China regards Europe as important dimension of its foreign policy: Xi Jinping
Paris, May 6 - China regards Europe as an important dimension in its major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics and an important partner on its path toward Chinese modernisation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday.
Russian airstrikes in Ukraine cause power outages
Kyiv, May 6 - Russian airstrikes in the north-eastern Ukrainian border region of Sumy have led to power outages despite many drones being shot down, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.
Hezbollah launches rockets on Israeli settlements
Beirut, May 6 - The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it launched Katyusha rockets on Israeli settlements and military sites on Monday in response to Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon a day earlier.
Rafah border crossing remains open for aid, passengers: Egypt
Sinai, May 6 - The Rafah border crossing remains open for aid and passenger movement, an Egyptian source and the border authority in Gaza said on Monday.
Russia announces tactical nuclear forces exercises
Moscow, May 6 - Russia will conduct an exercise of its tactical nuclear forces on the orders of President Vladimir Putin, the Defence Ministry announced on Monday.
Israelis observe Holocaust Remembrance Day amid conflict with Hamas
Tel Aviv, May 6 - Israel, on Monday, is commemorating the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis and their accomplices during the Holocaust, as the Palestinian Islamist Hamas group holds more than 100 hostages from Israel.
Six killed in Ukraine drone attack in border region: Russian authorities
Moscow, May 6 - Six people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to Russian authorities.
Jordan conducts 5 more airdrops of aid in Gaza
Amman, May 6 - The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army said on Sunday that it has carried out five airdrops of humanitarian and food aid targeting several locations in the northern Gaza.
Israel begins Rafah evacuation ahead of planned military operation
Tel Aviv, May 6 - The Israeli military called on residents of eastern Rafah, in southern Gaza, to evacuate to an "expanded humanitarian area," ahead of a possible offensive.
Bangladesh calls for holding Israel accountable for war crimes
Dhaka, May 6 - Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has called for immediate cessation of the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict, ensuring humanitarian access and holding Israel accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
S. Korea’s working-age population to dip by nearly 10 mn by 2044 amid low births
Seoul, May 6 - South Korea's economically active population is anticipated to plunge by nearly 10 million by 2044 amid the country's critically low births, data showed on Monday.
Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 75
Sao Paulo, May 6 - At least 75 people have died from severe storms that inundated large swaths of south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state since April 29, the Civil Defense agency said in its latest report.
Over 1,000 documents wrongly issued from govt portal in S. Korea
Seoul, May 5 - In a cyber incident, more than 1,000 civil documents were wrongly issued from the government's online civil service portal called 'Government 24', leading to the leak of personal information, the interior ministry said on Sunday.
French President Macron criticises blockades at university Gaza protests
Paris, May 5 - French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised blockades at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at French universities, saying that the tactics went beyond legitimate means of debate and protest.
Cannot accept Hamas’ demand to withdraw from Gaza, asserts Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, May 5 - Amid ongoing talks for a 'pause' and mounting demands for the release of hostages, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asserted that his country will not accept Hamas's demands to end the Gaza war, reports said.
‘Incitement channel’ Al Jazeera will no longer broadcast from country: Israeli PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem, May 5 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced that his government has decided to close Al Jazeera channel's operations in the country.
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.