Shooting victim in California not Goldy Brar, confirm US police
Washington, May 1 - The Fresno police department in California on Wednesday denied reports that one of the two persons attacked in a shooting incident was Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar.
Hamas standing in way of ceasefire, Blinken says during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem, May 1 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a private meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday as Washington reaffirmed its commitment to Israel's security, the need to avoid further expansion of the conflict and
Admission quotas in S Korea’s medical schools to rise by 1,550 next year
Seoul, May 1 - Medical schools in South Korea are expected to admit approximately 1,550 more students next year, as they finalise plans to increase admission quotas.
Pope Francis on arms trade: ‘Terrible to make money from death’
Rome, May 1 - Pope Francis on Wednesday denounced the global arms industry, saying it was "terrible to make money from death."
24 killed as highway collapses in China
Guangzhou, May 1 - At least 24 people were killed after part of an expressway collapsed in China's Guangdong Province, causing 20 vehicles to plunge on Wednesday, local authorities said.
Cambodian official warns of health risks amid extreme heatwaves
Phnom Penh, May 1 - A Cambodian health official on Wednesday warned of health risks as temperatures in the Southeast Asian country have soared to record highs.
India to host 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting this month
New Delhi, May 1 - The Ministry of Earth Sciences, through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from May
Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka set to resume on May 13 with slashed ticket prices
Colombo, May 1 - The halted ferry service between India's Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai is set to resume from May 13 with a cut in passenger fares, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has announced.
Ukrainian drones damage oil targets in Russia: Reports
Kyiv/Moscow, May 1 - Ukrainian drones have damaged a refinery in Ryazan, some 200 kilometres south-east of Moscow, an unnamed representative of the Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR told the Ukrainska Pravda website.
Further protests at UK factories over military arms sent to Israel
London, May 1 - More protests have been held outside factories across the UK by campaigners against military arms being sent to Israel.
Blinken meets Israeli President to push for Gaza ceasefire
Tel Aviv, May 1 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv on Wednesday at the start of a fresh round of talks aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years for supporting women’s rights
Cairo, May 1 - A Saudi women's rights activist was sentenced to 11 years in prison because of her "choice of clothing and support for women's rights," two rights groups said, urging the kingdom to "immediately and unconditionally release" her.
Daughters of Hindus being forcibly converted to Islam: Pakistan Senator
Islamabad, May 1 - Danesh Kumar, a Senator in Pakistan's upper house has gained the attention of all during the ongoing Senate session for highlighting the forced abductions and conversions of Hindu girls in Pakistan's Sindh province.
Thousands evacuated as volcanic eruptions wreak havoc in Indonesia
Jakarta, May 1 - Authorities on Wednesday began evacuating about 12,000 residents after Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano erupted, spewing ash and rocks.
Israel ready to make far-reaching concessions for Gaza deal: Reports
Cairo/Tel Aviv, May 1 - During the ongoing negotiations in Cairo on a ceasefire in the Gaza war, details have emerged about a proposal for an agreement submitted by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
German economy minister denies suppressing nuclear phase-out concerns
Berlin, May 1 - German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has denied having suppressed concerns within government authorities during the decision-making process on the country's nuclear phase-out.
Ukrainian government allocates money for 3,00,000 drones
Kyiv/Moscow, May 1 - The Ukrainian government is increasing its spending on drones by an additional 15.5 billion hryvnia ($392 million), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said, as the unmanned surveillance and combat aircraft become increasingly crucial assets for Kyiv in its fight against
Police arrest protesters at Columbia University, clear occupied building
New York, May 1 - Police stormed Ivy League Columbia University, the ground zero of nationwide pro-Palestine protests, breaking up the occupation of a building by agitators and arresting scores of them.
South Korea lifts last-remaining Covid mask mandate at hospitals
Seoul, May 1 - Wearing masks at hospitals in South Korea is not a must anymore as the government downgraded the infection level of Covid-19 and lifted last-remaining antivirus regulations, according to a report on Wednesday.
Blinken arrives in Israel to push for Gaza truce deal
Tel Aviv, May 1 - The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in Israel where he will meet the country's President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to push forward the Gaza ceasefire deal .