Israel: Two reservists killed by Hezbollah fire on Lebanese border
Tel Aviv/Beirut, May 7 -Two Israeli reservists have been killed in a drone attack by the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah, the Israeli army said on Tuesday.
Ending Pakistan’s long wait, Saudi Crown Prince could visit Islamabad next week
Islamabad, May 7 - Saudi Arabia Crown Prince, Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS), is likely to travel to Islamabad next week, a visit that has been long overdue and suffered last-minute cancellations in the past.
Vessel from Ukraine grounded in Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait
Istanbul, May 7 - A cargo vessel bound for Egypt from Ukraine ran aground at the southwestern gateway of Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Tuesday, prompting authorities to suspend maritime traffic.
Rafah crossing from Egyptian side closed indefinitely for aid, individual passage: Source
Cairo, May 7 - The Rafah crossing, the only link between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, is closed for aid and individual passage indefinitely after an Israeli military operation close by from the Palestinian side early Tuesday, a top security source told the
German Defence Minister to hold security policy talks in US, Canada
Berlin - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will discuss security policy with the US and Canada on Tuesday.
IDF takes control of Rafah border crossing in Gaza
Tel Aviv, May 7 - The Israeli military has taken control of the Rafah border crossing in the south of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday.
73 killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in 2023-24 fiscal year
Yangon, May 7 - A total of 73 people have been killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in the 2023-24 fiscal year (FY), the media said, citing the country's Department of Disaster Management report released on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka renews visa-free entry for India, select countries
Colombo, May 7 - To promote tourist arrivals to the Island nation, Sri Lanka renewed visa-free entry for visitors from India and several other select countries.
Australian PM boosts funding for drought resilience programs
Canberra, May 7 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday announced half a billion Australian dollars in funding to help farmers and regional communities better prepare for future droughts.
Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal
Ramallah, May 7 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed on Monday the efforts of Egypt and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.
US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges: Report
Washington, May 7 - A US soldier has been arrested in Russia on charges of theft, the media reported.
Israeli security operation near Rafah crossing to end today
Cairo, May 7 - Egypt has told Palestine that Israel's security operation in the vicinity of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing will end on Tuesday, a top official told the media.
Boeing again scrubs crewed launch of Starliner
New Delhi, May 7 - Boeing has yet again scrubbed the Starliner manned mission over an oxygen relief valve, two hours before launch, NASA announced.
Ceremony to mark Putin’s fifth term in office divides EU
Brussels, May 7 - There are considerable differences within the European Union over the correct way to handle invitations to the ceremony marking the start of Russian President Vladimir Putin's fifth term in office.
White House says it’s examining Hamas agreement to ceasefire proposal
Washington, May 7 - The US government has said that it is examining Hamas' agreement to a mediated proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel says ‘will continue’ attacks on Rafah after Hamas accepts truce proposal
Cairo, May 7 - Israel's military said on Monday night that it is carrying out large-scale airstrikes in Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip, hours after Hamas announced the acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari proposal regarding a ceasefire in the strip.
Israeli army attacks targets in Rafah
Tel Aviv, May 7 - A few hours after Hamas announced that it would agree to the mediators' proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli army attacked targets in the east of the city of Rafah late on Monday evening. According to
Hamas accepts ceasefire terms amid pending Rafah offensive, Israel yet to respond
Cairo, May 6 - Hamas on Monday announced that it has accepted the terms of a ceasefire deal in Gaza amid a pending offensive by Israeli forces on Rafah, but the details were yet to be announced and Israel's response was also awaited
Ukrainian attacks with British weapons will invite retaliation, Russia tells UK
Moscow, May 6 - Days after UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that Ukraine had the right to use long-range missiles sent by his country to strike deep inside Russia, Moscow on Monday conveyed that this facility could invite retaliation on British targets.
Israeli army carries out airstrikes on Rafah
Gaza, May 6 - The Israeli army carried out on Monday airstrikes on areas in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, said Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses.