Israel-Hamas crisis: IDF shares video of tunnel located under Shifa Hospital in Gaza
Israel Defense Forces on Sunday (November 19, 2023) shared a video of a tunnel believed to be dug by Hamas operatives underneath the Shifa Hospital complex in Gaza.
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Pakistan: Unknown bike-borne attackers lob hand grenade on police vehicle in Nasirabad, cops escape unhurt
Unknown attackers lobbed a hand grenade on a mobile police vehicle in Pakistan's Nasirabad district on Friday.
Pakistan: Body of kidnapped constable recovered from Lakki Marwat mountains
The body of a Pakistani police constable, who was kidnapped by terrorists on Thursday, was recovered from mountains near Land Ahmadkhel area of Lakki Marwat district, media reports said on Sunday.
Pakistan: Water and Sanitation Services Company employees in Bannu go on strike over nonpayment of salaries
Water and Sanitation Services Company employees in Pakistan's Bannu region recently went on strike over non-payment of salaries.
Pakistan: Two seminary teachers booked for allegedly usually assaulting students, one arrested
Two teachers of a local seminary in Pakistan's Chakwal region were booked by the police after they were accused of sexually assaulting and torturing students, media reports said.
Man tries to kill US woman on their first date, she fight back
A transgender woman's first date with a person in the US city of Houston turned out to be a nightmare for her as she had to fight him off after he attempted to slit her throat.
The Democracy Forum webinar participants discuss Jamaat's role in Bangladeshi political paradigm
The Democracy Forum (TDF) recently hosted a webinar named ‘Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh – the subcontinental Brotherhood? where speakers discussed whether the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh would take the country in a regressive direction.
Prince William ranked 'sexiest bald man of 2023', Vin Diesel, Jason Statham follow in 2nd and 3rd positions
British royal Prince William has topped as the “sexiest bald man of 2023” in ranking based on Google search traffic and physical traits compiled by Reboot.
Nicaraguan beauty Sheynnis Palacios wins Miss Universe 2023
Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios has written her name on the pages of the country's fashion history after she won the Miss Universe 2023 title during a mega event held at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador on Sunday (November 19, 2023).
Israel-Palestine conflict: Fuel restrictions curtail Gaza aid efforts amid attacks on UN schools and evacuation plans for Al-Shifa Hospital
Fuel restrictions are curtailing aid efforts in Gaza, UN agencies said on Saturday, as the World Health Organization (WHO) led a "very high risk" mission to Al-Shifa Hospital amid reports of fresh attacks on UN schools and rising needs among more than 1.5 million displaced Palestinians in the continuing Israel-Palestine crisis.
378 Israeli soldiers killed since start of Gaza conflict on Oct 7, IDF says
Jerusalem/IBNS/UNI: The number of Israeli soldiers killed in the escalation of conflict with Palestinian movement Hamas since October 7 has reached 378, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson RDML Daniel Hagari said on Saturday.
4 terrorists killed in Pakistan military operation
Islamabad/IBNS/UNI: Pakistani military Saturday night killed four terrorists in an operation in the country's northwest tribal district of North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
US, Israel, Hamas close to agreement on introducing 5-day pause in Gaza fighting
Washington/IBNS/UNI: The United States, Israel, and Hamas are close to an agreement on a five-day pause in fighting in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of hostages, The Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing sources.
China: 26 die as fire breaks out in office building in Shanxi
At least 26 people died after a fire broke out at an office building in China's Shanxi province on Thursday, media reports said on Saturday.
Pakistan Minister feels country's exit from IMF loans not anytime soon
The Pakistani government has said the country will need more IMF loan programmes for some time as the country's economy remains fragile.
Six Pakistani hospitals face shutdown amid fund request denial
Six hospitals in Pakistan's Islamabad and Lahore may soon cease to operate after the Finance Division rejected a request by the federal health ministry to provide a supplementary Rs11 billion for the smooth functioning of these medical facilities, media reports said.
Israeli Defence Forces says allowed evacuation from Shifa hospital in Gaza strip via secure route
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had allowed a number of people to evacuate from the Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip via a safe route, and that medical personnel will remain at the facility to assist patients who are unable to evacuate.
Pakistan: New visa policy implemented at Chaman border despite protest
The Pakistani government has started implementing a new visa regime on the Chaman border crossing with Afghanistan despite protests by locals, traders and even political parties.
Dza-zo: Bhutanese village is preserving its traditional pottery-making culture
Bhutan's Gangzur village is trying to preserve its local pottery tradition, a part of the region's rich cultural heritage, known as Dza-zo.
Israel-Palestine conflict: UN relief chief warns humanitarian crisis in Gaza could get far worse
Fierce hostilities continue across Gaza from the air, sea, and on the ground, the UN’s top humanitarian official told Member States on Friday, reporting that 41,000 houses have now been destroyed or severely damaged.
US, UK and Norway criticise Sudan's violence, demand ceasefire
Washington: The United States, United Kingdom, and Norway condemned the growing violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, calling for a ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access, according to a joint statement on Friday.
Zimbabwe declares a cholera emergency in capital Harare
Harare: Zimbabwe’s authorities have declared a state of emergency in the country’s capital, Harare, due to a cholera outbreak, Zimbabwean media reported on Friday.
Pakistan: Prominent Gujranwala political figure killed in gun attack
A Pakistani political figure named Rana Iftikhar and four others were killed when they were attacked by four bike-borne attackers in Gujranwala city on Wednesday.
Expelled Afghan nationals suffering psychological, emotional problems: Reports
Several Afghan refugees, who have been expelled from Pakistan, claim that they suffered psychologically due to harassment by the Pakistani military.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk says he is alarmed by reports of human rights abuses against Afghans forced to leave Pakistan
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said today he was alarmed by reports that the arbitrary expulsion of Afghan nationals from Pakistan has been accompanied by abuse, including ill-treatment, arbitrary arrests and detention, destruction of property and personal belongings, and extortion.
Body of 19-year-old Israeli woman soldier, who was kidnapped by Hamas, recovered from Gaza
The Israel Defence Forces on Friday (November 17, 2023) said the body of a 19-year-old Israeli soldier, who was kidnapped by Hamas members on October 7, has been found adjacent to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Pakistan: Police checkpoint attacked in Turbat, three cops kidnapped
Armed men attacked a police checkpoint in Pakistan's Turbat region on Wednesday and kidnapped three constables.
Ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura accuses popular rap artist Sean Combs of rape and sexual abuse
A female singer has accused popular rap artist Sean "Diddy" Combs of rape and sexual abuse, media reports said.
Ex-Masterchef Australia finalist Paul Douglas Frost jailed for 24 years for sexually abusing children
A finalist of the popular cooking show MasterChef Australia, who had sexually abused 11 children he coached at a swimming school, has been sent to prison for a minimum of 24 years.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Body of 65-year-old woman hostage found close to Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
The Israeli Defence Forces on Friday (November 17, 2023) said they have recovered the body of a 65-year-old hostage, who was abducted by Hamas members on October 7, close to the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza.