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A massive earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hit Japan today triggering a tsunami warning. According to media report, Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama. Media reported that one meter high tsunami wave struck parts of the coast along the Sea of…

The United Nations has called on Israel to end unlawful killings of Palestinians in occupied West Bank. Commenting on a new report on the West Bank released by his office, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned the human rights situation in the West Bank is worsening, amid levels…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has described the war in the Gaza as beyond a catastrophe. In an interview with an Egyptian TV channel, he said the territory has become unrecognizable and warned that the occupied West Bank could implode at any time. He also called the war as unprecedented in…

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution urging scaled-up humanitarian aid access to Gaza after multiple delays. After several days of intense negotiations, the resolution submitted by the United Arab Emirates was passed by the 15-member body by a vote of 13-0. The US and Russia abstained during the…

The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former US President Donald Trump ineligible for the state’s 2024 ballot for presidential candidate under the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban”. The 4-3 ruling will wait until January 4 as it is expected to be challenged by Trump in the US apex court. The…

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a unanimous resolution jointly tabled by Pakistan and Philippines on the “Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace”. Introducing the resolution, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Munir Akram said it is essential to promote a culture of peace, accommodating ethnic,…

In China, at least 111 people were killed and more than 230 injured following a strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude at midnight on Tuesday. According to China Earthquake Networks Center, the quake struck Jishishan county in Gansu province. Rescue and relief efforts are under way in the affected area.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, said here on Wednesday that the foundation of China-Vietnam friendship lies among their two peoples and the future of this friendship will be created by the young people. Xi made the remarks while delivering…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to Vietnam from Dec. 12 to 13 at the invitation of the Vietnamese side. Six years after his last Vietnam trip, Xi’s upcoming visit is bound to consolidate political…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged developed countries to fully meet all commitments on finance and adaptation to cope with climate change. Addressing the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, he said many developing countries are drowning in debt, have no fiscal space, and are churning in climate chaos. The UN…

The martyrdom toll of Palestinians in Gaza Strip in unabated Israeli bombardment and attacks has risen to over 17,000 since October 7. More than 48,000 Palestinians have been wounded in continued aggression of Israeli forces in besieged enclave. Meanwhile, a senior United Nations aid official has warned that half of…

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, drafted by the United Arab Emirates and backed by more than hundred countries, gained support from 13 of the 15 Security Council members, with Britain abstaining. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh describes…

The ongoing World Media Summit that has gathered dozens of African media representatives will enhance global media outlets’ understanding of China-Africa cooperation, a Ghanaian media executive said. The summit serves as an important platform for African media outlets to interact with their counterparts across the globe, said Roger Agana, managing…

The 44th summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is taking place in Qatar today with the Israeli aggression in Gaza is likely to top the agenda. While welcoming the delegates for the summit, Qatar’s emir said in Doha that the summit is being held at a time when the…

China’s state news agency Xinhua on Saturday signed agreements with media outlets and institutions of other countries to deepen cooperation in areas such as news exchanges, personnel exchanges and visits, as well as integrated media development. A signing ceremony was held in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, during the 5th…

Leaders of four major international wire services whose news products reach three-fourths of the global population met on Friday to discuss cooperation to tackle pressing challenges facing media in times of change. The meeting among leaders of Xinhua News Agency, Reuters, The Associated Press (AP), and Agence France-Presse (AFP) was…

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) has opened in Dubai. Addressing the summit, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was appreciative of the landmark operationalization of loss and damage fund. He urged the developed countries to lead efforts for drastic emissions cut. For 1.5 degree world, he said we need to demonstrate…

In the United States, authorities have said that an Indian government official directed the failed plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil. The authorities claimed this as they announced the charges against a 52-year old Indian man, Nikhil Gupta accused of orchestrating the attempted murder. Federal Prosecutors said…

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold a special meeting in New York today, to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In the meeting, the UN Security Council’s Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People will ask the international community to…

Today is the last day of the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas while international efforts are also underway to extend it. Hamas has announced that it is seeking to extend its four-day truce with Israel. Israel’s war cabinet has discussed the possibility of extending the temporary truce with Hamas…

After 48 days of barbaric bombardment at Gaza strip, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners from jails today under a four-day humanitarian truce with Hamas. Earlier, Hamas had released 24 captives held in Gaza yesterday. Ten Thais and one Filipino were also released from Gaza and will soon be travelling home.…