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News Desk Islamabad: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) has announced a two-month extension of the UAE visa amnesty program, which will now conclude on December 31, 2024. Originally…

APP Islamabad: Political parties across Pakistan united at the All Parties Conference (APC) held at the President House, issuing a strong declaration condemning Israel's aggression in Gaza and voicing unwavering support for the…

Xinhua Sichuan, China: A flash flood and landslide in Kangding, Sichuan Province China over the weekend killed at least eight people and destroyed a motorway bridge and several houses, stated local authorities. Earlier in July, a…

AFP/APP Gaza: The Gaza health ministry, controlled by Hamas, reported that an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis resulted in the deaths of 70 people and injuries to over 200. This follows an evacuation order issued by Israel, which…

News Desk  New York: The head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, welcomed the decision by the United Kingdom on Friday to resume funding of the agency at a critical time, as the agency continues to come under harsh and…

AFP/APP Gaza: Humanitarian aid began trickling back into the devastated Gaza Strip on Saturday via a rebuilt, temporary pier, US forces said. The pier, built by the US military to boost the delivery of direly needed relief supplies,…

APP United Nations: Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a senior official from the UN human rights office, OHCHR, highlighted a substantial increase in Israeli actions against Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank. Ajith Sunghay, head…

AFP/APP Geneva: Environmental activists are increasingly facing hostility across Europe, a UN expert said, warning that the very right to protest is "at risk" in countries usually considered beacons of democracy. Michel Forst, the UN…

News Desk  Islamabad: During an interactive dialogue held on the sidelines of the 55th session of the UNHCR, speakers emphasized the interconnectedness between conflict and the climate crisis, stressing the need for a comprehensive…

News Desk New York: Humanitarian agencies have issued repeated warnings about the dire food insecurity and looming famine in Gaza, with reports emerging of a tenth child dying from malnutrition and dehydration. According to UN health…