India signs 10-year pact to operate Chabahar Port in Iran
New Delhi, May 13 - India on Monday signed a 10-year contract with Iran to develop and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar port on Iran's south-eastern coast.
Israeli hostages’ relatives say they are still hopeful
Tel Aviv, May 14 - Around 1,00,000 people attended a rally in Tel Aviv on the eve of Israel's Independence Day to remember the fate of the more than 100 hostages still in the hands of Hamas, according to rally organisers.
Investigating UN aid worker’s death in Gaza, says IDF
Chennai, May 14 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that it is probing the death of a UN aid worker and injury to another in the Rafah region of southern Gaza.
UN chief condoles death of security staffer in Gaza
United Nations, May 14 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condoled the death of a UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) staff member and injury to another DSS staffer in an attack in Gaza, said his Deputy Spokesman.
Ukraine welcomes extension of preferential trade with EU
Kiev, May 14 - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has welcomed the extension of the preferential trade with the European Union (EU), which was due to expire on June 5, for another year.
Lightning strike hits airport runway in Texas
Houston, May 14 - Amid severe weather across the US South, a lightning strike hit a runway of William P. Hobby Airport, one of the two major airports in the fourth largest US city of Houston, Texas, according to the Houston Airport System.
Controlled demolition conducted to break down collapsed Baltimore bridge
Washington, May 14 - A controlled precision-cut demolition was conducted to break down a large steel section of a collapsed bridge in Baltimore, US state of Maryland, aiming to free the cargo ship Dali that hit and destroyed the bridge in March from
US govt defends Israel over Gaza ‘genocide’ accusations
Washington, May 14 - The US government has defended the Israeli leadership against accusations that it is committing genocide against Palestinians in the fight against the militant organisation Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Turkey’s Erdogan, Greek PM stress maintaining positive momentum in ties
Ankara, May 14 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have stressed on the significance of maintaining the recent positive trajectory in bilateral relations, despite longstanding disputes.
Nordic states to jointly boost competitiveness, security
Stockholm, May 14 - A joint declaration on the future of competitiveness, security, and growth in the Nordic region was signed by heads of the five states in connection with a Nordic summit held in Sweden.
UN staffer killed, another injured in Rafah
Gaza, May 14 - Israel army's gunfire killed a UN staffer and injured another UN employee in the city of Rafah, southern Gaza, the Hamas-run media office said.
Iran calls for Kuwait to return to negotiations over disputed gas field
Tehran, May 14 - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has called for Kuwait to re-engage in technical discussions to resolve the ownership dispute over the Arash gas field in the Gulf.
No exemptions for India firms, says US on Chabahar deal
Washington, May 14 - A few hours after India and Iran signed a 10-year agreement regarding the Chabahar port, the US has said there will be no exemptions for Indian firms dealing with Iran from sanctions already in force.
German scientists urge urban areas to adapt due to climate crisis
Munich, May 13 - German researchers have highlighted the increasing threat of floods, heat and drought in a study presented on Monday.
Britain’s King Charles hands military role to Prince William
London, May 13 - Britain's King Charles officially handed over the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William during a visit to its Hampshire airfield.
Economic superpowers like India reshaping global economy: Rishi Sunak
London, May 13 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday cited India's rise as an 'economic superpower' as he pledged to create a dynamic, innovative economy fuelled by technological progress.
WB offers quick access to 10 pct of undisbursed loans for Bangladesh’s crisis response
Dhaka, May 13 - The World Bank has opened a new financing window that will enable Bangladesh to access 10 percent of the undisbursed amount of its loan portfolio with the global lender for emergency use during a crisis.
Soaring inflation drives up wedding costs for Turkish couples
Ankara, May 13 - With the arrival of summer, the Turkish wedding industry would typically be gearing up for a bustling season. However, the country's soaring inflation is driving up the cost of tying the knot for Turkish couples, leaving them in a
Malaysia’s natural rubber production falls 9.2 pct in March
Kaula Lumpur, May 13 - Malaysia's natural rubber production decreased by 9.2 per cent in March to 26,966 tons as compared to 29,691 tons in February, official data showed Monday.
Efforts underway to restore internet in East Africa: Kenya
Nairobi, May 13 - Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa.