The Pakistan Connection: High Court rejects bail plea in drug smuggling case
Jul 29, 2023, at 06:24 pm
In a gripping legal battle that exposes the darker underbelly of cross-border crimes, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a firm stand against the delivery of contraband and arms through clandestine drone networks from across the Pakistan border.
Colombia: Death toll from avalanche rises to 29
Jul 29, 2023, at 05:30 pm
Bogota/UNI: The death toll from the avalanche in the Colombian municipality of Quetame has gone up to 29, regional fire authorities inform.
Four defence personnel missing after helicopter crashes in Australia
Jul 29, 2023, at 03:11 pm
Queensland: At least four people are missing after a military helicopter crashed off the coast of Queensland in Australia, media reports said on Saturday.
Body of missing cryptocurrency billionaire influencer found chopped up inside suitcase in Argentina
Jul 29, 2023, at 05:37 am
Buenos Aires/IBNS: Cryptocurrency influencer, Fernando Perez Algaba, who had been missing for more than a week in Argentina, was found dead on Wednesday.
Eligible Canadians to receive newly enhanced workers benefit today
Jul 29, 2023, at 03:16 am
Toronto/IBNS: As part of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), eligible Canadians will reportedly receive their first automatic advance payments on Friday from the revenue agency.
Pakistan: Locals protest against forced disappearances in Quetta
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:56 am
Locals in the Quetta region of Pakistan on Thursday demonstrated in front of the Press Club against forced disappearances.
Pakistan: Flood hits hundreds of villages in Punjab
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:53 am
Lahore: Low to medium-level flooding in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Indus rivers has left hundreds of villages in various areas of Pakistan submerged under water, media reports said on Friday.
Senator Kesoo Mal Kheeal Das criticises attack on Hindu community in Pakistan
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:46 am
Hindu Senator Kesoo Mal Kheeal Das has criticised the recent attacks on the people of the community in the country.
Pakistan: FBR freezes PIA accounts over non-payment of taxes
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:38 am
Islamabad: All bank accounts of Pakistan national carrier Pakistan International Airline (PIA) have been frozen by the country's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over non-payment of taxes, media reports said.
New Economic and Social Council leadership takes the helm
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:35 am
New York: The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) which oversees sustainable development across the UN, elected its new President on Thursday, marking the start of its new session.
‘Urgent steps’ needed to end surge in violence across West Bank
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:22 am
New York: Insecurity and violence increased rapidly in the occupied West Bank over the last month, punctuated by one of the most intensive Israeli military operations in nearly two decades, the Security Council heard on Thursday.
Niger: UN chief demands president’s immediate and unconditional release
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:17 am
New York: The UN Secretary-General on Thursday demanded the release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum “immediately and unconditionally”, as military officers continue to hold the democratically-elected leader captive after declaring a coup.
On 70th anniversary of Korean armistice, Guterres calls for renewed dialogue
Jul 29, 2023, at 12:14 am
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the need for a “surge in diplomacy” in the Korean Peninsula, urging the two nations to resume talks towards a lasting peace.
Transforming food systems, key to get SDGs back on track: Mohammed
Jul 28, 2023, at 11:42 pm
New York: The UN on Wednesday launched an initiative for accelerated transformation in food systems, with the Deputy Secretary-General highlighting key objectives to help get the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track.
Ukraine: ‘Latest attacks signal a calamitous turn’, Security Council hears
Jul 28, 2023, at 10:07 pm
The recent wave of devastating Russian attacks targeting Odesa and other key Ukrainian port cities marks a “calamitous turn” in the 17-month war, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Guterres condemns apparent coup attempt in Niger
Jul 28, 2023, at 09:55 pm
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned an attempted power grab in the West African nation of Niger, following reports that the democratically elected president is being held by some of his own guards inside his official residence.
The UN’s milestone operation to salvage Yemen’s stricken oil tanker: Key questions answered
Jul 28, 2023, at 09:52 pm
New York: After nearly two years of “political groundwork, fundraising, and project development”, in the words of UN chief António Guterres, the UN-led operation to avert environmental disaster in the Red Sea off the Yemeni coast is fully underway.
Cambodia: UN rights chief regrets ‘severely restricted’ poll and opposition clampdown
Jul 28, 2023, at 09:47 pm
The UN human rights chief on Wednesday lamented the severe electoral clampdown by the Cambodian Government during the weekend vote, including restrictions on opposition parties, NGOs and media.
Singapore: Authorities execute first woman convict in nearly two decades for drug trafficking
Jul 28, 2023, at 03:27 pm
Singapore authorities on Friday executed a woman for attempting to traffic an ounce of heroin, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said.
Wang Shaojun, bodyguard to China’s top leaders, died due to unknown illness: Reports
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:15 pm
Lieutenant General Wang Shaojun, former head of the Central Security Bureau, died in Beijing on July 26 due to undisclosed illness, media reports said.
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 13 Chinese nationals over alleged mining activities
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:11 pm
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 13 Chinese people on charges of bordering on illegal mining activities in Ilorin, Kwara State of Nigeria.
Taiwan: Taoyuan International Airport becomes a battleground for simulated Chinese invasion
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:06 pm
A simulated Chinese invasion was seen in Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday for the first time ever as the island’s military conducted an anti-takeover drill to fend off any possible attack from Beijing, media reports said.
Nepal witnessing a rise in crime committed by Chinese nationals
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:03 pm
Recent data has shown that the crime committed by Chinese nationals in Nepal is rising.
Canadians rank Justin Trudeau as least effective PM: Report
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:00 pm
In a recent opinion poll, Justin Trudeau, Canada’s current Prime Minister, has been rated the least effective leader in the last half-century, according to a significant portion of Canadian citizens.
Jul 27, 2023, at 09:15 pm
An investigation by British tabloid The Daily Mail has found that illegal immigrants in the UK are being “coached” by numerous lawyers in Britain to pretend they are Khalistanis and persecuted to make fake asylum claims.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet team
Jul 27, 2023, at 03:08 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday unveiled a new cabinet team during a ceremony at Rideau Hall with a renewed focus on economic priorities, like housing bringing in several new faces and giving a handful of ministers with new roles.
Mediterranean wildfires leave 40 people dead
Jul 26, 2023, at 11:54 pm
Over 40 people have died so far in Algeria, Italy and Greece and thousands of others were evacuated as Mediterranean wildfires continued to pose a threat for villages and holiday resorts in the region.
Indo-Canadian Shuvaloy Majumdar wins crucial Canadian House of Commons seat
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:56 pm
Indian-origin Conservative candidate Shuvaloy Majumdar, better known as Shuv, won a prestigious seat in the House of Commons that was once represented by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Africa’s food ‘transformation’ impossible without game changing solutions: FAO
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:03 pm
New York: A full-scale Africa-led agrifood systems transformation will not be possible without game changing solutions, greater investments in smallholder farmers, embracing new technology and new partnerships at all levels.
Pakistan stands at 99 among 121 countries in Global Hunger Index
Jul 26, 2023, at 08:57 pm
Islamabad: The Global Hunger Index (GHI-2022) has placed Pakistan in 99th position out of 121 countries in terms of hunger.