UNCCD Chief Yasmine Fouad Wins 2025 Nobel Sustainability Trust Award
Yasmine Fouad, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), has been awarded the 2025 Medal of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability by the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) at the 2025 Miami Summit. Fouad’s award recognizes her significant role
Belgium reaffirms commitment to Human Rights on Universal Declaration’s Anniversary
BRUSSLES: On Human Rights Day, Belgium has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting universal rights, marking the 75th anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Belgium remains dedicated to advancing human rights, including abolishing the death penalty, defending
Brazil moves closer to curbing Indigenous land claims in constitution
BRASILIA:(Web News) Brazilian lawmakers moved closer Tuesday toward changing the constitution to limit Indigenous peoples’ rights over their ancestral lands, despite expert claims that they are a key bulwark against global warming.Land rights for native peoples have been a point of contention in
Hamas says no Gaza truce second phase while Israel ‘continues violations’
GAZA CITY:(Web News) Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli “violations” persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement.The US-sponsored ceasefire, in effect since October 10, halted
US Embassy opens new USEFP building in Islamabad, boosting education Ties
ISLAMABAD: The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has opened its new building in Islamabad, aiming to support students and deepen U.S.-Pakistan cooperation in education. The building will serve as a hub for exchange programs and educational initiatives, further strengthening ties between
‘Several’ deaths in thwarted Benin coup: government
COTONOU: (Web News)Several people died in Benin during a thwarted coup attempt on the weekend, the west African country’s government announced Monday after an emergency cabinet meeting.Early Sunday, “violent clashes” erupted between the coup plotters and the Republican Guard at the Cotonou residence
Government to soon have ‘sharper view’ on public servants’ return to office, says Carney
Government to Clarify Federal Return-to-Office Policy in Coming Weeks: Carney Ottawa : Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the federal government will soon develop a clearer plan regarding the return of public servants to offices, following consultations with public sector unions in the
Dutch ambassador visits Pakistan Navy War College, explores cooperation opportunities
LAHORE: The Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan has visited the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore, discussing officer’s courses and touring the facilities with college leadership. The visit aimed to strengthen ties and explore cooperation opportunities between the Netherlands and Pakistan in the field
Imran Khan’s anti-Army narrative now a national security threat: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI (Agencies) Pakistani military’s spokesman on Friday strongly criticised jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan for spreading what he called an “anti-army” narrative. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday assailed incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan
Pakistan Seeks to Expand Trade with Kyrgyzstan, Targeting $200m in Two Years
ISLAMABAD (Agencies) Pakistan has expressed strong commitment to enhancing trade with Kyrgyzstan, setting a target to increase bilateral trade volume from the current $15 million to $200 million within the next two years. The development comes as both countries signed a series of
