TLP to host protests against Imran Khan govt in several Pakistani cities over inflation
Feb 28, 2022, at 12:18 am
Islamabad: Religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) has announced it will host protests in several Pakistani cities against inflation under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s regime in the upcoming days.
UN to launch appeal to fund humanitarian operations in Ukraine
Feb 27, 2022, at 11:38 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres has announced that the UN will launch an appeal to fund its humanitarian operations in Ukraine, amid reports on Saturday of casualties and people fleeing their homes to seek safety as Russian military operations in the country intensify.
Pakistan: People protest against forced conversions of minor girls in Okara
Feb 27, 2022, at 11:31 pm
Okara: People recently demonstrated in Pakistan's Okara District as they demanded for the stoppage of forced conversions of minor girls.
Ukraine approaches ICJ against Russia
Feb 27, 2022, at 11:13 pm
Kyiv: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said his country has brought a complaint against Russia at the International Court of Justice.
Pakistan: Farmers in Gujrat protest land acquisition move to establish industrial estate
Feb 27, 2022, at 10:35 pm
Gujrat: Several farmers in Pakistan's Gujrat city have protested that the government is trying to 'snatch' their fertile lands for industrial purposes.
Three million Ukrainians already in need – with future repercussions ‘spooling out’ before our eyes
Feb 27, 2022, at 10:15 pm
New York: Even before the recent events that “convulsed the world” last week, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator reminded that an eight-year-long conflict in Eastern Ukraine had already level three million people in need of humanitarian assistance “on both sides of the contact line”.
Prices of petroleum products in Pakistan may go up by Rs. 10 per litre from tomorrow
Feb 27, 2022, at 10:03 pm
Islamabad: Prices of key petroleum products in Pakistan may increase by Rs. 10 per litre on Monday for the next fortnight, media reports said on Sunday.
Love in the time of war: Ukraine couple tie knot before taking up arms
Feb 27, 2022, at 05:44 pm
Kyiv/IBNS: It is the worst of time but a Ukraine couple chose their best moment amid Russian missiles and bombs as they tied the knot and then took up arms to defend their motherland.
Russian army asked to broaden attack on Ukraine
Feb 27, 2022, at 04:18 pm
Kyiv/IBNS: The Russian army has been ordered to broaden its attack on Ukraine "from all directions" after facing resistance in capital Kyiv, media reports said
Ukraine denies refusing negotiations with Russia
Feb 27, 2022, at 08:08 am
Kyiv/UNI: Head of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office, Mikhail Podolyak said it was untrue that Ukraine has refused negotiations with Russia and added that Moscow set out “unacceptable conditions and ultimatum demands”.
Ukrainian Prez Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes peace talks offer by Turkey and Azerbaijan
Feb 27, 2022, at 07:41 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted proposals by Turkey and Azerbaijan to hold peace talks with Russia, media reports said.
Social media praises 80-yr-old Ukrainian man who tries to enlist himself in the army
Feb 27, 2022, at 06:53 am
An 80-year-old Ukrainian man tried to enlist himself in the army to defend his country against Russian invasion. The man was photographed when he approached a Ukrainian soldier with a bag in his hand.
Ukrainian soldier Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych blows himself up to stop Russian tanks
Feb 27, 2022, at 06:00 am
A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up to destroy a bridge in the southern province of Kherson to halt the progress of invading Russian tanks.
Putin's official website down after reports of cyber attack amid Ukraine war
Feb 27, 2022, at 04:06 am
The official website of the Kremlin, the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin, kremlin.ru , was down on Saturday, media reports said.
Russia accuses Ukraine of refusing negotiations, prolonging conflict
Feb 27, 2022, at 03:18 am
Russia on Saturday accused Ukraine of prolonging the conflict by refusing negotiations as its forces approached Kyiv even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Kremlin's attempt to capture the country and throw him out of power had been thwarted.
Prince William and Kate Middleton extend support to Zelensky
Feb 27, 2022, at 01:34 am
London: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton have extended their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian Embassy in France confirms interception of Russian vessel in English Channel
Feb 27, 2022, at 12:15 am
Paris/UNI/Sputnik: The Russian Embassy in France confirmed to Sputnik that a Russian cargo ship was intercepted in the English Channel on Saturday, adding that the consular department requested an explanation from the French authorities.
Russia blocks Security Council action on Ukraine
Feb 27, 2022, at 12:05 am
New York: Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Friday that would have demanded that Moscow immediately stop its aggression against Ukraine and withdraw all troops, a move several Council members said was deplorable, but inevitable.
Sri Lanka: UN rights chief welcomes reform but concerns remain
Feb 27, 2022, at 12:01 am
New York: Sri Lanka has taken steps towards legal, institutional and security sector reforms, but more action is still needed, according to a report issued on Friday by the UN human rights office, OHCHR, which examines developments over the past year.
Ukraine minister claims 195 civilians, including three children, died due to Russian attack
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:54 pm
Kyiv: Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko on Saturday said 198 civilians, including three children were killed in the Russian attack.
Russian forces 30 kms away from Kyiv city centre: UK Ministry of Defence
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:54 pm
London: British Ministry of Defence officials on Saturday said Russian troops are now 30 kms away from the city centre of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv.
Ukraine crisis: Fresh curfew imposed in Kyiv
Feb 26, 2022, at 11:12 pm
Kyiv: Authorities in Ukraine's capital Kyiv imposed curfew in the city from between 17:00 and 08:00 local time.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepts Vladimir Putin's offer of peace talks
Feb 26, 2022, at 10:09 pm
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal and is ready to negotiate peace and a ceasefire, Zelenskyy's press secretary Sergey Nikiforov said on Saturday.
‘Hot conflict’ pushes 12 million Syrians into food insecurity
Feb 26, 2022, at 05:53 pm
New York: As the Syrian war has driven poverty and hunger to levels higher than at any previous point, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Friday that he would continue to focus on engaging the parties to bring an end to the protracted conflict.
Without climate action, extreme weather will trigger global humanitarian needs
Feb 26, 2022, at 05:41 pm
New York: The impact of extreme weather on Madagascar is an example of the “runaway humanitarian needs” the world will face, unless it takes action to tackle the climate crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
Ready to negotiate with Russia, says Ukraine
Feb 26, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Kyiv: The Ukrainian leadership is open to talks with Russia and the sides are discussing the format of the talks, Ukraine President's spokesman has said.
We are all here defending our independence: Ukraine Prez Volodymyr Zelensky vows in self-shot video
Feb 26, 2022, at 06:40 am
Kyiv/IBNS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a self-shot video from central Kyiv on Friday vowing to remain in the war-torn capital and defend it against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine crisis: Terrified families seek shelter underground in capital
Feb 26, 2022, at 04:44 am
New York: Amid reported deadly missile attacks from Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine, including the capital Kiev and other cities, terrified families have been forced to seek shelter underground, the UN said on Friday, adding that at least 100,000 people have likely been displaced by the violence.
Water crisis: QAT activists demonstrate in Pakistan's Mithi town
Feb 26, 2022, at 04:39 am
Mithi, Pakistan: Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT) activists and members of the general public demonstrated in Pakistan's Mithi town recently against the worsening water crisis situation, media reports said on Friday.
UN condemns brutal killing of eight polio workers in Afghanistan
Feb 26, 2022, at 04:28 am
New York: The United Nations has condemned the killing of eight polio vaccination workers in four locations in northern Afghanistan on Thursday, the first such attacks since nationwide immunization campaigns resumed last November.