Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has introduced new guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of dengue and Chikungunya in schools nationwide. According to these directives, school principals could face legal consequences if inspections reveal mosquito breeding sites on their premises. Schools are required to establish and execute programs to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds while.
Sydney: A man in Queensland, Australia, was hospitalized with serious injuries following a targeted shooting. According to Queensland Police, emergency services responded to a residence in Parkwood, about 65 kilometers southeast of Brisbane, around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday after reports of a man suffering gunshot wounds to his leg and injuries to his hand. The.
Washington: In commemoration of the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held a press conference in Washington DC on Tuesday, honoring the bravery of Chinese dissidents and pro-democracy supporters. The bipartisan event took place at the US Capitol and brought together members of Congress,.
Karachi [Pakistan]: In a significant upheaval within Sindh’s prison system, Malir Jail’s head constable Rashid Chingari has allegedly fled after being accused of helping prisoners escape, prompting the provincial government to order his immediate arrest. Sindh Minister for Prisons, Ali Hassan Zardari, issued the directive shortly after returning from an overseas medical check-up, signaling a.
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Since April, Pakistan has intensified its campaign to deport Afghan nationals, resulting in the return of over 200,000 Afghans, the Ministry of Interior reported, according to ARY News. Specifically, more than 135,000 Afghans left Pakistan in April, with the number decreasing to around 67,000 in May. In just the first two days of.
Balochistan [Pakistan]: A protest was held in Basima, Washuk district, Balochistan, on Tuesday, demanding the immediate release of Mahjabeen Baloch and her brother Younus Baloch, who were allegedly kidnapped by Pakistani security forces. The demonstration attracted a diverse group of participants, including women, students, elders, and civil society representatives, and took place in Basima’s main.
At least seven people lost their lives, and 30 others were hospitalised after a railway bridge collapsed, causing a train derailment in Russia's Bryansk region
Dhaka: Bangladesh and Japan have exchanged formal agreements, with Tokyo pledging to provide $1.063 billion to Dhaka for budget support, railway improvements, and grants, according to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. Of this amount, Japan will allocate $418 million as a Development Policy Loan to support Bangladesh’s economic reforms and climate resilience efforts, while 641 million.
United Nations: Two Indian peacekeepers, Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, were posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjold medals in recognition of their service and sacrifice. The medals were presented by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to India’s Permanent Representative, P Harish, during a ceremony honoring peacekeepers who lost their lives in the line of duty..
Seoul: A South Korean Navy patrol plane crashed into a mountain in Pohang on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of three of the four people onboard, with the fourth passenger confirmed to be injured. The crash happened at 1:50 p.m., shortly after the aircraft took off from an air base in Pohang at 1:43 p.m..
Jerusalem: Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on Wednesday targeting Houthi positions at Sanaa’s main airport in Yemen, according to Israeli military officials. The attack resulted in the destruction of several Houthi aircraft, including the last remaining Yemenia Airlines plane operating at the airport, as confirmed by Houthi authorities. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the.
