Hamas calls for US, int’l pressure to stop escalation in Rafah
Gaza, May 7 - The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Tuesday called on the US administration and the international community to put pressure on Israel to stop the storming of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
German far-right EU lawmaker’s Brussels office raided in spying probe
Brussels, May 7 - Investigators in Brussels have searched the European Parliament office of far-right German legislator Maximilian Krah in connection with suspected espionage by his former assistant, Jian Guo, German prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Have ‘irrefutable evidence’ of India’s involvement in recent targeted killings, claims Pakistan
Islamabad, May 7 - Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary, said on Tuesday that Pakistan has "irrefutable evidence" of India's involvement in the recent targeted killings of various individuals in the country.
S.Korean envoy to Russia attends Putin’s inauguration ceremony: Seoul official
Seoul, May 7 - South Korean Ambassador to Russia, Lee Do-hoon, attended the inauguration ceremony of its leader Vladimir Putin, who began his fifth term as President on Tuesday (local time), Seoul officials said.
Turkey issues warrants for 23 military personnel over links to failed coup
Istanbul, May 7 - Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for 23 former and current military personnel over their suspected links to a network accused of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016.
Egypt condemns Israeli control over Gaza side of Rafah crossing
Cairo, May 7 - Egypt has condemned the Israeli military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah and its control over the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing, a Foreign Ministry statement released on Tuesday said.
Work to form multi-polar world order will continue, says Putin after beginning fifth presidential term
Moscow, April 7 - Promising continuation of his efforts to form a "multipolar world order" and an "equal and indivisible security system", Vladimir Putin, who took office as President of Russia for the fifth time on Tuesday, said that Moscow remains open to
40 mn Filipinos have no access to potable water: Govt
Manila, May 7 - At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Tuesday.
UK Defence Minister to update Parliament on cyberattack
London, May 7 - UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will update members of Parliament on a cyberattack on a database containing details of armed forces personnel amid reports that China was behind the hack.
20 killed in Israeli attacks on Rafah in Gaza
Gaza, May 7 - At least 20 people have been killed in Israel's continuous attacks on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip since Tuesday, the media reported.
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.