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.
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.