Chinese ships ‘harass’ Philippine supply ships with water cannons
Manila, April 30 - Chinese coastguard ships on Tuesday fired water cannons at Filipino vessels bringing supplies to fishermen in waters near a disputed South China Sea shoal that is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, the Philippine Coastguard said.
King Charles III returns to public duties after cancer treatment
London, April 30 - King Charles III is set to return to public duties after the positive effect of his cancer treatment.
German foreign minister pushes for two-state solution and Gaza aid
Berlin, April 30 - Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has spoken out in favour of more humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip and a two-state solution, during the talks with counterparts from Western and Arab countries in Riyadh.
US rejects International Criminal Court’s investigation in Israel’s action in Gaza
Washington, April 30 - The White House said it opposes the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Unwarranted & unsubstantiated imputations on serious matter: India on US media report on Pannun plot case
New Delhi, April 30 - India on Tuesday said a report published by a media outlet in the US made unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter involving an alleged plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Bangladesh agrees to join non-UN international force in Haiti
United Nations, April 30 - Bangladesh has agreed to join an international force that will operate independently of the UN to help restore order in Haiti, which has spiralled into gang-fuelled chaos, according to a UN Spokesperson.
Iran rejects speculation about nuclear cooperation with North Korea
Tehran, April 29 - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected speculation about nuclear cooperation with Pyongyang following the arrival of a North Korean business delegation in Tehran.
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez to remain in office after threatening to resign
Madrid, April 29 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said that he will carry on in his post after threatening to resign over an inquiry into alleged corruption by his wife, Begona Gomez.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza a collective punishment: Egyptian PM
Cairo, April 29 - Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that Palestinian civilians living in Gaza were suffering a "collective punishment" from Israel's retaliatory military campaign for the attacks launched by Hamas on October 7.
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with huge consignment of narcotics
Ahmedabad, April 28 - In a major success, the Indian Coast Guard, following an overnight aerial-maritime joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), on Sunday apprehended a Pakistan boat in the Arabian Sea, west of Gujarat's
Trouble for Indian spices in US as health officials probe alleged contamination claims
As concerns grow over the safety of Indian spices in the United States, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into potential contamination following reported incidents allegedly involving products from prominent Indian spice companies. Recent reports have highlighted incidents
WCK announces resumption of relief work in Gaza
Gaza, April 29 - The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US-based charity, has announced the resumption of its relief work in the Gaza Strip after a nearly month-long suspension in response to the killing of its seven staff members in an Israeli airstrike.
Two Ukrainians killed in Germany were servicemen, says Kyiv
Moscow/Munich, April 29 - Two Ukrainian men who were stabbed to death in the southern German state of Bavaria, allegedly by a Russian citizen, were members of the armed forces, according to information from Kyiv.
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo: Airport sources
Cairo, April 29 - A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo amid renewed negotiations for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal with Israel, airport sources told DPA.
South Korea, Australia join hands to enhance security, defence industry cooperation
Seoul, April 29 - South Korean Foreign and Defence Ministers met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Monday to discuss ways to expand cooperation in regional security and the defence industry.
Australian PM calls leaders’ meeting amid gendered violence crisis
Canberra, April 29 - Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has called an emergency meeting of the country's leaders to address a crisis of violence against women.
German military officer charged with spying for Russia goes on trial
Dusseldorf, April 29 - A German military officer charged with espionage for allegedly providing information to a Russian intelligence service goes on trial on Monday.
S. Korea to deploy more staff as doctors at 5 major hospitals take weekly breaks
Seoul, April 29 - South Korea’s Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong, on Monday, said that the government plans to deploy more medical staff as senior doctors at five major hospitals in Seoul decided to take a weekly day off starting this week.
‘N.Korea installs mines on inter-Korean road within demilitarized zone’
Seoul, April 29 - North Korea has installed land mines on an inter-Korean road within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, a South Korean military official said on Monday, the latest in a series of moves to shut down cross-border roads.
US: 4 killed after tornadoes hit Oklahoma
Houston, April 29 - At least four people have been killed since Saturday night when multiple large tornadoes began to hit Oklahoma in the US, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has said at a news conference.