Israeli settlements ‘systematically erode’ viability of Palestinian State

Israeli settlements ‘systematically erode’ viability of Palestinian State

During the last three months, more than 10,000 housing units were advanced, Tor Wennesland told ambassadors at the UN Security Council in New York. “Settlements further entrench the occupation, fuel violence, impede Palestinian access to their land and resources, and systematically erode the viability of a Palestinian State as part of a two-State solution”, the…

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Regional action essential to address migrant surge through Central America

Regional action essential to address migrant surge through Central America

“The situation underscores the urgent need for the immediate collective involvement of governments from origin, transit and destination countries to provide humanitarian assistance, especially to vulnerable groups like women and children,” said Michele Klein Solomon, IOM Regional Director for Central America, North America and the Caribbean.   Perilous journeys IOM cited statistics that reveal the…

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World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt

World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt

That’s the message from UN chief António Guterres on World Tourism Day observed on Wednesday. According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism employs one in every 10 people on Earth.  To protect tourism jobs, Mr. Guterres said that governments and businesses must invest in sustainable and resilient practices, embrace renewable energy, and better…

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‘You can’t even face your own parents’, cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights Council

‘You can’t even face your own parents’, cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights Council

According to findings from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 130 million students worldwide experience bullying, which has been exacerbated by the spread of digital technologies. UNICEF estimates that one in every three students from 13 to 15 is a victim.  Suicide risk The Council heard heartfelt testimony from 15-year-old Santa Rose Mary, a children’s advocate…

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World Cup;  Iftikhar Ahmed appealed to cricket fans for prayers

World Cup; Iftikhar Ahmed appealed to cricket fans for prayers

Inshallah we will win the mega event, middle order batsman (Photo: File) National cricket team’s middle-order batsman Iftikhar Ahmed appealed to cricket fans for prayers before participating in the World Cup 2023 scheduled in India. National team’s middle-order batsman Iftikhar Ahmed appealed to the cricket fans and wrote on the social networking site Twitter (X)…

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Pakistan reached the final

Pakistan reached the final

—File photo Pakistan defeated Bhutan 5-6 in the semi-final of SAFF U-19 Football Championship. In the ongoing event in Nepal, the match between Pakistan and Bhutan was decided on a penalty shootout. The final of SAFF U-19 Football Championship will be played on September 30. It should be remembered that earlier in the South Asian…

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Lahore;  The suspect who allegedly molested a 12-year-old child was arrested

Lahore; The suspect who allegedly molested a 12-year-old child was arrested

Photo: Express News Lahore: Nawab Town Police arrested the accused who allegedly molested a 12-year-old innocent child by taking timely action. According to the SHO, the accused Muhammad Nauman molested the child by threatening him. On receiving the information, the Nawab Town Police immediately registered a case, the accused was traced and arrested within a…

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