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.
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.
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.