University student shot dead by robbers in Pakistan's Karachi city
Suspected robbers shot down a private university student in Karachi, showcasing the deteriorating law and order situation in the Pakistani city.
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UN report shows 'clear and convincing information' that hostages held by Hamas in Gaza subjected to sexual violence, rape
Following a 17-day visit to Israel, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict reported on Monday (March 4, 2024) that she and a team of experts had found “clear and convincing information” of rape and sexualized torture being committed against hostages seized during the 7 October terror attacks.
Narendra Modi wishes Pakistan's new PM Shehbaz Sharif
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated newly elected Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif.
France becomes first country to make abortion a constitutional right
Versailles/IBNS: France on Monday made abortion a constitutional right, becoming the world's first country to do so.
Chinese authorities impose lockdown on seven monasteries: Reports
Chinese authorities have imposed a lockdown on seven monasteries that are situated along the two banks of eastern Tibet’s Drichu River in Kham Dege, media reports said.
Afghanistan's Taliban administration invests USD 35million in Iran’s Chabahar port
The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has committed to invest $35 million in Iran's strategically crucial Chabahar port, media reports said on Monday.
European Commission fines Apple over USD 2 billion over music streaming
The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion ($2 billion) for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users (‘iOS users') through its App Store.
Fuel tanker explosion in Istanbul leaves one dead, three hurt
A fuel tanker explosion killed one and injured three in Istanbul on Monday, local authorities announced.
Baloch Yakjehti Committee 'exposes' reality of CPEC in Pakistan's Gwadar
A prominent Baloch rights group has said the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stood 'exposed' after the relief aid could not reach the flood-affected people in Gwadar despite tall claims made for the project.
Baloch American Congress president expresses discontent over appointment of Sarfraz Bugti as Balochistan CM
Baloch American Congress president Tara Chand has expressed discontent over the appointment of Sarfraz Bugti as Balochistan CM.
Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pakistan PM for second time
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took oath as the Prime Minister of the financially struggling nation, ending a political crisis that was created after the national polls after none of the contesting outfits secured the majority votes needed to form the government.
Robbers kill security guard in Pakistan's Karachi
Suspected robbers shot dead a security guard of a travel agency in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said.
Unravelling the drug pipeline from Pakistan to North America
The scourge of drug trafficking is a global crisis that respects no borders, devastating lives and communities across continents.
Rishi Sunak government to ban entry of 'hate preachers' from Pakistan, other nations from entering UK amid 'shocking increase' in extremism
The UK government is planning to bar hate preachers from countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan and Indonesia from entering the country.
Nikki Haley registers first victory in Republican Presidential primary, beats Donald Trump in Washington DC
Giving former President Donald Trump a jolt, Nikki Haley won the Republican Presidential primary in Washington DC on Sunday.
UN claims roughly 9,000 women killed so far in Gaza conflict
The Gaza conflict “is also a war on women”, who continue to suffer its devastating impacts, the UN agency championing gender equality has said.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman calls incumbent parliament a 'product of rigging'
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said the people of Pakistan could not recognise the incumbent parliament of the country as it is a product of ‘rigging’.
Unknown attackers destroy Ahmadiyya mosque in Pakistan's Karachi city v
Unknown attackers targeted a mosque belonging to the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said on Sunday.
Sri Lanka launches pilot project introducing AI into school
Sri Lanka's Education Minister Susil Premajayantha announced on Sunday that starting March 19, a pilot project will be initiated in 20 schools, providing students from Grade 8 the chance to delve into artificial intelligence (AI) within their information technology curriculum.
Security Council reiterates call for immediate and safe aid delivery to conflict-hitGaza
The UN Security Council has underscored the need to protect civilians in Gaza in the wake of the deadly incident at an aid convoy on Thursday.
Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan PM for second time, says country is facing alarming debt crisis
Pakistan's National Assembly on Sunday (March 3, 2024) elected Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz's Shehbaz Sharif as the 24th elected prime minister of the country, ending the political deadlock in the nation which was created after none of the political outfits won a majority after national polls last month.
At least 8 killed in drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa
Kyiv/IBNS/UNI: At least eight people were killed and eight others injured when a drone hit an apartment building in Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa on Saturday morning, the State Service for Emergencies said on Telegram.
3 killed after small plane crashes in Brazilian jungle
Sao Paulo/IBNS/UNI: A small plane crashed over a jungle region in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia on Saturday, killing three people on board, the local fire department reported.
Pakistan's Parliament to elect new PM today, Shehbaz Sharif leads race
Islamabad/IBNS: Members of the Pakistani National Assembly, the parliament's lower house, are expected to elect a new prime minister of the country on Sunday.
Israeli strike on Rafah kills 11, leaves 50 injured - Gaza Health Ministry
Cairo: Eleven people have been killed and some 50 injured in an Israeli strike outside El Emirati maternity hospital in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, the enclave's Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Joe Biden orders probe into security risks posed by Chinese-made cars on Americans
US President Joe Biden has directed the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the Chinese cars operating in America as it is feared that they might collect sensitive data about citizens.
Baloch Students’ Council protest against ‘enforced disappearance’ of student in Islamabad
The Baloch Students’ Council (BSC) Islamabad has expressed outrage over the alleged ‘enforced disappearance’ of a Baloch student in Islamabad by Pakistan intelligence officials.
Women University Swabi students, their parents protest against hike in transport fees
The students of Women University Swabi (WUS) in Pakistan recently threatened to demonstrate against hike in transport fees.
Demonstrations held in Pakistan over rising crime in Kandhkot
Workers of nationalist parties and social organisations recently observed a sit-in in Kandhkot town of Pakistan to demonstrate against rising unrest among citizens due to growing lawlessness and simmering tribal feuds.
Road mishap involving 15 cars in UK leaves 34 people hurt
At least 34 people have been injured in a rush hour road accident involving 15 vehicles at the M23 motorway in the United Kingdom, UK's Sussex Police has said.