Speaking at a meeting in New York on counter-terrorism initiatives across the continent, António Guterres said terror groups were “shredding the social fabric of entire countries with the blades of violence, mistrust and fear”. “Community by community, terrorist groups are extending their reach,” he said, adding that networks are widening, adding fighters and resources, and…
Confirming the order from the de facto authorities, who control the capital Sana’a along with many other areas of the war-torn country, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters that the demand ran counter to the legal conditions under which UN and other NGOs operate. Yemen descended into all out conflict in 2015 with Houthi rebels…
Echoing those concerns, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in a tweet on X that in addition to the threat of being killed, Gazans faced a growing risk of disease, just as health services were collapsing. Only 16 out of 36 hospitals “are even partly functional”, Mr. Guterres said. In another post on social media, UN emergency…
Mr. Ginish is a National Field Coordinator with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sudan. He recounts his experience of being evacuated from Khartoum, life in Port Sudan, and how he and his colleagues are trying to help the millions caught up in the conflict. “Before the outbreak of violence on…
Various categories of ICC Awards 2023 have been announced. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra has been named Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year has also been announced. Quinterable of Kenya has been named Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year. Female cricketer Quintar Able has so…
— File photo Shah Khawar took over the charge of Acting Chairman PCB. According to sources, Shah Khawar will also look after the day-to-day affairs of the Cricket Board. Earlier, after the resignation of Zaka Ashraf, according to the PCB constitution, the reins of PCB came to the hands of Election Commissioner Shah Khawar. According…
Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi expressed his best wishes to fellow player Shoaib Malik on his new marriage. Recently, during an interview with a private channel, Shahid Afridi was asked about Shoaib Malik’s new marriage. On the journalist’s question, Boom Boom Afridi first laughed a little and then congratulated and wished his…
— File photo Before the Brisbane Test, another cricketer and coach of the Australian team tested positive for Covid. According to Cricket Australia, all-rounder Cameron Green and coach Andrew Macdonald have tested positive for Covid, after which both individuals have been separated from the squad as per the protocol. According to Cricket Australia, despite testing…
Cricketer Shoaib Bashir—Photo Courtesy of Social Media Shoaib Bashir, a British cricketer of Pakistani origin, has not yet received a visa to India. Shoaib Bashir was ruled out of the first Test against India due to a visa delay. Shoaib Bashir is part of the England Test squad and did not travel with the team…
The PCB Election Commissioner has four weeks to elect the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to Article 7 Clause 2 of the PCB Constitution, the Election Commissioner has 4 weeks to conduct the elections. The constitution of the cricket board says that the elected chairman must take charge within a week after…
