South Korea: Court upholds ban on same-sex relationship in military
A South Korean court has upheld a ban on same-sex relationships in the country's military, media reports said.
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Afghanistan: Kabul blast leaves four people dead
At least four people died and nine others were injured as an explosion rocked Afghanistan's Kabul city on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
UNHCR says more than 114 million displaced by war, violence across the globe
More than 114 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes by the end of September 2023, due to conflict, persecution and human rights violations, UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Wednesday.
Taiwan detects 35 Chinese military aircraft, 15 ships near Island: Reports
The Taiwanese armed forces have detected 35 Chinese military aircraft and 15 vessels in the vicinity of the island, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday.
China's rapid military expansion raises global concerns
In recent years, China has been making significant strides in expanding its military capabilities, raising concerns among global powers, particularly the United States.
Ex-Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, 68, dies of heart attack
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang died of heart attack on Friday (October 27, 2023).
Syria: US targets Iran-linked sites
The US carried out airstrikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, the Pentagon said on Saturday (October 27, 2023).
Over half of Hamas hostages hold foreign nationality, confirms Israel
Jerusalem/IBNS/UNI: At least 138 people out of an estimated 220 taken hostage by Hamas and held in Gaza are of foreign nationality, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.
House fire in Mongolian capital claims seven lives
Ulan Bator/IBNS: Seven individuals lost their lives in a fire incident in a building in the Mongolian capital on Thursday morning, according to the National Emergency Management (NEM) Agency.
In never-before-seen footage, Israeli forces neutralise Hamas operatives, rescue civilians
Tel Aviv: In a counter-assault against the Hamas attack on Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are taking action to rescue Israeli civilians in the Kibbutz Be'eri near the Southern Israel Border. In a video released by the IDF, soldiers can be seen chasing Hamas operatives and swiftly neutralizing them.
Canada’s education sector at risk: Why every Indian student matters
Recent findings by the Canadian Bureau for International Education present a troubling trend for the Canadian higher education sector.
PAU Pride: Purvika Chhuneja clinches accolades for India at World Folk Festival in Canada
In a spectacular showcase of talent and cultural heritage, Purvika Chhuneja, an alumna of the College of Agriculture at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has brought pride and honour to her alma mater and the nation.
US: Death of elderly Sikh man in New York leaves his hometown in grief
A heart-wrenching incident in New York City on October 19 has left a small village in India grieving for one of its own.
Pakistan’s economy suffers $23 billion blow annually from rampant black marketing and smuggling
Pakistan is grappling with a crippling economic crisis, losing a staggering USD 23 billion per year due to the pervasive issues of black marketing and smuggling, according to a recent report by ACE Money Transfer, a UK-based company.
US: 22 die in mass shooting in Lewiston, gunman at large
A mass shooting in the US city of Lewiston has left 22 people dead, media reports said on Thursday (October 26, 2023).
Israel delays invasion of Gaza after US request: Reports
Israel has agreed to postpone its planned invasion of Gaza in exchange for the United States’ rapid deployment of missile defense systems to protect its forces in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Israel-Hamas war: Death toll in West Bank rises to 103, says Palestinian Health Ministry
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: The death toll in the West Bank has risen to 103 since the latest armed conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out on October 7, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
Empowering Democracy: Protecting Freedom of Expression and Media Integrity in Uzbekistan
Freedom of speech, opinion and information is a fundamental human right. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
Legislative changes introduced in Uzbekistan to protect property rights
Uzbekistan has introduced a number of changes to improve legislation on the protection of property rights. Primarily, the changes were made to the updated Constitution.
BRI enters new phase: Pakistan puts ‘blind trust’ in China
The Belt Road Initiative has entered a new phase and Pakistan has put a 'blind trust' on China over it.
PoK protest against govt against high inflation, unemployment
People in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been facing the troubles of high inflation, frequent load shedding, unemployment and other violations of human rights for a long time now and this has left them with no other options but to protest against the government.
Pakistan: Arrest of Afghanistani migrants intensifying
Several Afghanistan migrants have said Pakistani authorities have increased their detention as the interim government's November 1 deadline to expel the migrants approaches.
Israel-Hamas conflict: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire to 'ease epic suffering, make the delivery of aid easier and safer and facilitate the release of hostages', in the Gaza Strip.
Sri Lankan govt announces visa-free entry initiative for Indian tourists
The Sri Lankan government has announced a visa-free entry initiative for visitors from India.
Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza facing fuel shortage, healthcare crisis
On day 17 of the Gaza-Israel crisis, UN humanitarians on Tuesday (October 24, 2023) pleaded for desperately needed fuel deliveries and other relief items to prevent the already dire situation in the enclave from worsening further.
US states sue Facebook owner Meta for causing harm to children's mental health
Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of causing harm to a youths' mental health through the addictive nature of their social media platforms.
China: Worker caught on camera urinating into tank at beer factory, video goes viral
A video has emerged where a worker could be seen urinating into a tank of ingredients in China's Tsingtao beer factory.
Human right to food needs ‘massive investment’: Guterres
With 735 million people going hungry last year and three billion unable to afford a healthy diet, the world is “going backwards on our goal of zero hunger by 2030”, the UN chief told the Committee on World Food Security on Monday.
Haiti: UN envoy upholds critical role of elections amid rising gang violence
The security situation continues to deteriorate in Haiti as gang violence grows, and elections are crucial for the sustainable rule of law, the UN Special Representative in the country, María Isabel Salvador, told the Security Council on Monday.
Pakistan: Government hikes gas tariff by 193 percent
Giving more burden on the shoulders of people, the Pakistan government on Monday accepted a massive hike in gas tariff.