Record civilian cluster munitions victims as experts urge global ban
Sep 06, 2023, at 09:36 pm
New York: There has been a dramatic increase in the number of civilians killed by cluster munitions, according to new data released on Tuesday by the UN-partnered Cluster Munition Monitor (CMC) civil society group.
UN General Assembly leadership highlights benefit of cooperation
Sep 06, 2023, at 09:27 pm
A new session of the UN General Assembly began on Tuesday with both the outgoing and incoming leaders of the world body underscoring the importance of multilateral cooperation.
Afghanistan: WFP forced to cut food aid for 2 million more
Sep 06, 2023, at 06:12 pm
Food assistance to two million people in Afghanistan will have to be cut later this month, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.
Capitol riot: Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio prisoned for 22 years
Sep 06, 2023, at 02:41 pm
The former national chairman of the Proud Boys was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Russian frigate carrying hypersonic weapons will exercise in the Atlantic
Sep 06, 2023, at 04:52 am
Moscow/UNI: Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate carrying Zircon hypersonic missiles will conduct a series of exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, stated the Defense Ministry on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Christian priest shot and injured in Faisalabad
Sep 06, 2023, at 12:47 am
A Christian priest was shot and injured by an unidentified suspect in Pakistan's Faisalabad region on Sunday.
‘Immense challenges’ block justice for Ukrainian war victims, rights experts warn
Sep 06, 2023, at 12:29 am
Justice and accountability for Ukraine’s war victims were among the topics raised by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine during its latest country visit, which concluded on Monday.
Attack on Chinese mining convoy carrying gold in Congo leaves four people dead
Sep 05, 2023, at 11:45 pm
At least four people, including two Chinese nationals, were killed when their convoy was attacked in northeast Congo recently, media reports said.
Sep 05, 2023, at 11:35 pm
A Swedish Partmaient delegation, which is led by MP Margareta Elisabeth Cederfelt, on Monday visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and discussed issues related to Tibet with the members in Dharamshala.
Urgent call for $1 billion to support millions fleeing Sudan conflict
Sep 05, 2023, at 11:01 pm
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and 64 humanitarian and national civil society organisations on Monday appealed for $1 billion to provide essential aid and protection to more than 1.8 million people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan who are expected to arrive in five neighbouring countries by the end of 2023.
Security forces bust Hizb-ul-Mujahideen's hideout in Kishtwar
Sep 05, 2023, at 10:58 pm
Security forces on Tuesday busted a hideout of terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sep 05, 2023, at 10:55 pm
A stretch of highway in the US state of California has been named after a 33-year-old Indian-origin policeman Ronil Singh who was shot dead during a traffic stop in 2018 by an illegal immigrant.
Kim Jong Un may visit Russia to discuss weapons supply with Vladimir Putin: Reports
Sep 05, 2023, at 10:43 pm
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is planning to visit Russia and meet the country's President Vladimir Putin, media reports said.
22-year-old Google techie wants to retire early, but how much does he plan to save?
Sep 05, 2023, at 10:40 pm
Despite instances of layoff in recent months, tech majors Google and Meta still remain the highest-paying employers in the world and this is evident from the story of a 22-year-old techie who is planning to retire at 35 with savings of nearly USD 5 million (Rs 41 crore).
US First Lady Jill Biden tests COVID-19 positive, Joe Biden remains negative ahead of India visit
Sep 05, 2023, at 02:15 pm
US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.
Pakistan records 83 pct spike in terror attacks in August: Report
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:50 pm
Recent data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) showed that the country witnessed an 83 percent rise in terror activities in August in comparison to July.
Pakistan: Hindu community members demonstrate in Kandhkot against 'dacoit rule'
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:40 pm
A large number of people from different sections of society recently staged a sit-in at Ghantaghar Chowk in Kandhkot town of Pakistan to protest against the police’s failure to recover all hostages, including members of Hindu community, and restore law and order to the crime-infested Kandhkot-Kashmore district.
Pakistan: LPG price hiked amid rising power bill and inflation
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:36 pm
Pakistan's caretaker government is failing to provide relief to the already burdened nationals as it announced an increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 19.4pc on Friday.
Punjab: Drug smuggler’s intricate ties to Pakistan ISI network exposed
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:33 pm
In a shocking revelation, Punjab police have exposed the deep-rooted connections between notorious drug smuggler Amrik Singh and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Pakistan: Traders observe shutter-down strike against inflated power bills, inflation in Karachi
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:29 pm
Pakistani traders recently observed a complete shutdown in Karachi city of the country to protest against inflation and rising power bills.
Pakistani Army Major, Sepoy die during an operation against terrorists in North Waziristan
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:21 pm
A Pakistani Army Major and a Sepoy were killed during an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in the North Waziristan region of the country recently.
Sweden: Violent riots erupt following Quran-burning action
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:14 pm
A residential district in the Swedish city of Malmo was rocked by clashes overnight in the wake of a Quran-burning demonstration on Sunday, with protesters pelting police officers with stones and torching cars, the Swedish police said.
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:08 pm
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has cancelled his Kenya tour amid nationwide protests over inflated electricity bills.
Pakistan: Three die as navy helicopter crashes in Gwadar
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:03 pm
At least two Pakistani Navy officers and one soldier were killed after a chopper in which they were travelling crashed in Pakistan's Gwadar region on Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removes Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov
Sep 04, 2023, at 04:24 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he has dismissed the country's Defence Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, who had been serving the country in the position since the beginning of Russia's invasion of the nation in 2022.
Canada: 2 die during shooting at Ottawa wedding reception
Sep 04, 2023, at 03:31 pm
At least two people died and six others were injured in a shooting incident at a wedding reception in Ottawa city of Canada on Saturday.
US: Knoxville's Tami Manis enters Guinness Book of World Records for her mullet
Sep 03, 2023, at 07:30 pm
An American woman has entered her name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's longest competitive mullet for a female.
Woman fatally shoots four-year-old girl in US while demonstrating gun safety, arrested
Sep 03, 2023, at 12:13 pm
A 25-year-old woman was arrested from USA's Rockwood region for fatally shooting a four-year-old girl last Sunday, according to authorities.
China's property crisis: Country Garden posts USD 7bn loss
Sep 02, 2023, at 11:32 pm
China's major private property developer Country Garden has revealed a record USD 6.7 billion loss for the first half of the year.
Haiti violence: ‘Carnage needs to stop’ says UN relief chief
Sep 02, 2023, at 11:24 pm
Haiti is in the grip of “extreme brutality”, with gang-related violence continuing to force thousands from their homes amidst widespread suffering, said the UN’s top humanitarian official there.