Pirates have attacked and hijacked a Danish cargo ship in the high seas off West Africa. According to Arab media from Copenhagen, pirates hijacked a Danish-owned ship from the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa last Saturday. Arab media added that the pirates have also taken the 16-member crew hostage on the Danish ship, while…
Two people were killed and several injured in a knife attack in Portugal, the attacker was detained by the police. According to the police, the knife attack was carried out in the capital Lisbon, the attacker was carrying a large knife which he used to attack people. The assailant was arrested after being injured by…
About 200 Rohingya Muslims who fled from the unfavorable conditions in camps in Myanmar and Bangladesh have arrived in Aceh province of Indonesia. Since November, 918 Rohingya have reached Indonesia. According to Indonesian local police, about 184 Rohingya have arrived in the eastern region of Aceh province, whose condition is said to be improving, including…
Russia’s air defense system, file photo Russia’s defense system shot down an American guided missile. The Russian Ministry of Defense says that the American missile was shot down within the borders of Russia. During the Ukraine war, Russia has shot down an American-made missile for the first time. According to the report, the air defense…
Donald Trump speaks to a Fox News correspondent. Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said that if the war does not end by next year and he is re-elected as president, he can end the war through…
Modi government also cheated the retired Indian soldiers. Narendra Modi promised one rank, one pension to win votes before the election, later turned a blind eye, since 2008, retired Indian soldiers have been protesting for one rank, one pension. Many retired generals and thousands of retired soldiers voted for the BJP on Modi’s promise during…
An initial month-long crackdown on gangs was introduced on 27 March 2022 and has been regularly renewed, with the latest extension announced last week. At least 65,000 people, including children, have been detained since then. OHCHR underlined that the right to life, the absolute prohibition against torture, the principles of fair trial, and the procedural…
A new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) details enforced disappearances and abductions dating back to 1950. Heart-breaking testimony from some 80 victims shows how the crimes have caused long-lasting trauma, said UN rights chief Türk, who added that “entire generations of families have lived with the grief of not knowing the fate of…
Hundreds of thousands of workers in both countries have lost their livelihoods because of the earthquakes, preliminary findings showed in the new ILO assessments of the disaster’s impact on the labour market. “Employment promotion is central to a successful and inclusive response to this disaster,” said ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. “People can only begin to…
“The cholera outbreak in eastern and southern Africa isn’t just an outbreak; it’s an emergency for children,” the agency said. Calling for $171 million in funds to support 28 million people suffering in the region, UNICEF said tailored responses are already reaching many impacted, but more must urgently be done. Tailored life-saving responses The agency…
