Photo courtesy of Facebook A bride and groom in America got stuck in an elevator on the day of their wedding reception. According to foreign media, the reception ceremony of newlyweds Victoria and Pano from Northern California was held on the 16th floor of the hotel. According to reports, as Victoria and Panu boarded the…
Commemorating the world’s languages – all 6,700 of them – since 1999, the Day aims at celebrating ways of showcasing the world’s linguistic tapestry, committing to the preservation of the diversity of languages as a common heritage, and working for quality education – in mother tongues – for all, said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the…
“We must develop fairer, more balanced policies that generate the political buy-in to drive change,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in a video message. “What is also needed is a deeper social dialogue with actors across the real economy.” The day’s theme focuses on strengthening global solidarity and re-building trust in government by overcoming barriers…
World Radio Day, observed annually on 13 February, celebrates the power of the medium. The theme this year is ‘Radio and Peace’, highlighting its role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. “Since it was developed about a century ago, radio has proven to be an exceptional means of communication, debate and exchange – indeed, it is…
The appeal came in his message to mark the first-ever International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, established in December by the UN General Assembly. Mr. Guterres described terrorism as an affront to humanity as it undermines the values that bind us together. Terrorism also threatens collective efforts…
social media A city bus collided with a daycare center in Laval, Canada, killing two children in the accident. According to the police, 6 children of the daycare have been injured in the accident and are being treated at the hospital. The bus driver has been arrested, charged with manslaughter and reckless driving. Police say…
An event was organized in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris, the capital of France, in which people belonging to the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities participated in large numbers. On this occasion, the messages of the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister were read…
On the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day in Brussels, capital of Belgium, candles will be lit tomorrow at 4 pm to express sympathy and solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris. The program will be organized by the Kashmir Council of the European Union at the European Square in front of the Brussels Central Station. During this…
The International Day of Human Fraternity celebrates the values that “are the glue that hold our human family together” – compassion, religious understanding, and mutual respect, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. Prevent hatred, defuse extremism “These values underwrite peace, yet all over the world, they are being eroded by deepening divides, widening inequalities and growing…
Chairman of Japan-based Kashmir Solidarity Forum (KSF) Japan and well-known Kashmiri Shahid Majeed Advocate has said that February 5 will be observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day all over the world including Japan to express solidarity with Kashmiris. He said that the purpose of Kashmir Solidarity Day is to condemn the cruel and illegal occupation of…
