Developing world faces multi-billion climate adaptation cash gap, UN report says – World
The amount of finance provided to developing countries to help them adapt to the impacts of climate change is far short of the $359 billion a year needed even after the biggest annual increase yet, a UN report on Thursday showed. Funding from the developed world hit $28 billion in 2022 after a $6 billion […]
Biden urges Americans to ‘bring down temperature’ after Trump win – World
President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also said the result should “lay to rest” […]
US military judge reinstates 9/11 mastermind plea deal – World
A US military judge has reinstated plea agreements for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants, an official said on Thursday, three months after the deals were scrapped by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. The agreements — which are understood to take the death penalty off the table — had triggered anger among […]
4 soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed during exchange of fire in South Waziristan: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces have killed five terrorists during a fire exchange in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while four soldiers were martyred in the operation, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “During the intense fire exchange, four brave sons of the soil, […]
DawnMedia partners with Unilever Pakistan for ‘Breathe Pakistan’ climate change initiative – Pakistan
DawnMedia has partnered with Unilever Pakistan as a knowledge partner on its climate change initiative ‘Breathe Pakistan’ for a “strategic collaboration aimed at tackling environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices across Pakistan”. Breathe Pakistan was launched in October to mobilise citizens to incorporate environmental sustainability into their daily lives. A statement issued on Thursday by […]
4 soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed during fire exchange in South Waziristan: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces have killed five terrorists during a fire exchange in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while four soldiers were martyred in the operation, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “During the intense fire exchange, four brave sons of the soil, […]
Delhi high court shuts plea against ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’ – World
The Delhi High Court has closed the proceedings on a 1988 petition challenging the Rajiv Gandhi government’s decision to ban the import of Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel, ‘The Satanic Verses’, India Today reported on Thursday. In August 2022 Rushdie, lost his sight in his right eye after an attack by a knife-wielding assailant who jumped […]
TikTok to challenge Canada order to shut offices in country – World
Social media app TikTok said it will challenge an order by the Canadian government to shutter its business in the country. The North American nation took the decision citing national security concerns, Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Wednesday. It means TikTok must close its offices in Toronto and Vancouver, but Canadians can still use the […]
India’s Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution – World
Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against bathing in the sacred but sewage-filled Yamuna river, a grim display of environmental degradation in India’s capital. Thousands celebrated the festival of Chhath Puja for the Hindu sun god Surya, entering the stinking waters to pray as the evening rays set […]
Govt raises superior judicial, house rent allowance for SC judges – Pakistan
The federal government has significantly increased the superior judicial and house rent allowance for the judges of the Supreme Court, a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said on Thursday. Earlier this week, the government had increased the house rent and the salaries of the high court judges, after the law ministry […]