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Congress is now the most corrupt party: Modi in poll-bound Maharashtra | How can you say hostile atmosphere prevails in Bengal courts? SC pulls up CBI on post-poll violence plea | Supreme Court slams Karnataka HC judge over 'Pakistan', 'undergarment' remarks, seeks report | 'Govt should not take our decision lightly': Bengal junior doctors quitting ceasework called over RG Kar rape-murder | Four ex-CJIs back 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, 3 former HC judges object: Report | RG Kar: Junior doctors announce to call off strike tomorrow, will join work 'partially' from Saturday | India strongly reacts after US court summons govt, top officials in Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder attempt plot | Atishi, who is set to succeed Arvind Kejriwal, to retain four Delhi ministers | Congress, NC and PDP were content with the chaos: PM Modi in Kashmir | Cooperated with CBI: Left leader Minakshi Mukherjee, who stopped the vehicle with victim's body, appearing before probe agency in RG Kar case

Palestine-Israel conflict: Indian UN staffer killed in Rafah, Antonio Guterres calls for full investigation

May 14, 2024, at 06:00 pm

An Indian national, who was working with the United Nations, was killed in Gaza when the vehicle in which he was travelling, came under attack in Rafah as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has intensified over the past few weeks, media reports said.

UNICEF says nearly 2,000 children killed in ongoing Ukraine-Russia war

May 14, 2024, at 04:53 pm

Nearly 2,000 children in Ukraine have lost their lives amidst ongoing and escalating war,  the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday, citing UN-verified data.

Countless lives at stake in Sudan’s El Fasher, warn UN aid teams

May 14, 2024, at 04:40 pm

Reports have been coming in that a hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur has been damaged in a heavy uptick of hostilities, leaving two youngsters dead and fanning renewed famine fears, UN aid teams have said.

Israel-Palestine conflict: Intense battle continues in Gaza, IDF attacks Hamas members

May 14, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Deploying tank fire, artillery and airstrikes against Hamas, Israeli forces are continuing their offensive across Gaza, marking one of the intense phases of the ongoing conflict.

Teen girl burnt to death in Pakistani village for refusing to marry a man selected by her family

May 14, 2024, at 12:39 am

A 17-year-old woman was allegedly burnt and beaten to death by her parents after she refused to marry a man they selected in a Pakistani village named  Liaqatpur.

Gaza: We must prevent a large-scale offensive in Rafah, UN pleads

May 13, 2024, at 09:53 pm

The Secretary-General and the UN human rights chief said again on Sunday that a large-scale Israeli offensive in Rafah must be prevented at all costs, warning of catastrophic consequences in the densely populated southern area in Gaza.

Young Baloch man goes missing in Pakistan's Turbat

May 13, 2024, at 04:38 am

A young Baloch man has gone missing in Pakistan's Turbat city, media reports said.

Taiwan registers rise in Chinese military activity close to island

May 13, 2024, at 04:18 am

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Saturday said a significant presence of Chinese military aircrafts and vessels were registered close to the region.

Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reaches top of Everest for record 29th time

May 13, 2024, at 02:37 am

Nepalese climber Kami Rita Sherpa has reached the top of Everest for the 29th time in his life.

UNRWA staff ‘not going anywhere’ despite forced closure of East Jerusalem compound

May 13, 2024, at 02:16 am

Two arson attacks and growing protests forced UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA to temporarily close its office in East Jerusalem this week, but its vital work will continue as war rages in Gaza and violence rises in the West Bank, Senior Communications Manager Jonathan Fowler told UN News on Friday.

Kavita Didi's Indian food cart in Karachi is going viral, Pakistani vlogger's video on her wins hearts

May 12, 2024, at 08:41 pm

A Pakistani food vlogger has shared a video of a Hindu family that runs a cart named 'Kavita Didi Ka Indian Khana' in Karachi city which is winning the hearts of countrymen by serving mouth-watering Indian dishes that include vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

Homeless woman in US lived inside grocery store sign board for a year

May 12, 2024, at 08:18 pm

Midland (United States): In a bizarre incident, a homeless woman turned the rooftop sign of a Family Fare grocery store, located in Michigan's Midland, into a comfy living space with her innovation. It was discovered by a contractor who found an extension cord reaching the roof, according to USA Today.

