October 31, 2024 5:21 PM

11 dead, 5 injured in southern Philippine clash

Eleven suspected members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have been killed and five others wounded in a clash with their fellow MILF members in Maguindanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines. The Philippine Army, in a statement, said the fighting broke out on Wednesday afternoon...

October 31, 2024 4:07 PM

Pakistan: School across Lahore shut down amid worsening smog

In Pakistan, schools across the city of Lahore will be shut down for at least three days starting tomorrow due to rising smog levels and worsening air quality. According to media reports, the decision came after Lahore recorded an average Air Quality Index of 208. Punjab's provincial capital, Lahore...

October 31, 2024 2:09 PM

India Supports Cuban UN Resolution to End US Economic Embargo on Cuba

India has extended its support for a Cuban resolution at the United Nations calling for an end to the long-standing US economic, commercial, and financial embargo on Cuba. During a recent debate, India’s First Secretary at the UN, Sneha Dubey, underscored the damaging effects of the embargo on Cub...

October 31, 2024 2:07 PM

Five dead and five injured in flash floods from tropical storm Trami in Vietnam

In Vietnam, flash floods triggered by Tropical Storm Trami have killed five people and injured five others. The storm brought heavy rain that swelled rivers, downed power lines, and swept through communities in Quang Binh province. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, over 300 homes and nearly ...

October 31, 2024 1:50 PM

ADB launches action plan to boost disaster resilience in Asia and Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a new action plan to enhance its disaster resilience efforts in Asia and the Pacific region. The Disaster Risk Management Action Plan 2024-2030 outlines ADB's commitment to supporting its developing members in mitigating the impacts of disasters and cli...

October 31, 2024 12:52 PM

6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon Coast, 279 km west of Bandon

In the US, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 279 km west of Bandon in the state of Oregon last night. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, the epicentre of the earthquake, with a depth of 10.0 km was determined to be at 43.544 degrees north latitude and 127.799 degrees west longitude o...

October 31, 2024 9:38 AM

Arab League to hold emergency session on Israel’s blockade of UNRWA operations in Palestinian territories

The Arab League announced yesterday that it would be holding an emergency session today to address Israel's decision to block the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating in Palestinian territories.  In a statement, the league said the session, led by Yemen, will bring together...

October 31, 2024 9:33 AM

North Korea launches unidentified ballistic missile toward eastern waters

North Korea has launched an unidentified ballistic missile towards waters off its eastern coast. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a short statement the launch towards the East Sea, which is also known as the Sea of Japan, occurred this morning but gave no further details.       �...

October 31, 2024 8:32 AM

UNSC affirms UNRWA’s crucial role in Gaza’s humanitarian response

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has said that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) remains the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza and no organisation can replace its role. In a press statement yesterday, the members of the UNSC emphasis...

October 30, 2024 9:00 PM

One World Trade Centre Celebrates Diwali with Festive Lights

The One World Trade Centre in New York, which is the tallest building in the US, today lit up in colours on the occasion of Diwali. The building displayed 'diyas' as the US started celebrating Diwali.   In a social media post, the Consulate General of India in New York stated the festival of ...