France: Tourist plane crashes, three die
Paris: At least three people died when a tourist plane crashed in France on Tuesday.
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Rupert Murdoch, 92, is dating 66-year-old retired scientist Elena Zhukova: Report
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate, is believed to have entered into a new relationship with retired scientist Elena Zhukova, months after abruptly calling off his engagement with Ann Lesley Smith, Independent reported.
Girls shouldn’t wear skimpy clothes or behave flirtatiously: Chinese school instructs students
A controversial sexual harassment course conducted at a middle school in China, a nation which often makes headlines for atrocities on minority communities, has triggered an online row over victim-blaming.
China’s central bank announces rate cuts as economy continues to struggle
In an unexpected move, People’s Bank of China trimmed the interest rate on 401 billion yuan ($55.25 billion) worth of one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) loans from 2.65% to 2.50 on Tuesday.
China using Uyghur woman to spread propaganda among locals in Pakistan: Report
China is trying to use local Uyghurs as a part of its propaganda tool to showcase the happy face of the community among Pakistani people.
Top UN aid official in Ukraine condemns latest wave of indiscriminate attacks
New York: An escalation of Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine has brought more death and injuries to southern regions while hampering aid operations, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country said on Monday.
Disability rights threatened by bad working conditions for carers: independent expert
New York: Discussions about the “future of care in the 21st century” must prioritize working conditions and career opportunities – or else disability rights will be in jeopardy, a UN-appointed independent rights expert warned on Monday.
Rights experts denounce idea of ‘reformed’ Taliban two years after return to power
New York: More than 30 independent UN human rights experts have called for the international community to recommit to support the people of Afghanistan, in a statement issued on Monday marking two years since the Taliban took power.
Afghan girls' voices for education echo loudly through new global campaign
New York: The UN fund that ensures children can continue learning during emergencies and protracted crises, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), launched a campaign on Tuesday to elevate the voices of young Afghan girls deprived of their basic right to education.
Georgia County Prosecutor says jury to issue arrest warrants in Donald Trump election case
Washington: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that a grand jury issued an arrest warrant against the 19 defendants named in a 41-count indictment, including former President Donald Trump, in an election interference case.
Russia: Petrol station explosion leaves 27 people dead
At least 27 people died in an explosion and fire at a petrol station in Dagestan region of southern Russia, media reports said on Tuesday.
Ontario to introduce credit, debit payment on Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto/IBNS: Transit riders in Ontario can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) starting Tuesday, a news release has said.
Canada govt releases updated plan to deliver high-quality telecom services
Ottawa/IBNS: The release of Spectrum Outlook 2023 to 2027, outlining the Canada government’s plans to use spectrum to deliver affordable and high-quality telecom services has been announced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, a news release has said.
Afghanistan: 30 percent of booksellers have shut down their business
Kabul: An Afghanistani commission has found almost 30 per cent of booksellers have stopped their business due to a lack of good market in the Taliban-ruled country.
Can you image how the Himalayas will look from space, UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi gives you the answer
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi left people amazed by sharing some breathtaking images of the Himalayas from space.
Afghanistan: Herat witnessing 70 pct drop in manufacturing activity amid power shortages
The Herat Chamber of Industries and Mines has said the region is witnessing a 70 per cent decline in manufacturing activities within its industrial town.
Bhutan: E-platform launched for young entrepreneurs
Giving a strong ground to young entrepreneurs of Bhutan, the Youth Development Fund has created e-Mentoring Platform, media reports said.
Turkey: One dies in explosion on ship
Ankara: An explosion has hit a ship at a shipyard in the east of Istanbul, killing one person and injuring another one, media reported on Monday.
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia chapter following sexual harassment allegations
The Miss Universe Organization has announced it terminated relations with its franchisee in Indonesia following the recent scandal over sexual harassment at the local Miss Universe pageant.
US: Pennsylvania house explosion leaves five dead
At least five persons died after an explosion occurred in a house in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Ukraine responsible for attempted attack on Crimean Bridge, Zelenskyy says
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev is responsible for the latest attempted attack on the Crimean Bridge.
Russian shelling in Ukraine leaves seven people, including a baby, dead
At least seven people, including a 23-day-old child, were killed as Russian shells hit southern Ukraine on Sunday.
Uzbekistan's economy is expected to maintain stability, a dynamic pace of development by the end of the year: CERR Expert
A Center for Economic Research and Reforms expert believes that Uzbekistan’s economy in the first half of the year maintained high growth dynamics and remained resistant to changes even in the unstable external situation.
US: Hawaii wildfire death toll rose to 93
Huwaii/UNI: The Maui County government updated the death toll from wildfire in Hawaii to 93, as of Sunday, with the identification of only two of the deceased.
American Airlines plane drops 15,000 feet in 3 minutes, passengers say experience was 'scary'
New York: Passengers experienced scary moments on an American Airlines flight recently when the plane, which was headed to Florida, dropped over 15,000 feet in a matter of three minutes, media reports said.
Pakistan: Hundreds participate in 'Minority Rights March' in Karachi, demanding to end practice of forced conversion
Hundreds of people participated in the first 'Minority Rights March' at the Frere Hall area of Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday when they demanded an end to the practice of forced conversions.
Pakistan: Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility for suicide attack on Chinese engineers at Gwadar Port
Karachi: The convoy of Chinese engineers working on the Beijing-financed Gwadar Port in Pakistan was attacked by Majeed Brigade, the suicide squad belonging to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Associated Press reported on Sunday.
Pakistan: Hindu man allegedly picked up by police in Sindh, family claims he was assaulted
Mirpurkhas: A Hindu man was picked up by police from his home in Pakistan's Sindh region on Thursday, his family said on Sunday.
Hindu temple in Canada's British Columbia desecrated with pro-Khalistani posters
A temple in Canada's British Columbia was on Saturday desecrated with anti-India and pro-Khalistan posters. The posters, a chilling reflection of extremist views, were audaciously put up on the temple’s front gate and rear wall.
China strongly condemns ‘transit’ of Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te through US
Beijing/IBNS/UNI: China has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the transit of Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te through the United States and has strongly condemned Lai’s visit to the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.