New Zealand calls for ‘cool heads’ as New Caledonia flights wind up
Wellington, May 28 - New Zealand has finished evacuating tourists from New Caledonia, as France lifted a state of emergency in the overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.
EU defence ministers to discuss Ukraine aid, arms industry
Brussels, May 28 - European Union defence ministers will meet in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss military aid to Ukraine, as well as efforts to strengthen Europe's defence industry.
Nuclear envoys of South Korea, US, Japan condemn North Korean spy satellite launch attempt
Seoul, May 28 - Nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US and Japan on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea's latest attempt to launch a military spy satellite, casting it as a blatant violation of UN resolutions and a serious threat to peace.
South Korea, UAE discuss enhancing bilateral economic ties
Seoul, May 28 - Business leaders of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation and develop business partnerships in new industries, such as clean energy and ICT, a major business lobby here said.
Nikki Haley blames Iran, China & Russia for Oct 7 Hamas attack in Israel
Tel Aviv, May 28 - Republican party leader and former US envoy to the United Nations, Nikki Haley has blamed Iran, China and Russia for the October 7 attack in southern Israel in which 1,200 people were brutally killed and 250 taken as
Mideast countries, EU condemn Israel’s strikes on Rafah camp
Cairo, May 28 - Countries in the Middle East and the European Union have condemned Israel's airstrike on tents housing displaced civilians in northwestern Rafah of the Gaza Strip, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians and injuries to
UAE President to make state visit to S. Korea
Seoul, May 28 - United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will make a state visit to South Korea on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand cooperation in energy, defence and other areas.
Australia, NZ pledge millions to Papua New Guinea after deadly landslide
Wellington, May 28 - Australia and New Zealand have pledged millions of dollars of aid to Papua New Guinea in the wake of a deadly landslide.
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia over Navalny
Brussels, May 28 - The Council of the European Union (EU) has announced a new framework for restrictive measures against Russia over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
Death toll rises to 20 after storms hit US
San Francisco, May 28 -At least 20 people have been killed after storms hit the US states of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kentucky over the Memorial Day weekend.
Kremlin says NATO in direct conflict with Russia
Moscow, May 28 - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is in direct confrontation with Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said.
Houthis say they attacked 3 ships in Red Sea, Indian Ocean
Sanaa, May 28 - A military spokesman for Yemen's Houthi group has announced that the group had launched attacks on three ships in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
Egypt warns against safety risks on border with Gaza: Media
Cairo, May 28 - Egypt has warned against the safety risks facing its army personnel deployed on the border with the Gaza Strip, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel reported Monday, citing a high-ranking security source.
Hamas says ‘no ceasefire negotiations’ with Israel after Rafah attack
Gaza, May 28 - Hamas has reportedly informed mediators that it will not participate in any negotiation for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip or a prisoner exchange deal after Israel's attack on the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah on Sunday night.
Lankan Police announces reward for info on coordinator of suspected IS terrorists caught in Gujarat
Colombo, May 28 - Sri Lanka Police on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs two million to anyone providing information on the alleged coordinator who sent four suspected IS terrorists to India.
PM Modi congratulates Lithuanian president on re-election
New Delhi, May 27 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Gitanas Nauseda, who was re-elected as President of Lithuania for a second term last week.
Archaeologists discover 2,300-yr-old gold ring in Jerusalem
Tel Aviv, May 27 - Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 2,300-year-old gold ring believed to have belonged to a child living in the city's Hellenistic period.
South African border authority on high alert as country prepares for elections
Johannesburg, May 27 - The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) is on high alert as the country prepares to hold the general elections on Wednesday, the BMA said on Monday.
Germany remains opposed to NATO protective shield for Ukraine
Berlin, May 27 - The German government remains opposed to the idea of setting up a defensive shield from NATO territory to protect against Russian airstrikes in western Ukraine, a top spokesman said on Monday.
Israeli attorney general slams ICC prosecutor for seeking warrants
Tel Aviv, May 27 - Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has sharply criticised International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan for applying for the arrest of top Israeli politicians in remarks to the Israel Bar Council reported in the state media.