The finding comes in the latest WHO Global Tuberculosis Report which reveals that 7.5 million people were diagnosed with TB in 2022 – the highest figure ever since the UN agency began global monitoring in 1995. TB is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. It is caused by a type of bacteria and…
“The war that erupted without warning turned previously peaceful Sudanese homes into cemeteries,” said Dominique Hyde, Director of External Relations at UNHCR. She visited the country last week, and witnessed a surge in human suffering. “Away from the eyes of the world and the news headlines, the conflict in Sudan continues to rage. Across the…
In a recent interview conducted with UN News, she emphasised the significance of her report and its purpose, holding to account one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. “It is unique that for the first time” one of the ‘P5’ permanent members of the Security Council has been subject to monitoring…
“Every day, you think it is the worst day and then the next day is worse,” UN health agency spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said, quoting a colleague in Gaza, which remains under almost complete blockade. “Access, access, access is necessary.” 160 children killed daily The level of death and suffering is “hard to fathom”, Mr. Lindmeier…
Shakib-ul-Hassan– File photo Bangladesh cricket team captain Shakib-ul-Hasan has been ruled out of the final match of the World Cup. According to ICC, Shakibul Hasan will not play the match against Australia due to a fracture, he suffered an injury to his left finger in the match against Sri Lanka. According to the physio of…
Angelo Mathews—File photo Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews presented video evidence calling the umpire’s ‘time-out’ decision wrong in the match against Bangladesh. On social networking website X (formerly Twitter), the Sri Lankan player took his case to the people’s court by giving video evidence. He has released a short video of 52 seconds on the…
Angelo Mathews—File photo Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews On behalf of the umpire in the match against Bangladesh Called the ‘time out’ decision ‘shameful’. Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews lashed out at Bangladesh player Shakib-ul-Hasan over the ‘time-out’ issue during the post-match press conference yesterday. Speaking to the press conference after the match, he said…
–File photo ICC Cricket Afghanistan is batting against Australia in the 39th match of the World Cup. Afghanistan have won the toss and elected to bat against Australia. This match between the two teams is being played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. So far, both the teams have played seven matches in the World…
–File photo Nominations for ICC Player of the Month (October) have been announced. South Africa’s Quinton de Kock, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and India’s Jasprit Bumrah have been nominated in the men’s category. In the women’s category, West Indies’ Hayley Mathews, Bangladesh’s Naheeda Akhtar and New Zealand’s Amelia have been nominated for the Player of…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director Media and Communication Alia Rashid—-File photo Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director Media and Communication Alia Rashid has said that the resignation of Inzamam-ul-Haq has not been accepted yet. In a statement, Alia Rasheed said that why did Inzamam-ul-Haq resign? No board likes to be embroiled in controversy on the eve…
