Russia-China relations continue to develop despite challenging international situation, says Putin
Moscow, May 15 - On the eve of his two-day state visit to China, which starts on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in a written interview with Xinhua that Russia and China are promoting the prosperity of both nations through expanded equal
US agency releases preliminary report on Baltimore bridge collapse
Washington, May 15 - The cargo ship Dali that hit and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, in March had experienced a loss of electrical power and propulsion before the incident, according to a preliminary report released by the US
South Korea to regulate synthetic nicotine as tobacco through legislation
Seoul, May 15 - The government of South Korea plans to amend tobacco-related laws to designate synthetic nicotine as a type of tobacco to regulate the product category seeing growing popularity among young smokers, according to officials on Wednesday.
Israel’s Foreign Minister calls for resignation of UNRWA Chief
Tel Aviv, May 15 - Israel Foreign Minister Katz has called for the resignation of the Commissioner General of UNRWA Philip Lazzarini following the presence of Hamas members at the UN agency in Gaza.
US plans $1 bn Israel arms delivery despite Rafah assault: Reports
Washington, May 15 - The United States is planning a new arms delivery to Israel worth more than $1 billion, local media reported.
Russian forces repel massive missile attack on Sevastopol: Governor
Moscow, May 15 -No casualties were reported in the area of Fedorovskaya Street of Sevastopol where a downed missile fell in a private sector, city Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev said in a telegram channel on Wednesday.
IDF braces up for multi-pronged attack in Gaza
Tel Aviv, May 15 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is bracing up for a multi-pronged attack against the Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
Climate change made extreme April temperatures hotter affecting billions in Asia: Study
New Delhi, May 15 - Extreme temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius that impacted billions of people across Asia in April were made hotter and more likely by human-caused climate change, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists
German politician fined over use of banned Nazi slogan
Halle (Germany), May 15 - A leading member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Bjorn Hocke, has been fined for using a prohibited Nazi slogan, a regional court has ruled.
Red Cross opens field hospital in Rafah
Gaza, May 15 - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced the opening of a field hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip with a capacity of 60 beds.
1 killed, 5 wounded in Hezbollah missile attack on Israel
Jerusalem, May 15 - An Israeli civilian was killed and five soldiers were wounded in an anti-tank guided missile attack launched by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and media.
Indian Army veteran on UN assignment killed in Gaza attack
United Nations, May 14 - An Indian security official with the UN, killed in an attack on his vehicle, became the first foreigner working for the world organisation killed during the current Gaza official, according to a UN source.
Guterres expresses ‘appreciation’ for India’s contributions amid signs Indian UN staffer killed in Israel attack in Gaza
United Nations, May 14 - Expressing appreciation for India's contribution to the UN, Secretary General Antonio Guterres sends his "apologies" and "condolences" to the nation over the death of soldier-turned-UN staffer Waibhav Anil Kale in an attack in Gaza, his spokesperson Farhan Haq
Russian oil still ending up in UK despite sanctions
London, May 14 - Russian oil is still ending up in the United Kingdom despite sanctions, a committee heard.
Several US F-22 stealth jets arrive in South Korea
Seoul, May 14 - A number of F-22 stealth jets from the U.S. Air Force arrived in South Korea earlier this week, a Pentagon website showed Tuesday, raising the possibility of a joint air drill involving the latest air assets.
Biden unveils tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, solar cells, semiconductors, other imports
Washington, May 14 - U.S. President Joe Biden plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and hike duties for solar cells, semiconductors and other "strategic" sectors, the White House said Tuesday, as he is revving up his reelection campaign.
5 killed in IED blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Islamabad, May 14 - At least five people were killed and several others injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Tuesday.
EU member states give final approval to stricter migration reforms
Kyiv, May 14 - EU ministers on Tuesday gave their final approval to a massive overhaul aimed at tightening the bloc's migration and asylum laws that had been years in the making.
Zelensky asks Blinken for Patriot air defence of Kharkiv
Kyiv, May 14 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for Patriot air defence systems for Kharkiv, which is routinely threatened by Russian missiles.
Russia aiming to build buffer zone near Kharkiv: ISW
Washington, May 14 - Russian forces advancing near Ukraine's north-eastern city of Kharkiv will likely limit their push to the rapid creation of a buffer zone between the two countries, according to US military experts.