Ontario becomes North America’s first jurisdiction to start automatic licence plate renewals
Hamilton/IBNS: Ontario has become North America’s first jurisdiction to start automatic licence plate renewals.
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Situation in Gaza: Aid constraints and health issues persist amid ongoing conflict
Delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza remains a difficult and frustrating task for UN and partner agencies as the conflict there grinds on amid intense civilian suffering.
UN Security Council demands Houthis cease attacks in the Red Sea
The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded that Houthi rebels in Yemen immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024.
US intelligence warns large-scale confrontation between Israel, Hezbollah may break out in upcoming days
US intelligence has indicated that a large-scale confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah might break out in the upcoming weeks if Jerusalem and Hamas fail to reach a ceasefire deal, media reports said.
UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expanded its presence in the country’s southeast to prevent further violence in areas heavily affected by conflict and systemic issues.
‘Fragility of peace’ depicted in new mural on UN tower in Vienna
In a landmark art project for the Austrian capital Vienna, the UN building there has become a giant canvas representing the challenges of forging peace in a world that is still all too prone to conflict.
UN fix for pedal error: Road safety gets a boost
Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake? It happens more than you might think and it’s a cause of serious accidents that UN road safety experts have found a fix to, they announced on Thursday.
Pakistan: Quetta grenade attack leaves seven hurt
At least seven people were injured after unidentified motorcyclists lobbed a hand grenade at a vehicle carrying members of security forces in Quetta city of Pakistan on Thursday.
Famine risk is real for 14 areas of clash-hit Sudan
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces “the worst levels of acute food insecurity ever recorded”, with no less than 14 areas at the highest level of risk.
Cybercrime: Indonesia plans to deport 103 Taiwanese nationals
Indonesia has announced it has arrested 103 Taiwanese nationals for allegedly running a cybercrime operation out of the island of Bali, media reports said.
USD 5 million bounty announced for information on self-styled crypto queen Ruja Ignatova
The US State Department has announced a USD 5 million bounty for information on self-styled crypto queen and OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova.
Maldives minister Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem arrested for allegedly performing 'black magic' on President Mohamed Muizzu
A Maldivian minister has been arrested for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu, media reports said.
Over 10 high-ranking military officials arrested in Bolivia following Wesdenday's failed coup attempt
Bolivian authorities have arrested more than 10 high-ranking military and intelligence officials following its failed coup attempt on Wednesday to unseat the country's president.
Justin Trudeau has no plans to quit even after losing Toronto-St. Paul election: Reports
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada’s Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau reportedly said that he has no plan to quit even after losing an election in Toronto-St. Paul.
Canada sees annual inflation rate hike of 2.9 pct in May due to higher services prices, groceries
Ottawa/IBNS: Owing to higher prices of groceries, services including tours and air travel, Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.9 percent in May, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Man and his son gunned down in front of Mianwali Central Jail
A man and his son were shot dead in front of the gate of Mianwali Central Jail in Pakistan, media reports said.
Indian-origin couple in USA found guilty of forcing kin into labour
An Indian-origin Virginia couple has been sentenced for compelling the labour of the man’s younger cousin at their gas station and convenience store for over three years.
Taiwan tracks 23 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan has said it recorded 23 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around the region between 6 a.m. on Sunday (June 23) and 6 a.m. on Monday (June 24).
US-based cybersecurity firm claims China-backed hackers increased attack on Taiwan
A suspected China-backed hacking group has stepped up attacks on organisations in Taiwan, media reports said.
US surgeon general calls gun violence a public health crisis
The U.S. surgeon general has declared gun violence in the country as a public health crisis.
World Drug Day report shows spike in drug use, increased trafficking
The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report on Wednesday warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.
Former US President Abraham Lincoln's wax statue melts amid high temperature in Washington DC
The American heatwave took a bitter toll on the country's hero Abraham Lincoln this year.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks free after reaching plea deal in USA
Taking a new turn in his life, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday walked free for the first time in 12 years after a US judge signed off on his plea deal, media reports said.
Princess Anne’s visit to Newfoundland cancelled after she suffers minor injuries: Buckingham Palace
Princess Anne’s planned trip to Newfoundland this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John’s has been cancelled.
Pakistan reports fifth polio case of 2024
Pakistan has reported yet another polio case, taking the total number of incidents reported in 2024 to five, media reports said.
Japanese woman, child hurt in knife attack in China
A Japanese woman and her child and a Chinese woman were hurt in a knife attack at a bus stop in China's Suzhou city on Monday, media reports said.
Algorithms should not control what people see, UN chief says
The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the harms caused by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
Tech major Apple becomes first company charged with EU's DMA rules
The European Commission has informed tech major Apple of its preliminary view that its App Store rules are in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as they prevent app developers from freely steering consumers to alternative channels for offers and content.
Bangladesh's deadliest hangman Shahjahan Bhuiyan, who executed six killers of Bangabandhu, dies in Dhaka hospital
Bangladesh's deadliest executioner Shahjahan Bhuiyan, who had executed six killers of the country's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, died at a hospital in the capital Dhaka City on Monday.