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.
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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.
Philippine Prez to visit Saudi Arabia for first ASEAN-GCC summit
Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday morning to participate in the inaugural summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders.
Iran confirms end of UN restrictions on missile programs as U.S. imposes new sanctions
Tehran/UNI: Iran confirmed on Wednesday the "unconditional" end of the restrictions imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on its missile-related activities, while the United States imposed new sanctions on the same day on Tehran's missile and drone programs.
Pakistan: PIA cancels flights amid fuel shortage
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) continues to struggle to operate the flight service amid restrictions on fuel supply owing to non-payment of dues as well as certain operational issues.
Hindu girl kidnapped and forcefully married in Pakistan
A Hindu girl was recently abducted and forcefully married to her kidnappers in the Mirpurkhas area of Pakistan, media reports said.
Security Council meets over Israel-Gaza: 'Very real risk' of conflict expanding warns top envoy Play video
UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland on Wednesday highlighted the need for an inquiry into the strike against a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds, including patients, staff and displaced people seeking shelter.
Gaza hospital missile attack sparks global protests, Arab world condemns
Algeria along with the Arab world on Wednesday condemned the "deliberate" strike carried out by Israel on a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, said the president's office.