Afghanistan-Pakistan: Clashes occur at Torkham border checkpoint
An exchange of gunfire erupted between the Afghan military and Pakistani border soldiers at the Torkham checkpoint on Wednesday, eyewitnesses told Sputnik.
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UN provides funding boost for ‘neglected’ humanitarian crises
New York: UN relief chief Martin Griffiths released $125 million from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) on Tuesday to assist underfunded humanitarian operations in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
US warns North Korea will pay a price if it supplies weapons to Russia for ongoing war against Ukraine
The United States warned North Korea over its supreme leader Kim Jong Un's possible upcoming visit to Russia to discuss arms supply to Moscow for the ongoing war against Ukraine and said Pyongyang will pay a price for it.
Record civilian cluster munitions victims as experts urge global ban
New York: There has been a dramatic increase in the number of civilians killed by cluster munitions, according to new data released on Tuesday by the UN-partnered Cluster Munition Monitor (CMC) civil society group.
UN General Assembly leadership highlights benefit of cooperation
A new session of the UN General Assembly began on Tuesday with both the outgoing and incoming leaders of the world body underscoring the importance of multilateral cooperation.
Afghanistan: WFP forced to cut food aid for 2 million more
Food assistance to two million people in Afghanistan will have to be cut later this month, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.
Capitol riot: Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio prisoned for 22 years
The former national chairman of the Proud Boys was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
US First Lady tested positive for Covid-19, ahead of Joe Biden's India visit for G20
Washington/UNI: US First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, the White House announced.
Russian frigate carrying hypersonic weapons will exercise in the Atlantic
Moscow/UNI: Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate carrying Zircon hypersonic missiles will conduct a series of exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, stated the Defense Ministry on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Christian priest shot and injured in Faisalabad
A Christian priest was shot and injured by an unidentified suspect in Pakistan's Fai­sal­abad region on Sunday.
‘Immense challenges’ block justice for Ukrainian war victims, rights experts warn
Justice and accountability for Ukraine’s war victims were among the topics raised by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine during its latest country visit, which concluded on Monday.
Attack on Chinese mining convoy carrying gold in Congo leaves four people dead
At least four people, including two Chinese nationals, were killed when their convoy was attacked in northeast Congo recently, media reports said.
Swedish Parliament delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-exile, expresses solidarity with people of Tibet
A Swedish Partmaient delegation, which is led by MP Margareta Elisabeth Cederfelt, on Monday visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and discussed issues related to Tibet with the members in Dharamshala.
Urgent call for $1 billion to support millions fleeing Sudan conflict
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and 64 humanitarian and national civil society organisations on Monday appealed for $1 billion to provide essential aid and protection to more than 1.8 million people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan who are expected to arrive in five neighbouring countries by the end of 2023.
Security forces bust Hizb-ul-Mujahideen's hideout in Kishtwar
Security forces on Tuesday busted a hideout of terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Stretch of a US highway named after Indian-origin cop who was killed in 2018, Trump once described him as 'national hero'
A stretch of highway in the US state of California has been named after a 33-year-old Indian-origin policeman Ronil Singh who was shot dead during a traffic stop in 2018 by an illegal immigrant.
Kim Jong Un may visit Russia to discuss weapons supply with Vladimir Putin: Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is planning to visit Russia and meet the country's President Vladimir Putin, media reports said.
22-year-old Google techie wants to retire early, but how much does he plan to save?
Despite instances of layoff in recent months, tech majors Google and Meta still remain the highest-paying employers in the world and this is evident from the story of a 22-year-old techie who is planning to retire at 35 with savings of nearly USD 5 million (Rs 41 crore).
US First Lady Jill Biden tests COVID-19 positive, Joe Biden remains negative ahead of India visit
US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.
Pakistan records 83 pct spike in terror attacks in August: Report
Recent data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) showed that the country witnessed an 83 percent rise in terror activities in August in comparison to July.
Pakistan records 83 pct spike in terror attacks in August: Report
Recent data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) showed that the country witnessed an 83 percent rise in terror activities in August in comparison to July.
Pakistan: Hindu community members demonstrate in Kandhkot against 'dacoit rule'
A large number of people from different sections of society recently staged a sit-in at Ghantaghar Chowk in Kandhkot town of Pakistan to protest against the police’s failure to recover all hostages, including members of Hindu community, and restore law and order to the crime-infested Kandhkot-Kashmore district.
Pakistan: LPG price hiked amid rising power bill and inflation
Pakistan's caretaker government is failing to provide relief to the already burdened nationals as it announced an increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 19.4pc on Friday.
Punjab: Drug smuggler’s intricate ties to Pakistan ISI network exposed
In a shocking revelation, Punjab police have exposed the deep-rooted connections between notorious drug smuggler Amrik Singh and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Pakistan: Traders observe shutter-down strike against inflated power bills, inflation in Karachi
Pakistani traders recently observed a complete shutdown in Karachi city of the country to protest against inflation and rising power bills.
Pakistani Army Major, Sepoy die during an operation against terrorists in North Waziristan
A Pakistani Army Major and a Sepoy were killed during an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in the North Waziristan region of the country recently.
Sweden: Violent riots erupt following Quran-burning action
A residential district in the Swedish city of Malmo was rocked by clashes overnight in the wake of a Quran-burning demonstration on Sunday, with protesters pelting police officers with stones and torching cars, the Swedish police said.
Pakistan: Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar cancels Kenya visit as countrymen continue to struggle against inflated electricity bills
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has cancelled his Kenya tour amid nationwide protests over inflated electricity bills.
Pakistan: Three die as navy helicopter crashes in Gwadar
At least two Pakistani Navy officers and one soldier were killed after a chopper in which they were travelling crashed in Pakistan's Gwadar region on Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removes Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he has dismissed the country's Defence Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, who had been serving the country in the position since the beginning of Russia's invasion of the nation in 2022.