor did not divulge their nationalities or other identifying details, but said they 'did not shake hands with people of opposite sex'.

18 Aug 2018 4:55 PM

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80 (Photo: AFP)

Former UN chief, Nobel Laureate Kofi Annan dies at 80

He passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness, the Kofi Annan Foundation said in a statement.

18 Aug 2018 4:22 PM

'The report was developed through remote monitoring, after the Indian and Pakistani authorities failed to grant us unconditional access to the region,' official said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Disappointed over Kashmir human rights report criticism: UNHCR

Indian media outlets' accused report such as 'nefarious conspiracy', 'Pakistan-authored report', 'fallacious', 'mala fide' etc.

18 Jul 2018 2:57 PM

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

UN chief calls for immediate end to military escalation in Syria

Areas in eastern Daraa have recently been bombarded, forcing thousands of civilians to flee, says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

23 Jun 2018 12:51 PM

The Catholic Church is not part of the WCC but Francis is keen to close the gap between its 1.3 billion-strong faithful and the Churches under the WCC umbrella, in particular given the regularity of deadly attacks on Christians. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis vows to seek 'unity' with non-Catholics in Geneva

He came at invitation of WCC, created in 1948, groups 350 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican churches from more than 100 countries.

21 Jun 2018 5:01 PM