One woman killed by partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide: UN report
140 women and girls die every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative which means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes, according to United Nations (UN) report.
UK hints at arresting Netanyahu if he visits
The British government has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face arrest if he travels to the UK, after an international arrest warrant was issued for him.
Australia, Turkey in 2026 UN climate summit hosting standoff
(Reuters) – Australia and Turkey are in a standoff over which country is better suited to host United Nations climate change talks in 2026, with neither willing to give up on their bid. Both countries have been in the running since 2022, but matters have come to a head at this year’s
PM Shehbaz urges implementation of UN climate framework to address crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the UN framework must be followed to deal with climate change during the 29th United Nations Climate Conference (COP 29) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said that developing countries need $160 billion by 2030 to deal with the
2024 “virtually certain” to be hottest year ever
It is now "virtually certain" that 2024 - a year punctuated by intense heatwaves and deadly storms - will be the world's warmest on record, according to projections by the European climate service.
International day to end impunity for crimes against journalists being observed today
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is celebrated on Saturday around the world, including in Pakistan.
UN Security Council will meet today over Israel’s strike on Iran
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will meet today (Monday) to discuss Israel's attack on Iran.
Ex-wife of Muhammad Ali visits Afghanistan
Former wife of legendary US boxer Muhammad Ali, Khalilah Ali arrived in Afghanistan to build a stadium.
‘Iran’s action against Israel concluded unless Israel invites further retaliation’: FM
Iran Foreign Minister (FM) Abbas Araqchi declared early Wednesday that the country exercised “self-defense” in its missile strike against Israel, asserting that the action is complete unless the “Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation.” The statement, posted on the social media platform X, followed Tehran’s launch of missiles on
Pakistan to become most populous Muslim country by 2048
NEW YORK: A key UN report has highlighted that Pakistan, with its current population exceeding 245 million, is among the nations expected to see significant population growth through 2054, potentially peaking later in the century. The UN’s World Population Prospects 2024 report projects Pakistan’s population to reach its zenith in
