Five other ‘blue helmets’ were injured during the attack which happened when their vehicle hit an explosive device in Mbindali, in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, northwest of Paoua. “The Secretary-General offers his sincere condolences to the family of the victim and to the Government of Cameroon and wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded”, said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric,…
The funds will be used to build shelters, offer cash assistance, build water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and support onward transportation for new arrivals who are staying in overcrowded transit sites, said the UN Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, briefing reporters on Monday. “We are anticipating that thousands of additional people may cross the borders into South…
On the second and final day of preliminary hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Israel’s legal team insisted that the twin military objectives were to eradicate the existential threat posed by Hamas militants and to free some 136 hostages still held in the war-shattered enclave. “Israel is in a war of defence against…
The virus is still circulating globally but relatively few countries are following infections closely, meaning the actual threat due to the coronavirus and its variants could be anything from two to 19 times higher than what is being reported to WHO. The agency’s COVID focal point, Dr Maria Van Kerhove, told journalists in Geneva that…
The development came amid the ongoing and massive Israeli bombardment across the Gaza Strip in response to Hamas-led terror attacks on 7 October that left some 1,200 Israeli and foreign nationals dead in southern Israel and some 250 taken hostage. Laying out their case, the South African legal team told the International Court of Justice…
Since 1 January, in Kabul and Daykundi provinces, UNAMA has documented a series of hijab decree enforcement campaigns by the de facto Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, aided by Taliban police units. In the capital, Kabul, large numbers of women and girls have been warned and detained, said the…
Former Brazilian legendary footballer Ronaldo refused to recognize Virat Kohli. Ronaldo was asked by social media star Darren Jason, “Do you know Virat Kohli?” Former legendary footballer Ronaldo replied, “No, I don’t know him.” Darren Jason also hinted to Ronaldo that he is a cricket player. Ronaldo said that he is not that famous here…
Babar Azam— File photo Cricket Victoria has expressed its desire to sign a contract with former Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam. There have also been preliminary talks between Babar Azam and Cricket Victoria for the deal. According to sources, Cricket Victoria is keen on signing Babar Azam and for this, Cricket Victoria has offered…
Screengrab—Social Media Pakistan T20 team captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has said that I don’t think Babar’s form is going bad, he has scored so many runs that I can’t even count. While giving a press conference in Auckland, Shaheen Shah Afridi said that Babar and Rizwan are the best opening pair in the world and…
New Zealand cricket team captain Kane Williamson has said that we know how strong the Pakistan team is. While giving a press conference in Auckland, Kane Williamson said that Pakistan is the best team in the world, playing against Pakistan is a great opportunity. Kane Williamson said that it will be another great match with…
