Chinese spying fears: US bans Huawei, ZTE equipment sales
Nov 26, 2022, at 10:57 pm
The US Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules prohibiting communications equipment, which include those made by China's Huawei Technologies, deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security from being authorized for importation or sale in the United States.
Ukraine: Missile strikes, summary executions highlight importance of international law
Nov 26, 2022, at 08:17 pm
New York: Amidst recent allegations of war prisoners being summarily executed in Ukraine, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed his shock on Friday over unabated human suffering as Russian missile and drone strikes against critical infrastructure continue on a broad scale.
Eliminate violence against women, most widespread, pervasive human rights violation
Nov 26, 2022, at 06:08 pm
New York: Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not only one of the worst forms of discrimination but also remains the most widespread and pervasive human rights violations in the world, 11 UN entities said on Friday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Taliban’s draconian violations against women may amount to crimes against humanity: Experts
Nov 26, 2022, at 03:33 pm
New York: The latest actions by Taliban de facto authorities targeting women and girls “should be investigated as gender persecution” eleven UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Friday.
Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct
Nov 26, 2022, at 03:13 pm
Seoul: 78-year-old Squid Game actor O Yeong-su has been charged with sexual misconduct, media reports said on Saturday.
Chinese court sentences pop star Kris Wu to 13 years in prison for rape
Nov 26, 2022, at 02:58 pm
Beijing: A Chinese court has sentenced Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years in prison after he was found guilty of sex crime.
Bangladesh: Woman dies after being run over by a bus in Dhaka
Nov 25, 2022, at 10:17 pm
Dhaka: A woman died after she was run over by a bus in Dhaka city of Bangladesh, media reports said on Friday.
Tesla to recall 67,698 vehicles in China: Reports
Nov 25, 2022, at 09:29 pm
Beijing: Car maker Tesla has decided to recall 67,698 vehicles in China over software problems, media reports said on Friday.
Afghanistan: Teen commits suicide by hanging after father forces him to work
Nov 25, 2022, at 08:46 pm
Kabul: A 16-year-old child committed suicide by hanging himself in Kandahar police district 4 of Afghanistan, media reports said on Friday.
UN rights body launches Iran human rights investigation
Nov 25, 2022, at 07:38 pm
New York: Following calls from UN human rights chief Volker Türk for an independent investigation into ongoing deadly violence against protesters in Iran, the Human Rights Council has created a fact-finding mission, related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.
Nov 25, 2022, at 07:29 pm
New York: Addressing the Security Council on Wednesday, Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, warned of the devastation caused by Russia’s “relentless attacks” against civilians and critical infrastructure across Ukraine.
More than 50,000 migrants 'die in search of a better life'
Nov 25, 2022, at 07:17 pm
New York: After risking their lives on dangerous journeys, more than 50,000 migrants are known to have died worldwide since 2014, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Wednesday.
Consign violence against women and girls, ‘to the history books’: UN chief
Nov 25, 2022, at 07:10 pm
New York: Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member, the UN chief said ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, commemorated on 25 November, urging everyone to “consign violence against women and girls to the history books”.
European Parliament approves $18.7 bln loan for Ukraine in 2023
Nov 25, 2022, at 06:52 pm
Kiev/UNI: The European Parliament Thursday approved an 18 billion euro ($18.7 billion) conditional loan for Ukraine to cover essential public services and rehabilitation of infrastructure throughout next year.
Pakistan appoints Lieutenant General Asim Munir as next army chief
Nov 24, 2022, at 10:52 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan government Thursday appointed Lieutenant General Asim Munir as chief of the army, media reported.
US: Man who shot dead 6 at Virginia's Walmart store was staff, killed himself too
Nov 24, 2022, at 03:40 am
Washington/IBNS: A Walmart employee Tuesday shot dead six people at a store in US's Virginia bustling with Thanksgiving holiday shoppers, before killing himself, police said Wednesday.
Pakistan's Foreign direct investment plunges 52pc in four months
Nov 23, 2022, at 11:53 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Foreign direct investment nosedived 52 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY23).
Chinese contractor now seeks additional time to finish World Bank-funded roads in Uganda
Nov 23, 2022, at 11:36 pm
Chinese contractors are now seeking additional time to complete World Bank-funded roads in Uganda, media reports said on Wednesday.
Israel: twin blasts rock Jerusalem, one die
Nov 23, 2022, at 10:53 pm
Jerusalem: Two blasts rocked Israel's Jerusalem city on Wednesday which left at least one person dead and 14 others hurt, media reports said.
China: Protests occur at worlds largest iPhone factory
Nov 23, 2022, at 10:24 pm
Beijing/UNI: Protests have erupted at the world's biggest iPhone factory in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, according to footage circulated widely online.
US: Gunman opens fire inside Walmart supermarket in Chesapeake, up to 10 die
Nov 23, 2022, at 08:33 pm
Chesapeake: At least 10 people are believed to have died as a gunman opened fire inside a Walmart supermarket in Chesapeake city in the USA, police said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia: Resumption of executions for drug offences ‘deeply regrettable’, UN rights office says
Nov 23, 2022, at 07:33 pm
New York: Saudi Arabia must adopt a moratorium on executions for drug-related offenses, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, responding to the recent resumption of capital punishment for these crimes.
Iran: 40 people killed in protests over past week – OHCHR
Nov 23, 2022, at 07:28 pm
New York: More than 40 people have been killed in Iran during the past week, including two teenagers, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Stronger action required to address changing dynamics of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Nov 23, 2022, at 07:19 pm
New York: Although the past decade has seen a steady decline in piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, countries and their international partners must accelerate efforts to counter this singular threat, a senior UN official said in the Security Council on Tuesday.
Afghanistan families selling off their belongings to meet their ends: Reports
Nov 23, 2022, at 02:06 pm
Kabul: Afghan daily members are selling off their belongings in order to meet their ends as the country is struggling amid Taliban rule.
Pakistan: Protesters, including children and women, block highway leading to Gwadar port
Nov 23, 2022, at 05:14 am
Gwadar: Tens of thousands of protesters, including women and children, blocked an expressway leading to Gwadar port on Sunday as they claimed that the government has failed to meet a Nov 20 deadline to implement their demands.
Three Pakistan soldiers hurt due to firing from across Afghan border
Nov 23, 2022, at 05:03 am
Kurram: At least three Pakistan soldiers were hurt when the country's security forces and the Afghan Taliban exchanged fire along the border in Kurram tribal district on Sunday after Afghan authorities started construction activities inside Pakistani territory.
Shanghai’s housing market slump: Wealthy owners cash out and leave Mainland China
Nov 23, 2022, at 04:40 am
Shanghai: Shanghai’s home market might continue to witness the downtrend as a growing number of wealthy owners plan to cash out from their properties and leave mainland China, media reports said.
Joe Biden invites 49 African Countries' leaders to US-Africa Summit
Nov 23, 2022, at 04:28 am
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden has invited the heads of 49 African states and the African Union (AU) to the US-Africa Leaders summit in Washington next month, Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Advisor for the US-Africa Leaders Summit Dana Banks said on Tuesday.
US Senator describes China-owned Tik Tok as an 'enormous threat'
Nov 22, 2022, at 11:38 pm
Washington: US Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) has described China-owned video-sharing app TikTok as an enormous threat to America's privacy.