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Economic crisis forces leading companies to suspend operations in Pakistan

In a grim turn of events, reports suggest Pakistan’s ongoing economic crisis has compelled some of the nation’s biggest auto giants to halt production. In recent days, the automotive giants Honda, Suzuki, and Toyota have announced the suspension of their operations, raising concerns among Pakistanis about the stability of the automobile industry in the country.

Los Angeles: Multiple fights break out between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protestors close to Gal Gadot's Hamas attack film screening

Multiple fights broke out outside the Museum of Tolerance in the US city of Los Angeles where actress Gal Gadot was facilitating the screening of a film showing the October 7 surprise attack on Southern Israel by the Hamas group.

'No ceasefire' without the release of our hostages, says Israeli PM Netanyahu

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday insisted that there would be "no ceasefire" without the release of hostages held by Hamas, a Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement.

Gal Gadot's film screening on Israel-Hamas war in Los Angeles sees multiple fights outside venue

Multiple fights broke out outside Hollywood actress Gal Gadot's Los Angeles screening of a film showing the October 7 surprise attack on Southern Israel by the Hamas group.

Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' during heated debate after he says her daughter uses TikTok

Republican leader and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley targeted Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy during the party's third presidential debate in Miami and even called him a 'scum' after the Indian-origin politician remarked on her daughter's TikTok activity.

US: Colorado funeral home owner, wife arrested following recovery of 189 decaying bodies from facility

The owner of a funeral home in the US state of Colorado and his wife were arrested on Wednesday (November 8, 2023) after decaying remains of at least 189 people were recovered from the facility recently.

U.S. strikes weapon storage facility in eastern Syria

Washington/UNI: U.S. military on Wednesday struck a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria it believed was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says everyone wants to end conflict in Gaza Strip as soon as possible

Everyone wants to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan: Explosion in bus leaves seven people dead

An explosion rocked a bus in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Tuesday which left at least seven people dead.

Pakistan: Explosive device found near Adiala jail

A device, which was containing 1,510 grams of explosives, was found abandoned near the Adiala jail in Pakistan's  Gorakhpur town on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Protesters block roads in Bewal Town over killing of youth

Protesters blocked roads in Bewal Town and Gujar Khan city of Pakistan to demonstrate against the killing of a man by a group of armed men recently.

Israel-Palestine crisis: UN humanitarians plead for ‘access, access, access’

A month since Hamas militants killed 1,400 people in Israel, taking over 240 hostage, and as the Israeli offensive into Gaza continues which has led to thousands of civilian deaths, UN humanitarians on Tuesday issued a heartfelt appeal for access to the enclave.

Iran claims it neutralized Mossad drone attack, arrested three local spies

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry, in cooperation with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban group, has neutralized a drone attack allegedly by Iran's spy agency Mossad in the eastern half of the country.

Students protest due to lack of security in a Pakistani college

Students of Government Degree College in Pakistan on Saturday demonstrated against lack of security and shortage of teachers, media reports said.

Awami Action Committee demands subsidised electricity bills, targets govt for negligence during PoK protest

A large group of people from the Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) demonstrated against spiked electricity bill and high prices of natural gas recently.

Nepal quake: UN response continues, as aftershocks leave families traumatized

UN agencies in Nepal continue their response to the deadly earthquake that struck western parts of the country over the weekend, claiming 153 lives, injuring over 330 and forcing thousands to spend nights in the open amid freezing temperatures.

US: 69-year-old Jewish man dies after altercation with Palestine supporters in California

A Jewish man has died after he was injured when he fell and hit his head during an altercation with Palestinian supporters in US city of California recently.

Sudan crisis has ‘effectively put on hold’ political dispute over Abyei

The war between rival militaries in Sudan has interrupted encouraging signs of dialogue between Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan and “effectively put on hold” talks over disputed Abyei, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Monday.

FAO report reveals hidden costs of agrifood systems

Although current agrifood systems provide nourishment and sustain economies, they also impose huge hidden costs on health and the environment - the equivalent of at least $10 trillion annually - a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has revealed.

Pakistan: Two cops die in terror attack in DI Khan

At least two policemen were killed and three others were injured after terrorists targeted personnel guarding an oil and gas exploration company’s camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Terror attack in DI Khan leaves two cops dead

At least two policemen were killed and three others were injured after terrorists targeted personnel guarding an oil and gas exploration company’s camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan on Tuesday.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Gaza death toll crosses 10,000

The number of Palestinian nationals killed in Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas members on Israel has touched 10,000.

Co-working firm WeWork Inc files for bankruptcy in USA

After years of struggle, co-working startup WeWork Inc has filed for bankruptcy in the USA.

Israel-Palestine crisis: Humanitarians say ‘enough is enough’

With the deepening Israel-Palestine crisis about to enter its second month, a dozen UN agencies have reiterated urgent appeals for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to allow more lifesaving aid into Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza death toll crosses 10,000

Gaza: The total number of deaths in Gaza has surpassed 10,000 since the latest round of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Palestinian health ministry said on Monday.

Pakistan: Explosion on railway track in Quetta leaves three injured

At least three passengers were injured in an explosion on a railway track which was recently restored to resume train service between Sibi and Harnai, media reports said on Monday.

Fir-class dinner of an iconic ship up for auction

A number of items from the RMS Titanic will soon go up for auction, nearly 111 years since the ship sank.

Afghan refugees, who are returning to country, complaint of mistreatment by Iran security forces

Several Afghan refugees, who have returned to the country from Iran, have complained of mistreatment by the country's military.

Taliban Minister targets Pakistan over treatment towards Afghan nationals

Afghanistan's acting Defence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid has criticised the Pakistani government's decision to expel Afghan nationals and said the neighbouring country should consider the consequences of such actions.

Pakistan: Blasphemy accused shot dead in Khanewal

A youth, who was allegedly involved in a blasphemy case, was allegedly shot dead in Khanewal district of Pakistan on Thursday.