Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov detained on suspicion of taking bribery
Apr 24, 2024, at 10:05 pm
Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking bribes, media reports said.
Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia, 10 crew members die
Apr 23, 2024, at 11:00 pm
Two Malaysian Navy choppers collided mid-air while they were conducting a rehearsal for a naval parade, leaving at least 10 crew members dead on Tuesday, media reports said.
UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap
Apr 23, 2024, at 06:23 pm
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a “surge in investment” to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people.
Independent review panel releases final report on UNRWA
Apr 23, 2024, at 05:27 pm
An independent panel released its much-awaited report on Monday about the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), providing 50 recommendations and noting that Israeli authorities have yet to provide proof of their claims that UN staff are involved with terrorist organisations.
Thousands of children killed or maimed by explosive weapons in populated areas: UNICEF
Apr 23, 2024, at 05:21 pm
Meaningful action to prevent the use of explosive weapons in populated areas could reduce the number of child casualties in conflicts by nearly half, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for UN 2.0 to tackle 21st century challenges
Apr 23, 2024, at 04:34 pm
Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday emphasised the need for a “strengthened and updated” United Nations to better reach and support people around the world.
Antonio Guterres upholds UNRWA as a ‘lifeline’ following receipt of independent panel’s report
Apr 23, 2024, at 04:29 pm
UN chief António Guterres issued an appeal on Monday to “actively support” the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, adding that he accepted the final findings of an independent probe into the organisation, launched amid serious unconfirmed allegations of UNRWA collusion with Hamas fighters and as part of efforts to assess whether the agency was doing everything within its power to ensure neutrality.
Uber bans Hindu woman in Sydney for 5 months over name controversy; reverts decision, issues apology
Apr 23, 2024, at 08:12 am
A Fiji-born Hindu woman was blacklisted and denied services by Uber in Australia over her name 'Swastika' for about five months before the decision was reversed.
Apr 23, 2024, at 12:44 am
A Jewish student journalist at Yale University in the United States, who was covering an anti-Israeli protest, was allegedly jabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag on Saturday.
US House of Representatives passes $61bn military aid for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says he is grateful
Apr 22, 2024, at 11:13 pm
The US House of Representatives has approved $61bn (£49bn) military aid package for Ukraine to help the country fight against Russia invation.
Apr 21, 2024, at 06:58 pm
A popular Brazilian influencer and musician, Diego Kaua Oliveira Santos, has tragically died after falling into Lake Salto Grande in America while performing a stunt for his social media followers, media reports said. He was 20.
Apr 21, 2024, at 03:48 pm
Iran and Israel have decided to step back from engaging in broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally over the continuing war in Gaza, media reports said.
Three hurt after five explosions rock military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq
Apr 20, 2024, at 10:33 pm
At least three people were injured after five explosions hit a military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, media reports said.
Singapore recalls India's popular Everest Fish Curry Masala over presence of alleged pesticide
Apr 20, 2024, at 08:26 pm
The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong has issued a notification on the recall of a popular Everest Fish Curry Masala from India due to the presence of ethylene oxide at levels exceeding permissible limit, Singapore's Food Agency said.
Apr 20, 2024, at 02:22 pm
Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.
Iran claims to have shot down several drones launched by Israel in retaliation attack
Apr 20, 2024, at 05:46 am
As Israel launched a missile strike on Iran Friday, Tehran claimed to have activated its air defence system and that it shot down several drones.
US vetoes Palestine’s request UN's full membership
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:43 pm
The Security Council rejected Palestine’s request for UN membership on Thursday, with the United States casting a veto.
Assembly President calls for massive investment in sustainable infrastructure
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:36 pm
The President of the UN General Assembly on Thursday underscored the critical need for resilient infrastructure if the world is the reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.
UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:32 pm
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.
Israeli missile hits Iran as tension escalates in Middle East
Apr 19, 2024, at 02:51 pm
Israel has carried out a strike on Iran, nearly a week after missile and drone attack was carried out by Tehran on Jerusalem.
Amid fears of escalations, Iran warns of attack on Israel's nuclear sites
Apr 19, 2024, at 05:46 am
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned of attack on Israel’s nuclear sites and may pursue a nuclear weapon if the country strikes at Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Apr 18, 2024, at 07:11 am
TikTok allegedly instructed its staff to send information related to American users to its Beijing-based parent company, according to a recent report.
How a single Israeli strike on a Gaza IVF centre took away 5,000 lives: Report
Apr 18, 2024, at 06:10 am
Gaza: An Israeli air strike on Gaza's largest fertility clinic last December dealt a massive blow to the hopes of infertile couples as the explosion resulted in the destruction of over 4,000 embryos along with 1,000 specimens of sperm and unfertilized eggs, reported Reuters.
Fire partially destroys old stock exchange building in Denmark
Apr 17, 2024, at 09:47 pm
Fire engulfed the iconic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen in Denmark recently with videos showing blaze gutting the historic structure.
US plans to impose new sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel
Apr 17, 2024, at 03:01 pm
The US on Tuesday (April 16, 2024) said it will impose new sanctions targeting Iran, including its missile and drone programme, against entities supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s Defence Ministry.
Apr 16, 2024, at 10:35 pm
The Australian government has announced it will grant permanent residency to a French national who confronted the Sydney shopping mall attacker with a bollard.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says Iran's attack will be met with a response
Apr 16, 2024, at 04:23 pm
Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has warned that Iran's attack on his country will be 'met with a response'.
Australian authorities start investigating Sydney church stabbing incident as 'terrorist attack'
Apr 16, 2024, at 02:37 pm
Australian Police on Monday declared the stabbing incident in a Sydney church a religiously motivated "terrorist act".
Australian bishop stabbed, two others injured inside Sydney church just days after mall massacre
Apr 16, 2024, at 03:41 am
An Australian bishop, famous on TikTok, was stabbed multiple times and at least two others were injured in Sydney during his sermon on Monday night.
Australian police say Sydney mall attacker Joel Cauchi was targeting women
Apr 15, 2024, at 08:07 pm
Australian Police have said the man who stabbed to death six people in a shopping mall in Australia's Sydney city may have been targeting women.