Russia orders evacuation of families from southern Ukraine due to increased shelling
May 06, 2023, at 11:31 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russia has issued an order on Friday to evacuate families with children and the elderly from the Russian-held frontline areas in southern Ukraine due to intensified shelling from Ukraine.
Over 1 million polio vaccines destroyed in Sudan during looting amidst conflict
May 06, 2023, at 10:58 am
Khartoum/Sudan: Over one million polio vaccines that were meant for children have been destroyed due to the recent increase in violence and looting in Sudan, UNICEF reported.
Ceasefire efforts continue in Sudan as truces remain unsuccessful
May 06, 2023, at 10:28 am
Khartoum/Sudan: The Sudanese military announced that it had dispatched representatives to Saudi Arabia to negotiate the specifics of a ceasefire that is currently in the process of being prolonged with its paramilitary adversaries, on Friday.
Nepal PM to face third floor test as coalition party withdraws support
May 06, 2023, at 09:12 am
Kathmandu/IBNS: Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, will have to undergo another round of floor tests within a month due to the withdrawal of support by one of the coalition members, Rastriya Swatantra Party.
China sent 27 military aircraft, 7 naval vessels close to Taiwan
May 06, 2023, at 06:27 am
Taipei: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said 27 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around the country between 6 am on Tuesday (May 2) and 6 am on Wednesday (May 3), media reports said.
Malaysian police target Chinese scam syndicate
May 06, 2023, at 06:20 am
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian police have hit a scam syndicate from China who preyed on older women by duping them into buying medicine and paying for prayers in return for “curing” their illnesses, media reports said.
Pakistan govt stops salaries of diplomatic mission employees again
May 06, 2023, at 06:16 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan government, which is driven by a financial crunch, has stopped the salaries of Pakistani diplomats working in different embassies or missions.
Pakistan witnessing spike in inflation, touches 59 years figure
May 06, 2023, at 06:11 am
Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing a spike in inflation to touch a 59 years figure of 36.4 percent in April, a situation believed to be caused due to the government’s missteps and administrative measures, media reports said.
Pakistan: Tarbela Dam’s security workers demonstrate against new duty timings
May 06, 2023, at 06:08 am
Islamabad: Security workers of the Tarbela Dam region in Haripur area of Pakistan recently observed a token strike against changes to duty timings by the newly-appointed general manager (security), media reports said.
Serbia rocked by consecutive shootings: 17 dead, 21 injured in two days
May 06, 2023, at 06:05 am
Belgrade/IBNS: A drive-by shooting near Belgrade resulted in the loss of eight lives and injuries to 13 people on Thursday evening.
Indian,Canadian officials meet, share vision to witness peaceful, stable Indo-Pacific region
May 06, 2023, at 05:57 am
Ottawa: Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs met Canadian Foreign Ministry's Assistant Deputy Ministers Weldon Epp and Alexandre Leveque when they shared a vision for a peaceful and stable Indo-Pacific region.
Sikh restaurant owner in London faces death threats for posting anti-Khalistan video
May 06, 2023, at 05:43 am
London: A Sikh restaurant owner in London is facing death threats after he posted a video on social media over the Khalistan movement, media reports said.
China, Philippine vessels nearly collide in South China Sea
May 06, 2023, at 05:31 am
Manila: Continuing the tension in the region, Chinese and Philippine ships came close to collision in the South China Sea on Sunday, media reports said.
Canada waives off fees for family members who fled Sudan
May 06, 2023, at 05:11 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The Government of Canada will waive off temporary residence application fees for foreign nationals who fled Sudan with their Canadian family members, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has announced.
Toronto's upcoming 2023 by-election for mayor creates thousands of jobs
May 06, 2023, at 04:58 am
Toronto/IBNS: Upcoming Toronto’s 2023 by-election for mayor has created the availability of thousands of jobs including ballot officers, tabulator officers, customer service officers and standby officers, a news release has said.
