Over 300 killed as Israel-Palestine war escalates
Tel Aviv/IBNS: The number of people killed in Israel amid the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has exceeded 300, and over 1,500 people have been injured, media reports said.
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World leaders condemn Hamas's attack on Israel
Tel Aviv: The Israeli armed forces have stated that numerous fighter jets are conducting airstrikes on Hamas facilities in Gaza, targeting 17 Hamas military installations.
Israel-Palestine War: 150 dead, over 1,000 injured in Hamas attack
Tel Aviv: At least 150 people are reported killed and 1,100 wounded in Israel after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its biggest attack in years, according to BBC.
Israel-Palestine War: Hamas militants take 17 Nepali nationals hostage
Gaza: Hamas militants, who infiltrated the southern towns of Israel from the Gaza Strip after launching a massive rocket attack on the country, have taken 17 Nepali nationals as hostage, according to Nepal’s Ambassador to Israel, news agency ANI reported.
'Hamas made a grave mistake, we will win the war': Israel
Tel Aviv: Israel has said it will win the war started by the Palestinian militant group Hamas against the country, following a series of rocket barrages launched from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory on Saturday.
Israel-Palestine War: After surprise rocket attack, Hamas militants enter Israel's cities, kidnap, shoot people
Gaza City: Disturbing videos circulating on social media on Saturday showed civilians being targeted by Hamas militants in Israel's southern cities near Gaza, using motorcycles, SUVs, and even paragliders to infiltrate the towns.
Israel-Palestine War: Over 200 killed as Hamas launches surprise attack; Netanyahu declares war
At least 198 people have been killed in Palestine’s Gaza, while 40 lost their lives in Israel after more than 5,000 rockets were launched by the militant group Hamas in a surprise attack, media reports said.
Taiwan investigating firms which allegedly helped China's Huawei
Taiwan is investigating four firms whether they broke US sanctions or its own investment rules when they provided services to Chinese companies that are reportedly helping Huawei build chip factories, media reports said.
PoK people demonstrate demanding tax-free electricity
A large number of people hit the streets of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Thursday as part of their steady campaign in favour of their demands which include tax-free electricity, subsidised wheat flour, and abolition of the unwarranted perks and privileges of the political and bureaucratic elite.
Afghanistan artists demonstrate outside UNHCR office in Quetta against Pakistan's decision to expel illegal foreign nationals
Several Afghanistani artists, musicians, demonstrated in front of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees office in Pakistan's Quetta city recently as they expressed serious concern over Islamabad's decision to expel illegal foreign nationals.
Pakistan: Several coalmines closed in Balochistan, thousands lose jobs
A large number of workers have lost their jobs due to the closure of hundreds of coal mines across Pakistan's Balochistan province, media reports said on Saturday.
Hamas attacks: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is 'at war'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said his country is 'at war' after Hamas group attacked the nation, leaving at least 22 Israeli people dead.
Woman faces terrorism charges for participation in ISIS activities in Canada
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has said a 29-year-old woman is facing a terrorism-related offence for her alleged participation in terror group Islamic State's activities.
Lebanon: Prison fire leaves three dead, 16 injured
At least three people died as fire broke out at a prison in eastern Lebanon, media reports said.
Previously criticized, Biden administration to allow border wall construction in US's Texas
Huston/UNI/IBNS: The Biden administration has announced plans to construct a section of border wall in southern Texas of US, specifically in Starr County, as part of efforts to curb the increasing levels of immigration in the region.
Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights 'courage and determination' of Iranian women: OHCHR
New York: The Nobel Committee’s decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi underscores the “courage and determination” of the women of Iran, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.
Weather-related disasters displace 43.1 million children in six years, UNICEF reports
Weather-related disasters forcibly displaced a staggering 43.1 million children across 44 countries over the past six years, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.
Syria: Deadly military academy attack ‘horrific reminder’ of need to de-escalate
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Thursday appealed for restraint following a deadly drone attack on a military graduation ceremony in Homs, and amid rising violence in the war-ravaged country.
Protect children at all times and at all places, UN envoys tell nations
Senior UN officials on Thursday reiterated the call for protection of children and ensuring their rights at all times, as enshrined in international law, and ending impunity for crimes against them.
Attacks on Ahmadiyya community continue in Pakistan
As the world celebrated the 12th Rabbi-ul-Awwal, or Eid-ul-Milad-un-Nabi as the birthday of Prophet Muhammed, the radical Muslims in Pakistan’s Punjab province chose to attack and demolish Ahmadiyya Baits (Ahmadiyya places of worship), an episode marking yet another way minorities are harassed in the country.
US: Five-year-old Kansas girl raped, murdered, key suspect arrested
A five-year-old girl from US city of Kansas was recently raped and murdered at a homeless campsite after she was thrown out of the home by her mother, media reports said.
UN and Red Cross call for restrictions on autonomous weapon systems to protect humanity
The UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are calling on political leaders to urgently establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems, to protect humanity.
Sudan conflict creates world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis: UN aid official
New York: As heavy fighting continues in Sudan, the UN’s top aid official in the country warned on Thursday that the conflict has created “the world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis” which threatens to outstrip the Organization’s best efforts to help those most in need.
PoJK residents protest against Pakistan, Army, demand merger with India
Massive protests broke out in the Abbaspur area of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir region against Pakistan and the Pakistani Army as they voiced their concerns regarding basic public facilities in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
Pakistan: TTP threatens Shia population in Sindh
Tehreek-e-Taliban, Pakistan (TTP) leader Omar Khorasani vide Ghazi Media Network issued a threat letter to the Shia population of Sindh province of the harshest actions for making blasphemous comments against the companions of Prophet Muhammad.
Study finds cannibalism was common as a funerary practice in Europe around 15,000 years ago
Leading researchers at the Natural History Museum (NHM) have found evidence to suggest that cannibalism was a customary funerary practice in Europe during the Magdalenian period.
Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, currently in jail, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.
Russian attack on Ukraine village leaves 51 dead, Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes it as 'brutal'
At least 51 people, including an eight-year-old boy, died after Russians attacked Hroza village in Ukraine, media reports said.
Typhoon Koinu strikes Taiwan, leaving 190 injured and thousands without power
Taipei: At least 190 were injured by typhoon Koinu in Taiwan, with over 60,000 houses and commercial buildings still without power, the Central News Agency (CNA) of Taiwan reported on Thursday, news agency Sputnik reported.
Canada: Toronto Mayor unveils Terry Fox Legacy Art Project
Toronto/IBNS: The new public art project 'We Are Shaped by the Obstacles We Face', which commemorates the legacy of Canadian humanitarian and activist Terry Fox was unveiled by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York), Darrell Fox, brother of Terry Fox, beside the Toronto Music Garden, 439 Queens Quay W, a news release said.