South Korea, German official discuss possibility of unified Korea
Seoul, May 3 - Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho, on Friday, met with a senior German official and discussed Berlin's unification experience and the possibility of a unified Korea, Seoul's Unification Ministry said.
China to launch Chang’e-6 lunar probe to Moon’s far side on Friday
Beijing, May 3 - China is set to launch its Chang'e-6 lunar probe to the Moon's mysterious far side to Earth -- the first endeavour of its kind in the history of human lunar exploration, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on
South Korea, US could explore possible 3-way energy cooperation with Japan
Seoul, May 3 - South Korea and the US could explore expanding bilateral energy cooperation dialogue to a trilateral format involving Japan in the future, given the importance Washington puts on its two Asian allies, a US official said on Friday.
North Korean economic delegation returns from Iran amid suspected military ties
Seoul, May 3 - A North Korean economic delegation has returned home from Iran, Pyongyang's state media said Friday, ending a rare trip that raised suspicions of possible weapons cooperation between the two nations.
Russia responsible for cyber attack on governing party: Germany
Adelaide, Australia, May 3 - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Friday said Berlin blames a unit of the Russian military intelligence service GRU for a 2023 cyber attack on the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD).
20 killed, 21 injured as bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 3 - At least 20 people were killed and 21 others injured after a passenger bus fell into a ravine in Pakistan's Daimer district on Friday.
US spacetech startup establishes Bluetooth connection with a satellite for 1st time
New Delhi, May 3 - In a first, US-based spacetech startup Hubble Network has established a Bluetooth connection directly with a satellite 600 kilometres away — a development which can help connect millions of devices anywhere.
200 Sindhis from Pakistan to visit Ayodhya today
Ayodhya, May 3 - A 200-member delegation of the Sindhi community from Pakistan will reach Ayodhya on Friday to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla, the temple trust authorities said.
Death toll in Brazil’s worst storms rises to 29
Sao Paulo, May 3 - The death toll due to the worst storms mounted to 29 after four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods and mudslides in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul, Governor Eduardo Leite said.
Turkey announces suspension of trade activities with Israel
Ankara, May 3 - Turkey halted all trade activities with Israel due to the latter's "non-stop violence" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Turkish Trade Ministry said.
Iraqi Shia militia claims missile attacks on Israel
Baghdad, May 3 - A Shia militia in Iraq has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on three sites in the cities of Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheva in Israel.
India asks Indian student in US to obey local laws
Washington, May 2 - India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday urged Indian students enrolled in US colleges and universities to abide by local laws and regulations with regard to the ongoing protests that have swept across American institutions for higher education
X briefly blocks Indian user’s account, Musk says ‘we must respect the laws of a country’
New Delhi, May 2 - Elon Musk said on Thursday that he must respect the laws of a country else his X platform will be blocked, as an Indian user criticised the billionaire for locking her account over a post.
Fears of complete economic meltdown rising in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 2 - Fears that Pakistan is moving towards a complete economic meltdown are rising in the country.
Pakistan, Iran & China to hold talks on counter-terrorism, security cooperation
Islamabad, May 2 - Pakistan, Iran, and China will soon hold a trilateral meeting on counter-terrorism and security, a decision experts see as a representation of Beijing's increasing and further strengthening influence and role in bridging gaps between regional neighbours on important challenges
Death toll in China road collapse mounts to 48
Guangzhou, May 2 - The death toll from the collapse of a portion of a road in China's Guangdong province has risen to 48, authorities said.
Israel releases 64 Palestinians arrested in Gaza
Gaza, May 2 - Israel released on Thursday 64 Palestinians who were arrested during the military operations in the Gaza Strip, said the General Authority for Crossings and Borders in Gaza.
One killed, 20 injured in twin blasts in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 2 - One person was killed and 20 others were injured in twin blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Thursday, police said.
Gaza war rages on as efforts to reach a ceasefire deal continue
Tel Aviv, May 2 - Israeli fighter jets and artillery hit central Gaza on Thursday, the army said, as efforts to reach a new deal between Israel and Hamas continue.
North Korea dismantles South Korean building near shuttered Kaesong complex
Seoul, May 2 - North Korea appears to have taken down a building located near the now-shuttered inter-Korean factory park in the North Korean border city of Kaesong, the unification ministry said Thursday.