Amid escalating tensions with Israel, Iran hints at nuclear doctrine change if threatened

May 12, 2024, at 03:47 pm

An adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has once again raised concerns over the country's nuclear ambitions amid escalating tensions with Israel. 

Elon Musk says Starlink satellites under a lot of pressure due to powerful solar storm which hit Earth

May 12, 2024, at 12:32 am

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Saturday said his Starlink satellites are under a 'lot of pressure' due to the powerful solar storm which has hit the Earth.

Cleric arrested for allegedly raping nine-year-old student in Pakistan mosque

May 12, 2024, at 12:00 am

A Pakistani cleric in Larkana was recently arrested for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old student in a mosque.

Pakistan official says TTP's attacks have increased significantly in past two years

May 11, 2024, at 10:55 pm

Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan Asif Ali Durrani has claimed that terror outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban-e-Pakistan's attacks in the country, emanating from Afghanistan, have spiked significantly ever since the Taliban took control over the neighbouring nation in 2021.

Pakistan registered 300 pct spike in espionage-related cyber attacks in first quarter of 2024

May 11, 2024, at 10:08 pm

A recent report published by the Kaspersky Response and Detection Team has shown a 300 per cent rise in espionage-related cyber-attacks in Pakistan in the first quarter of the year in comparison to the same period in 2023.

PoK witnesses massive protest over unjust taxes

May 11, 2024, at 08:33 pm

A massive protest was witnessed in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK)'s Mirpur region on Friday over unjust taxes imposed on them, media reports said.

Germany: Police prevent 800 activists from storming into Tesla factory

May 11, 2024, at 03:22 pm

As many as 800 protesters gathered close to the Tesla factory in Germany's Berlin city on Friday (May 10, 2024) to demonstrate against expansion plan, media reports said.

India votes in favour of Palestine's bid to get full membership at UN

May 11, 2024, at 06:08 am

India Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that considered Palestine qualified to be admitted as a full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council "reconsider" the matter "favourably".

Gangrape cases in Pakistan: Cop among seven arrested

May 10, 2024, at 11:43 pm

At least seven accused, including one police constable, have been arrested over two gangrape cases in Pakistan.

Pakistani administration deploys troops in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of May 11 protest, tension rises

May 10, 2024, at 11:41 pm

Pakistani administration is deploying troops in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) ahead of the May 11 protest, triggering protest and tension in the region.

Israel- Gaza crisis: As exodus from Rafah continues, UN urges reopening of aid lines

May 10, 2024, at 11:34 pm

With no let-up in the Israeli military operation in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah into Friday and reports that hospitals there have begun emptying of patients and staff, UN humanitarians issued renewed calls for a ceasefire as “the only hope” to avert further bloodshed and restore desperately needed aid deliveries.

Pakistan: Terrorists blow up a private school for girls in North Waziristan

May 10, 2024, at 11:30 pm

Unidentified terrorists blew up a private girl's school in Pakistan's North Waziristan district on Wednesday.

Baloch students ask Pakistani authorities to end enforced disappearances

May 10, 2024, at 11:26 pm

Baloch Student Council (BSC) Islamabad has claimed students of their province are facing harassment in Pakistan's Islamabad city.

Busan police request arrest warrant for YouTuber after he fatally stabs rival in South Korea

May 10, 2024, at 10:33 pm

The Busan police have requested an arrest warrant for a Youtuber who is accused of fatally stabbing an alleged rival on Thursday.

Masked man chokes US woman, drags her between cars to sexually assault her in New York

May 10, 2024, at 09:23 pm

A horrifying video has emerged where a masked man used a belt to lasso a woman, choked her and then dragged her between two cars to sexually assault her, media reports said.

Americas: Regional cooperation crucial to address migration and forced displacement

May 10, 2024, at 09:19 pm

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to work with partners to address migration and forced displacement in the Americas.

UNICEF ensures thousands have safe drinking water in Haiti

May 10, 2024, at 07:03 pm

More than 30,000 people displaced by gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, have access to safe drinking water thanks to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partners.

Gaza conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel can stand alone if US halts arms shipments

May 10, 2024, at 03:18 pm

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said his nation can 'stand-alone' after the US warned that it could halt arms shipments if a full-scale invasion of Rafah is ordered by the government in the upcoming days.