—File photo Sikhs have protested at the Indian High Commission in London over the killing of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh in Canada. On this occasion, the protestors said that India wants to scare the Sikhs. Protesters say that Sikhs cannot be stopped from the freedom of Khalistan. It should be noted that Khalistan…
With 360 million people worldwide in need of humanitarian assistance, up 30 percent since early 2022, global humanitarian needs have yet again reached record levels. In a video message to the Humanitarian Affairs Segment, a platform created by the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to find solutions to pressing humanitarian aid issues, Antonio Guterres cited…
1. Fresh protection beyond borders While countries are responsible for the conservation and sustainable use of waterways under their national jurisdiction, the high seas now have added protection from such destructive trends as pollution and unsustainable fishing activities. Adopted by the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), the “high seas”…
After the attack on the school, the police have cordoned off the area. 37 children were killed in a late-night terrorist attack at a high school in Uganda. A national police spokesman blamed the attack on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a subsidiary of ISIS. Uganda People’s Defense Forces spokesperson Felix Kolaigi said that 37…
Iran’s oil cargo, file photo Despite US sanctions, Iran’s oil exports hit a new milestone in 2023. According to the foreign news agency, consultants, shipping data and sources related to the matter have confirmed this. Iran’s crude oil exports stood at 1.5 million barrels per day in May, the highest since 2018. Oil exports were…
Thanks to Twitter Britain has appointed Jane Marriott as the new British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott will take up her duties in Pakistan in mid-July. Jane Marriott will be the first female British High Commissioner to Pakistan. In her message on social media, Jane Marriott said that she is happy about the appointment…
Sikh leader Avtar Singh, who led the protest at the Indian High Commission in London, has died. According to Indian media, family sources say that the actual cause of Avtar Singh’s death is not yet known. According to media sources, Avtar Singh was diagnosed with blood cancer. Avtar Singh was also arrested for taking down…
Gujrat: The intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy continues in India, IMD has issued high alert in 9 states while rains started due to the storm in Gujarat. According to Indian media reports, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the administration has been put on high alert in 9 states including Goa, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat….
The agency’s flagship annual report, Global Trends in Forced Displacement 2022, found that by the end of 2022, the number of people displaced by war, persecution, violence, and human rights abuses stood at a record 108.4 million, up 19.1 million on the previous year – which was also a record increase. “These figures show us…
Photo courtesy of Reuters News Agency 2 people were killed and 5 injured in a shooting near a high school in the US state of Virginia. According to foreign media, the attacker opened fire immediately after the graduation ceremony at the high school. According to reports, the 19-year-old assailant, who fled the scene, was arrested…
