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.
India abstains on UNGA resolution commemorating Srebrenica genocide
United Nations, May 24 - India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution to create an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica during the civil war that followed the break-up of Yugoslavia.
Israel misrepresenting views of Irish people on Palestine: Ireland PM
Dublin, May 24 - Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Thursday that Israel is misrepresenting the views of Ireland.
EU criticises China’s large-scale manoeuvres off Taiwan
Brussels, May 24 - The EU has criticised China's large-scale manoeuvres off the democratic island of Taiwan.
Israel shows ambassadors with Palestine statehood plan hostage video
Tel Aviv, May 24 - The Ambassadors of Spain and Ireland as well as the Norwegian representative to Israel have been reprimanded at the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
Moscow warns Washington not to authorise attacks on Russian territory
Moscow, May 24 - Moscow has warned Washington not to allow Ukraine to launch attacks with US weapons on Russian territory.
Israeli Minister Gantz in favour of official probe into October 7
Tel Aviv, May 24 - Benny Gantz, a Minister in the Israeli war Cabinet, has spoken out in favour of a commission of inquiry to clarify how the terrorist attack on October 7 could have happened.
Pakistan launches public awareness campaign to combat ongoing heatwave
Islamabad, May 24 - The Pakistani government has launched a public awareness campaign to counter the adverse impacts of the severe ongoing heatwave spell in the South Asian country, Coordinator to the Pakistani Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Romina Khurshid
Putin signs decree to allow confiscation of US property
Moscow, May 24 - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the seizure of US properties in response to the US's potential confiscation of Russian assets.
Nearly 1,390 more refugees flee to Mizoram amid fresh armed clashes in Myanmar
Aizawl, May 23 - Amid fresh clashes between the army and civil militia groups in Myanmar, nearly 1,390 more refugees have entered India during the past few days taking shelter in Mizoram, officials said on Thursday.
Superstar Rajinikanth receives UAE’s ‘Golden Visa’
Chennai, May 23 - Superstar Rajinikanth received the UAE's 'Golden Visa' from Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), his office announced on Thursday.
Iran’s late president Raisi laid to rest in home city of Mashhad
Tehran, May 23 - Iran's late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash at the weekend, was laid to rest in his home city of Mashhad on Thursday.
Heal, unite and rebuild: Sri Lankan President’s Vesak Day message
Colombo, May 23 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe called on the country to heal, unite and rebuild, as the South Asian nation began a two-day Vesak festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha.
Turkey mulls ‘foreign influence’ law despite opposition criticism
Istanbul, May 23 - The Turkish government is preparing to pass a law that could mean jail sentences for people accused of working under foreign influence against the Turkish state, according to local media and a draft legislation seen by news agency DPA.
South Korea reports first ‘highly pathogenic’ bird flu case in more than three months
Seoul, May 23 - South Korea's Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday it has confirmed the first highly pathogenic avian influenza case in more than three months on a farm in the southeastern part of the country.
Putin on two-day state visit to Belarus
Moscow, May 23 - Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to travel to Belarus for a two-day state visit.