China-Nepal border witnessing a spike in gold smuggling
Border crossings between Nepal and China have become hubs for gold smuggling and illegal transactions, media reports said.
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Mosques shuttered, razed, altered in Muslim areas in China, claims HRW
The Chinese government is significantly reducing the number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces under its “mosque consolidation” policy, in violation of the right to freedom of religion, Human Rights Watch said today.
Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 14,532
Gaza/UNI: The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 14,532 since the outbreak of the Hamas-Israel conflict on Oct. 7, the Hamas-run government media office said on Wednesday.
Hostage release will not take place before Friday, says top Israeli official
A top official of PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said the release of the first group of 50 Israeli abductees as a part of the hostage deal would take place on Friday (November 24, 2023) and not on Thursday (November 23, 2023) as was previously thought.
2 die as car explodes near US-Canada border, triggers massive security alert
At least two persons died after a car exploded at a US-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire will not start 'before Friday': Reports
Gaza/UNI: There will be no ceasefire under the deal between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas "before Friday," an Israeli official said on Thursday.
2 killed in vehicle explosion on Rainbow Bridge near Niagra Falls on US-Canada Border; terrorism angle suspected
New York: Border crossings between the US and Canada near Niagara Falls were shut down on Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge, prompting actions by terrorism investigators, media reports said.
China calls for end to hostilities, immediate ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations: China has urged the international community to step up efforts to implement an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza and the realization of a ceasefire, Beijing's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun said on Wednesday.
Israel-Hamas war: Russia welcomes four day truce; 50 Israeli hostages to be released
Gaza/IBNS: A humanitarian pause between Israel and Hamas may start at 04:30 GMT on Thursday, the i24 broadcaster reported.
Ontario elementary teachers reach tentative contract deal with provincial govt
Toronto/IBNS: A new tentative deal between the Ontario Government with English-language public elementary teachers had been reached averting a possible strike, Education Minister Stephen Lecce confirmed it in a social media post on Tuesday.
Hong Kong: Police arrested four Pakistani nationals for entering city unlawfully
Hong Kong Police have arrested four persons over suspicion of entering the city illegally on Monday, media reports said.
China: Police arrest Chinese video game live-streaming platform DouYu CEO Chen Shaojie
Police have arrested the CEO of a prominent Chinese video game live-streaming platform DouYu, media reports said.
Some Pakistani civil society activists demand Pakistan to stop forceful deportation of Afghanistan refugees
Some civil society activists are demanding Pakistan stop the forceful deportation of Afghan refugees from the south Asian nation.
Pakistan: Three die in IED blast in Balochistan
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted on the roadside exploded in Pakistan's Hoshab area in Balochistan on Sunday which left at least three people dead, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Drap report shows medicines in Karachi sold at five-time higher prices
A recent crackdown by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) in Karachi revealed that pharmacies and medical stores in the Pakistani city were selling medicines at five-fold higher prices than the maximum retail price (MRP) approved by the authority, media reports said.
Ukraine: Civilian casualties mount as war enters second winter
At least 10,000 civilians, including over 560 children, have been killed and more than 18,500 injured since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission there said on Tuesday.
General Assembly resolution upholds the Olympic Truce
Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris next year, the UN General Assembly has urged countries to maintain the ancient Greek tradition of observing peace before, during and after the Games.
Desperate Afghan returnees from Pakistan face uncertain future: IOM
The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) and humanitarian partners are providing critical aid at border crossing points between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the face of a surge in forced returns of Afghan nationals.
Gaza crisis: aid agencies warn of ‘tragic, avoidable surge’ in child deaths
UN agencies on Tuesday issued an urgent call for action, emphasizing the severe health risks faced by pregnant women, babies and children due to worsening climate catastrophes.
Israel-Palestine conflict: IDF releases video claiming Hamas using mosque for storing weapons in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces has released a video where it claimed Hamas members used a mosque in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighbourhood for storing weapons.
Fifty hostages to be released after Israeli Cabinet okays temporary ceasefire deal with Hamas
The Israeli cabinet has approved an agreement to secure the release of 50 hostages who were kidnapped during the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
BRICS calls for 'immediate and sustained humanitarian truce' in Gaza
Shanghai: The BRICS countries demanded a humanitarian truce between Israel and the Gaza Strip, leading to a cessation of hostilities, during an extraordinary summit on Tuesday.
US: Shooting at Walmart store in Dayton leaves four people injured
At least four people were injured when a shooter entered a Walmart in the US city of Dayton on Monday (November 20, 2023) and opened fire inside it, police said.
US: Four hurt in shooting at Walmart store in Dayton
At least four people were injured when a shooter entered a Walmart in the US city of Dayton on Monday (November 20, 2023) and opened fire inside it, police said.
UN chief Antonio Guterres says world is witnessing an unparalleled and unprecedented level of civilian death due to Israel-Palestine conflict
The UN chief said on Monday that in the current conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in Gaza, the world is witnessing an "unparalleled and unprecendented" level of civilian death, compared to any other conflict since he became Secretary-General in 2017.
Pakistan: Three Levies men among five injured in separate attack incidents in Balochistan
Two armed attacks in Chagai and Pishin districts of Balochistan region of Pakistan on Saturday left at least five people, including three Levies personnel, hurt, media reports said.
Pakistan’s latest misstep at Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib 'hurts' Sikh sentiment
In a disheartening turn of events, Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is once again at the center of controversy, accused of violating Sikh ‘rehat maryada’ and causing distress among the Sikh community.
Australia, China exchange barb over recent naval sonar row
China on Monday said its military is strictly disciplined and always operates professionally while responding to the Australian government's recent accusation that six navy divers were hurt due to probable sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship.
US Court of Appeals begins hearing into Donald Trump gag order
Washington/IBNS/UNI: The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit began a hearing on Monday into former US President Donald Trump’s challenge against a gag order in his criminal case regarding his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
Vladimir Putin to participate in BRICS Summit to discuss Israel-Palestine conflict
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate virtually in the BRICS summit on Tuesday, which will focus on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the Kremlin said on Monday.