Treatment of women in Tibet: CEDAW questions China
Lhasa: The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has voiced its concern over the condition of women in Tibet.
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Taiwan finds suspected China-made weather balloon debris
Taipei: Taiwan security forces have found the wreckage of a suspected China-made weather balloon on one of its offshore frontline islets, media reports said on Tuesday.
Guterres: Eliminate ‘weapons of terror’ to avert future chemical warfare
New York: The world must make every effort to eliminate chemical weapons, the UN chief said on Monday, raising grave concerns about their continued use.
Pakistan: 14 people injured during violent clash between two tribes
A violent clash, which took place between two tribes, left 14 people injured in Pakistan's Darra Adam Khel area on Monday.
UN marks 75 years since displacement of 700,000 Palestinians
New York: The UN on Monday commemorated for the first time in its history, the mass displacement of Palestinians from land that was to become Israel, 75 years ago, that turned 700,000 Palestinians into refugees, almost overnight.
Ukraine: Imperative to ‘explore all options’ to reach civilians – UN relief chief
Civilians who are caught up in the crossfire in Ukraine need and deserve humanitarian relief, “wherever the are”, said the UN Humanitarian Affairs chief on Monday, briefing the Security Council, calling for aid workers to be allowed full access, in line with international law.
Road Safety Week: African nations steer towards reducing deaths
New York: Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among African youth, so governments across the continent have resolved to drive in a new unified direction, ahead of Road Safety Week, observed 15 to 21 May.
Guterres welcomes ceasefire in Israel and Gaza
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed last night’s ceasefire agreement in Israel and Gaza and reiterated that only a negotiated political solution will lead to lasting peace and end the devastating cycles of violence “once and for all.”
Three killed, multiple injured in shooting in US New Mexico
Houston: At least three people were killed and multiple others were injured on Monday in a shooting in Farmington, southwestern U.S. state of New Mexico, police said.
Afghanistan remains one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters: HRW
Afghanistan has largely disappeared from the media, but it remains one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.
Austria: Hitler's speech, Nazi slogans played on train's loudspeakers, investigation begins
Passengers, who were traveling in an Austrian train that was running between Bregenz to Vienna, were shocked when a recording of Adolf Hitler's speech was played on the train's loudspeaker system on Sunday.
Austria: Hitler's speech, Nazi slogans played on train's loudspeakers, investigation begins
Passengers, who were traveling in an Austrian train that was running between Bregenz to Vienna, were shocked when a recording of Adolf Hitler's speech was played on the train's loudspeaker system on Sunday.
New Zealand hostel fire leaves six people dead
Wellington: At least six people died as a fire broke out at a hostel in the New Zealand city of Wellington, media reports said on Monday.
Canada Revenue Agency withholds tax refunds, other benefits of Canadians awaiting review of their eligibility status
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadians waiting for a decision of a review of their eligibility status regarding pandemic benefits, after having received these by mistake, might see their tax refunds or other benefits being reportedly withheld by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Smartphone gloom: China's Oppo to stop chip development
Beijing: Popular Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has cited the uncertainty in the global economy and the gloomy smartphone market as the reason behind its decision to shut down its semiconductor division and cease the development of its own chips.
China imposes new rules for foreigners visiting Tibet from Nepal
Beijing: The Chinese government has imposed new rules for tourists who wish to visit the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Experts believe China's new military strategy is revealed through its drills
Beijing: Defence experts believe that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) latest round of military exercises revealed a new strategy in Beijing’s campaign of intimidation against Taiwan, media reports said.
Taiwan tracks 32 Chinese military aircraft: Reports
Taipei: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) recently tracked the presence of 32 Chinese military aircraft and four naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Thursday (May 11) and 6 am on Friday (May 12), an episode which has a potential to further escalate tension.
Pakistan: Woman shot dead in Karachi home, police suspect 'honour killing'
A young woman was allegedly shot dead by her brother in the name of 'honour' in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said on Monday.
China planning to recruit Nepal's iconic Gorka soldiers into PLA: Reports
Beijing: China is planning to recruit Nepal's iconic Gurkha security personnel to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), media reports said Sunday.
Turkey polls: Alliance led by Erdogan's party wins majority in parliament
Istanbul: The People's Alliance of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has secured the majority of seats in the parliament, the state-run TRT Haber broadcaster reported on Monday, citing preliminary results as all ballots in Turkey processed.
Madrid hospital fire leaves one person dead
Madrid: One person has died, and 24 others have been injured in a major fire at the Clinico San Carlos Hospital in Madrid, Spanish media reported on Monday.
Royal Textile Academy pays tribute to Queen Mother on 60th birthday
Royal Textile Academy, in collaboration with the Textile Museum, recently paid tributes to Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuk as she turned 60.
US citizen sentenced to life in prison in China for Espionage
Beijing: Hong Kong permanent resident Liang Chengyun, who holds a US passport, has been sentenced to life in prison for espionage, an intermediate people's court in China's eastern city of Suzhou said on Monday.
US: Texas woman shot dead by boyfriend over an abortion, say police
A Texas man was arrested after he allegedly shot dead his girlfriend after she went to another US state for an abortion, media reports said.
Thailand Elections: Opposition parties take strong lead
Bangkok: Voters in Thailand have rejected the military-backed government in the recently held polls as two major opposition parties are now set for coalition talks.
Afghanistan: Two polio cases reported in Nangarhar
Afghanistan has recorded two new polio cases in Nangarhar region of the country, media reports said.
Pakistan police thwart attempted attack on Chinese workers in Karachi
The Pakistani police have thwarted an attempted attack on Chinese workers in Karachi city, media reports said.
Turkey votes in major polls, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political fate to be decided
Turkey is voting for the presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday, a poll assumed to be significant as it will decide whether Recep Tayyip Erdogan remains the president after 20 years in power.
Long been inspired by your vision to create bright future, writes Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino in her first tweet praising Elon Musk
Twitter's newly appointed CEO Linda Yaccarino wrote her first tweet on Sunday where she said she is inspired by owner Elon Musk's vision to create a brighter future.