Ahmadiyya Muslim community members detained in Pakistan for allegedly sacrificing goats
Several Ahmadiyya Muslim community members in Pakistan were detained for allegedly sacrificing animals during Eid-ul Adha celebration earlier this week.
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Global foreign investment declines for second year as geopolitical tensions rise, UN trade body reports
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on Thursday by the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD.
UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the dual-edged nature of cyberspace, stressing its potential for both immense benefits and significant risks when misused.
Putin, Kim Jong Un enjoy Russia-built Aurus limousine drive, video goes viral
A video has gone viral where Russian President Vladimir Putin could be seen driving a Russia-built Aurus limousine with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sitting beside him.
Israel Defense Forces eliminates Hamas 'terrorist' Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka
The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday announced they have eliminated Hamas 'terrorist' Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Scorching heat, visible signs of wasting and heavy fighting in Gaza
Desperate shortages of essentials in Gaza have left the enclave’s most vulnerable individuals struggling to carry on amid stifling heat, heavy fighting, disease spread and a breakdown in law and order, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
Pakistani mob kills man for allegedly desecrating Holy Quran in KP
A Pakistani mob killed a man after he allegedly desecrated the Holy Quran in Madyan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.
Chinese army attacks Philippine navy boats in South China Sea, repeating Galwan-like clash
Chinese military personnel attacked two Philippine navy boats, and boarded them with axes, spears, machetes, and hammers to inflict damage, media reported.
90 Indians among over 1000 Hajj pilgrims dead in Mecca as intense heat takes toll
Mecca: Over 1,000 pilgrims have died during this year's hajj as of Thursday due to extreme heat in Saudi Arabia' pilgrim town Mecca, according to AFP.
Pakistani journalist Khalil Jibran gunned down by unknown men in KP
Pakistani journalist Khalil Jibran was gunned down by unknown men in Landi Kotal area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district on Tuesday.
Joining the chorus: Australian media’s support for Khalistani extremism
Australia, known for its multicultural fabric and inclusivity, is home to one of the fastest-growing Indian diasporas in the world.
Joe Biden intends to sign 'Resolve Tibet Act': US delegation member after visiting Dharamshala
US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, who is heading a bipartisan delegation from the US to Indian city of Dharamshala, has affirmed President Joe Biden's intention to sign the 'Resolve Tibet Act'.
US congressional delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in Himachal Pradesh
A US congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul recently visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in the Himalayan Indian state of Dharamshala on June 18.
Nepali journalism platform claims Ukrainian Prez was bribed into profitable contracts to kickstart a war business
A Nepali investigative journalism platform has claimed Ukraine is a 'victim' of Western defence contractors who want to add new countries into NATO for profits.
Knife attack in Shanghai metro station leaves three persons injured
A knife attack incident at a metro station in Shanghai city of China on Tuesday left at least three people injured.
Xinjiang: Uyghur Organisation accuses Chinese authorities of banning Eid
The Centre for Uyghur Studies has accused China of restricting Eid celebration in Xinjiang, historically known as East Turkistan.
United Kashmir People’s National Party meet in Belgium, demands release of PoJK activists arrested on “fake” terrorism charges
The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) recently met in Brussels to discuss plight of people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
US house fire leaves five persons dead
At least six people died and six others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in the US state of Georgia on Monday.
PTI workers, leaders protest outside Adiala Jail, face legal action
Police in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city have lodged a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers for demonstrating outside Adiala Jail where former PM Imran Khan is currently lodged.
Family escapes unhurt after massive chunk of ice falls on their roof from plane
An US family narrowly escaped disaster after a chunk of ice possibly fell off a plane and crashed through the roof of their suburban home on Wednesday, media reports said.
Pakistan FC security personnel abduct two brothers from Balochistan
Pakistan’s Frontier Corps (FC) personnel have abducted two men from Gili area in Balochistan, media reports said.
Toronto observes June as a Pride Month with a new heritage property plaque
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto is celebrating June as a Pride Month with a new plaque at St. Charles Clock Tower (1872) Yonge Street Fire Hall Heritage Property.
BNM protests Pakistan's negligence towards people hit by long-term effect of nuclear radiation
The Baloch National Movement (BNM), a Baloch rights organisation, recently held several conferences in Awaran, Kech, and Gwadar districts of Balochistan to address the issue of radiation exposure faced by Baloch community members since Pakistan conducted nuclear tests on May 28, 1998.
Price of tomato crosses Rs. 200 per kilogram in Pakistan ahead of Eidul Azha
Price of tomato has crossed the Rs200 per kilogram mark in Pakistan ahead of Eidul Azha celebration.
China: Eight persons travelling in refrigerated truck found dead from suffocation
At least eight persons died due to suffocation in a refrigerated truck in China's Henan Province on Sunday, media reports said.
Chinese woman decides to end her life after she was forced forcefully engaged to a man
A 19-year-old woman in China ended her life by jumping into the river after her family forced her to engage a man whom she met during a blind date.
Fourteen Jordanian Hajj pilgrims die due to excessive heat
At least 14 Jordanian nationals died during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
Pakistani security forces kill key TTP commander in Lakki Marwat
Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department in Pakistan's Bannu killed a key terrorist commander belonging to banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an Intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat region in the country, media reports said.
Pakistan: KP police foil child marriage where father attempted to marry his 12-year-old daughter with a 72-year-old man
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police foiled an attempt to marry off a 12-year-old girl to a 72-year-old man in Pakistan's Charsadda region, media reports said.
Two die in blast in Pakistan's Kurram
At least two persons died and five others were injured in a blast which rocked Pakistan's Kurram district, media reports said on Sunday.