Bhutan: King unveils Gelephu Mindfulness City SAR project which aims to extend from India to Southeast Asia
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck highlighted the Gelephu Mindfulness City during his 116th National Day address.
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Uzbekistan is considering a draft law on the main directions of tax and budget policy for 2024
At a meeting of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan, the draft law “on introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the adoption of the main directions of tax and budget policy for 2024” is being considered.
Effort to restart Iran nuclear deal ‘at a standstill’ Security Council hears
Despite appeals to all those involved in the stalled deal to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, “diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill”, the UN’s political affairs chief told the Security Council on Monday.
UN envoy to Libyan leaders: Resolve impasse, do not fail the people
Despite recent legislative progress, Libya’s political landscape remains fraught with power struggles, as key figures attach conditions to taking part in crucial talks, the UN envoy to the north African nation said on Monday.
Technovation Girls Uzbekistan: Participants present 13 technological solutions for road safety and accessibility
Technovation Girls Uzbekistan, the largest STEM program for girls in the country, in partnership with the online service Yandex Go and the Nukus Youth Technopark, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, held a hackathon recently
Migration is a fact of life and a ‘force for good’
Migration is a “fact of life” and a “force for good”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, calling for safer options for the millions seeking opportunities to improve their lives in the face of danger and despair.
Bangladesh: Four killed in capital train coach fire
Dhaka/UNI: At least four people were killed after miscreants set three coaches of a train on fire in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka early Tuesday.
8 killed, 84 injured in Guinea oil terminal blast
Conakry (Guinea): A blast at an oil port in Guinea's capital, Conakry, killed at least eight people and injured 84 others early Monday, Reuters reported, citing a senior officer.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tests COVID-19 positive
Berlin, Dec 18 (UNI) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he had been tested positive for COVID-19, expressing hope that the disease would be mild.
Pakistan: Karachi building collapse after gas cylinder explosion leaves three dead
At least three people died and 13 others were hurt after a residential building located in Pakistan's Karachi city collapsed following a gas cylinder explosion on Monday.
Trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai trial begins
Hong Kong's pro-democracy business tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is known for criticising Chinese leaders, is facing a long-awaited trial over charges that he "colluded with foreign forces".
China executes female serial killer Lao Rongzhi for murdering seven people
China executed a female serial killer, who was accused of murdering seven people, by the death penalty on Monday (December 18, 2023).
Pakistan: Road mishap leaves four dead
At least four passengers died when a passenger van collided with a truck amid dense fog in the Choonawala area of Pakistan on Monday.
Pakistan: Protest staged at Karachi Fish Harbour over vendor's murder
A protest was staged on Sunday at Karachi Fish Harbour in Pakistan over the murder of a cart vendor, media reports said.
Police fail to recover missing woman, daughter: Activists protest in Pakistan's Sukkur
A large number of activists belonging to different political and nationalist parties, as well as social organisations and human rights groups, recently participated in a protest march in Pakistan's Sukkur region against the failure of police to recover a missing woman and her two-year-old daughter.
Pakistan: Protest over Balach grows, Kohlu residents show solidarity
Family members of Balach Mola Bakhsh were joined by hundreds of political workers, human rights defenders and members of civil society when they recently completed a long journey to reach Kohlu to protest against his alleged extrajudicial killing.
Europe and Islam have 'compatibility' problem, says Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said there is a 'compatibility problem' between Islamic culture and the values and rights in European civilisation.
Dawood Ibrahim hospitalised in Karachi: Reports
Karachi/IBNS: Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim has been hospitalised due to a heath complication in Pakistan's Karachi, media reports said.
US: 4-year-old dies during road rage shooting in Lancaster
A four-year-old boy died after a man shot into a family's vehicle during a road rage at Lancaster City in the USA on Friday.
Mexico: Shooting during Christmas party leaves 12 people dead
At least 12 people were shot dead during a Christmas party in the municipality of Salvatierra of Guanajuato state, Mexico, on Sunday (December 17, 2023).
Pakistan 'neglects' Gurdwara dedicated to Baba Bulleh Shah
Amidst the arid plains of Pakistan, stands a poignant testament to neglect and forgotten promises.
IDF finds 'biggest' Hamas tunnel in Gaza Strip
The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) on Sunday (December 17, 2023) said it has discovered the 'biggest' Hamas tunnel in the Gaza stripe which is located close to the Erez Crossing.
IFJ says 94 journalists killed in 2023
The International Federation of Journalists records that 94 journalists and media workers, including 9 women, have been killed in 2023.
Pakistan: Short-term inflation spikes over 43 pct
Pakistan's annual short-term inflation spiked by 43.16 percent in the week ending on December 14, media reports said.
Pakistan: Hindu temple in Ahmadpur Sial desecrated, converted into chicken shop
A Hindu temple in Pakistan's Ahmadpur Sial has been desecrated and converted into a chicken shop, media reports said.
Hong Kong authorities put bounties for several self-exiled activists, UK, US condemn
The US and the UK have condemned Hong Kong authorities for putting a bounty on several self-exiled activists.
Hamas will not negotiate release of hostages until Israel’s operation ends
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: Hamas Saturday said that it would not negotiate a hostage exchange until Israel ended its military operation in the Gaza Strip.
WHO chief reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza
Geneva/IBNS/UNI: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), reiterated his call on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Fire breaks out at oil refinery in Iranian city of Isfahan
Isfahan: A fire broke out on Saturday morning at a crude oil processing station of an oil refinery in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.
US State Department approves potential $59mln sale of missiles to Japan
Washington: The US State Department approved a potential $59 million sale of Sidewinder Missiles to Japan, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.