Japan confirms Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s participation in G7 events
Hiroshima: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima in person, the Japanese Foreign Ministry has confirmed.
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Canada: Ontario plans to dissolve Peel Region, to make cities independent by 2025
Ottawa/IBNS: Ontario government's recently introduced Hazel McCallion Act, which, if passed, would begin the process of dissolving the Regional Municipality of Peel and make the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon independent, a news release has said.
Canada: WestJet pilots' strike averted but more than 100 flights cancelled today
Toronto/IBNS: Canada's WestJet's strike has been averted ahead of the long weekend by reaching a last-minute deal with its pilots' union.
Children bearing the brunt of Afghanistan crisis: UNICEF
New York: Roughly 90 per cent of the population in Afghanistan is on the brink of poverty “and children bear the brunt of it,” the Representative of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the country, Fran Equiza, told journalists in New York on Thursday.
Anti-government protests; Iran government executes three persons
The Iran government has executed three persons in connection to their participation in nationwide anti-government protests last year.
‘Weak and insufficient’ progress made towards disaster risk reduction
New York: Global progress towards disaster risk management has been weak and insufficient, putting at risk the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the General Assembly on Thursday.
Vehicle falls off cliff in South China,11 killed
Nanning: Eleven people were killed in a road accident in Jingxi City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region early on Friday, according to local authorities.
UNICEF alert over ‘sickening’ levels of sexual violence in eastern DR Congo
New York: The UN Children’s Fund is calling for an urgent increase in funding to help tackle an escalating number of cases of sexual violence against children and women in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu province, where armed groups proliferate amidst heavy fighting in recent months.
Millions of children still facing dire conditions 100 days after Türkiye-Syria quakes: UNICEF
New York: More than six million boys and girls in Türkiye and Syria are still struggling to cope 100 days after the deadly earthquakes that hit both countries, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Wednesday.
UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement
New York: Warring parties continue to make progress in efforts towards ending the nearly decade-long conflict in Yemen, though outstanding issues remain, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday.
Russia confirms participation in grain deal for at least 60 more days
New York: Russia has confirmed that it will continue to take part in the UN-brokered Black Sea Initiative for a further 60 days, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday.
Sudan crisis: UN launches record country appeal for 18 million in need
New York: Amid a massive increase in the number of people in Sudan impacted by more than a month of heavy fighting, the UN on Wednesday said that it needed a record near $3 billion to deliver life-saving aid to them.
Bangladesh: RAB officials arrest five people on charges of kidnapping, selling minor online
Dhaka: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officers of Bangladesh have arrested five people on charges of selling a three-year-old boy online after kidnapping him from capital Dhaka city.
US, Taiwan conclude trade negotiations
Washington: The United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Thursday announced that the United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), have concluded negotiations on the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade.
Pakistan: One soldier killed during exchange of fire with terrorists in KP
At least one Frontier Corps soldier was killed during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Loesam area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, media reports said on Thursday.
Pakistan: Peshawar blast leaves one person dead
Peshawar: A blast rocked a motorcycle workshop near the Ring Road in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Thursday which left at least one person dead and three others injured, media reports said.
China’s economy falters across all sectors
Beijing: The Chinese leadership faces an uphill task to revive a slowing economy and increase employment opportunities for youth as the latest economic data for April 2023 missed all expectations.
Canada teenagers' vaping rates highest in world leading to growing crisis, data shows
Toronto/IBNS: New national data showed Canadian teenagers' vaping rates are highest in the world and there is a lack of action by the federal government experts amid the widespread availability of flavoured vapes, leading to a growing crisis.
Pakistan: Islamabad High Court orders release of former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, declares his arrest 'illegal'
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court on Thursday ruled the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law was “illegal” and ordered his release.
Jammu and Kashmir: Hindu temple-Mosque share common yard in Kupwara, promotes harmony
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Trehgam village is setting an example for the Hindu-Muslim unity as it is a region where people could see a grand mosque and a Hindu temple sharing a common yard.
Minister says there may be more 'Chinese Police Stations' in Canada
Toronto: A Canadian Minister has expressed doubt that there might be more "Chinese police stations" operating in Canada.
Falling birth rate: China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage
Beijing:The Chinese government is planning to launch pilot projects in more than 20 cities to create a “new-era” marriage and childbearing culture to foster a friendly child bearing environment, media reports said.
Nepal: Calls to investigate Maoist cantonment scam increasing
Kathmandu: Nepal is witnessing a growing demand from various sections of the society to probe the alleged corruption in Maoist cantonments, media reports said.
Pakistan govt loses Rs. 2.49 billion over internet suspension
Islamabad: The Pakistan government lost Rs 2.49 billion and even saw a plethora of anger from citizens after the government recently suspended internet services and even blocked social media applications across the country in recent times.
Teachers protest non-payment of salaries in Pakistan
Lahore: Punjab Teachers Union (PTU) on Monday demonstrated over non-payment of salaries to the teachers of Insaf Afternoon Schools for the last nine months.
Canada Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos discusses global health issues at G7 meeting in Japan
Ottawa/IBNS: Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada's Minister of Health met with G7 partners in Japan from May 13-14 to discuss important global health issues including pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, a news release
Canada: Alberta reports dead birds found at Suncor oil sands tailings ponds sites
Calgary/IBNS: At least 32 dead waterfowl were found at two separate oil sands tailings ponds in Canada's Alberta operated by Suncor Energy Inc.
'Probably my last tweet before next arrest': Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan claims police surrounded his house
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday claimed that police have surrounded his house as he addressed party workers via video link, in what he termed as his last speech before arrest.
Japan: Two Nepalese students die in highway crash
Tokyo: Three people including two Nepalese students died when a large truck crashed into a bus on a highway in northeastern Japan, local police said Wednesday.
Post-pandemic world economy still feeling COVID-19’s sting
New York: Prospects for a robust global economic recovery remain dim as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic carry on, according to the UN’s latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report, released on Tuesday.