Kazakhstan: Mine fire leaves 25 dead
At least 25 people died as a fire broke out at a mine in Kazakhstan which is owned by steel major ArcelorMittal.
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Syrian war at ‘worst point’ in four years, says Commission of Inquiry head
The world cannot forget about Syria, the Head of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the country has said, while also highlighting how the war there is connected to the conflict raging in the Middle East.
Syrian war at ‘worst point’ in four years, says Commission of Inquiry head
The world cannot forget about Syria, the Head of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the country has said, while also highlighting how the war there is connected to the conflict raging in the Middle East.
Egypt: Multiple car collision leaves 32 people dead
A crash involving multiple vehicles in Egypt has left 32 people dead, media reports said.
Pakistan: Prayer leader hurt as unknown gunmen attack him in Bajaur
Unknown attackers opened fire and left a prayer leader in Pakistan's Bajaur tribal district seriously injured on Friday, media reports said.
Israel says Hamas aerial array chief Asem Abu Rakaba killed
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday confirmed the killing of Hamas’ aerial array chief Asem Abu Rakaba during a strike on his hideout in Gaza.
Kabul blast: Death toll rises to four, seven injured
Kabul/UNI: Four people were killed and seven others injured as a blast hit the Police District 18 of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on Thursday evening, Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said on Friday.
Pakistan: Six drug peddlers arrested
At least six drug peddlers were arrested during separate raids in Pakistan on Friday.
Fuel crunch: PIA cancels over 500 flights in past 13 days
Pakistan International Airlines has cancelled over 500 flights in the past 13 days as it faces its worst-ever crisis after the Pakistan State Oil cut fuel supply over unpaid dues, media reports said.
Pakistan: Armed conflict between two religious groups over viral video leaves seven people dead in Kurram
At least seven people died due to armed conflict between two religious groups in Kurram region of Pakistan on Friday.
Pakistan asked to halt Afghan deportations to avoid ‘human rights catastrophe’
Pakistan’s plan to deport “undocumented” foreign nationals will disproportionately affect more than 1.4 million Afghans in the country, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday, expressing alarm.
US mass shooting: Maine suspect found dead
The man suspected to be behind the mass shooting in the US region of Maine was found dead following a three-day manhunt.
Israel launches 'most intense' airstrikes across northern Gaza, internet services snapped
New Delhi/IBNS: Israel Friday night launched massive strikes across northern Gaza which according to reports were the most "intense" since the start of the war with Hamas on October 7.
57 United Nations relief agency workers lose their lives in Gaza Strip
Gaza/IBNS: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini confirmed Friday the loss of 57 of its workers in the Gaza Strip amid the Israeli-Hamas conflict.
South Korea: Court upholds ban on same-sex relationship in military
A South Korean court has upheld a ban on same-sex relationships in the country's military, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul blast leaves four people dead
At least four people died and nine others were injured as an explosion rocked Afghanistan's Kabul city on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.
UNHCR says more than 114 million displaced by war, violence across the globe
More than 114 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes by the end of September 2023, due to conflict, persecution and human rights violations, UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Wednesday.
Taiwan detects 35 Chinese military aircraft, 15 ships near Island: Reports
The Taiwanese armed forces have detected 35 Chinese military aircraft and 15 vessels in the vicinity of the island, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday.
China's rapid military expansion raises global concerns
In recent years, China has been making significant strides in expanding its military capabilities, raising concerns among global powers, particularly the United States.
Ex-Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, 68, dies of heart attack
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang died of heart attack on Friday (October 27, 2023).
Syria: US targets Iran-linked sites
The US carried out airstrikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, the Pentagon said on Saturday (October 27, 2023).
Over half of Hamas hostages hold foreign nationality, confirms Israel
Jerusalem/IBNS/UNI: At least 138 people out of an estimated 220 taken hostage by Hamas and held in Gaza are of foreign nationality, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.
House fire in Mongolian capital claims seven lives
Ulan Bator/IBNS: Seven individuals lost their lives in a fire incident in a building in the Mongolian capital on Thursday morning, according to the National Emergency Management (NEM) Agency.
In never-before-seen footage, Israeli forces neutralise Hamas operatives, rescue civilians
Tel Aviv: In a counter-assault against the Hamas attack on Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are taking action to rescue Israeli civilians in the Kibbutz Be'eri near the Southern Israel Border. In a video released by the IDF, soldiers can be seen chasing Hamas operatives and swiftly neutralizing them.
Canada’s education sector at risk: Why every Indian student matters
Recent findings by the Canadian Bureau for International Education present a troubling trend for the Canadian higher education sector.
PAU Pride: Purvika Chhuneja clinches accolades for India at World Folk Festival in Canada
In a spectacular showcase of talent and cultural heritage, Purvika Chhuneja, an alumna of the College of Agriculture at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has brought pride and honour to her alma mater and the nation.
US: Death of elderly Sikh man in New York leaves his hometown in grief
A heart-wrenching incident in New York City on October 19 has left a small village in India grieving for one of its own.
Pakistan’s economy suffers $23 billion blow annually from rampant black marketing and smuggling
Pakistan is grappling with a crippling economic crisis, losing a staggering USD 23 billion per year due to the pervasive issues of black marketing and smuggling, according to a recent report by ACE Money Transfer, a UK-based company.
US: 22 die in mass shooting in Lewiston, gunman at large
A mass shooting in the US city of Lewiston has left 22 people dead, media reports said on Thursday (October 26, 2023).
Israel delays invasion of Gaza after US request: Reports
Israel has agreed to postpone its planned invasion of Gaza in exchange for the United States’ rapid deployment of missile defense systems to protect its forces in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.