New Zealand govt decides to scrap anti-smoking law, health experts criticise
The new government of New Zealand is planning to scrap the nation's smoking ban to fund tax cuts, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 27, 2023
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Pesticides are still found in U.S. baby food but less toxic: Reports
Baby food in the United States may still contain potentially harmful pesticides but is less toxic than it was about 30 years ago, according to a new study by a nonprofit U.S. environmental group.
IBNS•Nov 27, 2023
Israel-Hamas discuss possibility of increasing temporary ceasefire as four-day truce nears end
With the truce between Hamas and Israel entering its fourth and final day on Monday (November 27, 2023), both sides are discussing a possibility of extending the temporary ceasefire.
IBNS•Nov 27, 2023
South Korea: Youth population expected to halve in 30 years
The number of young South Koreans was expected to halve in 30 years amid the rapidly aging population and the record-low birth-rate, the country's statistical agency said Monday.
IBNS•Nov 27, 2023
US shooting: Three Palestinian students shot, suspect arrested
At least one person has been arrested over the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington city of the US, media reports said on Monday.
IBNS•Nov 27, 2023
Canada: 3 dead, 2 critically injured in Winnipeg shooting
At least three people were killed and two others injured after a shooting incident occurred in Canada's Winnipeg city on Sunday.
IBNS•Nov 27, 2023
Nigeria's banditry legacy: Over 100 abducted in motorcycle raids on Zamfara Villages
Zamfara/Nigeria/IBNS: Over 100 people were abducted by bandits who raided the four villages of Nigeria's north-westren state, Zamfara.
IBNS•Nov 27, 2023
Benjamin Netanyahu visits Gaza, says operation will continue until complete victory over Hamas
Tel Aviv,/IBNS/UNI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip on Sunday and said that the operation will continue until the Palestinian movement Hamas is completely defeated.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
National outcry over femicide in Italy amid student's murder
Rome/IBNS: The murder of 22-year-old student Giulia Cecchettin in Italy has sparked outrage across the country with thousands of people taking part in protests over femicide.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
18 people arrested in pro-Palestine demonstration in London
London: Police arrested at least 18 people on Saturday during a pro-Palestinian march in central London for various offences, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
Pakistan: Official data shows gas prices surged by 1,109 percent in a year
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released data has shown gas charges have spiked by 1108.59 percent in the outgoing week of 2023 against the same week last year.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
Pakistan: Inflation remains over 40 percent for second week in a row
Pakistan's annual short-term inflation remained above 40 percent for the second week in a row, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
Pakistan’s denial of visas to 788 sikh devotees showcases its deep-seated intolerance
The recent denial of visas to 788 Sikh devotees by Pakistan, preventing them from celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurupurab) at historic gurdwaras in the country, stands as a stark reminder of the deep-rooted intolerance that continues to plague Pakistani society, particularly towards its minority communities.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
Tension spikes as shots fired at Gippy Grewal’s Vancouver residence
In a shocking incident that unfolded early Saturday morning, unidentified assailants targeted the residence of renowned Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal. The assailants fired what they described as “warning shots,” adding a new layer of tension to an already complex web of celebrity affiliations.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
9-year-old Emily Hand, initially thought dead in Hamas attack, returns to Israel after 50 days of captivity in Gaza
Nine-year-old Emily Hand, who was initially thought to have been killed in the October 7 attack on Israel, returned to her family after being held hostage by the Hamas militants for 50 days in Gaza, Reuters reported.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
Hamas-Israel ongoing ceasefire: UN confirms more aid entering Gaza
Sixty-one trucks hauled aid to northern Gaza on Saturday (November 25, 2023) – the largest number since 7 October, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
Gaza War: 13 Israeli, 2 Thai citizens released by Hamas; 39 Palestinians freed by Israel amid ceasefire
Thirteen Israelis and four Thai citizens, who had been held captive by Hamas, arrived in Israel on Sunday as part of a crucial hostage deal brokered by Qatar and Egypt, Reuters reported.
IBNS•Nov 26, 2023
Geneva: Anti-Pakistan posters exhibited in Geneva ahead of the anniversary of 2008 Mumbai attacks
A day-long anti-Pakistan poster exhibition was recently organised at the Broken Chair in front of the United Nations Geneva ahead of the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
Rising smog levels: Smart lockdown implemented in 10 Punjab districts
Provincial administration in 10 districts of Punjab, including Lahore, has implemented a smart lockdown amid the deteriorating smog situation in the region.
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
Afghanistan Refugees: UNHCR concerned at adverse effects of Pakistan orders for undocumented foreigners to leave
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is raising concerns over Pakistan’s announcement for undocumented foreigners to leave, as the orders have adversely affected Afghan nationals including registered refugees and others with valid documents.
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
Pakistan: Fire engulfs multi-storey mall in Karachi, 10 die
At least 10 people died and 22 others were injured after a fire broke out at RJ Mall on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road in Pakistan on Saturday, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
Israel-Hamas temporary truce: 14 hostages likely to be released today
Israeli authorities said 14 Israeli hostages, who are held by Hamas members, are expected to be released in exchange for 42 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (November 25, 2023).
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
More than 1,000 Amazon workers go on strike over pay dispute in UK
More than 1,000 workers, who are demanding a pay rise, have gone on strike outside a major warehouse of US online retailer Amazon in the United Kingdom.
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
Derek Chauvin, convict in George Floyd murder case, stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, a former police officer who was convicted for murdering George Floyd, was injured in a stabbing incident at a federal prison in the US state of Arizona on Friday.
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
Twenty-four hostages released on first day of Israel-Hamas truce
Twenty-four hostages, including 13 Israeli nationals, have been released as a part of the temporary truce reached between Israel and Hamas, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 25, 2023
Israeli army withdraws from Gaza's largest hospital
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: The Israeli army Friday withdrew from the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza after raiding the premises for over a week, a Palestinian security source said.
IBNS•Nov 24, 2023
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
Twelve Thai hostages have already been released by Hamas, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on X.
IBNS•Nov 24, 2023
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
Twelve Thai hostages have already been released by Hamas, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on X.
IBNS•Nov 24, 2023
With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
New Delhi/IBNS: With just a few hours left in the release of 13 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as part of a four-day truce deal, Israel said it is completely prepared to receive them.
IBNS•Nov 24, 2023
Pakistan: Protest held in Sukkur over 'police brutality'
A large number of people recently protested at Sukkur Civil Hospital in Pakistan's Sukkur city against police officials at C-Section police station and accused them of causing the death of a father of three children.
IBNS•Nov 24, 2023
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