Afghanistan: Central Bank to soon ban use of Pakistani currency
The Central Bank of Afghanistan may soon ban the use of Pakistani currency in Pakistani currency (Rupee) in the southwestern provinces of the country.
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Uyghurs demand 78th UN General Assembly to confront China's ongoing genocide in East Turkistan
In light of Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent invigorated commitment to persist with genocidal actions in East Turkistan, the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) issues an immediate and urgent plea to the 78th United Nations General Assembly and its member states for immediate and decisive action to halt China's ongoing genocide against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz and other Turkic peoples.
Baloch organisations to host photo, banner exhibition outside UN office to highlight Pakistan's human rights violations in Balochistan
Several Baloch organisations will join to host a photo and banner exhibition from September 25 to 27 in front of the United Nations office in Geneva to make the international community conscious of human rights violations in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.
No respite for consumers as fuel prices may spike once again in Pakistan
There seems to be no respite for people in Pakistan as the price of petroleum in the country might be rising once again this week owing to a combination of currency depreciation and higher international oil prices.
Pakistan: Dacoits loot 70 garment factory workers, including eight women, in moving bus in Karachi
At least 70 garment factory workers, including eight women, were looted in a moving bus in Pakistan's Karachi city recently.
Norwegian man sentenced to 3.5 years for hiding deceased wife in freezer to collect her pension
A 57-year-old Norwegian man has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison by a Swedish court for a series of crimes, including fraud and falsifying records, as he concealed his wife's body in a freezer for nearly five years to continue receiving her pension, Fox News reports.
Libyan floods death reaches above 5000 with over 600 families displaced
Tripoli/Libya/UNI: Over 600 families were displaced by the floods that hit eastern Libya on Sunday, stated the Libyan Health Ministry during the press conference held in Tripoli on Tuesday.
Viral Video: 'Non-human' alien corpses displayed at Mexico Congress
Triggering debate over the existence of extraterrestrial beings, the Mexico Congress recently hosted an unusual event in country's capital city.
Couple caught on camera having sex inside toilet of Ibiza-bound flight, escorted off plane
A video has gone viral on social media where a couple was caught on camera in the middle of the act inside the bathroom of a flight.
Building Paris every week: Urgent need to cut emissions in construction sector
The building sector, responsible for an astonishing 37 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, has been lacking climate-focused development funding, according to a report published by the UN’s environment agency on Tuesday.
Russia says Ukraine launched missile attack on Crimea
The Russian Defence Ministry said Ukraine has launched 10 missiles and three unmanned boats in an attack on the home of its Black Sea fleet in Crimea.
Cooperation across the Global South, key to reaching SDGs
To highlight the importance of ongoing cooperation between countries of the Global South, the UN commemorated its annual Day for South-South Cooperation on Tuesday.
24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that a historic funding shortfall was forcing it to “drastically” cut rations in most of its operations, potentially pushing an additional 24 million people to the brink of starvation over the next 12 months.
Ten die as fire breaks out in Vietnam building
At least 10 people have died after a fire broke out at a mini apartment building in Vietnam's Hanoi city.
Libya: Humanitarian response ramps up as floods of 'epic proportions' leave thousands dead
New York: UN agencies and partners are responding to the disaster unfolding in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend, humanitarians told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday.
Syria: Urgent response needed to uptick in fighting, economic crisis
The “dire needs” of Syrians have been systematically ignored during more than 12 years of brutal conflict in the country, the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria warned on Tuesday.
Toronto Police Services Board announces new council and bids farewell to departing members
Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto Police Services Board revealed the appointment of new Council Members to the Board and expressed gratitude to those departing.
US policeman caught on body cam laughing, joking after Indian student dies in accident, probe launched
A probe has been launched against Seattle police union leaders in the USA after an officer was recorded on body camera laughing about the killing of an Indian-origin student who was hit by a police vehicle when she was crossing the street.
Afghanistan: Human rights ‘in a state of collapse’, warns Türk
The “shocking” and “cruel” oppression of Afghan women and girls by the Taliban against the backdrop of a severe humanitarian crisis has put the country’s future in jeopardy, UN rights chief Volker Türk warned on Tuesday.
US-Mexico border, ‘world’s deadliest’ overland migration route: IOM
The United States-Mexico border is the world’s deadliest land route for migrants, with at least 686 deaths and disappearances last year, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin, says Pyongyang wants to further deepen ties with Moscow
Kim Jong Un on Wednesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin and said North Korea wants to further develop ties with Moscow.
Sergey Lavrov to hold talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi on Sep 18
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Russia on September 18 and hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Morocco: Death toll from earthquake surpasses 2,900
Marrakesh/UNI: The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
South Korea claims North Korea fired ballistic missile towards East Sea
At a time when Kim Jong Un is visiting Russia for his meeting with President Vladimir Putin, North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday.
US Speaker Kevin McCarthy orders impeachment probe against Joe Biden over corruption charges
Washington DC/IBNS: The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, Tuesday gave a go-ahead for an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden.
Libya floods claims lives over 2000; 10000 believed missing because of 'catastrophic' flooding
Benghazi/Libya: Death toll reaches above 2000 with over 10,000 people remaining missing after devastating floods hit Libya’s eastern city Derna, a spokesperson of the Red Crescent movement in the North African country, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Indian-origin man dies while attempting to hike Grand Canyon National Park
An Indian-origin man died when he was attempting to hike in Grand Canyon National Park in the USA on Saturday, the park confirmed on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: People protest in Nangarhar over closure of Torkham border crossing
A large number of people demonstrated in Nangarhar region of Afghanistan recently over the closure of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan for the past couple of days ever since the security forces of the neighbouring nations exchanged fires.
Pakistan International Airlines operation badly hit, cancels several flights amid shortage of funds
Operation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of the country, was severely hit on Tuesday due to a shortage of funds, leaving several of its domestic and international flights cancelled, media reports said.
Meth trafficking surges in and around Afghanistan
Methamphetamine trafficking in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries is surging, according to a report published on Sunday by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).