World News in Brief: Rights chief appalled at Nigeria mass abductions, ‘pervasive’ hunger in streets of Sudan, Syria child crisis

World News in Brief: Rights chief appalled at Nigeria mass abductions, ‘pervasive’ hunger in streets of Sudan, Syria child crisis

“I am appalled by the recurrent mass abductions of men, women and children in northern Nigeria. Children have been abducted from schools and women taken while searching for firewood. Such horrors must not become normalised,” he said. News reports indicate at least 564 people have been abducted since 7 March. More than 280 pupils were…

Read More
LCT2024: Perera's 100 Secures Rajasthan Kings Victory

LCT2024: Perera’s 100 Secures Rajasthan Kings Victory

Pallekele(PNP) Former Australia batter Shaun Marsh turned the clock backwards with his determined knock as he guided Dubai Giants to a commanding 7-wicket victory over Punjab Royals at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium,on Thursday (March 14) in Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. Later, a record partnership between Angelo Perera and Peter Trego propelled Rajasthan Kings to an…

Read More
Kandy Samp Army end NY Superstar Strikers' winning streak in LCT

Kandy Samp Army end NY Superstar Strikers’ winning streak in LCT

Pallekele(PNP) Kandy Samp Army showcased a clinical performance, ending New York Superstar Strikers’ three-match winning streak with a five-wicket victory at the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (March 13). While Punjab Royals secured a six-wicket win over Delhi Devils in the first match of the day. In pursuit…

Read More
UN chief calls for people-centered approach to combat drug stigma

UN chief calls for people-centered approach to combat drug stigma

In his message to the opening of the 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, Secretary-General António Guterres said the proliferation of powerful street drugs and pharmaceutical misuse needs to be addressed through balanced responses and collective action. He called for countering drug trafficking, investing in drug use prevention, and ensuring equal access to…

Read More
Security Council: ‘Risky military adventurism’ could push Yemen into new cycle of war

Security Council: ‘Risky military adventurism’ could push Yemen into new cycle of war

Briefing ambassadors at the UN Security Council, Hans Grundberg voiced his disappointment at the failure to achieve key milestones that ordinary Yemenis have been demanding, by Ramadan. “As I briefed last month, the mediation space has grown more complex. This continues to be the case,” he said. “Although we have tried to shield the peace…

Read More