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Nobel Prize in economic sciences awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson | RG Kar impasse: Bengal doctors-govt meeting ends with no result | Trudeau govt's vote bank politics: India toughens stand against Canada after latest tirade over Nijjar killing | Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for Baba Siddique's murder, sends Salman Khan a message | Baba Siddique's shooters threw chilli powder at cops, mastermind still out of reach | Hezbollah drone attack on military base kills four Israeli soldiers | Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder | 'The change-maker we need': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson praises PM Modi in his book | Commuters rush to safety as driverless burning car speeds through busy road in Jaipur | Ensure safety and security of Hindus: India to Bangladesh amid reports of attack on Durga Puja pandal

Pakistan: Karachi residents demonstrate against prolonged load-shedding

Jul 02, 2024, at 12:44 am

Citizens of Lyari, including women and children, who were joined by Edhi Foundation’s Faisal Edhi, recently demonstrated in Pakistan's Karachi city against prolonged loadshedding in the old areas on Sunday.

Pakistan: Christian man awarded death sentence for sparking riots in Jaranwala

Jul 02, 2024, at 12:31 am

A Pakistani court has awarded a death sentence to a Christian youth for allegedly circulating a social media post that led to riots in Jaranwala in August last year.

Three Hezbollah forces die during cross-border clashes with Israeli

Jul 01, 2024, at 11:46 pm

At least three Hezbollah forces were killed during cross-border clashes with Israeli forces, media reports said.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, Seoul claims one of them probably failed

Jul 01, 2024, at 11:39 pm

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles in a northeastern direction Monday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Family members demonstrate in Quetta demanding immediate release of abducted individuals from BLA custody

Jul 01, 2024, at 09:42 pm

Family members of those individuals allegedly abducted by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) from Shaban, Quetta, on Saturday protested outside the  Balochistan Assembly to demand their immediate release.

Pakistan’s drone drug pipeline fuelling heroin epidemic

Jul 01, 2024, at 03:48 pm

In the border districts of Punjab, a sinister dance unfolds in the skies- a deadly waltz of drones ferrying heroin across the International Border (IB) from Pakistan.

Acid attack in Germany's Bochum city leaves several injured

Jul 01, 2024, at 03:14 pm

An acid attack at a cafe in West Germany's Bochum city has left several people injured.

French National Assembly polls: Far-right dominates show in first round, Emmanuel Macron receives blow

Jul 01, 2024, at 02:52 pm

Given Emmanuel Macron a blow, France's far-right is currently in a poll position following the first round of parliamentary elections.

'Makes me angry': Rishi Sunak on being called 'Paki' by Reform UK Party campaigner

Jul 01, 2024, at 01:55 am

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his outrage after a supporter of Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party directed a racist slur at him, media reported.

OPINION: Canada is a state-sponsor of extremism: Let’s make no bones about it

Jun 30, 2024, at 07:41 pm

Canada continues to rock the boat of bilateral relations with India by persisting with its support to Khalistani extremism and terrorism.

Nigeria: Several blasts in Borno state leave 18 dead

Jun 30, 2024, at 07:04 pm

At least 18 people died and 30 others were injured after several deadly blasts rocked Nigeria's northeastern Borno state on Saturday.

Suspected terrorists target police post in Pakistan's Regi Town

Jun 29, 2024, at 10:24 pm

A police post located in Pakistan's Regi Model Town was targeted when terrorists hit it with a rocket on Thursday.

US President Joe Biden makes strong comeback in first speech following presidential debate against Trump

Jun 29, 2024, at 10:18 pm

Returning with a bang following a forgettable round of debate with Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden on Friday vowed to keep fighting against what he framed as an existential threat to America.

Pakistan: 13 labourers abducted from Tank

Jun 29, 2024, at 10:06 pm

Unknown gunmen abducted 13 labourers from Tator area of Tank district in Pakistan when they were repairing a 132KV transmission line on Friday, media reports said.

People remember victims of Kanishka bombing

Jun 29, 2024, at 09:58 pm

On June 23, the 39th memorial anniversary of the tragic Kanishka bombing was held at the memorial site in Stanley Park’s Ceperley playground area in Vancouver.

World getting a ‘failing grade’ on UN Global Goals report card

Jun 29, 2024, at 02:28 pm

With just six years remaining to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress is alarmingly insufficient, with a mere 17 per cent of the targets currently on track, according to a new UN report released on Friday.

Canada's dental plan eligibility expands to children, people with disabilities

Jun 29, 2024, at 04:25 am

Ottawa/IBNS: With Canada's reported plans to expand the federal dental program eligibility to include children under 18 and people who receive a disability tax credit.

Ontario becomes North America’s first jurisdiction to start automatic licence plate renewals

Jun 29, 2024, at 04:13 am

Hamilton/IBNS: Ontario has become North America’s first jurisdiction to start automatic licence plate renewals.

Situation in Gaza: Aid constraints and health issues persist amid ongoing conflict

Jun 28, 2024, at 11:45 pm

Delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza remains a difficult and frustrating task for UN and partner agencies as the conflict there grinds on amid intense civilian suffering.

UN Security Council demands Houthis cease attacks in the Red Sea

Jun 28, 2024, at 11:42 pm

The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded that Houthi rebels in Yemen immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit

Jun 28, 2024, at 11:38 pm

Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024.

US intelligence warns large-scale confrontation between Israel, Hezbollah may break out in upcoming days

Jun 28, 2024, at 11:20 pm

US intelligence has indicated that a large-scale confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah might break out in the upcoming weeks if  Jerusalem and Hamas fail to reach a ceasefire deal, media reports said.

UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast

Jun 28, 2024, at 10:49 pm

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expanded its presence in the country’s southeast to prevent further violence in areas heavily affected by conflict and systemic issues.

‘Fragility of peace’ depicted in new mural on UN tower in Vienna

Jun 28, 2024, at 10:34 pm

In a landmark art project for the Austrian capital Vienna, the UN building there has become a giant canvas representing the challenges of forging peace in a world that is still all too prone to conflict.

UN fix for pedal error: Road safety gets a boost

Jun 28, 2024, at 10:31 pm

Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake? It happens more than you might think and it’s a cause of serious accidents that UN road safety experts have found a fix to, they announced on Thursday.

Pakistan: Quetta grenade attack leaves seven hurt

Jun 28, 2024, at 10:24 pm

At least seven people were injured after unidentified motorcyclists lobbed a hand grenade at a vehicle carrying members of security forces in Quetta city of Pakistan on Thursday.

Famine risk is real for 14 areas of clash-hit Sudan

Jun 28, 2024, at 09:58 pm

The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces “the worst levels of acute food insecurity ever recorded”, with no less than 14 areas at the highest level of risk.

Cybercrime: Indonesia plans to deport 103 Taiwanese nationals

Jun 28, 2024, at 09:48 pm

Indonesia has announced it has arrested 103 Taiwanese nationals for allegedly running a cybercrime operation out of the island of Bali, media reports said.

USD 5 million bounty announced for information on self-styled crypto queen Ruja Ignatova

Jun 28, 2024, at 08:58 pm

The US State Department has announced a USD 5 million bounty for information on self-styled crypto queen and OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova.

Maldives minister Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem arrested for allegedly performing 'black magic' on President Mohamed Muizzu

Jun 28, 2024, at 08:23 pm

A Maldivian minister has been arrested for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu, media reports said.