Farmers in Pakistan demonstrate against water shortage, demand action against corrupt officials
May 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm
Farmers whose lands were located at the tail-end of Manharo minor (water channel) in Pakistan staged a sit-in to block Moro-Bandhi road outside a local press club near Bandhi on Monday in protest against what they described as ‘artificial’ shortage of irrigation water.
Justice officer from DR Congo mission Major Ahlem Bouzi wins UN Trailblazer award
May 08, 2024, at 11:42 pm
The UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Bouzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
May 08, 2024, at 11:35 pm
The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an 'unsafe and unprofessional interaction' with a People’s Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) fighter aircraft.
World Uyghur Congress opposes Xi Jinping's visit to Europe
May 08, 2024, at 11:27 pm
The World Uyghur Congress has said it is opposed to the 'openness displayed' by Europe towards Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to European nations.
IOM says misinformation and politicisation of migration is ‘clouding public discourse’
May 08, 2024, at 11:11 pm
Money sent home by migrants abroad has surpassed foreign direct investment in boosting the gross domestic product (GDP) of developing countries, UN migration agency IOM said in the latest edition of its flagship report, released on Tuesday.
May 08, 2024, at 10:54 pm
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Russia to end its crackdown on journalists in a statement issued on Tuesday shortly after President Vladmir Putin began a fifth term in office.
Antonio Guterres urges Israel, Hamas ‘to show political courage’ and secure ceasefire
May 08, 2024, at 10:33 pm
The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday reiterated his appeal to Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza, amid reports that its forces have taken over key border crossings in Rafah.
Israel-Hamas crisisUncertainty in Gaza amplified by closure of key border crossings
May 08, 2024, at 10:09 pm
Amid ongoing uncertainty about a ceasefire in Gaza and an escalation of the military operation in Rafah, UN aid agencies expressed deep concerns on Tuesday that the two main access points into the enclave remained closed, while families are scared and “hanging on psychologically and physically by a thread”.
Pakistan Army alleges plot to kill Chinese engineers was hatched in Afghanistan
May 08, 2024, at 03:05 pm
The Pakistan Army has alleged that the plot to kill Chinese engineers in a suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla region Mar 26 was hatched in Afghanistan.
Vladimir Putin takes oath for his fifth term as Russia's President, vows to defend country
May 08, 2024, at 06:44 am
Moscow/IBNS: President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russia's leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration ceremony Tuesday.
May 08, 2024, at 06:42 am
New York/IBNS: Anti-Israel protesters Monday vandalized a World War I memorial in New York's Central Park and burned an American flag after a mob of more than 1,000 marchers was stopped by cops from reaching the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is hosting the star-studded Met Gala event.
To combat antisemitism, Manitoba introduces mandatory holocaust education in its curriculum
May 08, 2024, at 05:34 am
Winnipeg/IBNS: The Manitoba government has announced that it would introduce holocaust education in its curriculum to combat antisemitism.
Teen married to 70-year-old man in Pakistan, several detained
May 08, 2024, at 12:05 am
Police have detained several people for their alleged involvement in solemnising the marriage of a teenage girl to a 70-year-old man in Pakistan.
Fata-KP merger: FQJ to hold ‘grand’ protest on May 8
May 07, 2024, at 11:54 pm
Fata Qaumi Jirga (FQJ) has announced it will organise a 'grand protest' in Jamrud region of Pakistan on May 8 against the merger of tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Israel says it is controlling Gaza side of Rafah crossing
May 07, 2024, at 11:41 pm
Israel on Tuesday said its troops captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing on the Egypt border, a crucial gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid.
Campaigners for Tibet, Xinjiang demonstrate in Paris as Xi Jinping visits France
May 07, 2024, at 11:02 pm
Campaigners for Tibet and Xinjiang recently demonstrated in Paris to voice their concern over human rights violations in these regions.
China: Knife attack in hospital leaves two dead, 21 injured
May 07, 2024, at 10:32 pm
At least two people died and 21 others were injured in a knife attack in a hospital in China's Yunnan Province, media reports said on Tuesday.
May 07, 2024, at 08:39 pm
Baloch Voice Association (BVA) president Munier Mengal has expressed concern over the growing intervention of Chinese authorities in Balochistan.
Knife attack in Chinese hospital leaves 10 killed or injured
May 07, 2024, at 08:17 pm
At least 10 people were killed or injured in a knife attack in a hospital in China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.
Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, hostage release deal amid ongoing conflict with Israel
May 07, 2024, at 03:43 pm
Hamas has said it has informed Qatari and Egyptian mediators that it has accepted the proposal for the implementation of a new Gaza ceasefire.
Qantas agrees to pay USD 66.1 million fine in Ghost flight scandal
May 06, 2024, at 06:04 pm
Australian airline major Qantas has agreed to pay AUD 100 million (USD 66.1 million) penalty to settle a legal case where it was accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had cancelled.
Three Israeli soldiers die following rocket attack claimed by Hamas
May 06, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Israeli authorities have shut down the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas members fired rockets from within the strip, media reports said.
Pakistan: Milk prices likely to witness massive jump in Karachi
May 06, 2024, at 05:13 am
People in Karachi are expected to face more trouble and face the pocket pinch with milk prices escalating by Rs. 50 per litre.
Warren Buffett says AI scams could become industry, draws parallels with dangers of nuclear weapons
May 06, 2024, at 02:12 am
American businessman and investor Warren Buffett opines that in the future, fraudulent activities could develop into a full-fledged industry, based on his recent encounter with Artificial Intelligence, media reports said.
Israeli Cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera's operation amid ongoing conflict with Hamas
May 06, 2024, at 02:06 am
The Israeli Cabinet has unanimously voted to shut down the operations of Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera.
Australian MP alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted, investigation ongoing
May 06, 2024, at 12:46 am
An Australian MP has claimed she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon town recently.
Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's 'black book' with 221 high profile names up for auction: Report
May 05, 2024, at 11:55 pm
A "black book" allegedly related to the deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, said to contain the names and contact details of 221 people associated with him, is set to be auctioned, media reports said.
IDF says Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade commander killed during airstrike in Rafah
May 05, 2024, at 11:48 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday (April 5, 2024) claimed senior commander of the Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade Aiman Zaarab during an airstrike in Rafah.
May 05, 2024, at 08:28 pm
An Instagram post by a social media influencer was enough to get her killed in one of the shocking incidents unveiled in Ecuador.
Australia: 'Radicalised' teenager with knife shot dead by cops
May 05, 2024, at 05:32 pm
Sydney/IBNS: Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalised" 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a person in Perth, media reports said Sunday.