Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan witnesses protests over wheat rate hike
Dec 04, 2023, at 05:37 am
Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region on Friday witnessed a shutter-down strike against an increase in the rate of subsidised wheat, media reports said.
Gaza: UN rights chief appeals for end to violence and a return to dialogue
Dec 04, 2023, at 05:34 am
The resumption of hostilities in Gaza and its terrifying impact on civilians underscore the need for the violence to end and a long-term political solution between Palestinians and Israelis to be found, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Sunday.
Punjab: BSF recovers two Glock pistols suspected to be dropped by Pakistani drone from Tarn Taran
Dec 04, 2023, at 05:27 am
Border Security Forces officials on Sunday said two Glock pistols, suspected to be airdropped by a Pakistani drone, were recovered near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Saturday.
Pakistan: Dacoits in police uniform loot multiple houses in Karachi
Dec 04, 2023, at 05:23 am
Dacoits, who were disguised in police uniforms, looted multiple houses in Pakistan's Karachi city on Saturday.
Pakistan: Sixth polio case reported
Dec 04, 2023, at 04:48 am
Pakistan has reported six polio cases in 2023, media reports said, as the country continues to struggle to control the disease.
New York: Stabbing incident in Far Rockaway leaves four people, including two children, dead
Dec 04, 2023, at 04:42 am
At least four people, including two children, died and one person was critically injured in a stabbing incident in Far Rockaway region of New York City on Sunday, police said.
Pakistan sends back 4,02,312 illegal foreigners, including Afghanistan nationals, to home country
Dec 04, 2023, at 04:35 am
At least 4,02,312 illegal foreigners, including Afghanistan nationals, have been sent back to their homeland by Pakistani officials, media reports said.
France: Knife and hammer attack in Paris leaves one Germa national dead
Dec 04, 2023, at 04:30 am
At least one person died and two others were injured in a knife and hammer attack in Paris on Saturday (December 2, 2023).
Philippines: Four killed after explosion rocks Sunday mass service
Dec 04, 2023, at 04:16 am
An explosion rocked a Sunday mass service at a university gymnasium in the Philippines on Sunday (December 3, 2023) which left at least four people dead and 10 others injured.
Pakistan: Terrorists open fire on bus, eight people killed
Dec 03, 2023, at 09:56 pm
At least eight persons died and 26 others were injured as suspected terrorists opened fire on a bus in Pakistan's Chilas region on Saturday, media reports said.
Israel calls back negotiators from Qatar after hostage talks hit impasse
Dec 03, 2023, at 02:20 am
Gaza: Israel and Hamas rejected international appeals to extend an expired ceasefire on Saturday, with Gaza being subjected to air strikes while Palestinian groups fired numerous rockets, AFP reported.
Dec 03, 2023, at 12:27 am
Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has said it tracked 24 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Thursday (Nov. 30) and 6 a.m. on Friday (Dec. 1).
COP28: Bhutan Pavilion launched, fragile ecosystems remain in focus
Dec 03, 2023, at 12:02 am
The Bhutan Pavilion was recently launched at the 28th Conference of Parties or COP28 in Dubai where the Himalayan nation showcased its commitments to addressing climate change and maintaining carbon neutrality.
Pakistan: 19 children arrested in Punjab on charges of blasphemy
Dec 02, 2023, at 11:48 pm
At least nineteen children were arrested on charges of blasphemy in Pakistan's Punjab region between January 1, 2023 and October 16, 2023.
IMF expects Pakistan’s debt to be around Rs82tr by end of ongoing financial year
Dec 02, 2023, at 11:40 pm
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Pakistan’s rising debt might soon reach Rs82 trillion at the end of the ongoing financial year which will end on June 30, 2024, media reports said.
Pakistan: 19 children arrested on blasphemy charges in Punjab
Dec 02, 2023, at 11:36 pm
At least nineteen children were arrested on charges of blasphemy in Pakistan's Punjab region between January 1, 2023 and October 16, 2023.
Emmanuel Macron to visit Qatar for talks on Israel-Hamas conflict
Dec 02, 2023, at 10:35 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday is scheduled to pay a diplomatic visit to Qatar, a key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the broker of their truce and hostage deal.
Global agrifood systems are the climate solution, new FAO report highlights
Dec 02, 2023, at 10:32 pm
Agrifood systems and the communities that support and depend on them are on the front lines of loss and damage linked to climate change, a new report released on Friday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has revealed.
Israel-Hamas crisis: IDF strikes 400 targets in Gaza Strip
Dec 02, 2023, at 09:38 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday (December 2, 2023) said that it has carried out airstrikes against 400 targets across the Gaza Strip since the temporary truce ended.
Afghanistan: $26 million appeal for returnees from Pakistan
Dec 02, 2023, at 09:31 pm
WFP is seeking $26.3 million to assist one million Afghans forced to leave Pakistan following the Government’s decision to deport undocumented foreigners.
UN: Security Council agrees to terminate UN mission in Sudan
Dec 02, 2023, at 08:50 pm
The Security Council on Friday decided to terminate the mandate of the UN political mission in Sudan from next Monday, after Khartoum called for its immediate withdrawal last month.
Israeli missile strike targets Syrian capital
Dec 02, 2023, at 06:17 pm
Damascus/UNI: An Israeli missile attack hit military sites in the vicinity of Syrian capital Damascus early Saturday, the latest in a spate of Israeli attacks against Syria, according to the national Syrian TV.
Antony Blinken calls for Iraq to protect US installations
Dec 02, 2023, at 06:15 pm
Washington/UNI: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani, urging the Iraqi government to fulfill commitments in safeguarding US installations on Iraqi soil and to pursue those responsible for attacks on US personnel, Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.
Several hostages, including grandfather and a kindergarten teacher, killed in Hamas captivity
Dec 02, 2023, at 04:05 pm
Several hostages, including an elderly grandfather and a female kindergarten teacher, have died in Hamas captivity, confirmed Israel Defense Forces on Friday.
UNSC renews sanctions regime on Somalia-based terror group Al-Shabaab
Dec 02, 2023, at 03:26 pm
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted two separate resolutions to renew the sanctions regime on Somalia-based Al-Shabaab and to lift the arms embargo on the Somali government.
Palestine-Israel crisis: Shock and terror haunt Gaza as bombardment of shattered enclave resumes
Dec 02, 2023, at 02:39 pm
As Secretary-General António Guterres spoke of his deep regret about the resumption of military operations in Gaza on Friday, UN humanitarians vowed to stay and help all those in need, while reiterating “nowhere is safe from attacks” in the war-shattered enclave.
Israel intends to kill top 3 Hamas leaders as part of operation in Gaza
Dec 02, 2023, at 07:44 am
Gaza: Israel plans to eliminate the top three commanders of Hamas, including the movement's leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, as part of the ongoing military operation in the Palestinian enclave, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the strategy.
Canada’s economy shrank in third quarter, but still above recession, says Statistics Canada
Dec 02, 2023, at 04:53 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Amid weak business and consumer spending as well as lower exports, the Canadian economy shrank in the third quarter, Statistics Canada reported.
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza exceeds 109 in a single day after fighting resumes
Dec 02, 2023, at 02:59 am
The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip on Friday has exceeded 109, the enclave's Health Ministry said.
US plans visa ban on extremist Israeli settlers in West Bank: Reports
Dec 02, 2023, at 01:44 am
Washington/IBNS/UNI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the White House plans to impose visa bans within a matter of weeks on Israeli settlers involved in extremist violence in the West Bank, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing a senior State Department official.