Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah dies at 86
Kuwait City: The ruling emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah died on Saturday at the age of 86, AP reported.
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Abolish coercive boarding schools in Tibet: European Parliament tells China
The European Parliament has urged China to abolish coercive boarding school system that has isolated more than 1 million Tibetan children from their families, language and culture, media reports said.
Urgent help needed for millions of children affected by conflicts and disasters, says UNICEF
Protection needs for children in emergencies from Ukraine to Gaza and Sudan have never been greater but the humanitarian funding forecast for 2024 is “increasingly bleak”.
Abused Afghan women face prison in Taliban-ruled nation: UNAMA report
Under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, women reporting gender-based violence to the authorities may end up in prison – allegedly for the victims’ own protection.
Palestine-Israel crisis: IDF says it 'mistakenly' killed three hostages in Gaza
The Israel Defence Forces on Friday said it 'mistakenly' killed three hostages during its campaign in Gaza.
British tabloid Daily Mirror to pay Prince Harry $180,000 in phone hacking case
London: Prince Harry has won his legal battle against the British tabloid Daily Mirror's publisher, securing over £140,000 ($180,000) in damages, AP reported.
Pakistan: PIA fails to pay salary to 7000 employees amid financial constraints
As many as 7,000 Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees have not received their salaries in November as the national carrier continues to struggle with financial struggle for months now.
Pakistan businessman claims he was kidnapped by Rawat cops, kept in custody illegally for 40 days
A Pakistani businessman has alleged that Rawat police kidnapped him and took him to a private torture cell where he was kept illegally for 40 days.
Pakistan: Four security personnel killed in KP terror attacks
At least four security personnel were killed in two separate terrorist incidents in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region on Friday.
Pakistan: Quetta highway blocked as protesters demonstrate against alleged extrajudicial killing of Balach Mola Bakhsh
Pakistan's Quetta region is witnessing a protest sit-in against the alleged extrajudicial killing of Balach Mola Bakhsh in a CTD operation.
Gaza flooding latest disaster to hit desperate Palestinians
Heavy rains created new misery in Gaza as UN humanitarians repeated deep concerns on Thursday over the deteriorating health situation in the Strip, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment and fighting with Palestinian armed groups.
US mother uses tracking app to catch her son having sex with teacher in car
A mother used a tracking app to catch her son having sex with her teacher in a car in US state of North Carolina, media reports said.
Pakistan: Farmers continue to protest amid urea fertiliser crisis
As Pakistan continue to face a shortage of urea fertilizer, farmers in the country protested in various districts of the nation.
Iran eliminates visa requirements for 33 nations, including Gulf states
Dubai: Iran announced that it was eliminating the need for visas for 33 nations, including Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, with which Tehran had tense relations for many years before a recent reconciliation.
Ten soldiers killed, including colonel in Gaza on Tuesday
Jerusalem: Ten Israeli soldiers, including a colonel who commanded a forward base for the Golani infantry brigade, were killed in battle in Gaza on Tuesday.
Three Japanese ministers tender resignations over funds scandal
Tokyo/UNI: Three Japanese ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday amid an unfolding political funds scandal centering on the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), local media reported.
'Gaza war to continue with or without international support': Israel
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Wednesday declared its determination to continue its Gaza war "with or without international support after it came under mounting pressure even from its key supporter United States.
US President Joe Biden announces $200 million in aid for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia
US President Joe Biden has announced $200 million in pre-approved aid for Ukraine following his meeting with the country's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Washington on Tuesday (December 12, 2023).
China: 2 die, 6 hurt in minibus explosion
A 7-seater minibus exploded during the refueling process at a gas station in Liaozhong District, Shenyang City of northeast China's Liaoning Province at around 4:53 p.m. on Wednesday, causing two deaths and six injuries, according to local emergency management bureau.
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan to become world’s top opium producer
Myanmar is now the world’s largest opium producer, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported on Tuesday, as the economic and political crisis following the 2021 coup and widening conflict between the military and armed groups continues to drive farmers towards illicit opium poppy production.
Baloch National Movement members conducts seminar in Amsterdam to mark International Human Rights Day, call for freedom
The Baloch National Movement recently conducted a seminar in Amsterdam city to mark International Human Rights Day where the ongoing crisis in Balochistan was highlighted.
Israel does not want two-state solution, says Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday targeted Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition government for not supporting the two-state solution and said the country was losing global support due to “indiscriminate bombing” in Gaza.
Kiev: Over 50 injured in suspected Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital
At least 53 people were injured in a major Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital early Wednesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Bangladesh: Train derailment leaves 1 dead
One person was killed when seven compartments of a train were derailed on an overpass in Gazipur near the outskirts of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Wednesday.
Last functioning hospital in northern Gaza is a humanitarian disaster zone: WHO
The last barely functioning hospital in northern Gaza is a “humanitarian disaster zone”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday (December 12, 2023), highlighting the disastrous consequences of ongoing Israeli bombardment for critically ill and injured civilians across the enclave.
Israel-Hamas conflict: UN General Assembly votes by large majority for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during emergency session
The UN General Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon in Emergency Special Session on the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict and as the ongoing crisis in Gaza shows no signs of abating.
Finland temporarily reopens two border crossings with Russia
Helsinki: The government of Finland decided on Tuesday to reopen two land crossings on its border with Russia.
Kenya to become visa-free for the world
Nairobi: Tourists from around the world visiting Kenya will no longer need a visa to enter the country starting January, President William Ruto said on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Terrorists attack security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan, 23 soldiers die
A least 23 Pakistani soldiers died after terrorists attacked a security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan’s Daraban area on Tuesday, media reports said.
Uphold freedoms, fulfill the promise of human rights, urges UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on world leaders to rely on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a roadmap to not only uphold human rights but also prevent wars, combat hatred, rebuild trust and build a sustainable future for all.