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Pakistani primary school teacher arrested for allegedly raping class five student

May 09, 2024, at 09:33 pm

Police have arrested a Pakistani primary school teacher on charges of raping a girl student whp is studying in class five.

Pakistan's JI to demonstrate against growing power crisis in Karachi

May 09, 2024, at 09:25 pm

Pakistan's Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has announced it will demonstrate against a growing power crisis in Karachi city and inflated electricity bills.

US Police arrest dozens to clear off pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University

May 09, 2024, at 06:23 am

Washington DC/IBNS: Washington Police Wednesday cleared an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at US's George Washington University after making several pre-dawn arrests, media reports said.

Canada: Ontario Police arrest 64 suspects in child sexual exploitation investigation

May 09, 2024, at 04:48 am

Ontario/IBNS: The Ontario Provincial Police arrested 64 suspects facing a combined 348 charges in connection with a series of child sexual exploitation investigations across the province.

Farmers in Pakistan demonstrate against water shortage, demand action against corrupt officials

May 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

Farmers whose lands were located at the tail-end of Manharo minor (water channel) in Pakistan staged a sit-in to block Moro-Bandhi road outside a local press club near Bandhi on Monday in protest against what they described as ‘artificial’ shortage of irrigation water.

Justice officer from DR Congo mission Major Ahlem Bouzi wins UN Trailblazer award

May 08, 2024, at 11:42 pm

The UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Bouzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).

Australia accuses China, voices concern over unsafe behaviour when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path

May 08, 2024, at 11:35 pm

The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an 'unsafe and unprofessional interaction' with a People’s Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) fighter aircraft.

World Uyghur Congress opposes Xi Jinping's visit to Europe

May 08, 2024, at 11:27 pm

The World Uyghur Congress has said it is opposed to the 'openness displayed' by Europe towards Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to European nations.

IOM says misinformation and politicisation of migration is ‘clouding public discourse’

May 08, 2024, at 11:11 pm

Money sent home by migrants abroad has surpassed foreign direct investment in boosting the gross domestic product (GDP) of developing countries, UN migration agency IOM said in the latest edition of its flagship report, released on Tuesday.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high

May 08, 2024, at 10:54 pm

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Russia to end its crackdown on journalists in a statement issued on Tuesday shortly after President Vladmir Putin began a fifth term in office.

Antonio Guterres urges Israel, Hamas ‘to show political courage’ and secure ceasefire

May 08, 2024, at 10:33 pm

The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday reiterated his appeal to Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza, amid reports that its forces have taken over key border crossings in Rafah.

Israel-Hamas crisisUncertainty in Gaza amplified by closure of key border crossings

May 08, 2024, at 10:09 pm

Amid ongoing uncertainty about a ceasefire in Gaza and an escalation of the military operation in Rafah, UN aid agencies expressed deep concerns on Tuesday that the two main access points into the enclave remained closed, while families are scared and “hanging on psychologically and physically by a thread”.

Pakistan Army alleges plot to kill Chinese engineers was hatched in Afghanistan

May 08, 2024, at 03:05 pm

The Pakistan Army has alleged that the plot to kill Chinese engineers in a suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla region Mar 26 was hatched in Afghanistan.

Vladimir Putin takes oath for his fifth term as Russia's President, vows to defend country

May 08, 2024, at 06:44 am

Moscow/IBNS: President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russia's leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration ceremony Tuesday.

Anti-Israeli protesters in NYC stopped from marching to Met Gala; vandalise WWI memorial, burn US flags

May 08, 2024, at 06:42 am

New York/IBNS: Anti-Israel protesters Monday vandalized a World War I memorial in New York's Central Park and burned an American flag after a mob of more than 1,000 marchers was stopped by cops from reaching the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is hosting the star-studded Met Gala event.

To combat antisemitism, Manitoba introduces mandatory holocaust education in its curriculum

May 08, 2024, at 05:34 am

Winnipeg/IBNS: The Manitoba government has announced that it would introduce holocaust education in its curriculum to combat antisemitism.

Teen married to 70-year-old man in Pakistan, several detained

May 08, 2024, at 12:05 am

Police have detained several people for their alleged involvement in solemnising the marriage of a teenage girl to a 70-year-old man in Pakistan.

Fata-KP merger: FQJ to hold ‘grand’ protest on May 8

May 07, 2024, at 11:54 pm

Fata Qaumi Jirga (FQJ) has announced it will organise a 'grand protest' in Jamrud region of Pakistan on May 8 against the merger of tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Israel says it is controlling Gaza side of Rafah crossing

May 07, 2024, at 11:41 pm

Israel on Tuesday said its troops captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing on the Egypt border, a crucial gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid.

Campaigners for Tibet, Xinjiang demonstrate in Paris as Xi Jinping visits France

May 07, 2024, at 11:02 pm

Campaigners for  Tibet and Xinjiang recently demonstrated in Paris to voice their concern over human rights violations in these regions.

China: Knife attack in hospital leaves two dead, 21 injured

May 07, 2024, at 10:32 pm

At least two people died and 21 others were injured in a knife attack in a hospital in China's Yunnan Province, media reports said on Tuesday.

Baloch Voice Association president Munier Mengal expresses concern over growing intervention of Chinese authorities in Balochistan

May 07, 2024, at 08:39 pm

Baloch Voice Association (BVA) president Munier Mengal has expressed concern over the growing intervention of Chinese authorities in Balochistan.

Knife attack in Chinese hospital leaves 10 killed or injured

May 07, 2024, at 08:17 pm

At least 10 people were killed or injured in a knife attack in a hospital in China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.

Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, hostage release deal amid ongoing conflict with Israel

May 07, 2024, at 03:43 pm

Hamas has said it has informed Qatari and Egyptian mediators that it has accepted the proposal for the implementation of a new Gaza ceasefire.

Qantas agrees to pay USD 66.1 million fine in Ghost flight scandal

May 06, 2024, at 06:04 pm

Australian airline major Qantas has agreed to pay AUD 100 million (USD 66.1 million) penalty to settle a legal case where it was accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had cancelled.

Three Israeli soldiers die following rocket attack claimed by Hamas

May 06, 2024, at 03:03 pm

Israeli authorities have shut down the  Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas members fired rockets from within the strip, media reports said.

Pakistan: Milk prices likely to witness massive jump in Karachi

May 06, 2024, at 05:13 am

People in Karachi are expected to face more trouble and face the pocket pinch with milk prices escalating by Rs. 50 per litre.

Warren Buffett says AI scams could become industry, draws parallels with dangers of nuclear weapons

May 06, 2024, at 02:12 am

American businessman and investor Warren Buffett opines that in the future, fraudulent activities could develop into a full-fledged industry, based on his recent encounter with Artificial Intelligence, media reports said.

Israeli Cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera's operation amid ongoing conflict with Hamas

May 06, 2024, at 02:06 am

The Israeli Cabinet has unanimously voted to shut down the operations of Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera.

Australian MP alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted, investigation ongoing

May 06, 2024, at 12:46 am

An Australian MP has claimed she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon town recently.