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.
London plans future flood defence as Thames Barrier turns 40
London, May 8 - Flood defence walls through London will need to be half a metre higher in the future to protect against climate change, officials said as they marked the 40th anniversary of the Thames Barrier.
India-Taiwan trade may reach $25 billion via investments, tech sharing
Mumbai, May 8 - As India-Taiwan economic partnership grows significantly in recent years, the trade between the two countries may reach $25 billion via investment and technology sharing, industry leaders have said.
US soldier in Russian detention didn’t request approval for trip to Russia: Army spokesperson
Washington, May 8 - A US soldier, held in Russia for alleged theft, did not request official clearance for his trip to Russia, an Army spokesperson said, noting he is currently in a pretrial detention facility.
Hamas did not agree to draft for ceasefire before Rafah assault: US
Washington, May 8 - The US government contradicted reports that Hamas had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza war shortly before the Israeli army started a military operation in the city of Rafah.
Death toll rises to 90 in Brazil floods
Sao Paulo, May 8 - Five more people were killed by storms ravaging south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 90, the state's civil defence agency has said.
CIA Director to reach Israel today, hold talks with Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, May 8 - US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns will reach Israel on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Ukrainian secret service uncovers ‘Russian plots’ against Zelensky
Kiev, May 8 - Ukrainian security authorities have claimed that they had uncovered Russian attack plans against President Volodymyr Zelensky and other politicians.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Body of last missing worker recovered
Washington, May 8 - The body of the sixth and final worker who was missing after a bridge collapse in the US city of Baltimore more than one month ago has been recovered, officials have said.
Biden condemns anti-Semitism, promises to support Israel
Washington, May 8 - US President Joe Biden has strongly condemned anti-Semitism at pro-Palestinian protests at universities and reaffirmed his "ironclad" support for Israel.
Trump’s classified documents trial postponed indefinitely
Washington, May 8 - The official start of the trial against former US President Donald Trump in the affair surrounding the retention of secret government documents has been postponed indefinitely.