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Punjab govt quietly establishes development commission MODELLED after NITI Aayog

November 16, 2023

The Punjab government has recently formed the Punjab Development Commission, drawing inspiration from the structure of NITI Aayog. While the appointment of the chairman and members is pending, the government has already designated a vice chairperson. The commission aims to swiftly implement government flagship programs, conduct research, and provide valuable...

US labels Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader terrorist, sanctions key Hamas officials

November 16, 2023

The US State Department on Tuesday (local time) labelled Akram al-Ajouri, the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s militant wing, as a specially designated global terrorist, CNN reported. The US Treasury Department also imposed sanctions on “key Hamas officials and the mechanisms by which Iran provides support to Hamas and...

Tight election expected as polls close in Liberia presidential run-off

November 16, 2023

In Liberia, the polls have closed for the Presidential run-off, in which voters chose whether to hand George Weah a second term in office or elect political veteran Joseph Boakai. The first round on October 10, saw former football star, Weah, 57, take 43.83 per cent of the votes while...

Alaska’s Anchorage could see its snowiest November ever: Report

November 16, 2023

Alaska’s Anchorage could see its snowiest November ever, CNN reported, adding that the snowfall so far this month has already buried roads and prompted an emergency declaration.At least four people believed to be homeless have died outdoors so far this month in the city, CNN reported citing the Anchorage Daily...

Earthquake affected in Afghanistan’s Gayan district continue to remain homeless

November 16, 2023

People who lost their homes in last year’s earthquake the Gayan district of southeastern Paktika province in Afghanistan continue to remain without a roof over their heads, reported TOLO News. The devastating earthquake of 6.1 magnitude in June 2022 destroyed an estimated almost 7,000 buildings in the region and caused...

Irreversible harm’ looms; heat-related deaths may quintuple globally

November 16, 2023

The year 2023 has been the hottest year on record, with the world witnessing the hottest global temperatures in over 1,00,000 years and heat records being broken across all continents through 2022.The latest edition of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed the grave and mounting threat...

Belize cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as pressure for Gaza ceasefire mounts

November 16, 2023

US-backed Central American country Belize has suspended diplomatic relations with Israel due to its “indiscriminate bombing” in Gaza since early October. Belize adds to the list of Western Hemisphere countries voicing their frustration over Israel’s war conduct throughout the conflict in Gaza, CNN reported. “The Government of Belize has repeatedly...

ASEAN defence call to cease Gaza fighting but fail to address Myanmar

November 16, 2023

Southeast Asian defence ministers called on Wednesday for the fighting in Gaza to cease immediately and for the world to collaborate on setting up humanitarian aid corridors in Gaza, but they struggled on how to address the prolonged civil strife in Myanmar. The Myanmar crisis was high on the agenda...

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital while under fire

November 16, 2023

The IDF reported that its forces are operating in what was described as a targeted manner at Shiaa Hospital in Gaza. While under fire, the IDF forces delivered medical equipment, incubators and baby food on behalf of the State of Israel to Shifa Hospital. Medical teams of the IDF, together...

US extends sanctions waiver to Iraq for buying electricity from Iran

November 16, 2023

The Biden administration has extended a sanctions waiver by four months that will allow Iraq to continue purchase of electricity from Iran, giving Iran limited access to the proceeds to buy humanitarian goods. The Secretary of State, Antony Blinken signed the 120-day waiver extension and it was transmitted to Congress...

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