Israel war cabinet to discuss hostage deal, temporary ceasefire
Tel Aviv, May 9 - The Israel war cabinet will meet on Thursday to discuss the temporary ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel and the issue of the hostages.
Gaza truce talks in Cairo sees progress, some points remain unsettled: Media
Cairo, May 9 - The negotiations held in Egypt for a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip have seen "remarkable progress", yet some points of disagreement remained unresolved, Egyptian media has reported.
Hamas naval commander killed in Gaza: Israeli army
Jerusalem, May 9 - Commander of Hamas' naval unit in Gaza City, Ahmed Ali, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced in a statement.
Munich Airport terminal temporarily evacuated over security incident
Munich, May 9 - Terminal 1 at Munich Airport in southern Germany was temporarily evacuated early on Wednesday evening due to a security incident.
US House votes to kill motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson
Washington, May 9 - The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted to kill a resolution to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson.
30 killed during Israel’s continuing ground assault in Rafah
Jerusalem, May 9 - Israel's army has announced that it is continuing its ground assault on Gaza's Rafah, reporting approximately 30 casualties since the offensive began on Monday night.
US won’t supply Israel with weapons for Rafah offensive: Biden
Washington, May 9 - US President Joe Biden has threatened Israel with further restrictions on the supply of military equipment were Israel to carry out a major military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Deadly storms claim 100 lives, damage 100,000 homes in Brazil
Sao Paulo, May 9 - At least 100 people have died and nearly 100,000 homes have been destroyed or significantly damaged from more than a week of record rainfall and flooding in south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, local authorities have said.
Ukraine extends martial law, military mobilisation
Kiev, May 8 - The Ukrainian Parliament on Wednesday extended the current martial law and general mobilisation of troops for another 90 days, said parliamentarian Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
Israeli PM, CIA chief meet to discuss Gaza truce deal
Jerusalem, May 8 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns met in Israel on Wednesday to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a deal that would include a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages in
S.Korean President’s jailed mother-in-law determined fit for parole
Seoul, May 8 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's mother-in-law, who has been serving a one-year prison term for forgery, is fit for parole, a Justice Ministry panel determined on Wednesday, two months ahead of the scheduled expiration of her term.
Von der Leyen warns of risk to democracy from attacks on politicians in Germany
Berlin, May 8 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday for decisive action to address attacks on politicians in Germany.
Over 1/3rd of Australians facing financial difficulties: Survey
Canberra, May 8 - More than one-third of Australians are finding it difficult to get by on their current incomes, a survey has found.
Ukraine reports overnight Russian air attacks on energy system
Kiev, May 8 - Russia has once again attacked Ukraine's energy system from the air, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
US delays arms supply to Israel amid Rafah offensive
Washington, May 8 - The US is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washington's objection to Israel's offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza, the media reported.
Israel reopens key Gaza crossing after rocket attacks
Tel Aviv/Gaza, May 8 - The Kerem Shalom border crossing for the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip reopened on Wednesday after being closed for several days, according to the Israeli military.
Dead, wounded or missing — Sri Lanka takes action against racketeers sending former soldiers to Russia-Ukraine warzone
Colombo, May 8 - Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry has revealed that a large number of the country's ex-servicemen, who fought in the war against Tamil rebels, have now joined the mercenaries involved in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Singapore’s F-16 jet crashes at air base
Singapore, May 8 - An F-16 fighter jet of the Singaporean Airforce crashed within Tengah air base on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Defence.
China’s Chang’e-6 enters lunar orbit after near-moon braking
Beijing, May 8 - China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has successfully entered its circumlunar orbit, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Wednesday.
Australian PM unveils $372 mn mapping plan to boost mineral, energy exploration
Sydney, May 8 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that the federal government would deliver an investment of 566.1 million Australian dollars (about $372 million) to fully map the country's resources.