Starlink satellites under a lot of pressure due to powerful solar storm which hit Earth
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Saturday said his Starlink satellites are under a 'lot of pressure' due to the powerful solar storm which has hit the Earth.
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Religious cleric arrested for allegedly raping nine-year-old student in Pakistan mosque
A Pakistani cleric in Larkana was recently arrested for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old student in a mosque.
Pakistan official says TTP's attacks have increased significantly in past two years
Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan Asif Ali Durrani has claimed that terror outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban-e-Pakistan's attacks in the country, emanating from Afghanistan, have spiked significantly ever since the Taliban took control over the neighbouring nation in 2021.
Pakistan registered 300 pct spike in espionage-related cyber attacks in first quarter of 2024
A recent report published by the Kaspersky Response and Detection Team has shown a 300 per cent rise in espionage-related cyber-attacks in Pakistan in the first quarter of the year in comparison to the same period in 2023.
PoK witnesses massive protest over unjust taxes
A massive protest was witnessed in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK)'s Mirpur region on Friday over unjust taxes imposed on them, media reports said.
Germany: Police prevent 800 activists from storming into Tesla factory
As many as 800 protesters gathered close to the Tesla factory in Germany's Berlin city on Friday (May 10, 2024) to demonstrate against expansion plan, media reports said.
India votes in favour of Palestine's bid to get full membership at UN
India Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that considered Palestine qualified to be admitted as a full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council "reconsider" the matter "favourably".
Gangrape cases in Pakistan: Cop among seen arrested
At least seven accused, including one police constable, have been arrested over two gangrape cases in Pakistan.
Pakistani administration deploy troops in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of May 11 protest, tension rises
Pakistani administration is deploying troops in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) ahead of the May 11 protest, triggering protest and tension in the region.
Israel- Gaza crisis: As exodus from Rafah continues, UN urges reopening of aid lines
With no let-up in the Israeli military operation in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah into Friday and reports that hospitals there have begun emptying of patients and staff, UN humanitarians issued renewed calls for a ceasefire as “the only hope” to avert further bloodshed and restore desperately needed aid deliveries.
Pakistan: Terrorists blow up a private school for girls in North Waziristan
Unidentified terrorists blew up a private girl's school in Pakistan's North Waziristan district on Wednesday.
Baloch students ask Pakistani authorities to end enforced disappearances
Baloch Student Council (BSC) Islamabad has claimed students of their province are facing harassment in Pakistan's Islamabad city.
Busan police request arrest warrant for YouTuber after he fatally stabs rival in South Korea
The Busan police have requested an arrest warrant for a Youtuber who is accused of fatally stabbing an alleged rival on Thursday.
Masked man chokes US woman, drags her between cars to sexually assault her in New York
A horrifying video has emerged where a masked man used a belt to lasso a woman, choked her and then dragged her between two cars to sexually assault her, media reports said.
Americas: Regional cooperation crucial to address migration and forced displacement
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to work with partners to address migration and forced displacement in the Americas.
UNICEF ensures thousands have safe drinking water in Haiti
More than 30,000 people displaced by gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, have access to safe drinking water thanks to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partners.
Gaza conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel can stand alone if US halts arms shipments
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said his nation can 'stand-alone' after the US warned that it could halt arms shipments if a full-scale invasion of Rafah is ordered by the government in the upcoming days.
Canada MPs probe rise in antisemitism at major universities
Ottawa/IBNS: Facing a rise in antisemitism and fear for their safety, Jewish students across major Canada university campuses are being forced to hide their identity after school administrators are failing to protect them from, a group of students said Wednesday.
Canada: Toronto gets $104.34 million in federal funding to support hosting FIFA World Cup 26
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has unveiled $104.34 million in federal funding in support of hosting six games in the FIFA World Cup 26.
Pakistani primary school teacher arrested for allegedly raping class five student
Police have arrested a Pakistani primary school teacher on charges of raping a girl student whp is studying in class five.
Pakistan's JI to demonstrate against growing power crisis in Karachi
Pakistan's Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has announced it will demonstrate against a growing power crisis in Karachi city and inflated electricity bills.
US Police arrest dozens to clear off pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University
Washington DC/IBNS: Washington Police Wednesday cleared an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at US's George Washington University after making several pre-dawn arrests, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario Police arrest 64 suspects in child sexual exploitation investigation
Ontario/IBNS: The Ontario Provincial Police arrested 64 suspects facing a combined 348 charges in connection with a series of child sexual exploitation investigations across the province.
Israel-Hamas crisisUncertainty in Gaza amplified by closure of key border crossings
Amid ongoing uncertainty about a ceasefire in Gaza and an escalation of the military operation in Rafah, UN aid agencies expressed deep concerns on Tuesday that the two main access points into the enclave remained closed, while families are scared and “hanging on psychologically and physically by a thread”.
Antonio Guterres urges Israel, Hamas ‘to show political courage’ and secure ceasefire
The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday reiterated his appeal to Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza, amid reports that its forces have taken over key border crossings in Rafah.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Russia to end its crackdown on journalists in a statement issued on Tuesday shortly after President Vladmir Putin began a fifth term in office.
IOM says misinformation and politicisation of migration is ‘clouding public discourse’
Money sent home by migrants abroad has surpassed foreign direct investment in boosting the gross domestic product (GDP) of developing countries, UN migration agency IOM said in the latest edition of its flagship report, released on Tuesday.
World Uyghur Congress opposes Xi Jinping's visit to Europe
The World Uyghur Congress has said it is opposed to the 'openness displayed' by Europe towards Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to European nations.
Australia accuses China, voices concern over unsafe behaviour when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path
The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an 'unsafe and unprofessional interaction' with a People’s Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) fighter aircraft.
Justice officer from DR Congo mission Major Ahlem Bouzi wins UN Trailblazer award
The UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Bouzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).