6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan's Ishikawa region
May 06, 2023, at 04:37 am
Tokyo/IBNS: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in the central Ishikawa region of Japan, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects clarity on NATO membership
May 05, 2023, at 04:55 am
Kyiv/IBNS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged NATO on Thursday to provide a clear timeline for when his country will be able to join the alliance.
Canada: TD Bank Group calls off its deal to acquire US bank First Horizon amid regulatory delays
May 05, 2023, at 03:56 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada's TD Bank Group has reportedly called off its US$13.4-billion takeover deal to acquire First Horizon Corp. over regulatory approval delay.
Canada Revenue Agency reaches tentative deal with PSAC's Union of Taxation Employees
May 05, 2023, at 03:49 am
Ottawa/IBNS: A tentative four-year deal was reached last night between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and more than 35,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)'s Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) members ending a second strike of federal public servants just after the tax season wrapped up.
Pakistan terror attack: Lakki Marwat witnesses protests
May 04, 2023, at 06:07 pm
Peshawar: The Lakki Marwat region in Pakistan recently witnessed a peaceful demonstration following the three terror attacks on the Pakistan Army installations on Thursday night.
Around 258 million need emergency food aid: UN-backed report
May 04, 2023, at 05:50 pm
New York: The number of people who need urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance rose for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, due to conflict, climatic change, and COVID-19 impacts, the UN and partners said in a report published on Wednesday.
Israel: UN experts demand accountability over death of Palestinian hunger striker
May 04, 2023, at 05:42 pm
New York: There must be accountability from the Israeli Government following the death of Palestinian hunger striker Khader Adnan, two independent UN human rights experts said on Wednesday, referring to the mass arbitrary detention of Palestinians as “cruel” and “inhumane.”
Human rights experts alarmed over ‘imminent executions’ in Saudi Arabia
May 04, 2023, at 05:29 pm
New York: On Wednesday, a large group of UN-appointed independent human rights experts expressed concern over the possibly imminent execution of three members of the Howeitat tribe in Saudi Arabia, urging authorities to stop the process.
Sudan: ‘Secure and immediate access’ needed for lifesaving aid, urges Guterres
May 04, 2023, at 05:11 pm
New York: Fighting in Sudan must stop now before the conflict and the spreading humanitarian catastrophe further ravage the country, and the region, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday.
Ukrainian President denies Russian allegations of assassination attempt on Putin
May 04, 2023, at 10:10 am
Helsinki/Finland: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday refuted Moscow's allegation of Ukraine's involvement in a plot to assassinate Russian leader Vladimir Putin following Russia's claim that two drones were downed near the Kremlin.
US announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine to counter Russian aggression
May 04, 2023, at 09:39 am
Washington/IBNS: The United States declared a fresh military assistance package of $300 million to Ukraine, which includes a significant amount of ammunition to prepare for an upcoming assault against Russian troops who are invading the country,on Wednesday.
Canada holds back tax refunds of ineligible taxpayers for receiving CERB
May 04, 2023, at 04:34 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The government of Canada is reportedly holding back all or part of tax refunds of some taxpayers saying that they were ineligible to receive Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments
Ukraine attempted Vladimir Putin's assassination, 2 drones shot down, claims Russia
May 04, 2023, at 02:15 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russia Wednesday accused Ukraine of attempting to kill President Vladimir Putin as it claimed to have shot down two drones that were used in the alleged attack on Kremlin building.
Remains of Australian man, who went missing, found in two crocodiles
May 03, 2023, at 11:06 pm
The remains of an Australian man, who had disappeared during a fishing trip in an area inhabited by crocodiles, have been found inside two crocodiles, media reports said.
Stamping out corruption can give SDGs $3 trillion boost
May 03, 2023, at 08:06 pm
New York: Corruption and its staggering costs have hobbled sustainable development in all countries, but fresh efforts are making inroads, the President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) said on Tuesday at a special meeting to tackle the scourge and give the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development a much-needed boost.