South Korean govt calls on universities to finalise medical school quota for 2025
Seoul, May 19 - The South Korean government, on Sunday, called on universities to quickly revise their regulations to reflect an increased medical school quota for 2025 in light of a court ruling that paved the way for the hike.
Death toll in Afghanistan’s flash floods rises to 18, worsening crisis
Islamabad, May 19 - Death toll in the fresh flash floods in Afghanistan's northern province of Faryab mounted to 18, the Ministry of Refugees reported on Sunday
Far-right AfD request reveals rise in anti-Christian crime in Germany
Berlin, May 19 - The number of offences classified by the police as "anti-Christian" is increasing, the German government said in response to questions from Petr Bystron, a politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
10 Ukrainian drones suppressed in Russia’s Krasnodar
Moscow, May 19 - At least ten Ukrainian drones were suppressed overnight as they attempted to attack civilian targets in Russia's Krasnodar region, the regional operational centre said on Sunday.
OECD, South Korea to discuss global governance on artificial intelligence
Seoul, May 19 - A digital society initiative, jointly led by South Korea and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), will officially kick off next week to discuss global governance on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the Science Ministry said
UK politics in ‘dangerous’ state, warns sister of murdered MP Cox
London, May 19 (IANS/DPA) UK politics is in a worse situation than it was in 2016 when Jo Cox was murdered, the late MP's sister has warned.
North Korean delegation returns home after weeklong Russia visit
Seoul, May 19 - A North Korean delegation from the country's border city of Rason has returned home after a weeklong visit to Russia's Far East, state media reported on Sunday.
Iraqi parliament fails to elect new Speaker
Baghdad, May 19 - The Iraqi parliament failed to elect a new Speaker on Saturday due to wrangling between parliamentary political blocs
IDF says over 130 militants killed in Rafah
Jerusalem, May 19 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops have killed more than 130 militants in targeted operations in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, according to a statement
Israeli army says recovers another hostage’s body from Gaza
Gaza, May 19 - The Israeli army has announced the recovery of another Israeli hostage's body from the Gaza Strip, the fourth within 24 hours
Several Ukrainians injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv
Kiev, May 18 - Several people were injured in Russian firing on a residential part of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the neighbouring city of Vovchansk, the regional military administration said
Fico in stable condition, Slovakian politicians say threats rising
Bratislava, May 18 - Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in an assassination attempt earlier this week, is in stable condition, Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova said on Saturday.
Death toll in Afghanistan’s Bamyan shooting rises to 6
Bamyan (Afghanistan), May 18 - The death toll from a shooting attack in central Afghanistan's Bamyan province has risen to six, including three Spanish nationals and three Afghans, a local police official said on Saturday.
Slovakian PM Fico is out of danger: Deputy Prime Minister Kalinak
Bratislava, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is out of danger following an attempt on his life on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak told the news agency TASR on Sunday.
Kumbhabhishekam of Seetha Amman temple in Sri Lanka held with holy Saryu water from Ayodhya
Kandy (Sri Lanka), Thousands of devotees from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka participated in Kumbhabhishekam -- a ritual reverentially performed to re-energise the spiritual powers -- of the Seetha Amman temple in Sri Lanka's Central Province district of Nuwara Eliya on Sunday.
Israel continues attack on Gaza’s Jabalia camp, urges civilian evacuation
Gaza, The Israeli army continued its attack on Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, urging residents in the area to evacuate their homes and head to shelters in western Gaza City.
EU censoring Russian media, alleges Russian Parliament leader
Moscow, May 18 - The leader of the Russian Parliament has accused the European Union (EU) of censorship and violating freedom of the press and expression after the latter decided to ban several Russian media.
Ukraine disadvantaged by restrictions on US weapons: Report
Washington/Kiev, May 18 - Kiev is at a disadvantage in its defence against Russian forces due to restrictions on using US weapons against targets on Russian soil, according to the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Slovakian politicians report rise in threats after attack on PM Fico
Bratislava, May 18 - Following the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, there has been an increase in threats against other politicians in the country, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok told the daily newspaper Pravda on Saturday.
US negotiator for defence cost-sharing talks arrives in Seoul
Seoul, May 18 - The US negotiator for defence cost-sharing talks with South Korea arrived here on Saturday, ahead of a new round of negotiations set for next week.