Israel releases 64 Palestinians arrested in Gaza
Gaza, May 2 - Israel released on Thursday 64 Palestinians who were arrested during the military operations in the Gaza Strip, said the General Authority for Crossings and Borders in Gaza.
One killed, 20 injured in twin blasts in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 2 - One person was killed and 20 others were injured in twin blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Thursday, police said.
Gaza war rages on as efforts to reach a ceasefire deal continue
Tel Aviv, May 2 - Israeli fighter jets and artillery hit central Gaza on Thursday, the army said, as efforts to reach a new deal between Israel and Hamas continue.
North Korea dismantles South Korean building near shuttered Kaesong complex
Seoul, May 2 - North Korea appears to have taken down a building located near the now-shuttered inter-Korean factory park in the North Korean border city of Kaesong, the unification ministry said Thursday.
10,000 London cabbies sue Uber for millions over taxi-booking rules
London, May 2 - A group of more than 10,000 black cab drivers is suing Uber after accusing it of breaching taxi-booking rules in London, in a move which could cost the ride-hailing giant more than $313 million.
Global Sindhi body offers to rehabilitate Sindhi refugees from Pakistan
Mumbai, May 1 - The Federation of World Sindhi Associations (FWSA) has offered to rehabilitate Sindhi Hindu refugees from Pakistan with the help of the Central government as they fear for their safety and security in the neighbouring country.
Australian government failing to prepare for climate security risks: report
Canberra, May 2 - The Australian government is failing to properly plan for security risks from climate change, former military and intelligence leaders have warned.
Death toll rises to 36 after motorway collapse in China
Shenzhen, China, May 2 - The death toll has risen to 36 following the collapse of a carriageway on a motorway in China's Guangdong province, state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday.
Hamas not for temporary ceasefire, wants permanent end to war
Tel Aviv, May 2 - As the indirect mediatory talks between Hamas and Israel are progressing in Cairo, Hamas has expressed concern at temporary ceasefire and have informed the mediators that it wants a permanent end to the war.
US imposes further sanctions against Russia
Washington, May 2 - The US government is targeting Russia's weapons production with new sanctions, the US Treasury Department said.
Egyptian, French FMs discuss Gaza developments, truce proposal
Cairo, May 2 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and visiting French counterpart Stephane Sejourne met here to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and an Egypt-brokered ceasefire proposed for the enclave.
Israel denounces Colombia for breaking diplomatic ties
Jerusalem, May 2 - Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has denounced Colombian President Gustavo Petro for deciding to break diplomatic ties with Israel over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
UN General Assembly to resume emergency special session on Middle East
United Nations, May 2 - The UN General Assembly will resume its 10th emergency special session (ESS) on May 10, after Palestine's UN membership bid was blocked by the US at the Security Council in April.
Iraqi PM vows to diversify national economy
Baghdad, May 2 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has said that his government is committed to bolstering the industry, agriculture, trade, and tourism sectors, to reduce the country's reliance on oil and transition to a diversified economy.
Pakistani workers play central role in national progress, prosperity: PM
Islamabad, May 2 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that workers play a central role in national progress and prosperity, highlighting that every worker in the South Asian country is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Lebanon reports outbreak of hepatitis A in eastern region
Beirut, May 2 - The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has reported the outbreak of viral hepatitis in West Bekaa region, eastern Lebanon, according to media reports.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,568: Ministry
Gaza, May 2 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,568, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement.
Iran’s Supreme leader condemns US Police’s violence against pro-Palestinian protesters
Tehran, May 2 - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed the condemnation of US support for Israel's "crimes" in the Gaza Strip while commenting on the US Police's violent behaviour against pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses.
Scottish government survives vote of no confidence
London, May 2 - The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence, just days after First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ assault on Jordanian aid convoy to Gaza
Amman, May 2 - Jordan's Foreign Ministry has condemned the assault by extremist Israeli settlers on two Jordanian humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip.