China: Factory blast in Yongcheng city leaves five killed
An explosion at a plant in China'sYongcheng city left at least five people dead and 14 others injured on Friday, media reports said.
Pakistani woman throws party in US to celebrate her divorce, viral video amasses hate
While divorce is still a taboo subject in many Asian countries and couples going through separations are often judged as well as shamed by society, a Pakistani woman residing in the US recently threw a party to celebrate her divorce.
Italian Parliamentarians, activists demand action over Christian persecution in Pakistan
The Association of Pakistani Christians in Italy in collaboration with the Jubilee Campaign, Netherlands, recently called upon the international community, including the European Parliamentarians, to use diplomatic channels to ensure legislative reforms to address the persecution of the Christian community in Pakistan.
US man caught with a sex worker in his car while eight-month-old infant remained in back seat
A US man was caught by the police soliciting sex from a prostitute while his 8-month-old child was in the backseat of his car, media reports said.
Rights experts alarmed by surge in attacks on Ahmadis community in Pakistan
Meanwhile in Pakistan, UN independent human rights experts voiced deep concern over a surge in violence against Ahmadi Muslims, including allegations of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, attacks on places of worship and curtailment of free expression, peaceful assembly and association.
New ECOSOC President to focus on safe migration, AI for sustainable development
A veteran Canadian politician and diplomat was on Thursday elected President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which lies at the centre of the Organization’s efforts to advance sustainable development
Pakistan: Robbers allegedly gang-rape woman in front of husband, three-year-old daughter
Robbers allegedly gang-raped a woman in front of her husband and three-year-old child in Pakistan's Hafizabad district on Thursday, once again raising the question of women's safety in the country.
Indian-origin Tennessee store clerk accused of stealing $1 million lottery ticket
An Indian-origin Tennessee store clerk has been accused of stealing a lottery ticket that won a $1 million prize money from its rightful owner and trying to encash it, media reports said.
Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US Presidency
Former US President Barack Obama on Friday endorsed the country's vice president Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for the presidential polls.
France: Rail network hit by 'malicious' arson attacks ahead of Paris Olympics
Just hours before the start of the Olympics, French railway company SNCF on Friday said its high-speed TGV network was hit by a series of 'malicious acts' which include arson attacks.
Calgary’s troubling hosting of Khalistan referendum and its implications for Canada
On July 28th, Calgary will serve as the venue for a controversial event: the Khalistan “referendum” organized by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
Leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel Ismael Zambada arrested in Texas
One of the major drug lords Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada has been arrested in the US state of Texas.
UN envoy warns of threat of return to ‘full-fledged war’ as regional tensions escalate in Yemen
Yemen is at risk of returning to full-scale war and the international community has a common interest and responsibility to stop this from happening, UN Special Envoy for the country Hans Grundberg warned the Security Council on Tuesday.
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns days after assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Days after Donald Trump escaped an assassination attempt, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her position.
Sudan war: Nearly 26 million going hungry due to rising food prices, access challenges
Nearly 26 million people in war-torn Sudan are not getting enough to eat, the UN reported on Tuesday, citing its humanitarian affairs office, OCHA.