Haiti: UNICEF reports nine-fold increase in violence targeting schools
New York: Acts of armed violence targeting schools in Haiti have spiked nine-fold in one year amid rising insecurity and widespread unrest, UNICEF warned on Thursday.
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Rights expert urges Italy to stop criminalizing activists saving migrant lives at sea
New York: Activists working with sea-rescue charities in Italy should not be criminalized, a UN independent human rights expert said on Thursday, ahead of a trial against crew members from several non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Earthquake disaster: ‘We must put people first’ urges Guterres in race to save lives
New York: Now is the time to stand up for the people of Türkiye and Syria living in the region of the deadly earthquake disaster, said the UN chief on Thursday, and show them “the same kind of support and generosity” which they have displayed in recent years, aiding millions of refugees and displaced people fleeing conflict.
Continued urgent action needed to prevent food and nutrition crisis from worsening
New York: As millions worldwide continue to go hungry, leaders of five international humanitarian, banking and trade organizations on Wednesday appealed for further urgent action to prevent the global food and nutrition crisis from worsening.
First UN aid convoy reaches Syria’s quake-hit northwest since disaster
New York: As a UN aid convoy reached Syria on Thursday for the first time since devastating earthquakes cut off supply lines from Türkiye three days ago, UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for assurances that desperately needed assistance inside Syria would not be held up or “politicized”.
UN ‘blueprint’ to protect least developed nations amid global slowdown
New York: The Doha action plan adopted last year, offers a “blueprint” to lift the world’s least developed nations out of poverty amid the ongoing global financial downturn, the UN General Assembly President said on Wednesday.
Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Death toll crosses 20,000, rescue workers still in search for survivors
Ankara/IBNS/UNI: As rescue workers rummage through the rubble of collapsed buildings to search for survivors of the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the toll has crossed 20,000, four days since the natural disaster struck the region, according to official sources.
Over 50 foreign airlines flying to Moscow: Russian Transport Minister
Moscow/UNI: More than 50 airline companies from 27 countries are currently operating flights to Moscow amid Western sanctions, Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev said Thursday.
Turkey: Over 17,000 dead in powerful earthquakes
Ankara/UNI: At least 17,674 people were killed and 72,879 others injured by two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Turkey earlier this week, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said.
Pakistan: Armed terrorists attack checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan
Dera Ismail Khan: Armed terrorists attacked Hathala checkpost of the Kulachi police station in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan on Wednesday, media reports said on Friday.
Economic Crisis: Despite all efforts, Pakistan fails to woo IMF
Islamabad: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to reach a staff-level agreement after 10 days of "tough" parleys aimed at unlocking critical funds needed for cash-strapped nation.
Turkey: Earthquake death toll touches 17,600
Istanbul: The death toll due to the earthquake which rocked Turkey has now crossed 17,600, officials said.
Netflix unveils new fees in Canada for password sharing
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada is unveiling its new system to crack down on Netflix password sharing charging customers who share their accounts across multiple locations to pay an extra $8 a month.
Canada: Toronto City Council extends deadline for tax declaration of vacant homes
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto City Council has officially approved the extension of the deadline to Feb 28 instead of Feb 2 for residential property owners to declare their property’s occupancy status for the Vacant Home Tax, a news release has reported.
Trurkiye-Syria earthquake leaves over 17,500 people killed, rescue ops hampered amid bitter cold
Antakya/IBNS: As the rescue operation continues, the toll in the Turkiye-Syria earthquake has surpassed 17,500 people, making the calamity one of the deadliest in decades.
Pakistan: 40 pharma firms warn of halting production due to lack of raw material
Islamabad: Nearly 40 pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan have said they are unable to continue production citing unavailability of raw material and delay in their cases seeking price increase.
Gwadar movement echoes in Pakistan Senate
Islamabad: The protests and sit-ins led by the Haq Do Tehreek (HDT) in the port city of Gwadar were also reflected at the Pakistan Senate recently.
Turkey earthquakes: Death toll surpasses 12,000
Ankara/UNI: The number of people who died in powerful earthquakes in southern Turkey has surpassed 12,000, a government agency said on Thursday.
Twitter down in Turkiye amid criticisms over Recep Tayyip Erdogan govt's response to deadly earthquake
Istanbul/IBNS: Microblogging platform Twitter became inaccessible on major Turkish mobile providers on Wednesday amid an increased online criticism over the government's response to deadly earthquake that devastated the country this week.
Pakistan: Karachi Police arrest suspected IS-linked terrorist
Karachi: Karachi Police’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday claimed to have arrested an Islamic State-linked terrorist who was “collecting donations” from the Pakistani city of Karachi to send it to Afghanistan, media reports said.
Pakistan: Security personnel gun down 12 TTP terrorists in Lakki Marwat
At least 12 terrorists belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were gunned down Tuesday night by Pakistan security forces in Lakki Marwat area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, media reports said.
Earthquake death toll crosses 11,000 in Turkey, Syria
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday during his visit to the worst-hit region after a massive earthquake that the death toll in his country has surged to 8,574, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 11,000.
Meta fined for violating privacy laws in South Korea - Reports
Seoul: South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined US tech conglomerate Meta 6.6 million won ($5,240) for violating privacy laws, South Korean media reported on Wednesday.
Partnerships key to boosting online safety
New York: On Safer Internet Day, observed on Tuesday, UN agencies and partners including innovators in the private sector, are forging a digital path towards boosting safety online for everyone.
Zambia: New grant gives boost to women peacekeepers
New York: Zambia’s police force will get nearly $1 million to boost women’s participation in global peace operations, a UN Women-hosted trust fund announced on Tuesday.
Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Death toll crosses 8,000
Ankara/Damascus: The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in Türkey and Syria has risen to 8,364, according to data released by authorities and rescuers.
US intelligence believes China's spy balloon part of vast aerial spy program: Reports
Washington: The US intelligence believes that the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, which has been shot down by the US military, was part of a vast surveillance program of China's People's Liberation Army, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing several US officials.
Turkey, Syria earthquake leaves over 6,200 dead, rescue ops continue
Hatay(Turkey)/IBNS: As rescue efforts are ongoing in Turkey and Syria, which have been devastated by three massive earthquakes, the toll has surpassed 6,200.
Lack of jobs, the main driver of violent extremism in sub-Saharan Africa: UNDP
New York: A lack of job opportunities is the leading factor driving people to join fast-growing violent extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report released by the UN Development Programme on Tuesday.
Turkey Earthquake: Death toll touches 3,381
Ankara: The death toll from Monday's earthquakes in Turkey has risen to 3,381, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said Tuesday.