Four IS militants killed in operation in W. Iraq
Baghdad/UNI: Four Islamic State (IS) militants were killed Wednesday in an operation in Iraq's western province of Anbar, the Iraqi military said.
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Most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible to everyone, new survey suggests
Ottawa/IBNS: Most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible to everyone according to a new national online survey of 1,564 people conducted by Leger.
Courage needed to mend today’s global rifts, German leader tells UN Assembly
Addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that in an increasingly interdependent world, “a policy for peace must not stop on our own doorstep.”
Members of China’s persecuted communities and rights groups demonstrate in London
Members of China’s persecuted communities and rights groups recently peacefully demonstrated outside the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair in London where the Chinese Embassy was hosting its 74th anniversary celebration of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Iranian President denounces West’s meddling in affairs of Middle East countries
Speaking at the annual debate of the UN General Assembly in New York, Iran’s President, Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi discussed the emergence of non-Western powers, encouraged regional economic and security partnerships, and lamented the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
Afghanistan: UN report says Taliban committed 1600 cases of human rights violations in past 19 months
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a report that said it has documented over 1600 cases of human rights violations committed by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities in the past 19 months.
We have a duty to leave no one behind, South African President tells world leaders
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, stating that while every human effort should be directed towards realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, “our energies have once again been diverted by the scourge of war.”
'Peace has no losers’, Erdogan says, vowing to step up efforts to end war in Ukraine
The President of Türkiye showcased his country as an active partner on both the regional and global levels¸ and called for reform of the international institutions, during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Addicted to war, power and greed, humanity is ‘killing itself’, warns Colombian President
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday called at the UN General Assembly for peace summits to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and between Israel and the Palestinians, so the international community could focus instead on addressing climate change, which he said was “the mother of all crises”.
UN rights experts condemn Iran’s protest crackdown
Iran has escalated its crackdown on protests, to prevent public commemoration of Jina Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody last year, UN independent human rights experts warned on Tuesday.
Cuba calls for ‘a new and more just global contract’
In the face of rising hunger and poverty, developing countries will continue their decades-long fight for a more just and equitable world, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Uncovering racial discrimination against Sikhs: UK Police face calls for sensitization
In a shocking revelation, a former member of the West Midlands Police has exposed a disturbing culture of racial discrimination against Sikhs within the force.
Pakistan’s terror refuge shattered: Unraveling safe havens
In a stunning exposé that peels back the layers of clandestine terror networks, India Today’s special report reveals a dramatic shift in the once-secure sanctuaries for enemies of India.
Moscow's weaponization of food and energy impacts all countries: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells UN Assembly
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine told world leaders in the UN General Assembly that alongside its ongoing nuclear threat, Russia is also weaponizing essentials like global food and energy markets, and using them “not only against our country, but all of yours as well.”
Sudan: Children dying amid healthcare system collapse
In war-torn Sudan, more than 1,200 children under five have died in camps in the space of four months from a combination of measles and malnutrition, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Annual cost for reaching the SDGs? More than $5 trillion
The cost of achieving ambitious sustainable development targets is estimated at between $5.4 and $6.4 trillion per year between now and 2030, UN economists said on Tuesday.
Biden says ‘when we stand together’, we can tackle any challenge
The territorial integrity and human rights that form the foundation of the UN must be collectively defended, United States President Joseph Biden said on Tuesday.
'Armed conflicts are an offense to human rationality,' Brazil’s Lula da Silva tells UN Assembly
Speaking at the annual debate of the UN General Assembly in New York, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva lamented growing global inequalities and discussed his country’s role spearheading climate change diplomacy within the Global South.
Syria: UN chief welcomes reopening of life-saving aid corridor
A large UN aid convoy was able to cross into northwest Syria on Tuesday following the reopening of a vital border crossing.
‘Reform or rupture’ says Guterres, calling for multilateralism to be remade for the 21st century
Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday warned the world is “becoming unhinged” and underscored the United Nations’ raison d'être, to resolve global crises during times of “maximum danger and minimum agreement.”
SriLankan Airlines, Emirates forge interline agreement to enhance passenger connectivity
Colombo/UNI: SriLankan Airlines and Emirates have entered into a reciprocal interline agreement aimed at bolstering connectivity for travelers.
Peru bus accident claims 24 lives
Lima/Peru/UNI: About 24 people were killed as a passenger bus in southwest Peru's Huancavelica province went off the road early on Monday, plunging 200 meters into a ravine, reports the local media.
US national debt surpasses $33 trillion, Congress grapples with funding dilemma
Washington/UNI: The US national debt has soared past the $33 trillion mark, according to data released by the US Treasury Department.
Ukraine files WTO lawsuits against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over import ban
Kiev/UNI: Ukraine has taken legal action by filing lawsuits with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for their import restrictions on Ukrainian products, according to the Ukrainian Economy Ministry.
Taiwan says it detected 103 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval ships
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has said it has tracked 103 Chinese military aircraft and nine naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday, media reports said.
UNHRC: Pakistani Christian activist highlights mistreatment of minorities
A Christian human rights activist recently exposed the way Pakistan is mistreating them and even using the national security law to persecute minority communities.
Bara elders express concern over a rise in targeted killings in Pakistan
The elders of Pakistan's Bar Qambarkhel tribe in Bara region took serious exception to increasing incidents of targeted killing and demanded of that law enforcement agencies take immediate steps to improve the situation.
Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan Civil Servants protest discrimination
Civil servants belonging to Gilgit-Baltistan Civil Service in Pakistan recently observed a pen-down strike on the eve of the caretaker prime minister's visit to protest against discriminatory clauses persisting in Rules of Business 2009.
Taliban urged to uphold Afghan girls’ right to education
The international community must ensure that every girl in Afghanistan has an opportunity to learn, the head of the UN fund for education in emergencies said on Monday – the second anniversary of the Taliban’s edict banning secondary education for girls.
Ukraine: UN adds historic Kyiv cathedral and monastery to danger list
New York: The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added two of Ukraine’s most historic buildings in Kyiv and another site in Lviv, to its official list of World Heritage sites in danger