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Angry youths protest alleged killing of entertainer by police

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- There was outrage in Enugu State on Thursday when several angry youths protested alleged extrajudicial killing of a popular entertainer, Izuchukwu Nnaji, in the state. The protest... Read More


CBD COP17: UNDP, UNICEF launch campaign to promote green careers among young people

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have launched a global campaign to help young people discover skills and career oppo... Read More


7,500 Bangladeshis in Saudi prisons: Shama

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Around 7,500 Bangladeshis are being held in prisons across Saudi Arabia on various charges, according to State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. She disclosed the figu... Read More


Sindh, UNDO agree to mobilise $40 million for inclusive, climate-resilient upliftPublished on: October 23, 2026 3:06 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Deputy Director General/Managing Director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Ms Fatou Haidara, have ag... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City launches child protection hotline

Ho Chi Minh City, Oct. 23 -- Ho Chi Minh City launched a 24/7 child protection hotline on October 22 to receive reports of child abuse, violence, maltreatment and illegal child labour, as well as case... Read More


Tally hits 95 as two more mpox cases reported in SindhPublished on: October 23, 2026 3:05 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Sindh has reported two more cases of monkeypox, or mpox, taking the total caseload recorded in the province this year to 95. The virus has claimed 11 lives so far. The latest cas... Read More


Manipur: Thadou Inpi alleges KNF factional feud behind Sunurok civilian killings

Imphal, Oct. 23 -- The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has called for a comprehensive investigation into the killing of three Meitei civilians at Sunurok Hills in Manipur's Imphal East district, alleging th... Read More


iPhone Duo's entire first week stock pre-booked in India

India, Oct. 23 -- Apple is learnt to have exhausted first week's stock of its most expensive iPhone Duo in India which is scheduled to start selling in the country from October 23, sources aware of th... Read More


Minister gives update on Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire Service recruitments, promotions

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says more than 27,000 personnel across Nigeria's four paramilitary services have been approved for promotion. Mr Tunji-Ojo also said ... Read More


Punjab Police have four weeks to improve law, orderPublished on: October 23, 2026 3:00 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given police officers four weeks to improve the overall law and order situation, particularly crimes against women and children, warn... Read More