UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine deplores deadly strikes in Kharkiv
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine has strongly condemned the latest deadly Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv.
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Pakistan: Experts say 70,000 children in Punjab are currently staying on streets
Speakers attending a seminar in Pakistan recently discussed effective enforcement of existing laws and collective action to control child trafficking, child labour and child marriages.
Global AI summit in Geneva fights misinformation and deepfakes with a little ‘bot’ of help
The thorny issue of how to protect the unwary from deepfakes was just one of the key issues in the spotlight at a UN conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) held in Geneva this week, where a staggering 25,000 enthusiasts – and robots - from 145 countries added their voices to longstanding calls for checks and balances on the all-conquering tech.
Burkina Faso: UN human rights chiefs voices concern over rising violence
The UN’s top human rights official on Friday voiced serious concern over the dramatic deterioration of the situation in Burkina Faso, where almost 1,800 people are reported to have been unlawfully killed between November last year and April.
Vietnamese envoy's wife goes missing in Pakistan
Vietnamese Ambassador to Pakistan Nguyen Tien Phong's wife has gone missing in Pakistan's Islamabad, media reports said on Saturday.
UN humanitarian flight carries vital medical supplies to Haiti
On Thursday, a humanitarian flight operated by the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) flew from Panama to Haiti – specifically the Port-au-Prince airport – for the first time in three months, according to Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Christian man chained, tortured in Pakistan for allegedly delaying garbage collection
In a shocking viral video, a Christian man was caught on camera chained and brutally beaten up in Pakistan's Lahore city over delayed garbage collection, an episode once again highlighting the dismal state of minorities in the country.
UN official asks North Korea to halt missile activities and return to path of dialogue
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) repeated launches using ballistic missile technology not only violate Security Council resolutions but also pose a serious risk to aviation and maritime traffic, a senior UN official said on Friday.
Israel offers new proposal for Gaza peace with full ceasefire, says Joe Biden
Washington: US President Joe Biden said Friday that Israel had offered a new proposal for permanent peace in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the surprise deal as it was "time for this war to end."
Several hurt due to knife attack during anti-Islam rally in Germany
Several people, including a cop, were injured after a knife-wielding person stabbed multiple people during an anti-Islamist political rally in Germany on Friday.
Another journalist shot and injured in Pakistan
Miscreants set another girl's school on fire in Pakistan's Surab, second similar incident in less than a week
Unknown miscreants set a part of a girls’ middle school in Pakistan's Surab district, gutting a portion of the structure.
Taiwan tracks 13 Chinese military aircraft, 14 ships: Reports
The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan has said it tracked 13 Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval ships, and four coast guard vessels around the region between Thursday and Friday.
London: Nine-year-old Kerala girl injured in restaurant shooting
A nine-year-old girl from south Indian state of Kerala was injured in shooting incident in London.
China presses Pakistan to strike against own people in Balochistan-Khyber to curb anti-Beijing protests: Report
Pakistan Army and Air Force are likely to launch Operation Zarb-e-Azab II to target its own citizens in Balochistan and Khyber for protesting against China, according to reports.
Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges of falsifying business records
A US attorney has found former US President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 charges of falsifying business records on Thursday.
Global unemployment is set to decline slightly this year, says ILO
Global unemployment numbers will fall modestly this year, but unequal access to jobs is still a problem worldwide, particularly for women in poorer countries, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said in a new report published on Wednesday.
US sanctions three Chinese individuals for their involvement in cybercrime network
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Chinese individuals and three Thai companies over their involvement in a cybercrime network.
Protesters demonstrate in Shorkot over unscheduled power load-shedding
The residents of Shorkot recently demonstrated unscheduled power load-shedding in the region.
Gangrape victim attempts suicide in Pakistan
An alleged gangrape victim attempted suicide in Pakistan's Bhakkar city, media reports said.
Pakistan forcibly 'evicts' low-income residents, Human Rights Watch expresses concern
Pakistani authorities frequently use colonial-era laws and policies to forcibly evict low-income residents, shop owners, and street vendors to enable public and private development projects, Human Rights Watch said in a report released recently.
BNM protests in Netherlands, alleges Pakista has turned region into nuclear weapons laboratory
The Baloch National Movement recently held demonstrations in Amsterdam against Pakistan’s nuclear weapons tests in Balochistan.
'All eyes on Rafah' trends after Israel attacks border town of Gaza, leaving 45 including children killed
At least 45 people, including children, were killed at a refugee camp in Gaza's Rafah after an Israeli air strike.
Canada: Toronto Police make arrest in child sexual abuse material investigation
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto Police has made an arrest in a Child Sexual Abuse Material investigation.
Toronto university seeks court injunction to clear continuing pro-Palestinian encampment
Toronto/IBNS: The University of Toronto has sought court injection to remove protesters who refuse orders to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on campus earlier this month.
Chinese Court sentences former banker to death for $151 million bribe: Report
Beijing: A Chinese court has sentenced Bai Tianhui, the former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings (CHIH), to death for accepting bribes amounting to USD 151 million, media reported.
All Eyes on Rafah trends on social media as celebrities back Palestine following Israel's latest offensive
An image, presumably created with Artificial Intelligence, has gone viral on social media platforms over the past several hours, aiming to alert people on the plight of Gazans with Islareli forces conducting a massive ground operation in Rafah.
North Korea sends balloons containing 'trash' to South Korea
No, it was not a missile, but North Korea dropped at least 260 balloons filled up with trash in South Korea, forcing authorities to direct their citizens to remain indoors.
North Korea sends over 200 balloons in South Korea carrying 'trash'
No, it was not a missile but North Korea dropped at least 260 balloons filled up with trash in South Korea, forcing authorities to direct their citizens to remain indoors.
Pakistan: 28 die after bus falls into ravine in Balochistan
At least 28 people, including women and children, died after a bus fell into a ravine in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Wednesday.