How Canada’s leaders let down Indo-Canadians on Diwali
In a move that has stirred deep-seated dismay among Indo-Canadians, the mid-October decision by Canada to expel Indian diplomats has had far-reaching and unintended consequences.
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New Zealand authorities keep tight surveillance on upcoming Khalistan referendum
A proposed non-binding referendum advocating for an independent Sikh homeland within India is under close scrutiny by the New Zealand government, as activists from the US-based organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) ramp up efforts to hold the poll in Auckland.
UN rights chief Volker Türk urges Bangladesh to sustain ‘unprecedented’ momentum for change
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday emphasized the importance of sustaining the momentum for change sparked by recent student protests in Bangladesh and subsequent resignation of the former Prime Minister, speaking at the end of a two-day visit to the country.
Hezbollah's new leader ready to accept truce with Israel under 'appropriate' conditions: Report
Beirut: Hezbollah's new leader said Wednesday that the group may agree to a ceasefire if specific conditions are met, as Israeli forces intensified their assault on Hezbollah strongholds, reported news agency AFP.
Hezbollah's new leader ready accept truce with Israel under 'appropriate' conditions: Report
Beirut: Hezbollah's new leader said Wednesday that the group may agree to a ceasefire if specific conditions are met, as Israeli forces intensified their assault on Hezbollah strongholds, reported news agency AFP.
Pakistan: Balochistan government shuts down over 65 'habitual absentee school teachers' from service
The Balochistan government in Pakistan has removed 65 ‘habitual absentee school teachers’ from service, media reports said.
Pakistan: Balochistan government shuts down over 65 'habitual absentee schoolteachers' from service
The Balochistan government in Pakistan has removed 65 ‘habitual absentee schoolteachers’ from service, media reports said.
Pakistan: Woman, man gunned down in the name of honour in Nasirabad
A man gunned down a woman and another person in the name of honour in Pakistan's Nasirabad district on Monday.
Pakistan: Balochistan's public hospitals facing severe medicine shortage amid Congo virus outbreak
Healthcare system in Pakistan's Quetta is struggling with medical shortages reported from two major public hospitals in the city.
Pakistan Maholiati Tahaffuz Movement demand action against worsening environmental condition in Karachi
A large number of people braved the scorching sun to assembly at the Frere Hall in Karachi city to demand action against worsening environmental conditions.
World Sindhi Congress members protest outside UK PM's residence against human rights violations in Pakistan
The World Sindhi Congress members recently assembled outside the UK Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street to protest against human rights violations in Pakistan.
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk buys USD 35 million Texas mansion for his 11 children and their mothers
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is known for making headlines due to unconventional reasons apart from his business ventures, has planned to bring all his 11 children and their mothers under one roof.
Washington Post loses over 2 lakh subscribers after Bezos blocked Kamala Harris' endorsement in US Prez polls
Washington D.C./IBNS: The Washington Post has lost over 2,00,000 subscribers after it refused to endorse Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris in the United States' Presidential elections, media reports said.
Temporary appointment, reacts Israel's Defence Minister after Naim Qassem named as Hezbollah's new secretary general
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has reacted to the appointment of Naim Qassem as Hezbollah's new secretary general as a 'temporary appointment'.
Amid ongoing war with Ukraine, Russia begins nuclear drill; calls it 'most difficult phase'
Moscow/IBNS: Acting on President Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia's nuclear forces on Tuesday began a special drill exercise amid its ongoing war with Ukraine, media reports said.
Five die unknown gunmen open fire on dam construction workers in Pakistan
At least five people were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at a dam construction site in Panjgur’s Paroom district of Pakistan, media reports said on Tuesday.
Sudan trapped in a ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement”, as the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to rage.
Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new secretary-general
Hezbollah group has named Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general, days after Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated by Israel, media reports said.
UNRWA cannot be replaced, say UN top officials in response to Knesset ban
Top UN officials continued to line up on Tuesday to defend the irreplaceable role of the global body’s agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, insisting that if implemented, the Israeli parliament’s decision to ban it would only deepen suffering in Gaza.
World Uyghur Congress: Activist Rushan Abbas appointed as new chairperson
World Uyghur Congress, a body that fights for the Uyghur community and their rights, has elected a new leadership during the recently held General Assembly.
Uzbekistan parties supporting President Mirziyoyev win parliamentary elections as country undergoes reforms
Bangladesh interim govt plans to convert former PM Sheikh Hasina's palace to revolution museum
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to convert ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina's palace into a museum to mark the July-August uprising that led to the fall of the Awami League government.
China: Five people, including three minors, injured in knife attack in Beijing
At least five people, including three minors, were injured in a stabbing incident in China's capital Beijing city on Monday.
Israel's recent strikes on Iran damaged two secretive military bases: Reports
Israel's recent strikes on Iran damaged two secret military bases in the country, media reports said citing satellite photos.
Israel's recent strikes on Iran damaged two secret military bases: Reports
Israel's recent strikes on Iran damaged two secret military bases in the country, media reports said citing satellite photos.
Middle East conflict: Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike that targeted school
At least nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a school sheltering displaced persons in the al-Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City, media reports said.
Human rights advocates discuss the need to ban Pakistan from Commonwealth for human rights abuse and blasphemy laws
Several human rights advocates have said Pakistan should be banned from the commonwealth for misusing blasphemy law and persecution of religious minorities in the country.
Antonio Guterres expresses shock over death and destruction in north Gaza
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed shock at the “harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction” in north Gaza amid an ongoing intense Israeli military operation, his Spokesperson said on Sunday.
Pakistani textile exporters complain decision to slash gas supply to power plants
The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has slammed the government's decision to discontinue gas supply to the Captive Power Plants (CPPs) from Jan 1.
Pakistan: Patient dies in hospital after he was not transported to Peshawar due to road closure
A patient died in a Pakistani hospital after he could not be transported to Peshawar city due to the closure of roads in Kurram.