Death toll from Brazil floods hits 169
Sao Paulo, May 27 - Record rainfall and flooding in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state have claimed 169 lives since the storms hit the state on April 29, the Civil Defense agency has said.
North Korea notifies Japan about planned satellite launch
Tokyo, May 27 -The Japanese government on Monday said that North Korea was preparing to attempt a new satellite launch in the coming days.
S. Korea, Japan, China set for summit amid N. Korea’s imminent satellite launch
Seoul, May 27 - Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan were set to meet in Seoul on Monday for their first trilateral summit in over four years amid rising tension over North Korea's impending "spy satellite launch".
Ukraine reports renewed Russian attacks in country’s west
Kyiv, May 26 - Russia subjected Ukraine to a massive drone and missile attack overnight, according to Kyiv's military.
In a first, Indian Haj pilgrims travel from Jeddah to Mecca by high-speed train
Jeddah, May 26 - In a historic first, Indian Haj pilgrims, who arrived at the Jeddah airport on Sunday, travelled to Mecca by high-speed Haramain Train instead of buses.
Gaza aid deliveries restart from Egypt via Kerem Shalom crossing
Cairo, May 26 - Badly needed aid to the Gaza Strip started coming from Egypt through the Kerem Shalom crossing for the first time in nearly three weeks on Sunday, an Egyptian TV station reported.
Taiwan thanks the US, others for supporting peace in the region
Taipei, May 26 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the US and the international community for support amid higher tensions in the region, calling on China to jointly shoulder the important responsibility of regional stability.
Four injured, over 2,700 affected as tropical cyclone hits Philippines
Manila, May 26 - Four people were injured and 2,734 affected as tropical cyclone Ewiniar triggered floods and landslides in parts of the Philippines, the government said on Sunday.
North Korea warns of military action over alleged sea border incursions
Seoul, May 26 - North Korea on Sunday threatened to take action against South Korea over what it claims are violations of the de facto western maritime border, ratcheting up tensions ahead of a trilateral summit in Seoul.
Death toll rises to 11 in Russian attack on Kharkiv’s DIY store
Kyiv, May 26 - The death toll from a Russian airstrike on a DIY store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has risen to 11, Kharkiv region Governor Oleh Syniehubov announced on Sunday.
Philippine troops kill suspected militant in clash
Manila, May 26 - Philippine troops have killed a suspected militant in a clash in Maguindanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, the Philippine Army said on Sunday.
French President heads to Germany for rare state visit
Berlin, May 26 -) Emmanuel Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French President in 24 years on Sunday, a pomp-filled three-day trip described as a tribute to the Franco-German friendship.
Mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if Tories win, Sunak vows
London, May 26 - Eighteen-year-olds would be forced to carry out a form of national service if the Tories are voted back in at the July 4 election, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced.
Hamas announces capture of Israeli soldiers in Gaza, Israel denies
Gaza, May 26 - The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on Sunday announced the capture of an unspecified number of Israeli soldiers during an operation in the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip.
Ukraine war: Two killed, 33 injured after attack on Kharkiv store
Kiev, May 26 - The Russian military reportedly attacked a DIY store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday with at least one glide bomb, killing two and wounding at least 33, because it said Ukraine had hidden a weapons cache
Israel agrees to resume hostage deal talks with Hamas next week
Jerusalem, May 26 - Israel has agreed to renew talks with Hamas on a hostage deal next week, with the mediation of Egypt, Qatar and the US, Israel's state-owned Kan TV reported on Saturday.
Over 500 people sent to safe locations due to adverse weather in Sri Lanka
Colombo, May 25 - Over 500 people have been sent to safe locations due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka, an official said on Saturday.
Ukrainian officers face probe over failures in Russian advance
Kyiv, May 25 - Some 28 Ukrainian commanders are facing a criminal investigation over military failures at the start of Russia's recent offensive near Kharkiv.
China, Nepal reopen traditional border trade points
Lhasa, May 25 - China and Nepal reopened their traditional border trade points on Saturday, marking a step forward in enhancing bilateral economic and trade ties.
Vigil for disappeared activists in Turkey marks 1,000th week
Istanbul, May 25 * A weekly vigil to raise awareness about forcibly disappeared activists during the 1980s and 90s in Turkey marked its 1,000th gathering in central Istanbul on Saturday.