Death toll rises to 150 as storms, flash floods lash Afghanistan
Kabul, May 11 - The death toll in storms and flash floods in north Afghanistan's Baghlan and Takhar provinces rose to 150, local officials said.
Israeli army orders evacuation of further parts of Rafah
Tel Aviv, May 11 - The Israeli army told Rafah residents to leave other areas in the east of Gaza's southern city on Saturday, in a call that suggests it plans to expand its military operation there, despite growing international demands to desist.
Northern lights seen in rare display across Germany
Berlin, May 11 - Germans were able to gain a rare glimpse of the northern lights, due to an unusually large solar storm.
US ‘deliberately’ excluded then South Korean Prez Moon Jae-in from 2018 Trump-Kim summit: Ex-official
Washington, May 10 - The US "deliberately" excluded then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in from its first-ever summit with North Korea in Singapore in 2018 as he was "too willing" to make concessions, a State Department spokesperson during the former Trump administration said in
3 killed in Ukraine’s missile strike on Luhansk oil depot
Moscow, May 11 - Ukraine has launched a missile attack on an oil depot in Luhansk city of Rovenky, killing three people and injuring eight others, a local official said on Saturday.
Police brace for more protest action against Tesla plant in Germany
Berlin, May 11 - Berlin police are preparing for further protests on Saturday at the Tesla factory site in Grunheide in Germany after violent clashes.
Hamas leader al-Sinwar not in Rafah as Israeli army claims: Reports
Tel Aviv, May 11 - Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar, is not hiding in Rafah in southern Gaza, contrary to previous assumptions, according to Israeli media report.
UN Secretary General warns Israel not to continue with Rafah assault
Gaza, May 11 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned the Israeli military against expanding its assault on the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Israel war cabinet orders IDF to secure Sinwar, Mohammed Deif
Tel Aviv , May 11 - Israel war cabinet, which met late on Friday, has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to secure Hamas military chief Yahya Sinwar and his deputy, Mohammed Deif and to accelerate the invasion in Rafah region.
Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran’s parliamentary election
Tehran, May 11 - Voting in the second round of Iran's 12th parliamentary election ended at 10 p.m. local time after 14 straight hours, according to reports.
50 killed as storms, flash floods lash Afghanistan province
Kabul, May 11 - At least 50 people were killed as storms and flash floods lashed north Afghanistan's Baghlan province, a local official said.
Pandemic agreement talks to continue beyond deadline: WHO
Geneva, May 11 - Governments around the world agreed to extend for another two weeks the talks over a landmark agreement on handling future pandemics, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
Humanitarian aid critically needed in Gaza: UN agencies
Geneva, May 11 - Days after the Israeli army took control of the Rafah crossing, UN agencies have reiterated the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasised the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.
UN Security Council calls for investigator access to mass graves in Gaza
United Nations, May 11 - The UN Security Council has called for investigators to be allowed unimpeded access to mass graves in Gaza.
Ukraine to face ‘critical phase of war’ in next two months: Commander
Kiev, May 11 - Oleksandr Pavliuk, a Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, said the country will face a "critical phase of war" in the next two months, the media reported.
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).