k Countries North Korea Can Currently Hit With Their Missiles By Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 21:21:00 GMT Should North Korea ever have the capacity to launch a nuclear missile that could reach the U.S. mainland, Trump would have approximately ten minutes to react and make a decision to counterattack. Full Article
k A new Secretary Sindh Board of Revenue takes charge today By thepioneer.com.pk Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:02:17 +0000 Nazir SiyalKARACHI: Sindh Government have posted Mr. Mehboob Ali Siyal, as Secretary (Revenue), Board of Revenue Sindh, against an existing vacancy here yesterday. Mr. Mehboob Ali Siyal will take charge as Secretary Revenue on Wednesday. A vibrant Officer of Sindh … read more Full Article Karachi Pakistan Sindh
k Peaceful PTI leaders will protest against unjust arrests of leadership: Spokesman By thepioneer.com.pk Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:47:44 +0000 Mukhtiar Hussain KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh General Secretary Dr. Masroor Ali Siyal was arrested at Al-Asif Square on his way to the Swabi rally, along with MPA Raja Azhar, two other MPAs, and a large number of officials and … read more Full Article Karachi Pakistan Top Stories
k Capacity Building Is Key to Africa’s Digital Sequencing Success Story By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:36 +0000 Christian Tiambo has always wished to uplift local farmers’ communities through cutting-edge science. As climate change wreaked havoc on local agriculture, Tiambo, a livestock scientist at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) and at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), focused on conserving and developing livestock that could withstand environmental stress. Genomics, […] Full Article Africa Biodiversity Conferences COP16 Development & Aid Economy & Trade Editors' Choice Featured Food and Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition Food Sustainability Headlines Natural Resources Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations IPBES IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report
k Press Freedom in Sri Lanka: A Long Road to Justice By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:55:11 +0000 Anyone interested in unsolved murders and disappearances will find much to study in Sri Lanka. Fifteen to twenty years ago, the country made global headlines, not only for the government’s military offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) guerrillas but also for the numerous murders of journalists. The newly elected president, Anura Kumara […] Full Article Asia-Pacific Editors' Choice Featured Freedom of Expression Headlines TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Sri Lanka
k Will Ukraine Benefit if IMF Ends its Punitive Fees on Debt Burdened Countries? By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:53:41 +0000 Over the coming month, the United States has a window of opportunity to lift a multi-billion-dollar burden from Ukraine, and other countries in financial distress, without costing the US taxpayer a dime. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently considering ending its controversial “surcharges” — punitive fees that it imposes on countries whose debt exceeds […] Full Article Development & Aid Economy & Trade Featured Global Headlines IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau
k Playing Nuclear Games: Tickling the Tail of the Promethean Nuclear Fire Dragon By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:15:18 +0000 In recent years, the rhetoric, strategy and practice of nuclear deterrence has grown riskier, more urgent, more dangerous, less stable, and increasingly in the hands of deficient leaders and policymakers. Playing Nuclear Games The ten States that have manufactured and test detonated nuclear weapons since 1945, each have received and/or provided assistance to other States […] Full Article Armed Conflicts Featured Global Headlines IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Energy - Nuclear Weapons TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau Nuclear Abolition 2024
k Guterres Congratulates Nihon Hidankyo For Nobel Prize For Efforts To Rid Humanity of Nuclear Weapons By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:48:50 +0000 The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres congratulated grassroots Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. “The atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as the hibakusha, are selfless, soul-bearing witnesses of the horrific human cost of nuclear weapons,” he said in a statement. “While their numbers grow smaller each […] Full Article Active Citizens Civil Society Editors' Choice Featured Global Headlines Human Rights IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Energy - Nuclear Weapons Peace TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Nuclear Abolition 2024
k Reviving the Spirit of the Steppe: Kazakhstan Has Hosted the 5th World Nomad Games By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:27:34 +0000 In a vibrant display of culture and tradition, Kazakhstan recently hosted the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, celebrating the enduring spirit of nomadic heritage against a backdrop of modernity and globalization. This biennial event, which drew competitors and spectators from around the globe, served not only as a showcase of traditional sports but also […] Full Article Asia-Pacific Featured Headlines Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Energy - Nuclear Weapons Peace Religion TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau
k When the truth becomes a lie: What Trump’s election means for the world as we know it By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:28:08 +0000 On the day following the US election, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres issued a brief statement commending the people of the United States for their active participation in the democratic process. He wisely omitted mention that the election of Donald J. Trump – who attempted to overturn the people’s mandate by inciting an insurrection in […] Full Article Civil Society Democracy Global Global Governance Headlines Human Rights IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse TerraViva United Nations CIVICUS 2023 IPS UN Bureau
k Secretaries of State: A State-by-State Breakdown By Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:20:00 GMT A once under-the-radar government position, races for secretaries of state gained national attention in the 2022 elections. Who is in control of your state elections? Full Article
k Immigration and Health Care Reform Will Wreak Havoc on Rural America By Published On :: Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:10:00 GMT The immigration ban, which combined with health care reform will likely wreak even more havoc on an already depressed rural America. Full Article
k NRA Money to Congress - Follow the Cash and Make a Change in 2020 By Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:57:00 GMT Full Article
k NBA Cup: Hawks catch Celtics in closing seconds for win By sports.inquirer.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:41:27 +0800 Jalen Johnson had 18 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals to lead the visiting Atlanta Hawks to a 117-116 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday in the first NBA Cup game for each team. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White scored season highs of 37 points and 31 points, respectively, for the Celtics. Brown was 7 of 12 from 3-point territory and 10 of 15 overall. White added six rebounds and five assists. Atlanta took a 117-116 lead when Onyeka Okongwu tipped in a missed shot with 6.1 seconds to play. After each team turned the ball over […]...Keep on reading: NBA Cup: Hawks catch Celtics in closing seconds for win Full Article
k Remulla: Preemptive evacuation a ‘lesson’ from Storm Kristine By newsinfo.inquirer.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:42:45 +0800 MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla touted local government units’ (LGUs) preemptive evacuation in response to Typhoon Nika (International name: Toraji), saying they took “lessons” from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (International name: Trami). In a phone interview aired on People’s Television Network on Wednesday morning, Remulla said LGUs evacuated around 8,000 families from geohazard zones identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as Nika crossed Northern Luzon. “If they didn’t evacuate, perhaps, 100 would have died because many of the houses there were really destroyed,” he said in Filipino. Nika left the Philippine Area of Responsibility at […]...Keep on reading: Remulla: Preemptive evacuation a ‘lesson’ from Storm Kristine Full Article
k Duterte dares ICC to begin probe immediately: 'Baka mamatay na ako' By globalnation.inquirer.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:13:21 +0800 MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has challenged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately begin its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s anti-drug campaign, saying he might die before the probe even begins. During a House quad committee hearing on Wednesday, Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas asked Duterte if he would cooperate with the investigation, including that of the ICC. In response, Duterte said the ICC is welcome to start its probe as soon as tomorrow (Thursday). “ICC, Ma’am? I am asking the ICC to hurry up, and if possible, they can come here […]...Keep on reading: Duterte dares ICC to begin probe immediately: 'Baka mamatay na ako' Full Article
k 'Sextortion' in Naga: Man nabbed for trying to blackmail girl, 14 By cebudailynews.inquirer.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:25:52 +0800 LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 37-year-old man was apprehended in an entrapment operation, after a 14-year-old girl lodged a complaint against him for sextortion on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at around 9:50 a.m. in a lodge in Purok Jaguar, Brgy. Panadtaran, San Fernando town in southern Cebu. The suspect is a construction worker from Brgy. South Poblacion in San Fernando town. Meanwhile, the victim was a 14-year-old grade 9 student from Naga City. READ MORE: Sextortion: The sinister side of online romance Taiwanese jailed for attacking a transwoman; claims he was blackmailed Married man from Talisay City accuses single mom […]...Keep on reading: 'Sextortion' in Naga: Man nabbed for trying to blackmail girl, 14 Full Article
k NBA Cup: Joel Embiid scores 13 in return as 76ers fall to Knicks By sports.inquirer.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:03:35 +0800 OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as the New York Knicks spoiled Joel Embiid’s season debut with a 111-99 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. In both teams’ first NBA Cup game this season — not to mention a rematch of last season’s first-round playoff series that New York won in six games — all five Knicks starters scored in double figures, as did Miles McBride with 15 points off the bench. Hart finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen […]...Keep on reading: NBA Cup: Joel Embiid scores 13 in return as 76ers fall to Knicks Full Article
k Govt denies Kittiratt shoo-in for BoT chief By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0700 The government has brushed aside reports of former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong making the cut as new chairman of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) board, saying nothing has been made official yet. Full Article
k Court to decide on taking Thaksin case by Nov 22 By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:02:00 +0700 The attorney general has submitted documents to the Constitutional Court regarding the case in which former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of asserting influence over the Pheu Thai Party. Full Article
