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Ukraine: War intensifies and so do the needs, says UN relief official

New York: The ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine are resulting in a surge in humanitarian needs, the top UN humanitarian official for the country said on Monday, urging increased funding to ensure assistance for those in need.

Antonio Guterres strongly condemns suicide bombing in Pakistan

New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly suicide bombing at a political rally in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.

Venomous Bite: Toxic consequences of Pakistan’s dance with terrorism

In the chilling wake of the recent bomb blasts in Pakistan, the lethal dangers of harboring terrorists have again been ruthlessly highlighted.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Moscow Mayor says drone strikes same skyscraper which was targeted previously

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin on Tuesday said a military drone hit the same skyscraper in the city that was targeted earlier.

US: 2 injured as small plane crashes in Renton

At least two people were hurt as a small plane crashed at Renton Municipal Airport on Monday.

Two bodies of illegal migrants recovered close to Libya-Tunisia border

Tripoli: The Libyan Border Control Department on Monday found two bodies of illegal migrants near the Tunisian border, where hundreds more remain stranded after being expelled by Tunisian authorities.

Canada: Manitoba govt announces Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund

Winnipeg (MB)/IBNS: Committed to conserving and enhancing fish and wildlife, Canada's Manitoba government this year has approved $473,000 for new projects through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF), Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced last week

China’s previous attempt to take over OneWeb investigated by UK Intelligence

London: British intelligence services investigated an attempt by China to take over the OneWeb satellite company after it declared bankruptcy in 2020, The Telegraph reports citing a report from Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee.

Bhutan's Gogona is winning hearts by producing Swiss cheese and other dairy products

Gogona, a small village located in Bhutan's Phobjikha Valley, is gaining popularity as it is producing fine-hardened Swiss cheese and other dairy products.

Pakistan: Police suspect Islamic State involvement in KP blast

Pakistani police on Monday said an initial investigation revealed that the terrorist group Islamic State might be behind the suicide attack on a political gathering in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which left 46 people dead.

Australian helicopter crash: Four missing army aircrew members declared dead

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday declared four army aircrew members, who were aboard a helicopter that crashed into the sea on Friday, as dead.

California: Plane crash leaves three dead

Washington/UNI: Three people died when a small aircraft crashed into a hangar in the US state of California, CBS News reports citing the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Japan: 260 flights canceled as typhoon Khanun approaches

Tokyo/UNI: At least 264 flights have been canceled in Japan due to the approach of typhoon Khanun, the NHK broadcaster reported on Monday.

Death toll of Sunday's blast in NorthWest Pakistan rises to 44

Islamabad/UNI: The death toll of a suicide blast that hit a political gathering in the Bajaur district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday rose to 44, the health minister of the province said on Monday.

IMF deal not enough for Pakistan: Fitch and Moody’s raise concerns over economic risks

Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service on Monday warned of continued threats to Pakistan’s financial sustainability, despite the country receiving a much-needed $3 billion lifeline from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the weekend.

Thailand: 12 die as explosion rocks fireworks warehouse

At least 12 people died and 121 others were injured in an explosion that rocked a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand, media reports said on Monday.

Pakistan: Death toll in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blast touches 40

The death toll in the blast which rocked a political gathering in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region on Sunday touched 40, media reports said on Monday.

Cultural Clash: New York Sikh officer’s quest for Turban and beard in police uniform

In a disheartening incident, a Sikh New York state trooper was denied his right to grow facial hair for his wedding, despite a state law in 2019 that mandated employers to accommodate attire or grooming obligations based on religious beliefs.

Pakistan: Blast during political gathering in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leaves 35 dead

At least 35 people died as a blast rocked a political gathering in Pakistan's  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) region on Sunday, media reports said.

Canada: Six die as small plane crashes in Calgary

At least six people died after a small plane crashed in the mountainous region of Calgary in Canada on Saturday, police said.

Uzbekistan: Six die as fire breaks out at karaoke bar

A fire broke out at a karaoke bar in the Uzbek city of Fergana on Saturday which left at least six people dead, media reports said.

Russian Navy fleet to receive 30 ships in 2023, announces Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war with Ukraine

Moscow: Russia is consistently building up its navy, with 30 ships set to join the country's fleet in 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.

Russia says Ukraine drone attack damages two buildings in Moscow, briefly shuts airport

Moscow: Russia on Sunday accused Ukraine of conducting a drone attack on Moscow city which damaged two buildings and even forced authorities to shut down the city's airport temporarily.

World Uyghur Congress marks ninth anniversary of Yarkand massacre

On the ninth anniversary of the Yarkand massacre, the World Uyghur Congress remembered all those who were killed during and in the aftermath of the July 28, 2014 incident.

Pakistan: Body of missing Indian woman recovered from Gilgit-Baltistan’s Kharmang district

The body of an Indian woman, who went missing from Jammu and Kashmir's Kargil region, was recovered from Gilgit-Baltistan’s Kharmang district on Wednesday.

Iraq: Fire breaks out in Karbala, 4 die

Baghdad: At least four people died as a result of a fire in the city of Karbala in central Iraq during preparations for Ashura processions, the Iraqi civil defense authorities informed.

Pakistani official says smugglers are using drones to send drugs across the border into India, Punjab Minister asks Centre to take action

A senior Pakistan government official has confessed that smugglers are using drones to smuggle illicit drugs to India.

Pakistan maid torture case: Police say teen victims' statement has been recorded

Police on Friday said they have recorded the statement of a teen maid who was allegedly tortured by a civil judge’s wife.

China: Two die gas explosion in China

Beijing: At least two people were confirmed dead, and two others were seriously injured in a gas explosion in Anping County, north China's Hebei Province, on Saturday morning, according to local authorities.

Security forces kill three terrorists in Pakistan

At least three terrorists were killed as security forces conducted operations in Pakistan's Khyber and South Waziristan districts, media reports said on Saturday.