Pakistan: Two cops arrested for kidnapping in ransom case
Two Pakistani cops have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a man for ransom, media reports said.
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UN chief calls on Israel to ‘spare civilians from more suffering’ in Gaza
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his call for a sustained humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional and immediate release of all hostages, his Spokesperson said on Monday.
Iraq: UN team issues latest report on terrorist atrocities
The UN team investigating crimes committed by Da’esh terrorist group has issued its latest report documenting the terrorist group’s atrocities in Iraq, laying the groundwork for future prosecutions.
UN says aid access to north entirely blocked as war spikes in south Gaza
Reports of hundreds of fatalities from bombing in southern Gaza over the weekend heightened deep concerns for civilians sheltering there, while UN humanitarians on Monday said that aid teams had only “extremely limited” movement and access to the north was “now entirely blocked”.
WHO says more than 200 attacks registered in health sector in Gaza
The World Health Organization on Tuesday said it has recorded 203 attacks on medical facilities and health workers in the Gaza Strip between October 7 to November 28.
Canada: Toronto joins Fast-Track Cities network on World AIDS Day
Toronto/IBNS: Observing World AIDS Day at the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week in Canada, Toronto has joined Fast-Track Cities, a network of more than 600 cities worldwide committed to ending the HIV epidemic locally, a news release has said.
Indonesia's Mount Marpi volcano erupts claiming lives of eleven hikers
Following its eruption over the weekend, bodies of eleven hikers have been found near the crater of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano, reports BBC.
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia leaves 11 climbers dead
Bodies of 11 climbers were recovered on Monday and 12 people are still missing following the eruption of an active volcano in Indonesia's West Sumatra province.
Oxford University Press names Rizz as the word of the year, check out what does it mean
Do you know the meaning of 'Rizz', the word which has been named the 2023 word of the year by Oxford University Press.
Israel-Hamas conflict: IDF discovers 800 tunnel shafts in Gaza Strip, destroys 500 of them
The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said it discovered 800 tunnel shafts in the Gaza Strip since it began a ground offensive targeting the Hamas members late in October.
Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan witnesses protests over wheat rate hike
Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region on Friday witnessed a shutter-down strike against an increase in the rate of subsidised wheat, media reports said.
Gaza: UN rights chief appeals for end to violence and a return to dialogue
The resumption of hostilities in Gaza and its terrifying impact on civilians underscore the need for the violence to end and a long-term political solution between Palestinians and Israelis to be found, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Sunday.
Punjab: BSF recovers two Glock pistols suspected to be dropped by Pakistani drone from Tarn Taran
Border Security Forces officials on Sunday said two Glock pistols, suspected to be airdropped by a Pakistani drone, were recovered near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Saturday.
Pakistan: Dacoits in police uniform loot multiple houses in Karachi
Dacoits, who were disguised in police uniforms, looted multiple houses in Pakistan's Karachi city on Saturday.
Pakistan: Sixth polio case reported
Pakistan has reported six polio cases in 2023, media reports said, as the country continues to struggle to control the disease.
New York: Stabbing incident in Far Rockaway leaves four people, including two children, dead
At least four people, including two children, died and one person was critically injured in a stabbing incident in Far Rockaway region of New York City on Sunday, police said.
Pakistan sends back 4,02,312 illegal foreigners, including Afghanistan nationals, to home country
At least 4,02,312 illegal foreigners, including Afghanistan nationals, have been sent back to their homeland by Pakistani officials, media reports said.
France: Knife and hammer attack in Paris leaves one Germa national dead
At least one person died and two others were injured in a knife and hammer attack in Paris on Saturday (December 2, 2023).
Philippines: Four killed after explosion rocks Sunday mass service
An explosion rocked a Sunday mass service at a university gymnasium in the Philippines on Sunday (December 3, 2023) which left at least four people dead and 10 others injured.
Pakistan: Terrorists open fire on bus, eight people killed
At least eight persons died and 26 others were injured as suspected terrorists opened fire on a bus in Pakistan's Chilas region on Saturday, media reports said.
Israel calls back negotiators from Qatar after hostage talks hit impasse
Gaza: Israel and Hamas rejected international appeals to extend an expired ceasefire on Saturday, with Gaza being subjected to air strikes while Palestinian groups fired numerous rockets, AFP reported.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defence says it tracked 24 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships around nation
Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has said it tracked 24 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Thursday (Nov. 30) and 6 a.m. on Friday (Dec. 1).
COP28: Bhutan Pavilion launched, fragile ecosystems remain in focus
The Bhutan Pavilion was recently launched at the 28th Conference of Parties or COP28 in Dubai where the Himalayan nation showcased its commitments to addressing climate change and maintaining carbon neutrality.
Pakistan: 19 children arrested in Punjab on charges of blasphemy
At least nineteen children were arrested on charges of blasphemy in Pakistan's Punjab region between January 1, 2023 and October 16, 2023.
IMF expects Pakistan’s debt to be around Rs82tr by end of ongoing financial year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Pakistan’s rising debt might soon reach Rs82 trillion at the end of the ongoing financial year which will end on June 30, 2024, media reports said.
Pakistan: 19 children arrested on blasphemy charges in Punjab
At least nineteen children were arrested on charges of blasphemy in Pakistan's Punjab region between January 1, 2023 and October 16, 2023.
Emmanuel Macron to visit Qatar for talks on Israel-Hamas conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday is scheduled to pay a diplomatic visit to Qatar, a key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the broker of their truce and hostage deal.
Global agrifood systems are the climate solution, new FAO report highlights
Agrifood systems and the communities that support and depend on them are on the front lines of loss and damage linked to climate change, a new report released on Friday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has revealed.
Israel-Hamas crisis: IDF strikes 400 targets in Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday (December 2, 2023) said that it has carried out airstrikes against 400 targets across the Gaza Strip since the temporary truce ended.
Afghanistan: $26 million appeal for returnees from Pakistan
WFP is seeking $26.3 million to assist one million Afghans forced to leave Pakistan following the Government’s decision to deport undocumented foreigners.