Work to form multi-polar world order will continue, says Putin after beginning fifth presidential term
Moscow, April 7 - Promising continuation of his efforts to form a "multipolar world order" and an "equal and indivisible security system", Vladimir Putin, who took office as President of Russia for the fifth time on Tuesday, said that Moscow remains open to
40 mn Filipinos have no access to potable water: Govt
Manila, May 7 - At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Tuesday.
UK Defence Minister to update Parliament on cyberattack
London, May 7 - UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will update members of Parliament on a cyberattack on a database containing details of armed forces personnel amid reports that China was behind the hack.
20 killed in Israeli attacks on Rafah in Gaza
Gaza, May 7 - At least 20 people have been killed in Israel's continuous attacks on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip since Tuesday, the media reported.
Israel: Two reservists killed by Hezbollah fire on Lebanese border
Tel Aviv/Beirut, May 7 -Two Israeli reservists have been killed in a drone attack by the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah, the Israeli army said on Tuesday.
Ending Pakistan’s long wait, Saudi Crown Prince could visit Islamabad next week
Islamabad, May 7 - Saudi Arabia Crown Prince, Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS), is likely to travel to Islamabad next week, a visit that has been long overdue and suffered last-minute cancellations in the past.
Vessel from Ukraine grounded in Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait
Istanbul, May 7 - A cargo vessel bound for Egypt from Ukraine ran aground at the southwestern gateway of Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Tuesday, prompting authorities to suspend maritime traffic.
Rafah crossing from Egyptian side closed indefinitely for aid, individual passage: Source
Cairo, May 7 - The Rafah crossing, the only link between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, is closed for aid and individual passage indefinitely after an Israeli military operation close by from the Palestinian side early Tuesday, a top security source told the
German Defence Minister to hold security policy talks in US, Canada
Berlin - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will discuss security policy with the US and Canada on Tuesday.
IDF takes control of Rafah border crossing in Gaza
Tel Aviv, May 7 - The Israeli military has taken control of the Rafah border crossing in the south of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday.
73 killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in 2023-24 fiscal year
Yangon, May 7 - A total of 73 people have been killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in the 2023-24 fiscal year (FY), the media said, citing the country's Department of Disaster Management report released on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka renews visa-free entry for India, select countries
Colombo, May 7 - To promote tourist arrivals to the Island nation, Sri Lanka renewed visa-free entry for visitors from India and several other select countries.
Australian PM boosts funding for drought resilience programs
Canberra, May 7 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday announced half a billion Australian dollars in funding to help farmers and regional communities better prepare for future droughts.
Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal
Ramallah, May 7 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed on Monday the efforts of Egypt and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.
US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges: Report
Washington, May 7 - A US soldier has been arrested in Russia on charges of theft, the media reported.
Israeli security operation near Rafah crossing to end today
Cairo, May 7 - Egypt has told Palestine that Israel's security operation in the vicinity of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing will end on Tuesday, a top official told the media.
Boeing again scrubs crewed launch of Starliner
New Delhi, May 7 - Boeing has yet again scrubbed the Starliner manned mission over an oxygen relief valve, two hours before launch, NASA announced.
Ceremony to mark Putin’s fifth term in office divides EU
Brussels, May 7 - There are considerable differences within the European Union over the correct way to handle invitations to the ceremony marking the start of Russian President Vladimir Putin's fifth term in office.
White House says it’s examining Hamas agreement to ceasefire proposal
Washington, May 7 - The US government has said that it is examining Hamas' agreement to a mediated proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel says ‘will continue’ attacks on Rafah after Hamas accepts truce proposal
Cairo, May 7 - Israel's military said on Monday night that it is carrying out large-scale airstrikes in Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip, hours after Hamas announced the acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari proposal regarding a ceasefire in the strip.