k Bank of Thailand tempers anxiety about chair By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:11:00 +0700 Satit Limpongpan, chairman of the selection committee tasked with choosing the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand, has confirmed the position will not have any influence on the central bank's monetary policy. Full Article
k Vicky Kaushal to play Lord Parshuram in Dinesh Vijans mega spectacle; filming begins in November 2025 - Bollywood Hungama By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:34:53 GMT Vicky Kaushal to play Lord Parshuram in Dinesh Vijans mega spectacle; filming begins in November 2025 Bollywood HungamaVicky Kaushal looks fierce and rudra as Parshurama in Mahavatar, see pics MoneycontrolVicky Kaushal looks unrecognisable as Parashurama in Mahavatar first look. Check first poster, release date Hindustan TimesVicky Kaushal Plays Chiranjeevi Parashurama In Mahavatar, Ferocious First Look Revealed News18Vicky Kaushal to play Lord Parshuram in Dinesh Vijan's film: Report | Vicky will next be seen in 'Chhaava' | Inshorts Inshorts Full Article
k ‘Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain’: The Effect Of PM Modi's Slogan On Maharashtra’s Muslim Seats - News18 By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:30:55 GMT ‘Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain’: The Effect Of PM Modi's Slogan On Maharashtra’s Muslim Seats News18‘Congress’s shahi parivar thinks it is born to rule India': PM Modi in Maharashtra Hindustan Times"Most Unstable Vehicle": PM Modi's Jibe At Maha Vikas Aghadi In Maharashtra NDTVRahul Gandhi's 'Golden Goose' Is Revant Reddy | Claims of Congress Funding Accusation | India Today India TodayPune to progress faster in next five years, says PM Modi The Times of India Full Article
k Donald Trump picks Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Government Efficiency Department - Moneycontrol By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:56:25 GMT Donald Trump picks Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Government Efficiency Department MoneycontrolTrump’s 'Manhattan Project' of government reform: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead efficiency crusade The Times of IndiaDonald Trump Picks Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy For Cabinet: Internet Has This To Say News18A dope for DOGE (and Dogecoin): Trump taps Musk in efficiency team, crypto fans rejoice The Economic TimesVideo | Elon Musk In Trump's New Cabinet, UK Church Abuse Scandal, Saudi Megacity in Trouble NDTV Full Article
k Trump era may boost Thai, Vietnamese stocks By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:45:00 +0700 Thailand and Vietnam will be among the "biggest beneficiaries" of Donald Trump's return to the White House, according to one of the largest fund managers in the region. Full Article
k Italy's 'cannabis light' trade may go up in smoke with law change By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:36:00 +0700 Italy's flourishing "cannabis light" industry is at risk, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushes a bill through parliament to deflower a crop that is legal across much of Europe. Her conservative coalition wants to ban the sale of hemp flower products, but those in the trade say it's economic suicide. - REUTERS Full Article
k Illegally kept deer found at accused fengshui master’s house By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:12:00 +0700 CHIANG MAI - Police found an unregistered barking deer, a protected species, at the house of the fengshui consultant arrested for allegedly defrauding people of over 100 million baht. Full Article
k London's Kew Gardens opens annual festive light trail By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:56:00 +0700 Visitors to London's famous Kew Gardens this Christmas will get to walk a festive night-time trail that uses lights to bring the garden to life. - REUTERS Full Article
k Turkish-Made Drone Crashes in Al-Shabaab-Controlled Farsooley, Somalia By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:27:36 GMT [Radio Dalsan] A Turkish-made drone armed with missiles reportedly crashed on Tuesday in the Al-Shabaab-controlled village of Farsooley, located in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, local sources have confirmed. Full Article Arms and Military Affairs Conflict Peace and Security East Africa Somalia
k 11 Somali Soldiers Killed in Clash With Al-Shabab Militants By allafrica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:42:22 GMT [VOA] At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said. Full Article Arms and Military Affairs Conflict Peace and Security East Africa Governance Legal and Judicial Affairs Somalia
k Somaliland Vice President Breaks Ranks, Backs Opposition Waddani Party Ahead of Election By allafrica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:01:09 GMT [Radio Dalsan] Somaliland's Vice President, Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici, made headlines on Sunday by publicly endorsing the opposition Waddani Party just days before the November 13 presidential election. Full Article Economy Business and Finance East Africa Governance Somalia
k UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen By allafrica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:41:37 GMT [UNHCR] UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review strategies for comprehensive solutions to the ongoing displacement crisis in Somalia. The meeting brought together representatives from Uganda, Yemen, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as the regional body, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and provided a platform for sharing insights and aligning efforts among Full Article Africa Central Africa Conflict Peace and Security East Africa External Relations International Organizations and Africa Refugees and Displacement Somalia
