insert_link World Government demands UN action after Gaza tragedy The government has condemned the recent Israeli attack on Al-Tabin School in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians. The school had been serving as a refuge for displaced Palestinians. In an official statement, the government criticised the international community for its failure to protect Palestinian civilians and called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to end the aggression and ensure the protection […] todayAugust 12, 2024 40
World The Geneva Conventions at 75: do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s bloody world? Getty Images By Marnie Lloydd, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Today marks 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere. With an estimated 120 armed conflicts worldwide, more than 450 armed groups and 195 million people living in areas under their control, […] todayAugust 12, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics India’s market regulator bats for its chief amid quid pro quo allegations India's market regulator is asking investors to exercise due diligence before reacting to fresh allegations by a US-based short seller. Hindenburg Research has accused the head of India's market regulator of conflicts of interest relating to the Adani Group. They say SEBI's chief, Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband invested in offshore funds also used by the Indian conglomerate. Neha Poonia has more. todayAugust 12, 2024 16
insert_link World Bangladesh’s interim government says it’s working on resolving attacks against religious minorities Bangladesh's interim government has said that it is working on addressing rising attacks against religious minorities following Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power, calling it a matter of grave concern.This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 33
insert_link World Raising revenue from land: what African cities might learn from Hong Kong’s unique land-lease system By Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Toronto Land prices across many African cities are soaring. This is because land is a city’s key asset. As urbanisation progresses, demand for land will rise, and therefore so will land prices, because the supply of land in cities is limited. Investments in public infrastructure, and zoning regulations that convert land to alternative uses, will also boost land value. In fact, […] todayAugust 12, 2024 18
insert_link World Tropical storm Maria makes landfall in Japan Tropical Storm Maria has made landfall in northern Japan dumping a month's worth of rain on the region. Officials say it's just the third such storm to hit this part of the country's Pacific coast since records began. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 54
insert_link World Police footage sheds more light on Trump assassination attempt Newly released footage from police in the United States has revealed moments of frustration, chaos and miscommunication surrounding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last month. The former US President was nicked by a bullet in the shooting, which killed one person and injured two others at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Reporting for us is Benji Hyer. todayAugust 12, 2024 18
insert_link World Biden explains reasons for ending re-election bid in CBS interview U.S President Joseph Biden says he dropped out of the Presidential race because he was worried internal Democratic party discussions about his fitness to serve would be a "distraction" to his re-election campaign. Corresponding for us from the U.D is Jagruti Dave. todayAugust 12, 2024 9
insert_link World Third person arrested over Taylor Swift attack plot A third person has been arrested in connection with a plot to carry out a terror attack at Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria. Security officials say they have detained a 19-year-old who was planning to kill "a large crowd" of concertgoers in Vienna. our US correspondent Nick Harper reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 16