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Israeli air strikes killed several civilians and injured dozens others in Homs in Syria today. According to media reports, Israeli warplanes fired missiles from north of Lebanese city of Tripoli, targeting several sites, including Syrian army outposts and Shayrat Airbase.

In India, the process of demolishing mosques and converting them into the temples is gaining momentum especially after the grand inauguration of Ram temple in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Recently, an Indian court ruled that Hindus can worship inside a Gyanvapi mosque located in Uttar Pardesh has not…

“It is not uncommon for a country to create a railway, but it is uncommon for a railway to create a country,” Sir Charles Eliot, then commissioner of British East Africa, made the bold statement in 1903. Eliot, “who initiated the policy of white supremacy in the British East Africa…

Since the introduction of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture in October 2023, “culture” has become a buzzword throughout China. Ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the country has been busy organizing various cultural events to embrace this new trend. In the eastern province of Zhejiang, a museum has been…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the deadly violence in the disputed Abyei Administrative Area, in which two UN peacekeepers were killed. Spokesman of the UN Chief Stephane Dujarric reminded all parties that attacks on UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes. He said Guterres has conveyed deepest condolences to the…

In yet another embarrassment for India, its two nationals have been sentenced by a US court for involvement in a conspiracy to steal sensitive data from the US government. According to Kashmir Media Service, Murali Venkata and Sonal Patel were convicted for stealing proprietary software and databases containing sensitive law…

Despite the International Court of Justice’s order for immediate measures to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, Israel has not ceased its deadly bombings in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 174 more Palestinians were martyred and 310 wounded by the Israeli forces in the last 24 hours.…

India is grappling with a dangerous surge in hatred and violence against religious minorities, especially Muslims, Christians and Dalits, sparking serious apprehensions about religious tolerance and communal harmony. According to Kashmir Media Service, recent incidents in various parts of India highlight an urgent need to address the issue. A noticeable…

The UN Security Council (UNSC) will meet on Wednesday over the decision by the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to prevent acts of genocide in besieged Gaza. Algeria requested the meeting late Friday after a closed-door meeting of the UN’s 22-member Arab group. On Friday, the court asked Israel…

Israeli forces martyred twenty Palestinians and injured 150 others when they were waiting for humanitarian aid at Kuwait square in Gaza city today. Spokesperson for Gaza Civil defence Mahmoud Basal said rescue crews could not reach the scene as Israeli forces had blocked entry into the area. The latest attack…

NATO today launched its biggest military exercise since 1988 across the North Atlantic and Europe with ninety thousand personnel from the alliance are taking part in the drills. NATO Spokesperson Matthias Eichenlaub said in a post on social media platform X that the exercise titled “the Steadfast Defender 2024” is…

China on Tuesday announced 30 new measures aimed at protecting human rights, including initiatives to enhance people’s livelihoods, strengthen legal protection of human rights, promote international human rights cooperation and support the work of the UN human rights mechanisms. During the fourth round of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted here…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that collective punishment of Palestinians by Israel is unacceptable. Addressing the Security Council, the UN chief said the refusal to accept a two-state solution to the conflict and the denial of the right to statehood for the Palestinians are unacceptable. He said the right…

In China, forty-seven people were buried when a landslide hits the Zhenxiong County of Yunnan province. According to media, around 18 households were buried in the landslide while more than 200 people were urgently evacuated. Rescue workers are searching for the buried people.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages. In an address to the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, which concluded in Kampala, Uganda, today, the Secretary-General noted that the UN has also been affected due to…

The President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis has reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages as to address the conflict. Addressing the 19th Non-Aligned Movement summit in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, he acknowledged that inability to resolve global…

Nauru, a pearl in the Pacific Ocean, attracts tourists from across the world with its beautiful tropical scenery and unique customs. The island country on Monday announced that it will recognize the one-China principle and sever “diplomatic relations” with Taiwan authorities. Xinhua hired a local reporter and set up a…

The United Nations has reiterated the call for immediate ceasefire and cessation of Israeli occupation of Gaza. In a statement, UN office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights said the clear path to peace and stability lies in the realization of Palestinian self-determination. The Human Rights office expressed alarm…

The United Nations has called for faster, safer aid access to Gaza, amid famine and disease fears. Speaking to journalists in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized to facilitate safe and full-scale aid delivery to civilians in Gaza. The UN Chief expressed deep concern over unprecedented level of civilian…

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday commented on the outcomes of Taiwan leadership and legislature elections. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said the results reveal that the Democratic Progressive Party cannot represent the mainstream public opinion on the island. Noting that Taiwan is China’s…

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson made remarks on the result of the election in the Taiwan region on Saturday. The spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council has commented on the result of the election in China’s Taiwan region, said the Foreign Ministry spokesperson in a statement.…