k Al-Shabab Militants Kill Two Southwest State Soldiers in Lower Shabelle Ambush. By allafrica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:35:09 GMT [Radio Dalsan] Two soldiers from Somalia's Southwest State were ambushed and killed by al-Shabab militants on Tuesday while travelling by motorcycle between Wanlaweyn and Afgoye districts in the Lower Shabelle region, residents reported. Full Article Arms and Military Affairs Conflict Peace and Security East Africa Somalia
k Somali Intelligence Agency Nisa Reports Killing 23 Al-Shabaab Militants in Operation By allafrica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:16:32 GMT [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a targeted operation in the Dharaarweyn area near Galcad city, within the Galgaduud region. Full Article Arms and Military Affairs Conflict Peace and Security East Africa Somalia
k Israel attacks Lebanon as sirens sound across Israel's North Saturday afternoon By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:20:51 GMT As of 5:00 p.m., approximately 70 rockets were fired by Hezbollah to Israel. Full Article Hezbollah rockets IDF Attack Israel-Lebanon border
k IDF strikes key terror targets in continued Gaza, Lebanon operations By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:52:25 GMT The IDF’s 162nd Division continued its operations in the Jabalya area, where soldiers engaged and neutralized several terrorists and dismantled key structures that were used for weapons storage. Full Article Hamas Hezbollah IDF Lebanon War Gaza Strip Israel-Hamas War Northern Arrows
k Israel's strikes on Iran spark interest in air-launched ballistic missiles By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:19:33 GMT Cruise missiles are easier targets for dense, integrated air defenses than ballistic missiles are. But ballistic missiles are often fired from known launch points. Full Article Iran Tehran iran response to israeli attack missiles Israel-Hamas War
k Khamenei’s global network, jihad, and the hope for Iranian democracy By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:48:26 GMT How can Khamenei's "shadow empire" deteriorate? Full Article Iran Middle East peace Politics Ayatollah Ali Khamenei israel iran middle east news world news Middle East iran protests iranian women
k Syria says seven civilians killed in Israeli strike near Damascus By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:18:10 GMT Sayeda Zainab, a stronghold of Hezbollah and the site of a major Shi’ite shrine, has been the target of previous strikes. Full Article Hamas Hezbollah Syria Damascus Gaza Strip
k Saudi armed forces chief of staff in Iran for talks with officials By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:49:28 GMT Iran's state media said al-Ruwaili headed a high-level Saudi military delegation in Tehran and met Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri. Full Article Iran Saudi Arabia saudi arabia and israel Middle East
k Why did Israel's new foreign minister embrace the Kurdish people? By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:05:36 GMT Israel has long enjoyed positive relations with Kurdish people in the Middle East. It is part of a partnership between Jews and Kurds and also shared interests in the region Full Article Foreign Ministry Kurds diplomacy Gideon Sa'ar middle east news world news Middle East
k Turkey’s Erdogan calls on Muslim world to boycott, end trade with Israel By www.jpost.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:55:55 GMT Erdogan urged Muslim nations at an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia to unite against Israel Full Article Saudi Arabia Erdogan Islamism Israel-Hamas War
k Saudi crown prince condemns Israel's attacks on Palestinians as 'genocide' By www.jpost.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:17:39 GMT Saudi Arabia's crown prince condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza at a Riyadh summit, stressing support for Palestine and pausing US-led normalization talks after recent violent escalations. Full Article Saudi Arabia Islamism Mohammed bin Salman Israel-Hamas War
k US carried out strikes against Iranian-linked targets in Syria, CENTCOM announces By www.jpost.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:52:31 GMT The strikes were in response to attacks on US personnel over the past 24 hours, CENTCOM reported. Full Article Iran Syria Iran Syria US military CENTCOM
k Iran builds 'defensive tunnel' in Tehran to avoid future Israeli attacks By www.jpost.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:36:08 GMT According to Iranian media, the tunnel, located near Tehran's city center, will link a station on the Tehran metro to the Imam Khomeini Hospital. Full Article Iran fordow nuclear plant iran israel iran missiles Iran nuclear Middle East tunnel Natanz
k US warships repelled attack from Yemen's Houthis, Pentagon says By www.jpost.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:57:15 GMT Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea had earlier said the first operation targeted a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian sea with a number of missiles and drones. Full Article Yemen Houthi US Army Pentagon
k 'Wishful thinking': War cannot be stopped before wide-reaching goals achieved, IDF spox. says By www.jpost.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:15:51 GMT Lt. Col. Peter Lerner speaks to TML about the state of war after 400 days, including the UN Security Council 1701 Resolution and additions that would allow Israel to secure its borders. Full Article IDF The Media Line The October 7 Massacre Israel-Hamas War Philadelphi Corridor
k Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks By www.euronews.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:23:22 +0100 Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks Full Article
k Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people By www.euronews.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:43:20 +0100 Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people Full Article
k Surrounded on three sides, Kurakhove is Ukraine's new 'Bakhmut' By www.euronews.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:10:13 +0100 Surrounded on three sides, Kurakhove is Ukraine's new 'Bakhmut' Full Article