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.
Poland presents $2.5 bn plan to reinforce border with drones, barriers
Warsaw, May 27 - Poland on Monday announced details on the planned fortification of its eastern border, including drones, anti-tank barriers, and new operating bases.
German spokesman: Israeli airstrike in Rafah presumably a ‘mistake’
Berlin, May 27 - The German government on Monday described a deadly Israeli airstrike near Rafah that killed at least 35 Palestinians as presumably "a mistake" and again defended Israel's "right to defend itself within the framework of international law".
South Korea’s space agency officially launched to foster industry growth
Seoul, May 27 - The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) officially opened its doors on Monday to devise South Korea's space policy and foster the growth of the country's space industry.
N. Korea says military reconnaissance satellite launch ends in failure
Seoul, May 28 - North Korea said on Tuesday that its latest attempt to launch a new rocket carrying a military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure due to the midair explosion of the rocket during the first-stage flight this week.
UNSC to hold emergency meeting after Rafah attack
New York, May 28 - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday, following the deadly airstrike by Israel near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu calls civilian deaths in Rafah a ‘tragic mishap’
Tel Aviv, May 28 - Amid growing international condemnation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the strike which killed scores of displaced Palestinians in Rafah on Sunday was a "tragic mishap".
Russian spy in German military sentenced to 3.5 years
Dusseldorf, May 27 - A 54-year-old German army officer who confessed to spying for Russia has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a court in Dusseldorf.
Re-elected Lithuanian President calls for higher military spending
Vilnius, May 27 - Lithuania's newly re-elected President Gitanas Nauseda on Monday called for a further increase in the Baltic country's military spending.