London, Dec 10 (AP/UNB)— Kensington Palace says Princes William and Harry have chosen sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley to create a statute of their mother, Princess Diana, to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.
Category: Int’l relations
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision
Cairo, Dec 10 (AP/UNB) — Arab foreign ministers on Sunday demanded that the United States rescind President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, calling it a “grave” development that puts Washington on the same side as “occupation”…
Arab allies attack Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Arab officials say US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital risks plunging the Middle East into “violence and chaos”. The move ended US neutrality on one of the region’s most sensitive issues. Arab League foreign ministers now…
Rohingya refugees: Woes of women (Part 2)
By Sohara Mehroze Shachi Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Dec 8 (IPS) – Under pouring rain, hundreds of young and expectant mothers stand in line. With her bare feet and the bottom of her dress covered in mud, Rashida is one of…
Persecution of Ruhingyas prove HR still vulnerable: EU
Dhaka – On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has been accepted by virtually all States and has been incorporated into their laws and legal obligations. In 2017, the world…
Hasina urges int’l community to ensure rights of Rohingyas
Reaffirming Bangladesh’s full support to and cooperation with all UN human rights mechanisms, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the international community to work for ensuring the fundamental rights of Rohingya people. “Bangladesh continues to urge the international community to…
Draft on fisheries subsidies goes to WTO Ministerial
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – Members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 6 December agreed to forward a draft decision on fisheries subsidies to trade ministers to consider at the WTO’s eleventh ministerial conference (MC11) in Buenos Aires beginning on…
HRC condemns gross violations against Rohingya
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – The UN Human Rights Council, at a special session on Tuesday (5 December), strongly condemned the alleged systematic and gross violations of human rights and abuses committed in Myanmar, in particular in Rakhine State, notably against…
UN concludes environmental assembly with pledges to end pollution
NAIROBI,(BSS/XINHUA) – The third session of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) ended in Nairobi on Wednesday with leaders pledging to end pollution for a clean environment. Over 4,000 heads of state, ministers, business leaders, UN officials, civil society representatives, activists…
Mideast braces for fallout from Trump’s move on Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Dec 7 (AP/UNB) — Palestinians shuttered schools and shops and called for protests in West Bank towns on Thursday, in show of anger over President Donald Trump’s recognition of bitterly contested Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
China wants shared peaceful uplift with no hegemonism
Dhaka – The Chinese Communist Party delegation on Thursday said in Dhaka that their 19th national congress held recently aimed to build socialism based on Chinese characteristics by the middle of the current century developing itself in partnership of the…
World condemns Trump Jerusalem announcement
Paris, Dec 7 (BSS/AFP) – Donald Trump’s decision Wednesday to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has drawn sharp criticism, with the significant exception of Israel.Here are key reactions from around the world:
Dhaka deeply concerned at US declaring Jerusaem Israel’s capital
Dhaka – Bangladesh is deeply concerned over the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Dhaka has voiced its support on preserving the status of Jerusalem in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions.
Indian drone invades airspace, crashes: China
An Indian drone has “invaded China’s airspace and crashed” on its territory, Chinese state media said. Zhang Shuili, deputy director of the western theatre combat bureau, said the incident took place in “recent days”. He did not give an exact…
Saudis condemn Trump’s announcement
Saudi Arabia has condemned the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, amid growing international criticism of the move. In a statement, the Gulf kingdom said President Donald Trump’s announcement was “unjustified and irresponsible”.
Myanmar forces may be guilty of genocide: U.N. says
Stephanie Nebehay Geneva (Reuters) – Myanmar’s security forces may be guilty of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority and more of them are fleeing despite a deal between Myanmar and Bangladesh to send them home, the top U.N. human rights…
Fall not autocracy in BD not yet complete, says Fakhrul
Dhaka – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday accused the ruling Awami League of hatching conspiracy to kill the country’s democracy by trampling it under its feet.
Silence breakers – Time Person of the Year
Time magazine has named “The Silence Breakers,” representing people who came forward to report sexual misconduct, as its Person of the Year. It’s a recognition of the cultural reckoning this year and the #MeToo movement, which represents the people, mostly…
Is left finally walking to eurozone realities
The fact that the mainstream European left continues to believe, with some notable exceptions, that the European Monetary Union (and European Union) can be reformed in a progressive direction and transformed into a fully-fledged supranational democracy remains one of the…
Dhaka for more int’l move: HR Council notes Burma HR violations
Dhaka, Dec 6 – The Human Rights Council, in a resolution, has condemned the alleged systematic and gross violations of human rights and abuses committed against persons belonging to the Rohingya Muslim community and other minorities in Myanmar.
South-south cooperation key to a new multilateralism
By Baher Kamal Rome, Dec (IPS) – “There are new challenges to all states: among them, the real threat to multilateralism… South-South and triangular cooperation can contribute to a new multilateralism and drive the revitalisation of the global partnership for…
Rohingya refugees face fresh ordeal in crowded camps
By Naimul Haq In this special series of reports, IPS journalists travel to the border region between Bangladesh and Myanmar to speak with Rohingya refugees, humanitarian workers and officials about the still-unfolding human rights and health crises facing this long-marginalized…
World leaders warn Trump against crossing ‘red line’
Turkey’s president has warned it could sever ties with Israel if the US recognises Jerusalem as its capital. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said such a move would cross a “red line” for Muslims.
Yemen’s Ali Abdullah Saleh leaves behind grim legacy
Beirut – The killing of former longtime Yemeni president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, on December 4, 2017, underlines the need for governments to support the new United Nations expert panel to investigate abuses by all sides to Yemen’s war, Human Rights…
PM for increasing connectivity among Asian nations
Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Dec 5 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday stressed the importance of increasing connectivity and cooperation among Asian nations in the interest of the people of this region.
World gathers in Nairobi to tackle menace of pollution
Over 4,000 heads of state, ministers, business leaders, UN officials and civil society representatives gathered Monday at the third UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to tackle the global menace of pollution.
Dhaka-Phnom Penh sign 10 instruments
Bangladesh and Cambodia today signed 10 instruments — an agreement and nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) — to boost trade and investment relations as well as enhance cooperation in various fields like tourism, agriculture, civil aviation, ICT and technical education.…
865 new cases this year HIV infection in BD turns alarming
The Health Ministry has found a total of 865 people infected with immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in the country during November 16 of 2016 to October 17 of this year. The ministry came up with the information marking the World…
BNP slams EC for hurried whistle to hold Dhaka North City polls
Dhaka, Dec 4 – BNP on Monday termed indecent the Election Commission’s (EC’s) announcement about the by-election to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) just a day after its mayor Annisul Huq was buried.
Jordan urges US not to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital
Jordan’s foreign minister has warned the US of “dangerous consequences” if it recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Ayman Safadi said he had told US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson such a declaration would trigger great anger in the…