New Caledonia ‘calmer’ as France sends reinforcements
Bangkok, May 17 - France is sending security reinforcements and essentials to its overseas territory of New Caledonia following days of unrest in the country.
NASA upbeat about greater space cooperation with South Korea
Washington, May 17 - The US space agency NASA expressed expectations for greater space cooperation with South Korea, as the two countries are widening the scope of their alliance beyond its longstanding security focus.
Relatives of Israeli hostages address UN Security Council
New York, May 17 - Relatives of the Israeli hostages being held by the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas in the Gaza Strip have addressed a specially convened meeting of the UN Security Council in New York.
Australia sanctions entities linked to North Korea arms supply
Sydney, May 17 - Australia on Friday imposed financial sanctions on six entities linked to North Korea’s supply of weapons to Russia.
US House votes to resume arms supply to Israel
Washington, May 17 - The US House of Representatives has voted in favour of a bill aimed at forcing President Joe Biden to resume arms deliveries to Israel which had been paused.
UN body says aid delivery to Gaza ‘almost impossible’ amid intensified fighting
Gaza, May 17 - The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that distributing humanitarian aid "is almost impossible" in Gaza, due to the irregular fuel supply and interrupted communications amid the ongoing intense war between Israel
ICJ holds hearing on South Africa’s plea against Israel’s operations in Gaza
The Hague, May 17 - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) opened its two-day hearings on Thursday regarding South Africa's request to halt Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
UN raises India’s 2024 growth rate to 6.9 pc; remains world’s fastest-growing large economy
United Nations, May 17 - Indian economy's growth rate projection for this year has been raised by 0.7 per cent to 6.9 per cent from the forecast made in January by the UN and it retains its position as the world's fastest-growing large
New Netherlands coalition plans to move embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Amsterdam, May 16 - The future right-wing coalition in the Netherlands on Thursday announced a radical change of course, including a crackdown on immigration as well as controversial plans to move the country's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Israel’s growth sees partial recovery amid conflict
Jerusalem, May 16 - Growth data released on Thursday by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics indicated a partial recovery of the country's economy after a sharp contraction in last year's fourth quarter when the Israel-Palestine conflict broke out.
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over child safety
Brussels, May 16 - The European Commission on Thursday launched formal proceedings against Facebook and Instagram owned by American tech giant Meta over concerns about child safety.
Sudan denies reports of visa denial to US envoy
Khartoum, May 16 - Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued a statement refuting claims that the Sudanese government had declined to grant an entry visa to U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello.
Slovakian PM Fico remains in ‘serious’ condition after assassination attempt
Bratislava, May 16 - The condition of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is "still serious" following the assassination attempt a day ago, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak said on Thursday after a special meeting of the Security Council in Bratislava.
‘Lone wolf’ was behind shooting of Slovakia’s Fico, says minister
Bratislava, May 16 - A man described as a "lone wolf" has been charged with the attempted murder of Slovakian Prime Minister Rober Fico, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said.
Slovakian PM Fico hit by four bullets, still ‘serious’: Deputy PM
Bratislava, May 16 - The condition of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is "still serious" following the assassination attempt a day ago, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak said on Thursday after a special meeting of the Security Council in Bratislava.
Bangladesh approves $23 bn annual development expenditure
Dhaka, May 16 - The highest economic policy-making body of the Bangladeshi government on Thursday approved a 2.65 trillion taka ($23 billion) Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the next fiscal year 2024-25 (July 2024-June 2025).
Indonesia’s Ile Lewotolok Volcano erupts, forcing flight to cancel landing
Jakarta, May 16 - Ile Lewotolok Volcano in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara erupted on Thursday, causing a flight to cancel its landing at Wunopito Airport.
New Zealand ‘gravely concerned’ with situation in French territory New Caledonia
Wellington, May 16 - New Zealand on Thursday said that it remains "gravely concerned" about the situation in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean.
Slovakian President convenes cross-party meeting after attack on PM Fico
Bratislava, May 16 - Following the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, outgoing President Zuzana Caputova and her successor Peter Pellegrini have invited all political parties for consultations.
Australian unemployment rate rises to 4.1 pct
Canberra, May 16 - Australia's unemployment rate rose for a second straight month to 4.1 per cent in April.