Small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change consequences, such as rising sea levels and heavy rains that cause flooding, increasing ocean temperatures that affect coral reefs and fishing and frequent hurricanes destroying homes and livelihoods. These countries often suffer from fragile economic conditions and don’t have the means to help their citizens…
Dr. Shahzad Baig is the National Coordinator of Anti-Polio Program in Pakistan (Photo: File). Islamabad: Pakistan has received another honor in the field of health, Dr. Shahzad Baig’s name has been included in the list of 100 world leaders. The name of Dr. Shehzad Baig has been published in the list of world leaders of…
Photo courtesy of Reuters News Agency The President of South Africa has said that he has invited 6 countries to become new members. In this regard, the President of South Africa has said that BRICS has invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates to join BRICS. He has said that BRICS…
Nicholas Herd is a campaigner for L’Arche Canada, part of international non-profit organization working towards the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. He is participating in the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which is taking place at UN Headquarters in New York. “I have lived with discrimination…
Photo courtesy of Foreign Media British Airways has introduced a new uniform for its crew with the option of hijab. According to foreign media, this is the first major change in the British airline’s uniform in the last 20 years. It includes three-piece suits for men and several options for women. According to foreign media,…
Saudi Arabia has started issuing digital visas for 7 countries. Instead of a visa sticker on the passport, there will be a QR code visa system. According to foreign media, Saudi Arabia has started issuing digital visas for 7 countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia has said that it has started issuing…
During Ramadan, 319 prostitutes, including more than 250 Pakistanis, were arrested in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai Police says that people should avoid giving money to pimps. According to the police, 253 Pakistanis and 40 Indian nationals were among the arrested assailants. According to Arab media reports, 167 men…
America has imposed new sanctions against Iran. According to the US Treasury Department, the new US sanctions include 9 Iranian petrochemical companies. According to the announcement of the US Treasury Department from Washington, other companies related to Iran in Singapore and Malaysia are also included in the sanctions. Iranian companies covered by the sanctions cannot…
