Biden sees Hamas as responsible for negotiations on hostage deal
Washington, US President Joe Biden has emphasised the responsibility of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas about the negotiations in the Gaza war over a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Thousands escape raging wildfire in Canada
Ottawa, Thousands of people are out of their homes in Canada's western province of British Columbia due to a raging wildfire, local media reported.
Vladimir Putin approves structure of Russia’s new government
Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the structure of Russia's new government, which will consist of one first deputy prime minister and nine deputy prime ministers.
Locals demand freedom as violent protests break in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Muzaffarabad, May 11 - A two-day holiday has been declared in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after a violent confrontation between the local police authorities and the protesters, who took to the streets against what they termed unjust taxes levied on electricity bills and towering
UNRWA: 1,50,000 have fled Rafah after Israeli warning
Gaza, May 11 - Some 1,50,000 Gazans have fled from Rafah since the start of the week, fearing an Israeli advance into the city, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) posted on X on Saturday.
UAE lashes out at Netanyahu over joining post-war Gaza administration
Cairo, May 11 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) lashed out on Saturday at a suggestion from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to join a potential civil administration in the post-war Gaza Strip.
31 killed in Israeli bombardment in Gaza
Gaza, May 11 - At least 31 people were killed and others injured by Israeli bombardment in various areas of the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported.
Wildfire prompts emergency alert for two communities in Canada
Ottawa, May 11 - An evacuation alert was issued for two communities in Canada's western province of Alberta due to an out-of-control wildfire.
Death toll rises to 150 as storms, flash floods lash Afghanistan
Kabul, May 11 - The death toll in storms and flash floods in north Afghanistan's Baghlan and Takhar provinces rose to 150, local officials said.
Israeli army orders evacuation of further parts of Rafah
Tel Aviv, May 11 - The Israeli army told Rafah residents to leave other areas in the east of Gaza's southern city on Saturday, in a call that suggests it plans to expand its military operation there, despite growing international demands to desist.
Northern lights seen in rare display across Germany
Berlin, May 11 - Germans were able to gain a rare glimpse of the northern lights, due to an unusually large solar storm.
US ‘deliberately’ excluded then South Korean Prez Moon Jae-in from 2018 Trump-Kim summit: Ex-official
Washington, May 10 - The US "deliberately" excluded then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in from its first-ever summit with North Korea in Singapore in 2018 as he was "too willing" to make concessions, a State Department spokesperson during the former Trump administration said in
3 killed in Ukraine’s missile strike on Luhansk oil depot
Moscow, May 11 - Ukraine has launched a missile attack on an oil depot in Luhansk city of Rovenky, killing three people and injuring eight others, a local official said on Saturday.
Police brace for more protest action against Tesla plant in Germany
Berlin, May 11 - Berlin police are preparing for further protests on Saturday at the Tesla factory site in Grunheide in Germany after violent clashes.
Hamas leader al-Sinwar not in Rafah as Israeli army claims: Reports
Tel Aviv, May 11 - Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar, is not hiding in Rafah in southern Gaza, contrary to previous assumptions, according to Israeli media report.
UN Secretary General warns Israel not to continue with Rafah assault
Gaza, May 11 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned the Israeli military against expanding its assault on the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Israel war cabinet orders IDF to secure Sinwar, Mohammed Deif
Tel Aviv , May 11 - Israel war cabinet, which met late on Friday, has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to secure Hamas military chief Yahya Sinwar and his deputy, Mohammed Deif and to accelerate the invasion in Rafah region.
Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran’s parliamentary election
Tehran, May 11 - Voting in the second round of Iran's 12th parliamentary election ended at 10 p.m. local time after 14 straight hours, according to reports.
50 killed as storms, flash floods lash Afghanistan province
Kabul, May 11 - At least 50 people were killed as storms and flash floods lashed north Afghanistan's Baghlan province, a local official said.
Pandemic agreement talks to continue beyond deadline: WHO
Geneva, May 11 - Governments around the world agreed to extend for another two weeks the talks over a landmark agreement on handling future pandemics, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.