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Israel-Hamas conflict: Soldier dies as Hamas attacks troops near Gaza

A soldier died and three others were injured after Hamas members attacked Israel Defense Forces troops carrying out an operation in Gaza border fence, media reports said on Sunday (October 22, 2023).

France plans to evacuate over 100 citizens from Gaza Strip: FM

Paris, Oct 22 (UNI) France plans to evacuate over 100 citizens residing in the Gaza Strip against the backdrop of the ongoing escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Sunday.

Pakistan expels over 3,000 Afghan refugees

Pakistan has expelled over 3000 Afghanistan refugees from the country.

The Democracy Forum hosts virtual seminar on growth of Bangladesh

Experts recently discussed the progress made by the South Asian nation while  The Democracy Forum conducted a virtual seminar on  ‘Bangladesh’s path of global growth’.

Israel-Gaza Conflict: Number of people held hostage by Hamas rises to 212

The number of people held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip has again increased to 212 despite efforts by a number of countries to ensure the exchange of hostages and prisoners between the Palestinian movement and Israel, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari said on Sunday.

CCG accuses Philippines of invading disputed waters in South China Sea

Four Philippine ships entered the waters of the disputed Nansha Islands, also known as Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea "without permission of Chinese authorities" on Sunday, which led to a collision with a Chinese vessel, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said.

Bangladesh: Two Dhaka students attacked in Ramna Kali Mandir

Two Dhaka University students were attacked by unknown miscreants in Ramna Kali Mandir area on Sunday.

Afghanistan earthquakes: ‘Staggering’ health consequences

Families in western Afghanistan, who have lost everything to a series of devastating earthquakes, need urgent assistance to withstand the harsh winter, the UN relief wing reported on Friday.

Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll found dead with multiple wounds, investigation going on

Detroit:  Detroit synagogue board president Samantha Woll was found dead with multiple stabbing wounds outside her home in the US on Saturday (October 21, 2023).

Diplomatic stakes ‘could not be higher’ warns senior UN official

As the possible transition to a new global order heightens security risks, more effective multilateral diplomacy is a vital tool to maintain peace, the Security Council heard on Friday.

Commission of Inquiry finds evidence of war crimes in Ukraine

A new UN report has found continued evidence of war crimes and human rights violations committed by Russian authorities in Ukraine, including torture, rape and the deportation of children.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF carries out airstrike on underground complex at mosque in Jenin

Jerusalem/IBNS/UNI: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Sunday said that it carried out an airstrike on an underground complex located under the Al-Ansar mosque in the West Bank city of Jenin.

10 killed in Israeli airstrike on cafe in Gaza Strip

Gaza/IBNS/UNI: At least 10 people were killed and dozens were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a cafe in the city of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.

US prepares draft of UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian-Israeli conflict

The United States has distributed to the UN Security Council a draft resolution on the conflict in the Gaza Strip, condemning Hamas and recognizing Israel's right to self-defense, but not calling for a ceasefire, a source in the Security Council told Sputnik.

White House says US Prez Joe Biden didn't hear query on Israel delaying ground incursion of Gaza

Washington: US President Joe Biden did not hear a query whether Israel should postpone a likely ground incursion of Gaza until more hostages can get out, when he answered, "yes", the White House said, reported Reuters.

Chinese, Malaysian FMs discuss bilateral ties, Palestinian-Israeli conflict over phone

Beijing/UNI: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Malaysian counterpart, Zambry Abdul Kadir, discussed on Friday China-Malaysia relations and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Israel-Gaza conflict: Hamas releases two American hostages

Hamas group members have released two kidnapped US citizens, confirmed Israel's Prime Minister's office on Saturday (October 21, 2023).

Citigroup fires personal banker for 'revolting antisemitic' comments on social media

Citigroup terminated the employment of Nozima Husainova, a 25-year-old personal banker, due to a controversial social media post that appeared to support Adolf Hitler's genocide against Jewish people during the Holocaust.

Pakistan: 4 terrorists killed, one injured in military operation along northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad/IBNS/UNI: The Pakistani military Friday said that security forces have killed four terrorists and injured another in an operation in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

18 killed in Israeli strike near Gaza church, claims Hamas-run Health Ministry

Gaza/IBNS/UNI: At least 18 Palestinian Christians were killed by an Israeli air strike that took place near a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza City on Thursday evening, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.

Bus falls into precipice in Sri Lanka, one dies

At least one person was killed when a bus fell into a precipice in the Badulla district of central Sri Lanka on Friday.

Gaza: UN chief at Rafah crossing says aid convoy 'the difference between life and death'

UN humanitarians said on Friday that an agreement to unlock aid deliveries across the border to Gaza was near, as UN chief António Guterres arrived at the Rafah crossing saying aid must move as quickly as possible.

Somalia: Insecurity worsens, civilians pay the price

Insecurity persists in Somalia, with extremist group Al-Shabaab and fighting in the Laascaanood region taking a heavy toll on civilians, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council on Thursday.

From Cairo, Guterres appeals for ‘sustained’ humanitarian access to Gaza

With essential supplies running out in Gaza, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appealed for humanitarian access to the besieged enclave.

Women’s sexual and reproductive rights an ‘unfinished agenda’

UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday called for progress on the ‘unfinished agenda’ of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights at an event in Geneva to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

Gaza aid ready to roll in once final deal reached

Humanitarians continued to stand ready on Thursday to deliver lifesaving aid to Gaza following reports of an agreement brokered by the United States for 20 aid trucks to enter the enclave from Egypt.

Israeli security forces arrest key Hamas spokesperson Hassan Yousef from West Bank

A key Hamas spokesperson has been detained by Israeli security forces during overnight raids conducted across the West Bank.

Israel-Gaza crisis: UN independent experts ‘unequivocally condemn’ violence against civilians

UN independent human rights experts on Thursday (October 19, 2023) voiced deep concern over the fate of civilians and victims of terrorism caught up in the Israel-Gaza crisis.

US issues worldwide caution for citizens amid Israel-Hamas war

Washington/IBNS: The US State Department Thursday issued a rare "worldwide caution" advisory for its citizens everywhere, citing terrorism and the potential for anti-American demonstrations.

Canada: British Columbia’s program PEERS to benefit more than 300 people at risk of homelessness

Vancouver/IBNS: British Columbia’s Pathways to Engagement and Employment Readiness (PEERS) program, aimed to provide opening alternate routes to employment for people at risk of homelessness, would benefit more than 300 people in the province, an official statement said.