Indonesian authorities have raised the warning on Semeru volcano in East Java province to the highest level on Sunday after an eruption spewed a column of ash high into the air.In a statement, spokesperson for Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency, Ab…
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Flash flood kills nine at church gathering in South Africa
In South Africa, at least nine people died and eight others are missing after a flash flood swept away members of a church congregation along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg.According to rescue officials, the dead and missing are all part of the con…
UN calls for support for vulnerable Lebanese, Syrian refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi in a statement at conclusion of his visit to Lebanon, appealed for sustained international support to vulnerable Lebanese and refugees in the crisis-stricken country.He also pledged to c…
Efforts underway to establish institutional linkages between Ethiopia, Pakistan: envoy
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula says concerted efforts are underway to establish institutional linkages between Ethiopia and Pakistan.Addressing the business community from across the country at t…
Transgenders to be included in BISP Kafalat Programme: Shazia
The government has decided to include Khawja Sara (transgender) in Benazir Kafalat Program.This decision was taken by the Board of Benazir Income Support Program under the leadership of Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Chairperson BISP Shazia Marri…
Govt ensuring equal rights, opportunities to PWDs: PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says government is ensuring equal rights and opportunities to the Persons With Disabilities in every walk of life.In his message on the observance of International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Saturday, Sh…