International
US once again vetoes Gaza ceasefire resolution
The US vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on Wednesday that demanded an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports.
Suicide bombing kills 12 Pakistan troops
Authorities in northwestern Pakistan said Wednesday that militants overnight launched a gun and suicide bomb attack against a military outpost, killing at least 12 troops and injuring several others.
World Children's Day today
World Children’s Day is observed every year on November 20. This is a global celebration dedicated to the welfare, rights, and future of children.
Son of Norway's crown princess held for rape
The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been arrested on suspicion of rape, police said on Tuesday.
Ukraine strikes Russia with US-made long-range missiles
Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden on the war's 1,000th day.
Voting in 2 Indian states underway
Millions of people are voting in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra, India’s western industrial hub, and the mineral-rich eastern province of Jharkhand on Wednesday, a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party and its regional partners.
Trump picks former wrestling executive for education secretary
Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, on Tuesday to lead the Department of Education, which he has pledged to abolish.
Over 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UNICEF
More than 200 children have been killed in Lebanon since Israel launched a military campaign focused on its northern neighbour two months ago, the United Nations agency for children (UNICEF) has said.
8 Pakistani soldiers killed, 7 police officers abducted
Authorities in northwestern Pakistan reported Monday that militants ambushed a military convoy near the border with Afghanistan and killed at least eight soldiers.
India to deploy 5,000 extra troops amid fresh clashes in Manipur
The Indian government will send 5,000 additional paramilitary troops to Manipur to deal with the situation in the state amid renewed clashes between the warring Meitei and Kuki communities, according to an AFP report on November 19.