UN report reveals record 75.9 million internally displaced in 2023
The number of people living in internal displacement soared to a record 75.9 million last year, a new UN-backed report said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan: Seven-year-old raped in Karachi
An unknown man raped a seven-year-old girl in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said.
Pakistan Rangers opened fire on thousands of locals in Muzaffarabad, PoK activist urges India to summon Pakistani envoy
A prominent political activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has urged the Indian government to summon the Pakistani envoy for an explanation after Pakistan Rangers opened fire on thousands of locals in Muzaffarabad recently.
UNHCR report shows complementary admissions for refugees reach record highs
A new report jointly issued by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals a significant increase in the issuance of study, work, family reunification and sponsorship permits to refugees by OECD countries and Brazil.
Palestine-Israel conflict: Indian UN staffer killed in Rafah, Antonio Guterres calls for full investigation
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Kavita Didi's Indian food cart in Karachi is going viral, Pakistani vlogger's video on her wins hearts
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, winning the hearts of countrymen by serving mouth-watering Indian dishes which include vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Homeless woman in US lived inside grocery store sign board for a year
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
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.
Starlink satellites under a lot of pressure due to powerful solar storm which hit Earth
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.
Religious cleric arrested for allegedly raping nine-year-old student in Pakistan mosque
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
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
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
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
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
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 seen arrested
At least seven accused, including one police constable, have been arrested over two gangrape cases in Pakistan.
Pakistani administration deploy troops in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of May 11 protest, tension rises
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.