Nepal registers first same-sex marriage; 'big day' for all sexual minorities, say couple
Lumjung district registered Nepal's first same-sex marriage on Wednesday, reported BBC.
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Canada reaches deal with tech giant Google over Online News Act
Toronto/IBNS: The Canadian government has inked a deal over the Online News Act with tech giant Google that needs the latter to pay $100 million annually to publishers, and to allow access to Canadian news content on its platform.
Powerhouse American diplomat and disputed Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State and a master of realpolitik known for his crucial yet polarising role in American foreign policy during the period of the Cold War, has died at the age of 100.
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger under President Nixon, dies at 100
Washington: Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who is credited with shaping American foreign policy in the 1970s by devising plans to conclude the Vietnam War and restrain communist nations, has died at the age of 100.
Israel-Gaza crisis: 10 Israeli hostages, 4 Thai nationals released by Hamas during six-day truce
At least 10 Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals were released by Hamas members on the sixth day of the temporary truce.
Israeli gunfire in West Bank claims lives of two Palestinian children
Ramallah: In the course of the Israeli army's attack on Jenin, a West Bank city, and its refugee camp, at least two Palestinian children were killed in gunfire, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Panama shuts down First Quantum copper mine after court rules Cobre Panama illegal
The Panama Supreme Court declared the contract of Canadian miner First Quantum Copper Mine Cobre Panama illegal on Tuesday, announcing the mine's closure, BBC reports.
Canada: Toronto observes ‘Giving Tuesday’, encourages residents for donations to charitable organizations
Toronto/IBNS: The City of Toronto observed Nov 28 as ‘Giving Tuesday’ by highlighting the impact of local giving and connecting residents with opportunities to give back.
Pakistan: 2 terrorists killed by security forces in Balochistan
At least two terrorists were killed by Pakistani security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Kalat district, media reports said on Wednesday.
New York subway shooting leaves two people hurt
At least two people were shot and wounded in a moving subway in New York City's Brooklyn region on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Multan college bus firing leaves two female students injured
At least two female students were injured after gunmen opened fire on their college bus in Pakistan's Multan city, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Protest over Turbat 'killing' enters sixth day
A comprehensive shutter down and wheel jam strike was observed in Pakistan's Makran division on Tuesday to protest against the alleged extrajudicial killing of Balaach Mola Bakhsh during an operation in Turbat.
Pakistan: 2 civilians die, 10 hurt as suicide attack targets army convoy in KP
Two civilians died and 10 others, including three Pakistan Army soldiers, were injured after a suicide attack targeted a convoy of security forces in Baka Khel area of the country's Bannu district, media reports said.
Pakistan: Three arrested over killing of girl's death in Kohistan
Kolai-Palas police in Pakistan's Kohistan region on Tuesday arrested three members of a jirga (a group of senior elders) who decided that a young girl, whose dancing video went video, be killed, media reports said.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Gaza doctors ‘terrified’ of deadly disease outbreak as aid teams race to deliver
As the pause in fighting in Gaza appeared to enter a fifth day on Tuesday, UN humanitarians warned that aid deliveries needed to multiply immediately to save the lives of the injured and stem the risk of a deadly disease outbreak that has left doctors “terrified”.
Israel-Gaza crisis: Hamas releases 12 more hostages amid extended truce
Ten Israeli nationals and two Thai hostages have been released by Hamas during the first day of the two-day extended truce on Tuesday (November 28, 2023).
Pakistan: Police investigates teenage girl's 'honour killing' of over viral photo
Kohistan/Pakistan: Authorities in Pakistan are probing the "honour killing" of an eighteen-year-old girl, who was shot dead by her father and uncle last week on the orders of the village elders, due to her appearance in a viral photo, BBC reported.
NATO Secy Gen welcomes extension of ceasefire in Gaza
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Tuesday said that the alliance welcomed the extension of the Gaza ceasefire, which has allowed time for relief, the release of hostages, and the delivery of aid.
Lahore: Authorities planning artificial rain to tackle pollution, smog
The Punjab government has established a working group to spearhead the implementation of an artificial rain project to deal with the problem of smog and pollution in Pakistan's Lahore city.
Dara Shikoh Foundation writes letter to UNESCO over the destruction of Hindu temple Sharda Peeth's wall in Pakistan
Dara Shikoh Foundation has written a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over the alleged destruction of a wall of heritage site 'Sharda Peeth', a Hindu temple, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Pakistan: Two terrorists trained in Syria arrested in Karachi
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh police has claimed to have arrested two terrorists, who underwent training in Syria, from the Pakistani city of Karachi.
Pakistan: Girl killed in Kohistan following direction of local jirga
A young girl was allegedly killed on the orders of a local jirga (an assembly of male elders) in Kohistan region of Pakistan recently, police said.
Elon Musk in Israel: X owner visits Kibbutz attacked by Hamas during October 7 atrocities, meets PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Days after Elon Musk drew criticism for his endorsement of an antisemitic post on X, billionaire Elon Musk visited Israel on Monday and met the country's PM Benjamin Netanyahu, other officials and victims of the October 7 Hamas atrocities.
Israel-Hamas conflict: 11 more hostages released
As many as 11 hostages, who were in Hamas captivity, were released on Monday (November 27, 2023) and handed over to Israeli authorities, media reports said.
Israel-Hamas crisis: Temporary truce extended by two more days, 11 hostages released
Israel and Hamas have decided to extend their temporary truce by two days on Monday (November 27, 2023).
Canada: Air Transat workers vote in favour of strike starting Jan 3 if new labour deal is not reached
Toronto/IBNS: Following an overwhelming majority vote, Air Transat flight attendants said they are in a position to strike as soon as Jan 3 if a new labour deal can't be reached.
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, mediator Qatar announces
A humanitarian pause in the war between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza is set to expire.
Pakistan: Gilgit Baltistan witnesses protest over wheat subsidy
Protesters participated in a rally in Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region on Friday against the recent hike in wheat prices and other issues, media reports said.
Hinglaj Mata Mandir: Revered Hindu temple destroyed in Pakistan
In yet another display of atrocities performed on the Hindu community in Pakistan, the administration demolished a revered Hindu temple in Sindh province.
'Drunk' Thai para-athlete kills four during wedding, including his bride
A Thai para-athlete, who had previously served as a soldier, shot dead his bride and three others before killing himself on his wedding day, media reports said.