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Indonesia: Missing woman discovered inside Python's belly

Jakarta/IBNS: A woman, who went missing, was discovered inside the belly of a Python in central Indonesia, media reports said.

UK: Graduate Route Visa is playing a crucial role in attracting international talent, feels expert

An expert feels that the UK's Graduate Route Visa is playing a crucial role in attracting international talent to the country.

Macron dissolves Parliament as exit polls predict historic French far-right surge in EU polls

Far-right parties are expected to win a significant number of the seats in the European Parliament following three days of voting.

Indian-origin man from Ludhiana shot dead in Canada in suspected targeted killing

In a suspected targeted shooting incident, an Indian-origin man from Ludhiana was shot dead in Canada's Surrey on Friday (June 7, 2024).

Seven Pakistani soldiers killed in IED blast

At least seven Pakistani soldiers died after their vehicle was targeted with an improvised explosive device in the country's  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday.

Zambian court hands jail term to Chinese nationals over involvement in cyber crimes

A Zambian court has handed over jail terms to 21 Chinese nationals and a Cameronian citizen for their involvement in cyber crimes in the country.

Taiwan claims six Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval vessels detected

Taiwan tracked six Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and four coast guard ships around the region between 6 a.m. on Thursday (June 6) and 6 a.m. on Friday (June 7), said the country's Ministry of National Defense.

UAE's longest day will last nearly 14 hours

The UAE is set to experience its longest day of the year, or summer solstice, from June 21 to June 22, media reports said.

IDF shares footage of moments when Israeli hostages were rescued from Hamas captivity

The Israeli Defense Forces has released video footage of the operation conducted by its personnel to rescue four hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni casts vote in EU Parliament election

Italy became the first heavyweight nation to cast votes for the EU's next parliament on Saturday, in a test of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's strength at home.

Israel-Hamas conflict: IDF says four hostages recovered from Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday said four hostages were rescued alive from Hamas captivity while conducting a daylight operation in Gaza.

Woman set on fire in Pakistan by her in-laws

A woman was allegedly killed and set on fire by her in-laws in Pakistan's  Mouza Junglewala region, media reports said.

PoJK, PoGB diaspora demonstrate outside Pakistan consulate, demand release of arrested activists

The diaspora belonging to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) living overseas recently demonstrated outside the Pakistani consulate in England to demand the release of leaders and social activists of the region.

Former Pakistani ambassador Husain Haqqani impressed by magnitude of Indian democracy

Former Pakistani ambassador, journalist and academic, Husain Haqqani, has praised Indian polls and its democratic system.

UK: Woman driver jailed after she kills scooter rider while clicking winking selfie

A British woman who ploughed into the back of a motorcyclist killing the rider moments after she zoomed in on a selfie on her mobile phone has been jailed.

Copenhagen: Danish PM Mette Frederiksen attacked by man

A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen.

Children now work to ensure families can survive amid Gaza war, says ILO

Eight months to the day since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in Gaza, the UN labour agency, ILO, warned on Friday that families there now send their children to work just to survive, as unemployment nears a staggering 80 per cent.

UN investigative team hands over crucial ISIL crime data to Iraq

As the UN team charged with investigating crimes committed by the Da’esh terrorist group in Iraq prepares to conclude its mandate in September, significant strides have been made in transferring crucial evidence to the authorities, its acting head said on Wednesday.

World leaders demand ‘surge in action’ for sustainable development

UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened Heads of State and Government in New York on Wednesday to advance efforts to get countries back on course to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.

There is an exit off ‘the highway to climate hell’, UN chief Guterres insists

“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.

Protesters block roads in Pakistan's Taxila to demonstrate against rising street crimes

Protesters blocked Taxila-Khanpur road in Pakistan over failure to check crime in the region by Taxila police.

Pakistan: 11 miners die due to suffocation inside coal mine in Pakistan

At least 11 miners died of suffocation inside a coal mine in Pakistan's Sanjdi region on Monday.

Lebanon: Man arrested over shooting close to US Embassy in Awkar

A gunman was arrested after he opened fire close to the US embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday.

Taiwan's Defence Ministry detects 26 aircraft, 10 PLA vessels close to its territory

Taiwan's Defence Ministry on Wednesday said it detected 26 airctafts and 10 Chinese People's Liberation Army vessels close to its territory.

More than 500 Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank: UN rights chief

Violence in the occupied West Bank linked to the war in Gaza passed a deadly milestone with more than 500 Palestinians killed since 7 October, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday.

Prime Minister of Nepal Dahal triggers last blast of Head Race Tunnel of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project in Nepal

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ triggered the last blast to mark the completion of heading excavation for the 11.8 km long Head Race Tunnel of 900 MW Arun- 3 Hydro Electric Project in Sankhuwasabha District of Nepal. Arun - 3 Hydro Electric Project is being executed by SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company Pvt. Ltd. (SAPDC), a fully owned subsidiary of SJVN.

Pakistani vlogger shares glimpses of present day Heermandi in viral video, go for the virtual tour now

Lahore's Heeramandi neighbourhood has been making headlines in recent times ever since Indian director Sanjay Leela Bhansali made his OTT debut with a capturing series by the same name, triggering the interest of the audience in the Pakistani region once again.

35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre marked globally

European Union refuses to lift ban on Pakistan International Airlines

The European Union (EU) has upheld its decision to maintain the ban on Pakistani air carriers, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as reported by ARY News.

UK: Independent UN human rights experts voice concern about migrant labour exploitation

Independent UN human rights experts have expressed concern about the protection risks faced by migrant workers in the United Kingdom (UK), including “deception, exorbitant recruitment fees, debt bondage, undignified living conditions, and potential deportation.”