Yemen’s Houthis claim 16 civilians killed in US-UK strikes
Cairo, May 31 - At least 16 civilians were killed in airstrikes launched by the US and UK in Yemen's coastal province of Hodaidah, a television station run by the Houthi militia reported on Friday.
Israeli army withdraws from Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp after weeks of operation
Gaza, May 31 - The Israeli army has withdrawn from the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip after nearly three weeks of military operation there, Palestine TV reported on Friday.
NATO wraps up largest military exercise in decades
Brussels, May 31 - The NATO military alliance on Friday concluded a four-month military exercise called Steadfast Defender 2024, the largest live exercise it has conducted for decades.
Germany says weapons sent to Ukraine can be used on Russian targets
Berlin, May 31 - The German government has authorised Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against military targets in Russia, German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit announced on Friday in Berlin.
South Korea warns of ‘unendurable’ actions against North Korea unless it stops provocations
Seoul, May 31 - The unification ministry of South Korea on Friday warned that "unendurably" painful measures would be taken against North Korea if it continues to stage "irrational" provocative acts, such as this week's sending of balloons carrying trash to South.
Fire breaks out at Russian oil terminal after Ukrainian drone attack
Moscow, May 31 - A fire has broken out in the oil terminal at the Russian Black Sea port of Port Kavkaz following a night-time Ukrainian drone attack, the local governor said on Friday morning.
Over 900 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan in two days
Kabul, May 31 - Over 900 Afghan refugees have returned to their native country, Afghanistan, from neighbouring Pakistan over the past two days, according to the country's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation.
US: Police officer, suspect among three killed in Minnesota shooting
Los Angeles, May 31 - Three people, including a police officer and the suspect, were killed, and three others injured in a shooting in Minneapolis, a major city in the US state of Minnesota, authorities said.
Former Pak PM Imran Khan under fire for taking U-turn on regime change narrative
Islamabad, May 31 - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under severe criticism from his political opponents for giving a clean chit to the US and other Western countries on their alleged involvement in the ouster of his government in April
UN relief chief highlights dire humanitarian needs in Syria amid underfunding crisis
United Nations, May 31- UN relief to Syria has been increasingly underfunded amid escalating humanitarian demands, outgoing UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said, calling for international support.
Defence ministers of US, China meet as Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off
Beijing/Bangkok, May 31 - Direct talks between the defence ministers of the superpowers, the US and China, took place on Friday as a major security conference kicked off in Singapore.
Will not hesitate to protect British interests in Red Sea: UK PM Rishi Sunak
London, May 31 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to protect British interests abroad after the Royal Air Force (RAF) carried out strikes against Houthi rebels.
Five killed in Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Kyiv, May 31 - At least five people were killed and more than 24 injured in Russian missile attacks in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram on Friday.
Provincial govt heads in South Korea propose policy directions to solve low fertility rate
Seoul, May 31 - Provincial government heads in South Korea, on Friday, proposed various policy directions to develop their cities as a potential solution to the country's rapidly ageing population coupled with a low fertility rate.
South Korea, Netherlands discuss North Korea’s spy satellite launch in security talks
Seoul, May 31 - South Korea and the Netherlands held working-level diplomatic talks on Friday on disarmament and nonproliferation issues, including North Korea's latest launch of a military spy satellite, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
Chinese Ambassador to Nepal slammed again for ignoring diplomatic protocols
Kathmandu, May 31 - Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has once again hit headlines for the wrong reasons after openly sparring on social media with a senior journalist from the country over the rate of interest of a loan acquired for the
Egypt denies agreeing with Israel to reopen Rafah border crossing
Cairo, May 31 - Egypt denied that it has agreed with Israel to reopen the vital Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip, an Egyptian TV channel reported on Friday.
Papua New Guinea PM visits landslide-wrecked region in Enga province, offers support
Sydney, May 31 - Local media reported on Friday that Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape arrived in the northern Enga province to visit the landslide-affected region and offer support to the people of Mulitaka.
North Korean leader guides firing drill involving super-large multiple rocket launchers
Seoul, May 31 - North Korea, on Friday, said it conducted a firing drill involving super-large multiple rocket launchers in a bid to demonstrate its resolve to stage a preemptive strike against South Korea if provoked.
Fridays for Future stages climate protest ahead of European elections
Berlin, May 31 - The Fridays for Future movement aims to demonstrate climate protection and democracy in Germany on Friday.