Paris: Man arrested for jumping off Eiffel Tower with a parachute
Paris: A man was arrested in Paris after he jumped off the iconic Eiffel Tower with a parachute, media reports said on Friday.
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China: Nine killed, two hurt as fire breaks out at inn in Liping County
At least nine people were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out early Friday at an inn in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, said the local emergency management authority.
Israel to provide Germany with Arrow 3 missile defence systems for $3.5 billion
Jerusalem/UNI: The Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that the United States has granted approval for the deal, which is valued at a record $3.5 billion, of Israel's Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany.
Canada: Manitoba general elections to be held Oct 3, registration agents to visit homes Aug 17-24
Manitoba/IBNS: Registration agents for Manitoba polls will be visiting homes throughout the province from Aug 17 to 24, to register eligible Manitobans to vote in the general election, expected on Oct 3, a news release has said.
Four more Chinese nationals held by Nepal police in gold smuggling case
Kathmandu: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police apprehended four additional Chinese nationals, including a woman, on Wednesday, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a gold smuggling operation, according to epardafas.
Death toll from Hawaii wildfires reaches 110
Hawaii/UNI: The number of people killed in one of the deadliest fires in US history that swept Hawaii has reached 110, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Wednesday.
Terrorist attack in Niger claims life of 17 soldiers
Niamey/Niger/UNI: 17 soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in West Niger's Tillaberi region on Tuesday, the Ministry of National Defense of Niger's junta said Wednesday.
Terrorist attack in Niger claims life of 17 soldiers
Niamey/Niger/UNI: 17 soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in West Niger's Tillaberi region on Tuesday, the Ministry of National Defense of Niger's junta said Wednesday.
US Prez and First Lady to visit Huwaii after the wildfires
Washington/UNI: President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be traveling to Maui on August 21 as a response to the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii, states White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Multiple churches vandalised in Pakistan over blasphemy charges
Several churches in Pakistan's Jaranwala region were vandalised by an angry mob over blasphemy allegations on Wednesday.
Australian couple accused of having sex with dogs, filming
An Australian couple has been charged with five counts of bestiality after they allegedly engaged in a series of sexual acts involving dogs.
Afghanistan: Blast rocks Taloqan, 2 hurt
Kabul: An explosion hit Taloqan region of Afghanistan on Tuesday which left at least two people injured, media reports said on Wednesday.
Ukraine: Three die as Russian airstrikes hit Lutsk and Lviv
Local officials in Ukraine on Wednesday said at least three people died due to Russian missile attacks in the Volyn region of the war-hit country.
France: Two drunken American tourists found sleeping in Eiffel Tower
Two drunk American tourists were caught sleeping in the Eiffel Tower in France following a wild night out in the capital Paris city, media reports said on Wednesday.
France: Tourist plane crashes, three die
Paris: At least three people died when a tourist plane crashed in France on Tuesday.
Rupert Murdoch, 92, is dating 66-year-old retired scientist Elena Zhukova: Report
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate, is believed to have entered into a new relationship with retired scientist Elena Zhukova, months after abruptly calling off his engagement with Ann Lesley Smith, Independent reported.
Girls shouldn’t wear skimpy clothes or behave flirtatiously: Chinese school instructs students
A controversial sexual harassment course conducted at a middle school in China, a nation which often makes headlines for atrocities on minority communities, has triggered an online row over victim-blaming.
China’s central bank announces rate cuts as economy continues to struggle
In an unexpected move, People’s Bank of China trimmed the interest rate on 401 billion yuan ($55.25 billion) worth of one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) loans from 2.65% to 2.50 on Tuesday.
China using Uyghur woman to spread propaganda among locals in Pakistan: Report
China is trying to use local Uyghurs as a part of its propaganda tool to showcase the happy face of the community among Pakistani people.
Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks
New York: An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country said on Monday.
Disability rights threatened by bad working conditions for carers: independent expert
New York: Discussions about the “future of care in the 21st century” must prioritize working conditions and career opportunities – or else disability rights will be in jeopardy, a UN-appointed independent rights expert warned on Monday.
Rights experts denounce idea of ‘reformed’ Taliban two years after return to power
New York: More than 30 independent UN human rights experts have called for the international community to recommit to support the people of Afghanistan, in a statement issued on Monday marking two years since the Taliban took power.
Afghan girls' voices for education echo loudly through new global campaign
New York: The UN fund that ensures children can continue learning during emergencies and protracted crises, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), launched a campaign on Tuesday to elevate the voices of young Afghan girls deprived of their basic right to education.
Georgia County Prosecutor says jury to issue arrest warrants in Donald Trump election case
Washington: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that a grand jury issued an arrest warrant against the 19 defendants named in a 41-count indictment, including former President Donald Trump, in an election interference case.
Russia: Petrol station explosion leaves 27 people dead
At least 27 people died in an explosion and fire at a petrol station in Dagestan region of southern Russia, media reports said on Tuesday.
Ontario to introduce credit, debit payment on Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto/IBNS: Transit riders in Ontario can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) starting Tuesday, a news release has said.
Canada govt releases updated plan to deliver high-quality telecom services
Ottawa/IBNS: The release of Spectrum Outlook 2023 to 2027, outlining the Canada government’s plans to use spectrum to deliver affordable and high-quality telecom services has been announced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, a news release has said.
Afghanistan: 30 percent of booksellers have shut down their business
Kabul: An Afghanistani commission has found almost 30 per cent of booksellers have stopped their business due to a lack of good market in the Taliban-ruled country.
Can you image how the Himalayas will look from space, UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi gives you the answer
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi left people amazed by sharing some breathtaking images of the Himalayas from space.
Afghanistan: Herat witnessing 70 pct drop in manufacturing activity amid power shortages
The Herat Chamber of Industries and Mines has said the region is witnessing a 70 per cent decline in manufacturing activities within its industrial town.