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UNRWA says more than 600,000 people are under evacuation orders in southern Gaza

A top UN official has said over 600,000 people are under evacuation orders in southern Gaza amid the ongoing clash between Israel and Hamas members.

Sharp rise in child poverty was registered across 40 of the world’s richest countries between 2014 and 2021: UNICEF

A sharp rise in child poverty was registered across 40 of the world’s richest countries between 2014 and 2021, according to a new report published on Wednesday by the UN Children's Fund's global research centre, Innocenti.

65 Palestinians killed in intensified Israeli attacks on central, southern Gaza

Gaza/IBNS/UNI: At least 65 Palestinians were killed, and hundreds of others were wounded on Tuesday as a result of the Israeli attacks that targeted central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian security sources said.

Pakistan: Demise of elderly Sikh pilgrim in Lahore

In a somber turn of events, a 70-year-old Sikh pilgrim, identified as Preetam Singh, breathed his last in Lahore, reportedly succumbing to a cardiac arrest, as confirmed by an official statement on Sunday.

Upcoming polls in Taiwan should be free from outside interference: US

Taipei: A top US official has said the upcoming polls in Taiwan should be free from “outside interference”.

British government introduces tougher visa rule to cut migration

The UK government has introduced a plan to slash migration levels and curb abuse of the immigration system, delivering the biggest-ever reduction in net migration.

Pakistan: Two Levies personnel killed during operation in Luni

At least two Levies force personnel were killed during an operation in Pakistan's Luni area on Sunday.

Pakistan: Blast targets police in Peshawar, seven people hurt

Pakistani girl from Karachi arrives in India to marry Kolkata resident

Javaria Khanam from Karachi, Pakistan, arrived in India via the Wagah Border in Amritsar on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Two cops arrested for kidnapping in ransom case

Two Pakistani cops have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a man for ransom, media reports said.

UN chief calls on Israel to ‘spare civilians from more suffering’ in Gaza

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his call for a sustained humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional and immediate release of all hostages, his Spokesperson said on Monday.

Iraq: UN team issues latest report on terrorist atrocities

The UN team investigating crimes committed by Da’esh terrorist group has issued its latest report documenting the terrorist group’s atrocities in Iraq, laying the groundwork for future prosecutions.

UN says aid access to north entirely blocked as war spikes in south Gaza

Reports of hundreds of fatalities from bombing in southern Gaza over the weekend heightened deep concerns for civilians sheltering there, while UN humanitarians on Monday  said that aid teams had only “extremely limited” movement and access to the north was “now entirely blocked”.

WHO says more than 200 attacks registered in health sector in Gaza

The World Health Organization on Tuesday said it has recorded 203 attacks on medical facilities and health workers in the Gaza Strip between October 7 to November 28.

Canada: Toronto joins Fast-Track Cities network on World AIDS Day

Toronto/IBNS: Observing World AIDS Day at the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week in Canada, Toronto has joined Fast-Track Cities, a network of more than 600 cities worldwide committed to ending the HIV epidemic locally, a news release has said.

Indonesia's Mount Marpi volcano erupts claiming lives of eleven hikers

Following its eruption over the weekend, bodies of eleven hikers have been found near the crater of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano, reports BBC.

Volcanic eruption in Indonesia leaves 11 climbers dead

Bodies of 11 climbers were recovered on Monday and 12 people are still missing following the eruption of an active volcano in Indonesia's West Sumatra province.

Oxford University Press names Rizz as the word of the year, check out what does it mean

Do you know the meaning of 'Rizz', the word which has been named the 2023 word of the year by Oxford University Press.

Israel-Hamas conflict: IDF discovers 800 tunnel shafts in Gaza Strip, destroys 500 of them

The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said it discovered 800 tunnel shafts in the Gaza Strip since it began a ground offensive targeting the Hamas members late in October.

Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan witnesses protests over wheat rate hike

Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region on Friday witnessed a shutter-down strike against an increase in the rate of subsidised wheat, media reports said.

Gaza: UN rights chief appeals for end to violence and a return to dialogue

The resumption of hostilities in Gaza and its terrifying impact on civilians underscore the need for the violence to end and a long-term political solution between Palestinians and Israelis to be found, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Sunday.

Punjab: BSF recovers two Glock pistols suspected to be dropped by Pakistani drone from Tarn Taran

Border Security Forces officials on Sunday said two Glock pistols, suspected to be airdropped by a Pakistani drone, were recovered near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Saturday.

Pakistan: Dacoits in police uniform loot multiple houses in Karachi

Dacoits, who were disguised in police uniforms, looted multiple houses in Pakistan's Karachi city on Saturday.

Pakistan: Sixth polio case reported

Pakistan has reported six polio cases in 2023, media reports said, as the country continues to struggle to control the disease.

New York: Stabbing incident in Far Rockaway leaves four people, including two children, dead

At least four people, including two children, died and one person was critically injured in a stabbing incident in  Far Rockaway region of New York City on Sunday, police said.

Pakistan sends back 4,02,312 illegal foreigners, including Afghanistan nationals, to home country

At least 4,02,312 illegal foreigners, including Afghanistan nationals, have been sent back to their homeland by Pakistani officials, media reports said.

France: Knife and hammer attack in Paris leaves one Germa national dead

At least one person died and two others were injured in a knife and hammer attack in Paris on Saturday (December 2, 2023).

Philippines: Four killed after explosion rocks Sunday mass service

An explosion rocked a Sunday mass service at a university gymnasium in the Philippines on Sunday (December 3, 2023) which left at least four people dead and 10 others injured.

Pakistan: Terrorists open fire on bus, eight people killed

At least eight persons died and 26 others were injured as suspected terrorists opened fire on a bus in Pakistan's Chilas region on Saturday, media reports said.

Israel calls back negotiators from Qatar after hostage talks hit impasse

Gaza: Israel and Hamas rejected international appeals to extend an expired ceasefire on Saturday, with Gaza being subjected to air strikes while Palestinian groups fired numerous rockets, AFP reported.