Netanyahu predicts warrant application will turn ICC into a ‘farce’
Tel Aviv, May 21 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor to apply for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders will bring shame down on the court and turn it into a farce.
Biden slams ‘outrageous’ ICC request for Netanyahu’s arrest warrant
Washington, May 21 - US President Joe Biden has termed as "outrageous" the application by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to have an arrest warrant issued against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Container ship Dali that brought down Baltimore bridge moved from crash site
Baltimore, May 20 - Container ship 'Dali' that brought down the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge in Baltimore on March 26 was re-floated on Monday for the first time in nearly eight weeks.
Lankan government to introduce two bills to bolster economy
Colombo, May 20 - The Sri Lankan government will introduce two significant bills aimed at bolstering the country's economy to parliament on Wednesday, a minister said on Monday.
Julian Assange wins UK High Court victory in case against extradition to US
London, May 20 - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a victory in his ongoing battle against extradition from the United Kingdom (UK) to the United States after the High Court in London granted him permission to appeal.
Israel plans to expand Rafah operation despite US concerns
Tel Aviv, May 20 - Israel intends to expand its military operation in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip to defeat Hamas and to free the hostages the militant organisation is still holding, despite US concerns, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said
Israel blasts ICC chief prosecutor over Gaza war arrest warrants
Tel Aviv, May 20 - Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has sharply criticised the request for arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant by the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
President Abinader re-elected in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, May 20 - Incumbent Luis Abinader has been re-elected in the first round of the presidential election in the Dominican Republic.
Iran to hold memorial services for Raisi on Tuesday
Tehran, May 20 - Memorial ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian are planned in Iran for Tuesday after they were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Bengal records 73 pc turnout in Phase 5 after largely peaceful polling
Kolkata, May 20 - Polling concluded in the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal that went to the polls in the fifth phase on Monday with a high voter turnout at all the seats.
Top court bars former President Zuma from South African elections
Cape Town, May 20 - South Africa's highest court ruled on Monday that former President Jacob Zuma cannot stand as a candidate in next week's general elections because a 2021 conviction for contempt of court has disqualified him.
Oil India posts 17 pc jump in Q4 net profit
New Delhi, May 20 - Oil India Limited (OIL) has reported a 17 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2332.94 crore in the Jan-March quarter of the financial year 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 1,979.74 crore in
20 IS suspects detained in Turkey
Istanbul, May 20 - Turkish Police on Monday detained 20 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) in a large operation in Turkey's western province of Izmir, local media reported.
Congress too weak to even contest 400 LS seats: Yogi Adityanath
Chandigarh, May 20 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the Congress has become too weak to even contest 400 Lok Sabha seats in the country.
Rajnath Singh’s 94-year-old milkman pal casts vote in Mumbai
Mumbai, May 20 - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's grand old friend, Mithai Lal Singh -- a sprightly, 94-year 'young' milkman who has been voting in almost all general elections since 1952 -- proudly exercised his franchise
Business activities crippled in Imphal as traders down shutters to protest repeated attacks
Imphal, May 20 - Manipur capital Imphal came to a standstill on Monday as all the markets and business establishments were closed following a 24-hour total shutdown call given by the traders in protest against repeated attacks and extortion bids.
‘Vishesh Sampark Abhiyaan’ engages special category of citizens, Union Minister shares insights on workaholic PM
New Delhi, May 20 - A Vishesh Sampark Abhiyaan (Special Outreach Campaign) organised at Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's residence during the weekend, saw the participation of a special category of citizens including retired Defence Services chiefs, retired High Court judges, ex-bureaucrats and
IMD forecasts rain in southern states, heat wave in north
New Delhi, May 20 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rain in the southern states and a continuation of the heat wave in the northern and eastern states, in its all-India weather bulletin issued at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
45.33 pc polling registered in Bihar amid reports of violence, booth-capturing
Patna, May 20 - Amid reports of violence and booth-capturing, the Election Commission registered 45.33 per cent polling till 3 P.M. on the five seats that went to polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar on Monday.
Good Samaritan Maha CM helps rush road accident victims to hospital
Thane (Maharashtra), May 20 - Donning the role of a Good Samaritan on voting day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday rushed to help at least two elderly persons, a man and a woman, who were involved in an auto-rickshaw accident here.