Pakistan elite losing ground, says UK scholar
Sep 26, 2023, at 12:15 am
UK’s visiting professor of Economic Policy at Oxford University, Stefan Dercon, has said Pakistan's elite is even losing ground and will even need to change to kick-start the economy and remove dependence on getting dollar inflows from abroad.
India’s global leadership applauded at UNGA: A beacon of solidarity and humanity
Sep 25, 2023, at 06:45 pm
India received resounding praise from leaders across the Global South at a special event hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Fire breaks out in Chinese coal mine, 16 die
Sep 25, 2023, at 04:49 am
At least 16 people died after a fire broke out at a coal mine in China's Panzhou city on Sunday, media reports said.
Mass protests against police violence, racism erupt in France
Sep 25, 2023, at 04:39 am
More than 31,300 individuals took to the streets of France against police violence and racism on Saturday, as reported by Franceinfo radio.
Singapore: Chinese cab driver allegedly abuses woman, her daughter assuming them to be Indians
Sep 25, 2023, at 03:50 am
A Chinese cab driver in Singapore is under investigation after he allegedly abused a woman and her nine-year-old daughter during a ride over misinformation of destination and even assuming them to be of Indian origin.
Super Bowl 2024 Halftime mega event: Usher to set the stage on fire next year
Sep 25, 2023, at 02:09 am
The NFL has announced that American singer Usher will feature at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show.
Train crash leaves 31 injured in Pakistan
Sep 25, 2023, at 01:11 am
A train collision close to Qila Sattar Shah Station in Punjab’s Sheikhupura district of Pakistan on Sunday left at least 31 people hurt, media reports said.
Suspected Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan members discrete 74 graves at Ahmadiyya Cemetery in Daksa
Sep 25, 2023, at 12:01 am
Sialkot: Suspected Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has desecrated 74 graves at the Ahmadiyya Cemetery in Daksa city recently.
USD 1.5 million ancient Buddha statue stolen from American art gallery
Sep 24, 2023, at 11:18 pm
A daring heist was caught on camera recently where an old Japanese Buddha statue, which is worth $1.5 million, was stolen from a Los Angeles art gallery, media reports said.
Three killed in targetted attack in US's Atlanta
Sep 24, 2023, at 03:22 pm
Washington/IBNS/UNI: Three people were shot dead in a targeted attack in Atlanta, the southeastern U.S. state of Georgia, on Saturday afternoon, said local police.
Pakistan: Christian family attacked by TLP members in Kasur in presence of police
Sep 24, 2023, at 12:42 pm
A Christian family in Pakistan have alleged they were attacked by members of the radical outfit Tahreek-e-Labbaik, Pakistan (TLP) in Kasur city after they prevented them from writing Quranic verses on the boundary walls of their house.
Sep 24, 2023, at 12:30 pm
Police have allegedly asked Ahmadiyya community members to remove Islamic symbols from their place of worship in Daska city in Pakistan after the radical outfit Tahreek-e-Labbaik, Pakistan (TLP) pledged to demolish the structure recently.
Punjab students invest Rs 68,000 crore annually in Canadian education
Sep 24, 2023, at 12:51 am
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Canada, along with growing concerns among parents about the hefty investments in their children’s education in Canada, staggering statistics reveal a capital outflow of a staggering Rs 68,000 crore each year from Punjab.
Justin Trudeau’s muted approach to Chinese interference
Sep 24, 2023, at 12:46 am
In a world where political games are played in the shadows and where the echelons of power are masked by veils of duplicity, the recent public announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau about allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has rattled many. But, one must ask, why is Canada so vociferous about India while seemingly turning a blind eye to China’s mischief?
New York: Student for Free Tibet members protest against Chinese VP Han Zheng at UN headquarters
Sep 24, 2023, at 12:43 am
Activist group Student for Free Tibet (SFT), a prominent Tibetan student organization, recently demonstrated outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City when Chinese Vice President Han Zheng was visiting the UNGA gathering.
TLP members threaten to destroy pre-partition Ahmadiyya worship place
Sep 23, 2023, at 11:53 pm
The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) recently threatened to destroy the minarets of a historic worship place of the Ahmadiyya community in Daska region of the country.
Pakistan: Ahmadi worship place attacked
Sep 23, 2023, at 11:24 pm
Unknown people have attacked an Ahmadi worship place in the Martin Quarters area of Pakistan's Karachi city recently.
Shun path of confrontation and work together for the SDGs, urges Bangladesh leader
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:43 pm
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Friday appealed to world leaders gathered at the UN “to shun the path of war and confrontation, and to work collectively for enduring peace ... and economic prosperity for our people and future generations.”
Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:37 pm
Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry again appealed for international support to combat rampant gang violence – one element of the multi-dimensional crisis affecting his country.
World must pass ‘AI stress test’, UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:30 pm
The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can come together to “understand it, govern it, harness its potential and contain its risks”, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly on Friday.
We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:26 pm
“Are we going to be too late for the SDGs?” Mia Mottley asked world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Friday, challenging them to “summon the determination to make the fundamental governance changes” that will turn the vision of sustainable development for all into a 21st century reality.
UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:22 pm
Following the UN chief’s appeal this week for a fresh approach to global peace and security, UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) countries convened on Friday to discuss the best way forward.
At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit
Sep 23, 2023, at 08:07 pm
The UN and Ghana jointly announced on Friday that December’s UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting will be hosted in Accra, at a time when some African nations are questioning the value of having ‘blue helmets’ on their soil.
Canada: Police officer shot dead
Sep 23, 2023, at 08:00 pm
One police officer was shot dead and two other officers injured on Friday while executing a search warrant at a home in Coquitlam, a city about 30 km east of Vancouver, Canada.
Human rights experts: Humanity facing ‘unprecedented global toxic emergency’
Sep 23, 2023, at 07:57 pm
The consequences of poor chemicals and waste management worldwide are fuelling an “unprecedented global toxic emergency”, independent UN human rights experts have warned, ahead of a major summit next week.
Canada: Police officer shot dead, two injured in shooting
Sep 23, 2023, at 06:31 pm
Ottawa/UNI: One police officer was shot dead and two other officers injured on Friday while executing a search warrant at a home in Coquitlam, a city about 30 km east of Vancouver, Canada.
Britain: Rishi Sunak may consider ban on young people buying cigarettes
Sep 23, 2023, at 02:46 pm
British PM Rishi Sunak is planning to introduce measures that would ban the next generation from buying cigarettes.
Nigeria: Gunman kidnaps 35 people from university
Sep 23, 2023, at 06:31 am
Abuja/UNI: A minimum of 35 individuals, including both university students and staff members, were kidnapped by an unidentified gunman in Nigeria's northwestern state of Zamfara, on Friday.
US imposes visa restrictions on Bangladesh
Sep 23, 2023, at 05:24 am
Dhaka/UNI: The US Department of State imposed visa restrictions on Bangladeshi individuals to undermine the democratic election process in the South Asian country, spokesperson Matthew Millar said.
Sep 23, 2023, at 05:08 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska arrived in Ottawa late Thursday night.