Oslo Forum: India joins US, Pakistan for talks on Afghanistan

Mob Violence In Bishkek: Indian And Pakistani Students Brutally Attacked in Kyrgyzstan – Explained

The Indian embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, advised Indian students to stay indoors amid reports of mob violence against international students. Recent violence escalated after footage of a brawl between Egyptian and Kyrgyz students surfaced. The Indian embassy is in communication with the students and provided a helpline. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed monitoring the situation, urging students to remain in touch with the embassy. #Bishkek #IndianStudent #StudentAttack #IndianStudentAttacked #Kyrgyzstand #Jaishankar #Indianews #Pakistannews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~HT.318~GR.123~ED.155~

Israel responds to genocide charges at UN court

UN Warns Global Wildlife Crime Driving Global Extinctions

UN Warns Global , Wildlife Crime , Driving Global Extinctions. 'The Guardian' reports that over 4,000 species from around the world are the targets of wildlife traffickers. . According to a United Nations report, this causes "untold harm upon nature.". The report found that 40% of all the animals targeted are on the red list of threatened or nearly threatened species. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report found that the trade, driven by demand for medicine, pets and trophies, is active in over 80% of countries. Despite gaps in knowledge about the full extent of wildlife trafficking and associated crime, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that this remains a significant global problem far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'. Despite gaps in knowledge about the full extent of wildlife trafficking and associated crime, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that this remains a significant global problem far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. Wildlife trade was found to be the driving factor in both local and global extinctions, including rare orchids, reptiles and fish. Wildlife crime inflicts untold harm upon nature, and it also jeopardizes livelihoods, public health, good governance and our planet’s ability to fight climate change, Ghada Waly, Executive director of UNODC, via 'The Guardian'. Researchers warn that wildlife crime is often linked to organized crime, with corruption playing a critical role in impeding efforts to stop trafficking. . 'The Guardian' reports that this corruption can take the form of bribes paid to inspectors and government officials in exchange for fake permits.

Eurovision: Security tightened amid pro-Palestinian protests

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been gathering in central Malmö ahead of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. They have been protesting against Israel’s participation in this year’s contest in the southern Swedish city. Security is tight ahead of the final on Saturday, with armoured police reinforcements from Denmark and Norway drafted in to help. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending

Earlier this month, oil-rich Norway said it wants to increase the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 by 2036.

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six key variables were considered: "GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. . The 10 happiest countries in the world are:. Australia. Switzerland. Luxembourg. Norway. Netherlands. Israel. Sweden. Iceland. Denmark. Finland. The United States dropped to No. 23. The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.