Ready to continue talks with Ukraine, but on previous agreements: Putin
Minsk, May 25 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his country is ready to continue negotiations with Ukraine, but only based on the agreements reached before.
Egypt, US agree to deliver aid to Gaza via Kerem Shalom crossing
Cairo, May 25 - Egypt and the US have agreed on sending large quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing.
Seoul detects suspected signs of North Korean preparations for spy satellite launch
Seoul, May 24 - South Korea's military has detected suspected signs of North Korea making preparations to launch a military spy satellite, an official said on Friday.
Germany has no plans to recognise Palestinian state, says Chancellor Scholz
Berlin, May 24 - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday that his government has no plans to officially recognise a Palestinian state.
Heat like ‘literal hell’ sends thousands to hospital in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 24 - Thousands of heatstroke victims were being treated at hospitals across Pakistan on Friday as temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius amid a blazing heatwave, officials said.
Czech President released from hospital after motorbike accident
Prague, May 24 - Czech President Petr Pavel was released from hospital on Friday after a motorcycle accident and is to receive further treatment at home, a spokesman announced on platform X.
Living in ‘unsuitable housing’, Indian students face increased hostility and discrimination in Canada
Ottawa, May 24 - A fresh Canadian government report says that students from India were more likely to live in unsuitable housing than their counterparts from other countries.
Popular dog Kabosu, who inspired cryptocurrency Dogecoin & Shiba Inu, dies
New Delhi, May 24 - Popular Japanese dog Kabosu, who became the face of the cryptocurrency DogeCoin and Shiba Inu, died on Friday at the age of 18 years.
Israel limits Spanish diplomatic services over Palestine recognition
Tel Aviv, May 24 - Two days after Spain announced its intention to recognise an independent state of Palestine, Israel has imposed restrictions on the work of Spanish diplomats in the country.
Eight killed in knife attack in China
Wuhan, May 24 - Eight people were killed and another injured in a knife attack in Hubei Province, central China, authorities said on Friday.
Emergency response team sent to landslide-impacted region in Papua New Guinea
Sydney, May 24 - An emergency response team has been sent to Papua New Guinea (PNG)'s northern Enga province after a massive landslide hit the region early Friday morning, local media reported.
Debris from drone interception sparks fire in Israel: IDF
Tel Aviv, May 24 - Falling debris from the interception of a combat drone started a small fire near the northern Israeli city of Safed, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday.
Russia links Ukraine to Crocus City Hall terror attack
Moscow, May 24 - Alexander Bortnikov, Director of Russia's Federal Security Service, on Friday said that Ukrainian military intelligence is directly involved in the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in the Moscow suburb.
About 100 feared dead during huge landslide in Papua New Guinea
Sydney, May 24 - About 100 people were feared dead after a huge landslide battered a remote village in Papua New Guinea, the media reported.
South Korea sanctions 7 North Koreans, 2 Russian ships for illegal arms, fuel trade with Russia
Seoul, May 24 - South Korea on Friday imposed independent sanctions on seven North Koreans and two Russian vessels for engaging in illicit weapons and fuel trade with Russia and other activities in violation of UN sanctions.
Situation in Middle East not about taking sides: German Foreign Minister
Mainz, Germany, May 24 - Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has stated that it is not about taking sides in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East.
Taiwan reports 49 Chinese warplanes in airspace amid military drills
Taipei, May 24 - Taiwan's Defence Ministry on Friday said it had registered 49 Chinese warplanes in Taiwan's airspace within 24 hours, the highest number of Chinese daily sorties so far this year.
Japan freezes assets of entities linked to North Korea arms supply
Tokyo, May 24 - Japan froze the assets of eleven entities and one individual linked to North Korea's supply of weapons to Russia on Friday.
Czech President hospitalised after motorcycle mishap
Prague, May 24 - Czech President Petr Pavel was injured while riding a motorcycle, the Presidential office said.
Norway tightens entry restrictions for Russian citizens
Oslo, May 24 - The Norwegian government has announced further restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens into Norway, effective from May 29.