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Sri Lanka: Dengue cases rise over 80000 with 47 fatalities in 2023
December 11, 2023
Sri Lanka: Dengue cases rise over 80000 with 47 fatalities in 2023
Total dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year surpassed 80,000, according to the latest statistics released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) on Sunday. The NDCU said 80,192 cases had been reported as of Sunday, 3,704…
Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan kills 1 policeman, injures 2
December 11, 2023
Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan kills 1 policeman, injures 2
A blast hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Sunday, leaving one policeman dead and injuring two others, local media reported. The blast took place near Sultan Ibrahim Chowk area of Khuzdar district of the province, killing…
Influx of Rohingya refugee arrival continues despite risks, expenses
December 11, 2023
Influx of Rohingya refugee arrival continues despite risks, expenses
Around a million mostly Muslim Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh, and from there thousands risk their lives each year on long and expensive sea journeys to reach Malaysia or Indonesia. However, many locals in host countries have voiced serious…
UN warns of “gloomy” humanitarian situation worldwide in 2024, seeking to raise about $46 billion
December 11, 2023
UN warns of “gloomy” humanitarian situation worldwide in 2024, seeking to raise about $46 billion
The United Nations warned on Monday of a “gloomy” humanitarian situation in the world in 2024, due to the continuation of conflicts and climate conditions, calling for the need to raise about $46.4 billion to address its effects and repercussions…
Sudan: Attack on Red Cross convoy kills at least two, injures seven
December 11, 2023
Sudan: Attack on Red Cross convoy kills at least two, injures seven
An attack by the Sudanese Army on a humanitarian convoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Sudanese capital has killed two people and injured seven, Al Jazeera reported. The wounded included three ICRC staff members,…
Titled “Arabic Unites Us”, Istanbul hosts 8th International Arabic Book Fair
December 11, 2023
Titled “Arabic Unites Us”, Istanbul hosts 8th International Arabic Book Fair
The 8th International Arabic Book Fair kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, with around 150,000 titles, amid the dominance of developments in the Gaza Strip over the fair’s events. This year’s edition came under the slogan “Arabic Unites Us.” The…
Afghanistan’s UN Representative tweets concern over lack of legal protection for citizens’ rights
December 11, 2023
Afghanistan’s UN Representative tweets concern over lack of legal protection for citizens’ rights
The Acting Representative of Afghanistan at the United Nations stated on World Human Rights Day that there is no legal protection and safeguard for citizens’ rights to life, freedom, personal security, and privacy. Naseer Ahmad Faiq mentioned that for the…
On Intl Human Rights Day, World Shirazi Foundation warns major powers of consequences of their policies
December 11, 2023
On Intl Human Rights Day, World Shirazi Foundation warns major powers of consequences of their policies
On the International Human Rights Day, the World Shirazi Foundation warned of the consequences of the policies of greed, ambition, and racism, and the practices that follow from negative discrimination. These policies have contributed to and continue to create suffering…
India: floods leave 14 dead, hundreds stranded, factories shut
December 10, 2023
India: floods leave 14 dead, hundreds stranded, factories shut
Volunteers waded through stagnant water to hand out food and supplies, and some manufacturing plants remained shut in India’s southern tech-and-auto hub district of Chennai on Friday, four days after cyclone Michaung lashed the coast. At least 14 people, most…