In the early hours of 6 February 2023, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the border region between the two countries, claiming over 50,000 lives in Türkiye and a further 5,900 in Syria, with thousands more injured. “Thousands of families have yet to heal from the impact of the devastation; survivors live with the loss…
“With the conflict raging in Gaza, as well as armed action elsewhere, the Middle East is at a critical juncture, and the same is true for Iraq,” said UN Special Representative Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, calling for restraint. “With Iraq cloaked in an already complex tapestry of challenges; it is of greatest importance that all attacks cease.”…
“WFP, with our partners, are working tirelessly to reach millions of Ethiopians at risk of hunger in the first quarter of the year to help keep a major humanitarian catastrophe at bay,” said Chris Nikoi, the agency’s interim Country Director in Ethiopia. “WFP is extremely concerned about the deteriorating food security in northern Ethiopia, where…
OHCHR denounced all acts of violence against political parties and candidates in the lead-up to Thursday’s vote. Spokesperson Liz Throssell said there have been no less than 24 reported instances in which armed groups have staged attacks against members of political parties. Harassment, arrests and detentions OHCHR also voiced concern over the pattern of harassment,…
“The agency will no longer have funding as of the end of February, so that means our operations would come to a halt during March,” said Dorothee Klaus, UNRWA Director in Lebanon, describing the “severe impact” of fresh budget cuts. The funding crisis stemmed from Israel’s allegations that a dozen agency staff were involved in…
“We as the UN and Member States of the UN can bear witness,” OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told journalists in Geneva. “We can warn what might unfold with a ground invasion and we can make clear what the law says… under international humanitarian law, indiscriminate bombing of densely populated areas may amount to war crimes.”…
Sharjah(PNP) Ravi Bopara (4 for 15), Joshua Little (3 for 17) and David Willey (2 for 16) orchestrated Sharjah Warriors’ catastrophic batting collapse and helped Abu Dhabi march to an emphatic seven-wicket win in the 23rd match of the ILT20 season 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. It was another lackluster display of resilience from…
Rawalpindi: Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s bail application hearing was adjourned till February 10. Sheikh Rashid has said that he did not hold a press conference against PTI, but stood by the statement that tickets were sold in PTI for 3 crores. I am According to Express News, a hearing was held on…
Collage courtesy of X Famous Pakistani player Bisma Maruf has shared pictures from fellow cricketer Javeria Khan’s wedding. It should be remembered that the former captain of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team, Jawaria Khan, has been involved in two previous marriages. While many well-known personalities participated in Jawaria Khan’s wedding, Bisma Maruf’s participation was also…
Photo courtesy of Social Media The new chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has said that recommendation culture will not work in Pakistan cricket. On reaching the PCB headquarters, Mohsin Naqvi met COO Salman Naseer and Caretaker Sports Minister Punjab Wahab Riaz. According to the sources, Pakistan cricket issues were discussed in the…
