Chinese man arrested in Sri Lanka for involvement in illegal pyramid scam
A Chinese national, who was involved in an international-level pyramid scheme posing as an investor, has been arrested in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo.
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Syria-Türkiye: UN completes 200th cross-border aid mission since February quakes
The United Nations on Tuesday announced that it has conducted 200 cross-border missions delivering aid into northwest Syria from Türkiye since the devastating earthquakes that struck the two countries in February.
Sudan: ‘Civilians need life-saving assistance now,’ says UN relief chief
Amid the deepening crisis driven by warring militaries in Sudan, the UN announced on Tuesday an additional allocation of $20 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to aid civilians caught up in the turmoil.
US announces new military assistance package for war-hit Ukraine
The US government has announced the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine, a nation engaged in war with Russia since it was invaded last year.
Hundreds of thousands trafficked into online criminality across SE Asia
Criminal gangs in southeast Asia are using torture and abuse to force hundreds of thousands of people into an online scam operation which generates billions of dollars per year, the UN rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday.
UN appeals for nuclear test ban amid ‘alarming rise in global mistrust’
The United Nations on Tuesday called for more global action to end nuclear testing, warning against the danger of “collective suicide”.
Niger spiralling into ‘protection crisis’ following takeover: UNHCR
New York: The political crisis in Niger has created uncertainty for scores of vulnerable displaced people, with restrictions on humanitarian operations limiting aid and protection, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.
Pakistan continues to witness protests as government fails to give relief over inflated power bills
Pakistan is witnessing massive protests over inflated power bills with the caretaker government even failing to give relief to people.
Gabon: Army officers say they seized power African country
A group of military officers appeared on national TV on Wednesday and announced they had seized power in Gabon, the Central African country where President Ali Bongo was deemed the winner in a recently contested election.
The Pannun puzzle: China’s surprising embrace of Khalistan separatist movement
In recent times, the world has witnessed a series of perplexing alliances and actions, leaving experts and observers to question the motivations behind such moves.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Drone attack at Pskov airport leaves four Il-76 planes damaged
At least four Il-76 planes were damaged in a drone attack at an airport in the northwestern Russian city of Pskov on Wednesday.
Nigerian Police arrest more than 100 people during raid in same-sex marriage
Abuja: Nigerian Police have arrested more than 100 people in Delta for attending a suspected same-sex marriage.
Ukraine facing widespread learning loss due to war against Russia, COVID-19
Ukrainian children are showing signs of widespread learning loss as Russia’s invasion preceded by the COVID-19 pandemic have left them facing a fourth year of education setbacks, a senior UN children’s agency official said on Tuesday.
Yemen oil tanker: ‘Pivotal chapter’ concludes but important work remains
The specialist team that safely stabilized and transferred over one million barrels of crude oil from a decaying supertanker off the cost of Yemen, left the site on Monday, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in the UN-led operation to prevent a potentially disastrous oil spill in the Red Sea.
Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts
New York: A group of UN-appointed human rights experts expressed grave concern on Monday over Russia’s decision to dismiss all legal challenges to the country’s criminalisation of “public actions aimed at discrediting” the Russian Armed Forces.
Mali: ‘MINUSMA is leaving, but the UN is staying’, Mission chief says
While its peacekeeping operation in Mali, MINUSMA draws to a close by the end of this year, the UN remains committed to supporting the country’s stability and development, the head of the Mission said on Monday.
Stop using my songs: Rapper Eminem asks Indian-origin American Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Internationally popular rapper Eminem has asked Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail.
US: University of North Carolina faculty member killed in shooting, suspect taken to custody
Police have taken a suspect in custody after a shooting incident at the University of North Carolina in the US town of Chapel Hill left a faculty member dead.
Pakistan: Unidentified gunmen kill two police officers in KP
At least two police officers were killed and three others were injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat region when unidentified gunmen attacked a patrolling vehicle on Monday, media reports said.
Malawi: Truck drivers learn about risks of human trafficking
Truck drivers in southern Africa who have been recruited to traffic or smuggle people illegally are learning about the risks involved thanks to the UN drugs and crime agency, UNODC.
Imaan Mazari was arrested just hours after she was granted bail by Pakistani court
The Islamabad Police rearrested human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari, hours after she was released on bail by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday.
France: Govt decides to ban woman from wearing abaya in state-run schools
The French government has decided to ban students from wearing abaya, a robe worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools.
US: Shooting at Louisville restaurant leaves two persons dead
At least two persons died and five others were injured in a shooting at a restaurant in downtown Louisville in the U.S. state of Kentucky early Sunday morning.
Pakistani Christians demonstrate outside UN headquarters over Jaranwala violence
A large number of Pakistani Christians demonstrated outside the UN headquarters on Thursday evening and urged the world body to take decisive action to protect the minority community from mob attacks.
3 marines killed, 20 injured as US military helicopter crashes in northern Australia during training exercise
Canberra: A United States Marine Corps helicopter V-22 Osprey, carrying about 23 marines, crashed during the Predators Run exercises off the coast of the northern Australian city of Darwin, killing three Marines and injuring 20 media reported.
Wagner boss Prigozhin died in plane crash, Russia confirms
Russian officials on Sunday confirmed genetic analysis of bodies showed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin died during a plane crash last week.
Afghanistan: Taliban now bans women from entering Band-e-Amir National Park in Bamiyan
Taliban rulers of Afghanistan, a group that recently completed two-year rule in the country, have banned women from visiting Band-e-Amir National Park in the central Bamiyan province, media reports said.
US: Three die as 'racially motivated' shooter targets them in Florida
At least three people died as a gunman opened fire on them in a suspected racially motivated attack in the Jacksonville region of the US state of Florida on Saturday.
Pakistani doctor sentenced to 18 years for ISIS support and lone wolf plot in US
A Pakistani doctor, employed in the United States on an H-1B visa, has been handed an 18-year prison sentence after being found guilty of attempting to provide support to the terrorist organization ISIS and plotting “lone wolf” attacks within the country.
US military helicopter with 20 marines on board crashed during drills in northern Australia
Sydney/IBNS: A United States military helicopter V-22 Osprey, carrying about 20 marines, crashed during the Predators Run exercises off the coast of the northern Australian city of Darwin, Sky News Australia reported on Sunday, citing sources.