Israel-Gaza crisis: 10 Israeli hostages, 4 Thai nationals released by Hamas during six-day truce
Nov 30, 2023, at 02:16 pm
At least 10 Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals were released by Hamas members on the sixth day of the temporary truce.
Israeli gunfire in West Bank claims lives of two Palestinian children
Nov 30, 2023, at 07:39 am
Ramallah: In the course of the Israeli army's attack on Jenin, a West Bank city, and its refugee camp, at least two Palestinian children were killed in gunfire, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Panama shuts down First Quantum copper mine after court rules Cobre Panama illegal
Nov 30, 2023, at 06:19 am
The Panama Supreme Court declared the contract of Canadian miner First Quantum Copper Mine Cobre Panama illegal on Tuesday, announcing the mine's closure, BBC reports.
Nov 30, 2023, at 04:57 am
Toronto/IBNS: The City of Toronto observed Nov 28 as ‘Giving Tuesday’ by highlighting the impact of local giving and connecting residents with opportunities to give back.
Pakistan: 2 terrorists killed by security forces in Balochistan
Nov 29, 2023, at 11:40 pm
At least two terrorists were killed by Pakistani security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Kalat district, media reports said on Wednesday.
New York subway shooting leaves two people hurt
Nov 29, 2023, at 11:38 pm
At least two people were shot and wounded in a moving subway in New York City's Brooklyn region on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Multan college bus firing leaves two female students injured
Nov 29, 2023, at 11:21 pm
At least two female students were injured after gunmen opened fire on their college bus in Pakistan's Multan city, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Protest over Turbat 'killing' enters sixth day
Nov 29, 2023, at 11:18 pm
A comprehensive shutter down and wheel jam strike was observed in Pakistan's Makran division on Tuesday to protest against the alleged extrajudicial killing of Balaach Mola Bakhsh during an operation in Turbat.
Pakistan: 2 civilians die, 10 hurt as suicide attack targets army convoy in KP
Nov 29, 2023, at 10:15 pm
Two civilians died and 10 others, including three Pakistan Army soldiers, were injured after a suicide attack targeted a convoy of security forces in Baka Khel area of the country's Bannu district, media reports said.
Pakistan: Three arrested over killing of girl's death in Kohistan
Nov 29, 2023, at 09:25 pm
Kolai-Palas police in Pakistan's Kohistan region on Tuesday arrested three members of a jirga (a group of senior elders) who decided that a young girl, whose dancing video went video, be killed, media reports said.
Nov 29, 2023, at 03:21 pm
As the pause in fighting in Gaza appeared to enter a fifth day on Tuesday, UN humanitarians warned that aid deliveries needed to multiply immediately to save the lives of the injured and stem the risk of a deadly disease outbreak that has left doctors “terrified”.
Israel-Gaza crisis: Hamas releases 12 more hostages amid extended truce
Nov 29, 2023, at 03:02 pm
Ten Israeli nationals and two Thai hostages have been released by Hamas during the first day of the two-day extended truce on Tuesday (November 28, 2023).
Pakistan: Police investigates teenage girl's 'honour killing' over viral photo
Nov 29, 2023, at 06:23 am
Kohistan/Pakistan: Authorities in Pakistan are probing the "honour killing" of an eighteen-year-old girl, who was shot dead by her father and uncle last week on the orders of the village elders, due to her appearance in a viral photo, BBC reported.
NATO Secy Gen welcomes extension of ceasefire in Gaza
Nov 29, 2023, at 12:55 am
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Tuesday said that the alliance welcomed the extension of the Gaza ceasefire, which has allowed time for relief, the release of hostages, and the delivery of aid.
Lahore: Authorities planning artificial rain to tackle pollution, smog
Nov 29, 2023, at 12:51 am
The Punjab government has established a working group to spearhead the implementation of an artificial rain project to deal with the problem of smog and pollution in Pakistan's Lahore city.
Nov 29, 2023, at 12:29 am
Dara Shikoh Foundation has written a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over the alleged destruction of a wall of heritage site 'Sharda Peeth', a Hindu temple, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Pakistan: Two terrorists trained in Syria arrested in Karachi
Nov 29, 2023, at 12:19 am
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh police has claimed to have arrested two terrorists, who underwent training in Syria, from the Pakistani city of Karachi.
Nov 28, 2023, at 11:47 pm
A young girl was allegedly killed on the orders of a local jirga (an assembly of male elders) in Kohistan region of Pakistan recently, police said.
Nov 28, 2023, at 03:56 pm
Days after Elon Musk drew criticism for his endorsement of an anti-Semitic post on X, billionaire Elon Musk visited Israel on Monday (November 27, 2023) and met the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, other officials and victims of the October 7 Hamas atrocities.
Israel-Hamas conflict: 11 more hostages released
Nov 28, 2023, at 03:13 pm
As many as 11 hostages, who were in Hamas captivity, were released on Monday (November 27, 2023) and handed over to Israeli authorities, media reports said.
Israel-Hamas crisis: Temporary truce extended by two more days, 11 hostages released
Nov 28, 2023, at 02:44 pm
Israel and Hamas have decided to extend their temporary truce by two days on Monday (November 27, 2023).
Nov 28, 2023, at 05:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: Following an overwhelming majority vote, Air Transat flight attendants said they are in a position to strike as soon as Jan 3 if a new labour deal can't be reached.
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, mediator Qatar announces
Nov 28, 2023, at 05:09 am
A humanitarian pause in the war between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza is set to expire.
Pakistan: Gilgit Baltistan witnesses protest over wheat subsidy
Nov 28, 2023, at 12:04 am
Protesters participated in a rally in Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region on Friday against the recent hike in wheat prices and other issues, media reports said.
Hinglaj Mata Mandir: Revered Hindu temple destroyed in Pakistan
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:50 pm
In yet another display of atrocities performed on the Hindu community in Pakistan, the administration demolished a revered Hindu temple in Sindh province.
'Drunk' Thai para-athlete kills four during wedding, including his bride
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:28 pm
A Thai para-athlete, who had previously served as a soldier, shot dead his bride and three others before killing himself on his wedding day, media reports said.
Gaza: Vital aid reaches shattered north amid ongoing Israel-Hamas truce
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:24 pm
Desperate Gazans in the north of the enclave had their first sip of clean water in weeks on Monday as a continuing pause in fighting enabled broadening aid access to the Strip, UN humanitarians said.
New Zealand govt decides to scrap anti-smoking law, health experts criticise
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:12 pm
The new government of New Zealand is planning to scrap the nation's smoking ban to fund tax cuts, media reports said.
Pesticides are still found in U.S. baby food but less toxic: Reports
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:01 pm
Baby food in the United States may still contain potentially harmful pesticides but is less toxic than it was about 30 years ago, according to a new study by a nonprofit U.S. environmental group.
Israel-Hamas discuss possibility of increasing temporary ceasefire as four-day truce nears end
Nov 27, 2023, at 10:57 pm
With the truce between Hamas and Israel entering its fourth and final day on Monday (November 27, 2023), both sides are discussing a possibility of extending the temporary ceasefire.