South Korea remains unchanged on China-Taiwan issue: Foreign Ministry
Seoul, May 23 - South Korea remains committed to respecting the 'One China' policy amid tensions in the Taiwan Strait following the inauguration ceremony of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te earlier this week, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Taipei slams ‘provocation’ as China simulates Taiwan ‘blockade’
Beijing/Taipei, May 23 - Three days after the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, China has begun a major military exercise apparently to simulate a blockade around the island.
Yoon meets ex-US Secretary Pompeo, discusses Korean Peninsula issues
Seoul, May 23 - South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol met with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss issues surrounding the Korean Peninsula, as well as the Seoul-Washington alliance, the presidential office said on Thursday.
France arrests man over suspected attack plot on Olympic torch relay
Paris, May 23 - French security forces arrested a man suspected of planning an attack during the Olympic torch relay through the western city of Bordeaux, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.
North Korea’s provocations threaten regional peace and security: South Korea
Seoul, May 23 - South Korea said on Thursday that North Korea's nuclear and missile threats are what undermine peace and security on the Korean Peninsula, after Russia's top diplomat denounced Seoul's joint military exercises with the US and Japan as a source
IMF approves $164.6 mn funding for Rwanda
Kigali (Rwanda), May 23 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday announced the approval of 164.6 million U.S. dollars in funding for Rwanda to strengthen its economic resilience against future climate shocks.
Hungary won’t detain Israel’s Netanyahu despite ICC ruling
Budapest, May 23 - Hungary has said it would not enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on its territory.
Norway bars entry to most Russian tourists
Copenhagen, May 23 - Norway will bar entry to Russian tourists starting next week, the government said on Thursday, as Oslo continues to tighten its 198-kilometre Arctic land border with its neighbour.
Tough times ahead for Sharif govt as Oppn plans grand alliance, long marches to Islamabad
Islamabad, May 23 - A grand opposition alliance is in the making in Pakistan which plans to “topple” the coalition government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by holding massive rallies, protest sit-ins and forming a combined joint resistance.
Israel war cabinet approves new guidelines for hostage talks with Hamas
Tel Aviv, May 23 - Israel War cabinet has approved new guidelines regarding the hostage-ceasefire “indirect” talks with Hamas.
S. Korea to develop LEO satellite communications system by 2030
Seoul, May 23 - South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT on Thursday said its project to develop a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications system has passed a preliminary feasibility study and will officially begin next year.
South Korea unveils $19 billion support package for chip industry
Seoul, May 23 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday that the country will introduce a chip industry support package worth 26 trillion won ($19 billion) to bolster the critical industry amid intensifying global competition.
Nikki Haley to visit Israel next week
Tel Aviv, May 23 - Republican party leader and former US Presidential candidate Nikki Haley will visit Israel next week.
US confirms another human H5 bird flu case tied to dairy cow outbreak
Los Angeles, May 23 - A new human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5 bird flu) virus infection in the US has been identified, health authorities said.
Ali Bagheri Kani appointed as Iran’s caretaker FM after Amir-Abdollahian’s death
Tehran, May 23 - Iran's Interim President Mohammad
Iran’s supreme leader to expand ties with Armenia
Tehran, May 23 - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has stressed that his country would continue its policy of expanding relations with Armenia.
US-British coalition launches 6 airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah airport
Sanaa, May 23 - Fighter jets of the US-British naval coalition conducted six airstrikes on the Hodeidah airport in Yemen, the media reported.
UN says heavy rains, flash floods affect 1.6 mn in Africa
Nairobi, May 23 - Heavy rains and flash floods have affected an estimated 1.6 million people in eastern Africa, the United Nations relief agency said.
UN chief calls for urgent measures to halt environmental decline
United Nations, May 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for taking urgent measures to halt environmental decline.
Philippines healthcare worker gap rises to 190,000
Manila, May 23 - The number of healthcare workers shortage in the Philippines has risen to 190,000 even as the Southeast Asian country continues to export health workers, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said.