Kevin Mitnick, who was once world's 'most-wanted' hacker, dies at 59
Kevin Mitnick, who was once considered as one of the world's most wanted computer hackers, has died after fighting against pancreatic cancer for 14 months.
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Iran expels Swedish ambassador over Quran burning following the protests at Swedish Embassy
The Iraqi government spokesperson stated on Thursday that due to the permission of a Koran-burning protest in Stockholm, Iraq has directed the Swedish ambassador to leave and has decided to withdraw its envoy from the country.
Pakistan: KP blast leaves one cop dead
At least one policeman died and nine others were injured as a blast rocked in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district on Thursday, media reports said.
New Zealand: Two die in shooting incident ahead of Women's World Cup opening ceremony in Auckland
Auckland: New Zealand witnessed the deaths of two people after a shooting incident in Auckland occurred hours before the start of the Fifa Women's World Cup in the city.
Don’t play ‘geopolitical games’ with vulnerable lives, urges UN Assembly President
Life-saving relief programmes should not be held hostage by political interests, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, as Member States gathered to debate the use of the veto by a permanent member of the Security Council, that halted vital cross-border aid last week into northern Syria.
UN remembers 77 personnel who died in the line of duty last year
New York: The United Nations family came together on Wednesday to pay tribute to the 77 members of staff who died in the line of duty in 2022.
Former Pak PM Imran Khan apologized for his comments about a female judge
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan's former premier, Imran Khan, reiterated his apology on Wednesday for his contentious remarks against a female judge, stating that he regrets his actions if they exceeded acceptable limits.
Putin opts out of BRICS Summit in South Africa, evading arrests threats
The presidency of South Africa announced today that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the upcoming BRICS nations summit in South Africa next month, reported AFP.
China's TCM giant GPHL to import medical herbs from Russia, Indonesia
Beijing: Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited (GPHL), China's leading traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) manufacturer, Tuesday announced a plan to import nearly 30,000 tonnes of TCM materials from Indonesia and Russia in the next five years, reports said.
Bangladeshi, Chinese workers clash over wages, 15 hurt
Dhaka: At least 15 security guards and workers were hurt when Bangladeshi and Chinese workers clashed due to dissatisfaction over salaries and allowances at the under-construction 1,320 MW Rural Power Company Limited power plant in Bangladesh's Dhankhali area, media reports said.
Ukraine: Do not play with nuclear Armageddon, warns UN Assembly President
New York: Targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and threats of use of nuclear weapons, severely undermines trust “within and in our institution”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Tuesday.
Sudan: Conflict displaces nearly 200,000 alone in the past week
New York: Nearly 200,000 people were displaced by fighting inside Sudan over the past week, the UN reported on Tuesday, citing new figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Tunisia: UN experts urge swift action to uphold migrants’ rights
New York: A group of UN independent experts on Tuesday expressed concern over Tunisia's alleged discriminatory treatment of migrants, urging the authorities to take action to halt collective expulsions and protect human rights.
UN celebrates Nelson Mandela, ‘a colossus of courage and conviction’
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to build a better world in his message to mark Nelson Mandela International Day on Tuesday.
Vietnam: 4 Chinese tourists die in coach accident
Hanoi: A coach carrying 21 Chinese tourists on Tuesday rolled over in Vietnam's central Khanh Hoa province, leaving four Chinese citizens dead, the Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed on Wednesday.
Pakistan: 11 die as wall of a building collapses in Islamabad
Peshawar: At least 11 people died and six others were injured after the wall of a building collapsed in Pakistan's Islamabad city on Wednesday, media reports said.
American social media influencer Annabelle Ham dies at 22 after experiencing 'epileptic event'
New York: 22-year-old American social media influencer Annabelle Ham died last week after experiencing an 'epileptic event', her family said.
Guterres calls for AI ‘that bridges divides’, rather than pushing us apart
New York: The UN Secretary-General addressed the Security Council on Tuesday, emphasizing the potential of artificial intelligence to accelerate human development while also cautioning against the malicious use of what is revolutionary new technology.
UK Bill ‘significantly erodes’ human rights and refugee protections, UN agencies warn
New York: The United Kingdom parliament has passed a bill inconsistent with the country’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law that could have profound consequences for people seeking international protection, warned the UN rights chief and the head of refugee agency UNHCR on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Peshawar blast leaves 10 people, including seven security personnel, injured
At least 10 people, including seven security forces members, were injured as a suicide blast occurred close to a military vehicle in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Tuesday.
Majority of women live in countries with large gender gaps, UN report reveals
New York: Low women’s empowerment and large gender gaps are commonplace in many parts of the world, the UN’s lead agencies on gender equality and international development said in a new report published on Tuesday.
Toronto Public Health confirms first mosquitos in 2023 to test positive for West Nile virus
Toronto/IBNS: Confirmation of one batch of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been received by Toronto Public Health (TPH), a news release said.
Pakistan: 10 injured in Peshawar suicide blast
Peshawar/IBNS/UNI: A suicide blast took place near security forces’ vehicle in Pakistan's Peshawar, police said on Tuesday.
‘Senseless, unjustified war’ in Ukraine must stop: UN political affairs chief
New York: The UN Political Affairs chief appealed on Monday for an end to the “unjustified” war in Ukraine, which this month passed the 500-day mark.
WFP forced to slash food aid as half of all Haitians go hungry
New York: The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been compelled to reduce the number of people receiving emergency food assistance in Haiti due to a lack of funding, affecting around 100,000 people, the agency reported on Monday.
Devastating rights violations against Indigenous people must end
New York: Indigenous Peoples have the ancestral wisdom to guide humanity towards a more sustainable use of the Earth’s resources, yet they are systematically discriminated against and excluded, UN rights chief Volker Türk warned on Monday.
Russia: UN rights experts call for release of journalist Evan Gershkovich
New York: The journalist Evan Gershkovich should be immediately released following his arrest by Russian authorities on espionage charges in March, UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Monday.
Bangladesh: Seven arrested over attack on Hero Alom during Dhaka bypoll
Bangladesh police have arrested seven people in connection with the attack on Ashraful Alom, who is better known among fans as 'Hero Alom'.
Halfway to 2030, world ‘nowhere near’ reaching Global Goals, UN warns
The world is “woefully off track” to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline, top United Nations officials said on Monday, as ministers and policy makers gathered in New York to examine how countries can get back on track and make the transformative development agenda a reality.
Australia: Mysterious object wash ashore western coast, locals speculate it is space junk
A mysterious object has washed ashore on Australia’s western coast, causing local residents to speculate about its origin.