Russia, Iran maintain close ties after Raisi’s death, ministers say
Moscow, May 25 - The foreign ministers of Russia and Iran have reaffirmed the strategic ties between the two countries following the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian president who died in a helicopter crash nearly a week ago.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina promises apartments for labourers, slum-dwellers
Dhaka, May 25 - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has pledged that even labourers will be able to live in apartments, citing the government's effort to make Dhaka slum-free.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,903: Health authorities
Gaza, May 25 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,903, health authorities in the Palestinian enclave said in a press statement on Saturday.
Israeli drone attack kills 2 Hezbollah members in central Syria: war monitor
Damascus, May 25 - An Israeli drone struck a car and a truck affiliated with Hezbollah near the city of Al-Qusayr in Syria's central Homs province on Saturday, killing two members of the Lebanese armed group, a war monitor reported.
Israel pursues Rafah offensive despite UN court ruling
Tel Aviv, May 25 - Israel's armed forces were active in the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, despite a call by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for an immediate end to the military operation in Rafah.
German minister says ‘work to do’ on frozen Russian assets for Kiev
Stresa (Italy), May 25 - The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised democracies still have "a lot of work to do" on using interest generated from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Saturday.
Massive fire at gaming zone in Rajkot leaves 24 dead; ‘extremely distressed’, says PM Modi
New Delhi, At least 24 persons, including 12 children, were reportedly killed in a massive fire at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday.
G7 finance ministers’ meeting ends in Italy
Rome, The Group of Seven (G7) finance meeting has concluded, touching upon global economic trends, financial support for Ukraine and multilateral development banking.
British RAF pilot dies after aircraft crash
London, A British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot was killed after a Spitfire crashed near an RAF base in Lincolnshire, an RAF spokesperson has said.
Death toll from Brazil’s weather catastrophe rises to 166
Sao Paulo, The death toll from storms and floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul since April 29 has risen to 166, the Civil Defense agency has said.
S. Korea, Japan, China to hold 1st summit since 2019 to discuss cooperation
Seoul, Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan are set to meet on Sunday and Monday in Seoul for summit meetings, resuming their trilateral dialogue for the first time since 2019.
South Korea’s new space agency to help compete in global space race
Seoul, With the opening of the nation's full-fledged space agency, South Korea is set to make its mark on the global space stage, aiming to transform into a powerhouse and join the elite space race led by the private industry.
French President Macron calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Paris, May 25 - French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and opposed Israeli operations in Rafah as he received an Arab delegation here, the media reported.
Muslim mob attacks Christian man over alleged blasphemy, sets house on fire in Pak’s Sargodha
Sargodha, May 25 - An angry mob seriously injured a Christian man and set his house on fire over an alleged incident of blasphemy in Pakistan's Sargodha on Saturday.
Divyanka Tripathi offers a peek into her makeup session: ‘Masking the exterior’
Mumbai, May 25 - Actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya on Saturday shared a picture from her vanity van, giving a peek into her makeup session.
Surfing Federation of India launches 5th edition of Indian Open of Surfing
Mangalore, May 25 - The Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for the sports of Surfing and Stand-Up Paddling in the country, has officially launched the fifth edition of the Indian Open of Surfing, a premier national surfing competition, here on
Ghazipur rally: PM Modi slams INDI Alliance for betrayal, says Cong regimes kept the region in ruins
New Delhi, May 25 - Addressing a poll rally in UP’s Ghazipur on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDI Alliance of betraying the land of freedom fighters, and blamed the successive Congress and Samajwadi Party regimes for the flourishing mafia in
South African Justice Department plans talks with Indian officials post Gupta brothers’ arrest
New Delhi, May 25 - South Africa-based businessmen, the Gupta brothers - Anil Kumar Gupta and Ajay Kumar Gupta - have been arrested in India on charges of abetting the suicide of a prominent builder in Dehradun.
Researchers detect novel biomarkers for kidney diseases using new technique
New Delhi, May 25 - Researchers have detected novel biomarkers for kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome using a new technique, a new study showed on Saturday.
Goa: Drishti Marine urges beachgoers to exercise caution
Panaji, May 25 - In the wake of inclement weather forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Drishti Marine, the state-appointed lifesaver agency, has cautioned tourists and residents to refrain from swimming or engaging in water sports during rains, lightning or thunderstorms.