Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
International
‘Tuvalu Sovereignty Not Negotiable’: PM Natano
News Desk
New York: Our sovereignty is not negotiable, and we will be working with the international community to bring an end to unnecessary conversations in academic and diplomatic circles that question Tuvalu’s statehood, said Tuvalu…
Small Island States Face Existential Threat As Sea Level Rise: GA
News Desk
United Nations: A staggering 900 million people living in low-lying coastal zones are at risk of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and other climate effects, and the issue extends far beyond coastal communities,…
Cancer Remains Leading Cause Of Death In 2022
Xinhua/APP
Seoul: Cancer remained South Korea's top cause of death in 2022, causing 162.7 deaths per 100,000 people, a slight increase from the previous year’s rate of 161.1 deaths, according to the Statistics Korea statistical office.…
Nations Commit To Back on Track To Achieve 2023 SDGs
News Desk
New York: United Nations member states pledged on Thursday to get back on track to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by adopting a landmark political declaration at the first-ever conference on pandemic…
Magnitude 6 Earthquake Shakes NZ, No Serious Damage
News Desk
Wellington: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake with strong shaking shook New Zealand’s South Island on Wednesday.
According to GeoNet, the earthquake occurred at 9:14 a.m. (2114 GMT Tuesday) and was 11km deep and located within 45km…
5.8 magnitude jolts Japan’s Izu Islands
News Desk
Islamabad: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 rocked Izu Island, Japan, at depth on Tuesday. The epicentre of the temblor was located off the coast of Japan's northwestern Miyako Island at a latitude of 26.5 degrees…
Tragedy: 25 Killed, 34 Injured In Peru Coach Crash
News Desk
Lima: At least 25 people have been killed since early Monday when a passenger bus veered off a mountainous road and plunged down a 200-metre ravine in southwest Peru’s Huancavelica region, according to local media.
The bus…
For Climate Activists, New York’s Lights Shine Too Bright
New York: New York's annual Climate Week is underway, bringing together activists, lawmakers, and corporate executives for hundreds of activities aimed at addressing the global catastrophe.
However, the bright lights that give the "city…
Global Health Crisis Spurs Call For Universal Coverage
News Desk
New York: Over 4.5 billion people worldwide lack coverage for essential health services, the UN health agency stated on Monday, highlighting the need for stronger political commitment and higher government investment.
According…
UN Urges Taliban To Uphold Afghan Girls’ Right To Education
News Desk
United Nations: Marking the second anniversary of the Taliban’s 'fatwa' banning secondary education for girls, the head of the UN Fund for Education in Emergency Situations has called on the world community to ensure that every…