China using Uyghur woman to spread propaganda among locals in Pakistan: Report
Aug 16, 2023, at 01:01 am
China is trying to use local Uyghurs as a part of its propaganda tool to showcase the happy face of the community among Pakistani people.
Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks
Aug 16, 2023, at 12:03 am
New York: An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country said on Monday.
Disability rights threatened by bad working conditions for carers: independent expert
Aug 16, 2023, at 12:00 am
New York: Discussions about the “future of care in the 21st century” must prioritize working conditions and career opportunities – or else disability rights will be in jeopardy, a UN-appointed independent rights expert warned on Monday.
Rights experts denounce idea of ‘reformed’ Taliban two years after return to power
Aug 15, 2023, at 11:56 pm
New York: More than 30 independent UN human rights experts have called for the international community to recommit to support the people of Afghanistan, in a statement issued on Monday marking two years since the Taliban took power.
Afghan girls' voices for education echo loudly through new global campaign
Aug 15, 2023, at 11:46 pm
New York: The UN fund that ensures children can continue learning during emergencies and protracted crises, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), launched a campaign on Tuesday to elevate the voices of young Afghan girls deprived of their basic right to education.
Georgia County Prosecutor says jury to issue arrest warrants in Donald Trump election case
Aug 15, 2023, at 03:44 pm
Washington: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that a grand jury issued an arrest warrant against the 19 defendants named in a 41-count indictment, including former President Donald Trump, in an election interference case.
Russia: Petrol station explosion leaves 27 people dead
Aug 15, 2023, at 03:35 pm
At least 27 people died in an explosion and fire at a petrol station in Dagestan region of southern Russia, media reports said on Tuesday.
Ontario to introduce credit, debit payment on Toronto Transit Commission
Aug 15, 2023, at 05:28 am
Toronto/IBNS: Transit riders in Ontario can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) starting Tuesday, a news release has said.
Canada govt releases updated plan to deliver high-quality telecom services
Aug 15, 2023, at 05:24 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The release of Spectrum Outlook 2023 to 2027, outlining the Canada government’s plans to use spectrum to deliver affordable and high-quality telecom services has been announced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, a news release has said.
Afghanistan: 30 percent of booksellers have shut down their business
Aug 15, 2023, at 12:40 am
Kabul: An Afghanistani commission has found almost 30 per cent of booksellers have stopped their business due to a lack of good market in the Taliban-ruled country.
Aug 15, 2023, at 12:35 am
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi left people amazed by sharing some breathtaking images of the Himalayas from space.
Afghanistan: Herat witnessing 70 pct drop in manufacturing activity amid power shortages
Aug 15, 2023, at 12:07 am
The Herat Chamber of Industries and Mines has said the region is witnessing a 70 per cent decline in manufacturing activities within its industrial town.
Bhutan: E-platform launched for young entrepreneurs
Aug 14, 2023, at 10:29 pm
Giving a strong ground to young entrepreneurs of Bhutan, the Youth Development Fund has created e-Mentoring Platform, media reports said.
Turkey: One dies in explosion on ship
Aug 14, 2023, at 10:14 pm
Ankara: An explosion has hit a ship at a shipyard in the east of Istanbul, killing one person and injuring another one, media reported on Monday.
Miss Universe Organisation cuts ties with Indonesia chapter following sexual harassment allegations
Aug 14, 2023, at 03:53 pm
The Miss Universe Organization has announced it terminated relations with its franchisee in Indonesia following the recent scandal over sexual harassment at the local Miss Universe pageant.
US: Pennsylvania house explosion leaves five dead
Aug 14, 2023, at 03:05 pm
At least five persons died after an explosion occurred in a house in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Ukraine responsible for attempted attack on Crimean Bridge, Zelenskyy says
Aug 14, 2023, at 02:20 pm
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev is responsible for the latest attempted attack on the Crimean Bridge.
Russian shelling in Ukraine leaves seven people, including a baby, dead
Aug 14, 2023, at 05:21 am
At least seven people, including a 23-day-old child, were killed as Russian shells hit southern Ukraine on Sunday.
Aug 14, 2023, at 05:05 am
A Center for Economic Research and Reforms expert believes that Uzbekistan’s economy in the first half of the year maintained high growth dynamics and remained resistant to changes even in the unstable external situation.
US: Hawaii wildfire death toll rose to 93
Aug 14, 2023, at 04:53 am
Huwaii/UNI: The Maui County government updated the death toll from wildfire in Hawaii to 93, as of Sunday, with the identification of only two of the deceased.
American Airlines plane drops 15,000 feet in 3 minutes, passengers say experience was 'scary'
Aug 14, 2023, at 03:21 am
New York: Passengers experienced scary moments on an American Airlines flight recently when the plane, which was headed to Florida, dropped over 15,000 feet in a matter of three minutes, media reports said.
Aug 14, 2023, at 01:37 am
Hundreds of people participated in the first 'Minority Rights March' at the Frere Hall area of Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday when they demanded an end to the practice of forced conversions.
Aug 14, 2023, at 01:28 am
Karachi: The convoy of Chinese engineers working on the Beijing-financed Gwadar Port in Pakistan was attacked by Majeed Brigade, the suicide squad belonging to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Associated Press reported on Sunday.
Pakistan: Hindu man allegedly picked up by police in Sindh, family claims he was assaulted
Aug 14, 2023, at 12:12 am
Mirpurkhas: A Hindu man was picked up by police from his home in Pakistan's Sindh region on Thursday, his family said on Sunday.
Hindu temple in Canada's British Columbia desecrated with pro-Khalistani posters
Aug 13, 2023, at 06:42 pm
A temple in Canada's British Columbia was on Saturday desecrated with anti-India and pro-Khalistan posters. The posters, a chilling reflection of extremist views, were audaciously put up on the temple’s front gate and rear wall.
China strongly condemns ‘transit’ of Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te through US
Aug 13, 2023, at 06:23 pm
Beijing/IBNS/UNI: China has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the transit of Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te through the United States and has strongly condemned Lai’s visit to the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb threat
Aug 13, 2023, at 01:20 am
Paris: The iconic Eiffel Tower in France’s capital Paris had to be evacuated on Saturday following a bomb threat, media reports said.
PoK: Gilgit-Baltistan’s Awami Action Committee demonstrate against poor infrastructure
Aug 13, 2023, at 12:32 am
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Awami Action Committee recently demonstrated in the Dambodas area of Gilgit-Baltistan’s Skardu against the poor infrastructure and bad condition of the roads in the region.
Pakistan: Balochistan protests against security forces for carrying out atrocities on civilians
Aug 13, 2023, at 12:14 am
Pakistan's Balochistan region recently witnessed protests as people demonstrated against the security forces for carrying out atrocities on civilians.
Pakistan: Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar named as interim PM
Aug 12, 2023, at 10:48 pm
Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar was named as the interim prime minister of Pakistan on Saturday.