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).
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.