Prague: Gunman kills 14, injures 25 at Charles University
Dec 22, 2023, at 03:13 pm
At least 14 people died and 25 others were wounded when a shooter attacked them at a university in Czech Republic's Prague city on Thursday.
Gun rampage in Prague university kills at least 11 people, suspect shot dead
Dec 22, 2023, at 05:00 am
Prague/IBNS: At least 11 people were killed and dozens were injured as a gunman went on a rampage at a Prague university on Thursday before the police "eliminated" him, reports said.
Norway's safety regulator launches inquiry into Tesla's suspension failures
Dec 22, 2023, at 03:51 am
Stockholm: Norway's traffic safety regulator is conducting an inquiry into suspension failures in Tesla's electric cars, a development that may lead to a recall, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) told Reuters.
Arrest warrants issued for 49 Turkish suspects over ties to IS, Gulen Movement
Dec 21, 2023, at 06:21 am
Ankara: The Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 49 suspects in two investigations over their alleged ties to the Islamic State (IS) and the Gulen Movement, the Chief Public Prosecutor's office said Tuesday.
US pledges $1 million in aid as Kenya floods claim lives of 174
Dec 21, 2023, at 05:59 am
Nairobi: The death toll from severe floods in Kenya, caused by unusually active rains linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon, has climbed to 174 over the past day after six more flood-related deaths were confirmed, Kenyan media reported.
Death toll of Palestinians in Gaza nears 20,000
Dec 21, 2023, at 05:11 am
Gaza: The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 19,667, and 52,586 others have been wounded since October 7, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
Dec 20, 2023, at 11:47 pm
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines is eyeing a “paradigm shift” as the “traditional methods of diplomacy” of the Philippine government is continuously being disregarded by China amid its recent aggression and harassment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
UK's inflation rate drops to 3.9 pct, lowest in more than 2 years
Dec 20, 2023, at 11:10 pm
The British government's inflation rate has dropped sharply to touch the lowest level figure of 3.9 percent, as per official data released on Wednesday (December 20, 2023).
DPR Korea urged to ‘embrace diplomacy’ after latest ballistic missile launch
Dec 20, 2023, at 11:06 pm
Repeated long-range ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) represent a serious threat to international air and sea transportation, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday.
‘Ten weeks of hell’ for children in Gaza: UNICEF
Dec 20, 2023, at 10:58 pm
Gaza is by far the most dangerous place in the world to be a child and deaths of youngsters from disease will likely surpass those from bombardment in the absence of a ceasefire, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan is considering a draft law on the main directions of tax and budget policy for 2024
Dec 19, 2023, at 07:56 pm
At a meeting of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan, the draft law “on introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the adoption of the main directions of tax and budget policy for 2024” is being considered.
Effort to restart Iran nuclear deal ‘at a standstill’ Security Council hears
Dec 19, 2023, at 07:50 pm
Despite appeals to all those involved in the stalled deal to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, “diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill”, the UN’s political affairs chief told the Security Council on Monday.
UN envoy to Libyan leaders: Resolve impasse, do not fail the people
Dec 19, 2023, at 07:24 pm
Despite recent legislative progress, Libya’s political landscape remains fraught with power struggles, as key figures attach conditions to taking part in crucial talks, the UN envoy to the north African nation said on Monday.
Dec 19, 2023, at 06:57 pm
Technovation Girls Uzbekistan, the largest STEM program for girls in the country, in partnership with the online service Yandex Go and the Nukus Youth Technopark, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, held a hackathon recently
Migration is a fact of life and a ‘force for good’
Dec 19, 2023, at 06:50 pm
Migration is a “fact of life” and a “force for good”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, calling for safer options for the millions seeking opportunities to improve their lives in the face of danger and despair.
8 killed, 84 injured in Guinea oil terminal blast
Dec 19, 2023, at 02:10 am
Conakry (Guinea): A blast at an oil port in Guinea's capital, Conakry, killed at least eight people and injured 84 others early Monday, Reuters reported, citing a senior officer.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tests COVID-19 positive
Dec 19, 2023, at 12:46 am
Berlin, Dec 18 (UNI) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he had been tested positive for COVID-19, expressing hope that the disease would be mild.
Europe and Islam have 'compatibility' problem, says Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Dec 18, 2023, at 06:23 pm
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said there is a 'compatibility problem' between Islamic culture and the values and rights in European civilisation.
Mexico: Shooting during Christmas party leaves 12 people dead
Dec 18, 2023, at 03:20 pm
At least 12 people were shot dead during a Christmas party in the municipality of Salvatierra of Guanajuato state, Mexico, on Sunday.
IDF finds 'biggest' Hamas tunnel in Gaza Strip
Dec 18, 2023, at 02:39 pm
The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) on Sunday (December 17, 2023) said it has discovered the 'biggest' Hamas tunnel in the Gaza stripe which is located close to the Erez Crossing.
IFJ says 94 journalists killed in 2023
Dec 18, 2023, at 04:28 am
The International Federation of Journalists records that 94 journalists and media workers, including 9 women, have been killed in 2023.
Hamas will not negotiate release of hostages until Israel’s operation ends
Dec 17, 2023, at 05:58 pm
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: Hamas Saturday said that it would not negotiate a hostage exchange until Israel ended its military operation in the Gaza Strip.
WHO chief reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza
Dec 17, 2023, at 04:33 pm
Geneva/IBNS/UNI: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), reiterated his call on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Fire breaks out at oil refinery in Iranian city of Isfahan
Dec 17, 2023, at 07:50 am
Isfahan: A fire broke out on Saturday morning at a crude oil processing station of an oil refinery in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.
US State Department approves potential $59mln sale of missiles to Japan
Dec 17, 2023, at 07:46 am
Washington: The US State Department approved a potential $59 million sale of Sidewinder Missiles to Japan, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah dies at 86
Dec 17, 2023, at 02:48 am
Kuwait City: The ruling emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah died on Saturday at the age of 86, AP reported.
Urgent help needed for millions of children affected by conflicts and disasters, says UNICEF
Dec 16, 2023, at 10:06 pm
Protection needs for children in emergencies from Ukraine to Gaza and Sudan have never been greater but the humanitarian funding forecast for 2024 is “increasingly bleak”.
Palestine-Israel crisis: IDF says it 'mistakenly' killed three hostages in Gaza
Dec 16, 2023, at 02:37 pm
The Israel Defence Forces on Friday said it 'mistakenly' killed three hostages during its campaign in Gaza.
British tabloid Daily Mirror to pay Prince Harry $180,000 in phone hacking case
Dec 16, 2023, at 06:16 am
London: Prince Harry has won his legal battle against the British tabloid Daily Mirror's publisher, securing over £140,000 ($180,000) in damages, AP reported.
Gaza flooding latest disaster to hit desperate Palestinians
Dec 15, 2023, at 08:10 pm
Heavy rains created new misery in Gaza as UN humanitarians repeated deep concerns on Thursday over the deteriorating health situation in the Strip, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment and fighting with Palestinian armed groups.