Sep 21, 2024, at 03:40 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:40 pm
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.
Nigeria: Several blasts in Borno state leave 18 dead
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm
At least 18 people died and 30 others were injured after several deadly blasts rocked Nigeria's northeastern Borno state on Saturday.
World getting a ‘failing grade’ on UN Global Goals report card
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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.
Situation in Gaza: Aid constraints and health issues persist amid ongoing conflict
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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.
Famine risk is real for 14 areas of clash-hit Sudan
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 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
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm
The US State Department has announced a USD 5 million bounty for information on self-styled crypto queen and OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm
Bolivian authorities have arrested more than 10 high-ranking military and intelligence officials following its failed coup attempt on Wednesday to unseat the country's president.
World Drug Day report shows spike in drug use, increased trafficking
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report on Wednesday warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.
Princess Anne’s visit to Newfoundland cancelled after she suffers minor injuries: Buckingham Palace
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Princess Anne’s planned trip to Newfoundland this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John’s has been cancelled.
Japanese woman, child hurt in knife attack in China
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
A Japanese woman and her child and a Chinese woman were hurt in a knife attack at a bus stop in China's Suzhou city on Monday, media reports said.
Algorithms should not control what people see, UN chief says
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the harms caused by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
Tech major Apple becomes first company charged with EU's DMA rules
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The European Commission has informed tech major Apple of its preliminary view that its App Store rules are in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as they prevent app developers from freely steering consumers to alternative channels for offers and content.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves UK following US plea deal
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Ending the legal saga, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has finally left the UK after he reached a deal with the US authorities that will enable him to plead guilty to criminal charges and go free.
South Korea: 18 Chinese citizens killed in lithium battery factory explosion near Seoul
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Seoul: At least 22 people, including 18 Chinese nationals, were charred to death in a fire at a South Korean lithium battery factory on Monday, media reported.
Israel Defense Forces targets Hamas commander Raad Saad
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday targeted a Hamas military site in Gaza's Shati camp with several media reports claiming senior commander of the group Raad Saad was the target of the attack.
Ukraine PM Denys Shmyhal says his country will initiate talks on becoming EU membership soon
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Friday said his country will initiate talks on becoming European Union membership next week.
Billionaire Hinduja family members get 4 years of jail term for exploiting staff at Swiss mansion
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
A Swiss court Friday sentenced jail terms to four members of Britain's richest family for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.
Popular Tunisian influencer Farah El Kadhi dies of heart attack in Malta while she was on a vacation
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
A popular Tunisian beauty influencer has died after suffering a heart attack while she was on holiday and travelling on a yacht in Malta.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on Thursday by the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD.
UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the dual-edged nature of cyberspace, stressing its potential for both immense benefits and significant risks when misused.
Putin, Kim Jong Un enjoy Russia-built Aurus limousine drive, video goes viral
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm
A video has gone viral where Russian President Vladimir Putin could be seen driving a Russia-built Aurus limousine with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sitting beside him.
Israel Defense Forces eliminates Hamas 'terrorist' Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:43 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday announced they have eliminated Hamas 'terrorist' Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.