Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,647: Health authorities
Gaza, May 22 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,647, health authorities in the Palestinian enclave said in a press statement.
El Nino damage to Philippines agriculture hits $163 mn
Manila, May 22 - The damage caused by the El Nino dry spell and drought to Philippine agriculture has reached 9.5 billion pesos (nearly $163 million), the Department of Agriculture said.
Israeli military secures $760 mn ammo supply contracts with Elbit Systems
Jerusalem, May 22 - The Israeli Defence Ministry signed $760 million worth of contracts with the Israeli defence electronics company Elbit Systems for ammunition supply, according to separate statements issued by the Ministry and the company.
Over 40 hospitalised after food poisoning in Myanmar
Yangon, May 22 - A total of 45 people, including 11 children, have been hospitalised for food poisoning in southern Myanmar's Ayeyarwady region, a local rescue organisation official told the media.
Sri Lanka army discharges over 15,000 soldiers during amnesty
Colombo, May 22 - More than 15,000 soldiers who had deserted the Sri Lankan army have received a legal discharge from their duties during a month-long amnesty period declared by the Ministry of Defence, the army said in a statement here.
Indian-descent Nikesh Arora 2nd highest paid CEO in US, says report
Washington, May 21 - Nikesh Arora, the India-born CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has been ranked America’s second-highest paid CEO in 2023.
EU agrees to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defence
Brussels, May 21 - The Council of the European Union (EU) announced on Tuesday that ministers from EU member states have agreed to use proceeds from frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to support Ukraine's military efforts, reports Xinhua News
Taliban court whips 10 alleged thieves in two Afghan provinces
Islamabad, May 21 - The Taliban Supreme Court said on Tuesday that 10 people accused of robbery had been publicly whipped in two Afghan provinces.
Macron to visit troubled New Caledonia
Paris, May 21 - French President Emmanuel Macron is set to travel to the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, which has been rocked by serious unrest.
South Korea needs to revamp green energy regulations: Climate Group head
Seoul, May 21 - South Korea needs to modify regulations to accelerate its transition to renewable energy sources, enabling the sector to compete on a level playing field with traditional fossil fuels, the head of a renewable energy advocacy group said on Tuesday.
Schools shut, hospitals on alert as Pakistan sizzles at 50 degrees
Islamabad, May 21 - Pakistan ordered school closures, postponed exams and put hospitals on alert as a severe heatwave swept the climate-vulnerable country with daytime temperatures likely to cross 50 degrees Celsius in some areas, officials said on Tuesday.
South Korea and US hold talks on defence cost sharing
Seoul, May 21 - South Korea and the United States held a new round of negotiations Tuesday on sharing the costs for stationing American troops here.
Syria’s first lady diagnosed with leukemia
Damascus, May 21 - Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, has been diagnosed with leukaemia, the Syrian presidency said on Tuesday.
EAM Jaishankar visits Iranian Embassy, says Raisi & Abdollahian contributed to India-Iran relationship
New Delhi, May 21 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday visited the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi as the country observed a day's state mourning in a mark of respect to Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and the country's Foreign
Yoav Gallant calls ICC parallel between Israel and Hamas ‘despicable’
Tel Aviv, May 21 - Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said that it was "despicable" that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had drawn a parallel between the Israeli leadership and Hamas in filing war crimes charges against both.
Taiwan’s legislative chaos sparks fears for island’s democracy
Taipei, May 21 - Thousands of people, on Tuesday, gathered outside the main building of Taiwan's Parliament to voice their worries about what they see as a dysfunctional legislature and the erosion of democracy by China-friendly parties.
Focus on fight against terrorism, separatism and extremism as SCO Foreign Ministers meet in Astana
Astana, May 21 - Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) grouping met in Astana on Tuesday to discuss regional security issues and also finalise preparations for the upcoming Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State, slated to be held
UN resolution tabled by Russia against arms race in space fails
New York, May 21 - A UN resolution tabled by Russia against an arms race in space failed in the UN Security Council.
Huge crowd attends funeral procession for Iranian President, FM
Tehran, May 21 - Funeral ceremonies have begun in Iran for President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other victims of the helicopter crash.
EU finalises landmark law to regulate ‘high-risk’ AI systems
Brussels, May 21 - EU ministers on Tuesday have unanimously given their final approval to the Artificial Intelligence Act, a major new law regulating the use of transformative technology in "high-risk" situations, such as law enforcement and employment.