Amid election campaign, Trump first former president convicted of crime
New York, May 31 - In a historic verdict that could impact the presidential elections with reverberations around the world. Donald Trump, who is in the middle of a campaign to reclaim the White House, has become the first former President to be
Slovak PM Fico discharged from hospital
Bratislava, May 31 - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was released from hospital and taken to his apartment in Bratislava, the media reported.
Ukraine to get $23 bn in aid under existing security agreements: Zelensky
Kiev, May 31 - Ukraine's existing security agreements with foreign partners envisage providing more than $23 billion in aid to Kiev, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Cyprus says aid to Gaza to be temporarily held in floating storage
Nicosia, May 31 - Cypriot government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis has said that international aid is still on its way to Gaza despite damage caused by rough seas to the temporary pier there.
US confirms 3rd human bird flu case tied to dairy outbreak
Los Angeles, May 31 - A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan, marking the third human case associated with an ongoing multistate outbreak of A (H5N1) in US
In historic verdict, Trump convicted in porn star hush money case
New York, May 31 - Former US President Donald Trump has been convicted on criminal charges relating to hush money paid to buy the silence of a porn star alleged that she had a sexual tryst with him.
Scores of animals found dead in Bangladesh in Cyclone Remal
Dhaka, May 31 - Scores of wild animals have been found dead in Cyclone Remal, an official said.
NATO FMs meet in Prague on Ukraine amid protest
Prague, May 31 - Foreign Ministers of the NATO member states gathered in the Czech capital for a two-day informal meeting to discuss support for Ukraine and preparations for the July NATO summit in Washington D.C., the US.
UN remembers its fallen peacekeepers
United Nations, May 31 - The world body has held events at its headquarters in New York to honor the memory of the UN peacekeepers who lost their lives since 1948.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 36,224
Gaza, May 31 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 36,224, according to a statement by health authorities in the Palestinian enclave.
Finland submits defence pact with US for parliamentary approval
Helsinki, May 31 - The Finnish government has submitted the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the US for parliamentary approval. The agreement was signed last December.
India and Russia to discuss business, building multipolar world at Saint Petersburg Economic Forum
New Delhi, May 30 - A special India-Russia business dialogue is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) which will take place between June 5-8, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
SL urges Russia to stop sending Lankan mercenaries to battlefront
Colombo, May 30 - Sri Lanka has urged Russia to immediately stop sending Lankan ex-military personnel, now serving as mercenaries in the war against Ukraine, to the warzone.
Pakistan Army calls on judiciary to punish culprits behind 2023 riots and violence
Rawalpindi, May 30 - Terming it as pivotal for the "collective good" of the country, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday re-emphasised the significance of bringing to justice the culprits behind the violent attacks on military installations on
Guterres hails UN Gender Advocate Award winner Major Sen as ‘true leader, role model’
United Nations, May 30 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called Indian Army Major Radhika Sen a “true leader and role model” while presenting her with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.
Iran begins registration for presidential election
Tehran, May 30 - Registration for Iran's 14th presidential election began on Thursday morning under the directive of Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi.
Mayoral candidate killed during campaign appearance in Mexico
Mexico City, May 30 - An aspiring mayor was killed in Mexico, the latest in a string of attacks in the Latin American country ahead of elections.
Sri Lanka slams Trudeau govt yet again for engaging in vote bank politics
Colombo, May 30 - The Sri Lankan government has once again slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for engaging in vote bank politics by consistently spreading "false narrative" about the ethnic conflict against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
South Korea to push for reusable space rocket development: KASA
Seoul, May 30 - South Korea's new national space agency on Thursday said it will work to develop small reusable space rockets in collaboration with the private sector and explore one of the stable Lagrange points in a bid to become a top-five
Man in Germany reports himself to police for killing someone
Cologne, May 30 - A man in Germany called the police to report himself for killing someone, and told officers that they would find a body in his apartment.