South Korea to take part in US-led cyber exercise amid rising security threats from North Korea
Seoul, May 5 - South Korea's Cyber Operations Command will participate in a US-led multinational cyber exercise this week to boost its capabilities to counter malicious cyber activities, Seoul's defence ministry said on Sunday, amid growing security threats from North Korea.
South Korean govt appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
Seoul, May 5 - The South Korean government appears to have shelved a plan to take punitive measures against a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors and have pulled back slightly from its plan to increase medical school admission quotas amid a standoff with
Driver dies after vehicle crashes into White House gate
Washington, May 5 - A vehicle travelling at high speed collided with a gate at the White House, leaving the driver dead, the US Secret Service said.
Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in Texas
Houston, May 5 - More than 600 people have been rescued from flooded areas around Houston, the fourth largest US city, as a flood watch continues through Sunday afternoon in eastern Texas.
South Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit from May 26-27
Seoul, May 5 - South Korea is in final consultations with China and Japan to hold a long-stalled trilateral summit of their leaders on May 26 and 27, according to the foreign ministry.
South Korea: 40 flights cancelled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
Jeju, South Korea, May 5 - At least 40 flights have been cancelled on the southern resort island of Jeju due to adverse weather conditions, officials said on Sunday.
Hamas’ West Bank commander killed in IDF raids
Tel Aviv, May 5 - Hamas announced on Sunday that its commander in the West Bank is among the four people killed in a raid by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Amid Cairo peace talks, Israel steps up efforts to hit Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Tel Aviv, May 5 - Amid the ongoing peace talks in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the former has stepped up its efforts to assassinate Hamas military commander Yahya Sinwar, widely believed to be the man behind the
Torrential rains lash multiple cities in China
Guangzhou, May 5 - Torrential rains have lashed multiple cities in south China's Guangdong Province including Zhongshan and Zhuhai, with 58 rainstorm alerts in effect across the province.
Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor despite criticism over rising crime rate
London, Incumbent Sadiq Khan of the Labour Party was re-elected as the Mayor of London for a record third time on Saturday, defeating Conservative Party candidate Susan Hall by over a million votes.
India holds talks for closer ties on critical minerals, shrimp farming with Australia
New Delhi, India has discussed the issues of pharmaceutical pricing control in generic drugs and the need for closer cooperation in critical minerals with Australia, the Union Commerce Ministry said on Saturday.
Hamas, Qatar teams reach Cairo for talks on Gaza deal: Sources
Cairo, Teams from the Palestinian militant group Hamas and mediator Qatar have arrived in the Egyptian capital for further talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel, sources at the Cairo airport said
Pak forms new cyber crime agency that experts reckon will also target Imran Khan supporters
Islamabad, May 4 - Pakistan government's decision to form a national agency called the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raised concerns in the country with several experts citing that the move would not only gravely affect citizens' right to privacy but
Tanzania on alert as Cyclone Hidaya approaches coastline
Dar es Salaam, May 4 - Tanzania was on high alert Saturday as Cyclone Hidaya moved closer to the coast, bringing with it strong rains, heavy winds and the threat of storm surges and power outages.
Israel carries out air strikes on rocket launching site in Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv, May 4 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday it carried out an airstrike on a rocket launch site in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas, Egyptian mediators reach consensus on Gaza ceasefire issues: Egyptian media
Cairo, May 4 - Egyptian mediators and Hamas have reached a consensus on several issues regarding a potential ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian media reported on Saturday.
Inspiring voices of India’s women panchayat leaders resonate at UN meet
New York, May 4 - The inspiring stories of India’s elected women representatives of the Panchayati Raj institutions resonated in the hallowed halls of the United Nations Headquarters as three iconic grassroots leaders took the centre stage on Friday at the Side Event
Death toll from Indonesia’s flooding, landslides rises to 15
Jakarta, May 4 - The death toll in the flooding and landslides in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province has risen to 15, an official from the country's disaster agency said on Saturday.
Death toll rises to 12 in Congo bombings
Kinshasa, May 4 - The death toll into the bombings at three sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has mounted to 12, the United Nations said.
Chinese embassy in Canada refutes foreign interference accusations
Ottawa, May 4 - The Chinese embassy in Canada expressed "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" to the "baseless accusation of China's interference in Canada's internal affairs," according to its spokesperson.