US announces $400 mn in additional weapons aid to Ukraine
Washington, May 11 - The US has announced an additional package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine worth $400 million.
Death toll from Brazil storms rises to 116
Sao Paulo, May 11 - The death toll from deadly storms in south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state has climbed to 116, the Civil Defense agency said.
Polish government reshuffles as EU elections draw closer
Warsaw, May 11 - Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced a partial government reshuffle, after accepting the resignations of four Ministers who will be running in the upcoming European Parliament elections.
US ‘doubling down’ on boosting trade with ‘critical partner’ India: Senior trade official
Dallas, May 11 - India has emerged as a "critical partner" for the US which is "doubling down" on it for trade and working on further boosting economic ties, according to a senior US trade official.
US govt says weapons supplied to Israel may have been used in violation of int’l law
Washington, May 11 - The administration of US President Joe Biden has said in a report that it is "reasonable to assess" that US weapons supplied to Israel may have been used in violation of international humanitarian law (IHL).
Ukraine reports serious shortage of electricity due to Russian attacks
Kiev, May 11 - Ukraine's state-run energy company Ukrenergo has said that the country is in significant electricity shortages due to Russian missile and drone strikes.
Death toll of bus crash in Russia’s St. Petersburg rises to 7
Moscow, May 11 - The number of fatalities as a result of a passenger bus falling into a river in St. Petersburg has increased to seven, the Russian Investigative Committee press office said.
Israel ramps up strikes on Rafah following failed truce talks
Gaza, May 11 - Israel has begun intensive bombardment of Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah after the talks on the Israel-Hamas truce held in Egypt's Cairo collapsed two days ago, a local source said.
Russian State Duma approves Mikhail Mishustin as PM
Moscow, May 11 - The Russian State Duma or lower house of the Parliament has approved Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister, according to a statement posted on its website.
UN chief calls for action on escalating climate crisis, conflicts in Africa
Nairobi, May 11 - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed a call for the global community to support action on the climate crisis and civil strife undermining the quest for peace, stability, and sustainable growth in Africa.
UNGA votes to upgrade Palestine’s observership to special status, bypassing US veto
United Nations, May 11 - The UN General Assembly on Friday voted to upgrade Palestine's status in the world body while keeping it as an observer, in a move aimed at bypassing the US veto of full observership.
Three dead as bus falls into river in Russia’s St Petersburg
Moscow, May 10 - At least three people were killed, and several others injured, when an out-of-control passenger bus fell into a river in Russia's St Petersburg city on Friday, reports said.
Israel criticizes Joe Biden’s threat of arms freeze over Rafah
Israel on Thursday criticized US President Joe Biden’s threat of an arms freeze in the event of a further advance in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. Far-right Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote on X on Thursday that the Palestinian
Stop providing safe haven to criminal & secessionist elements: India tells Canada
India on Tuesday reacted strongly to pro-Khalistani elements taking the center stage, raising anti-India slogans, and displaying objectionable posters against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ‘Nagar Kirtan’ organized at Malton in Canada, urging the government led by Justin Trudeau to stop providing
US, Egypt eye flexibility to reach Gaza deal
Cairo, May 10 - Egypt and the US have called for flexibility to reach a hitherto elusive ceasefire and hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel after an inconclusive round of negotiations in Cairo.
Hamas attacks Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza
Tel Aviv, May 10 - Hamas again mounted an attack on the Kerem Shalom border crossing between Israel and the far south of the Gaza Strip - the fourth such attack since Sunday.
Singapore records lower gender inequality: Report
Singapore, May 10 - Singaporean females have attained growing equality in the workplace over the past few years, according to the Progress on Singapore Women's Development 2024 issued on Friday.
Afghanistan accuses US of violating its airspace
Kabul, May 10 - Afghanistan Acting Deputy Prime Minister on Political Affairs Mawlawi Abdul Kabir has accused the United States of violating the country's airspace, local media reported Friday.
Philippines says Iranian forces free 1 of 4 Filipino hostages
Manila, May 10 - The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said that one of the four Filipino sailors taken hostage by Iranian forces last month has been freed.
UNRWA: 1,10,000 people have fled Rafah
Tel Aviv, May 10 - Some 1,10,000 people have left Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip since the Israeli army started advancing on the city, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)said on Friday.