Nepal, Qatar agree to increase cooperation in various sectors
Kathmandu, April 24 - The governments of Nepal and Qatar on Wednesday reached agreements on bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
Turkish police detain 11 suspected IS members
Istanbul, April 24 - Turkish police detained at least 11 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in Turkey's western province of Izmir on Wednesday, local media reported.
Vice FMs of South Korea, Canada discuss cooperation in energy, G7 ties
Seoul, April 24 - The vice foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada held talks Wednesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy and key minerals, the foreign ministry said.
Ahead of Blinken visit, China says US meddling in its affairs: Report
Beijing, April 24 - Just ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China, Beijing has accused Washington of repeatedly interfering in its internal affairs and undermining China's interests.
Moscow court holds top defence official in jail on corruption charges
Moscow, April 24 - In the midst of Russia's war against Ukraine, a court in Moscow has remanded Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov in custody on suspicion of corruption.
Israel mobilising two extra reserve units ahead of possible Rafah fight
Tel Aviv/Gaza, April 24 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have mobilised two additional reserve brigades ahead of a possible deployment to the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
S. Korea’s nanosatellite makes successful communication with ground station
Seoul, April 24 - A South Korean nanosatellite successfully communicated with its ground station after being launched into space as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation by 2027, officials said on Wednesday.
Iran, Sri Lanka inaugurate Uma Oya multipurpose development project
Colombo, April 24 - Visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday inaugurated the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP) with an expected annual energy production of 290 gigawatt hours.
Sweden jobless rate rises to 9.2 pc, highest in nine months
Stockholm, April 24 - The Swedish unemployment rate increased in March to the highest level in nine months, figures from Statistics Sweden showed on Wednesday
EU Parliament set to vote on stricter limits for air pollutants
Strasbourg, April 24 - The European Parliament is set to vote Wednesday on stricter limit values against air pollution.
German far-right’s top EU candidate to carry on despite aide’s arrest
Berlin, April 24 - The German far-right AfD party's top candidate for the European elections, Maximilian Krah, announced on Wednesday that he will continue leading the party's campaign despite the arrest of an aide on allegations of spying for China.
Indonesia officially declares Prabowo Subianto as President
Jakarta, April 24 - Indonesia's General Election Commission (KPU) here on Wednesday declared Prabowo Subianto as the country's eighth President after appeals of two defeated presidential candidates concerning a dispute over presidential polls in February were rejected by the constitutional court.
Russian President’s key aide visits Kabul, holds talks with Taliban leadership
Kabul, April 24 - Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special Representative for Afghanistan, travelled to Kabul to hold meetings with the interim senior leadership of Afghanistan, including Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Kabir, Foreign Affairs Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Acting Minister
Seven teens arrested in counter-terrorism raids after Sydney church stabbing
Sydney, April 24 - Seven juveniles were arrested across Sydney in a joint counter-terrorism operation on Wednesday, after the stabbing of a religious leader in a Wakeley church.
Amid tension in Middle East, Iranian President arrives in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 24 - Amid the tension in the Middle East, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka following his three-day visit to Pakistan.
Pentagon: All vessels for building temporary Gaza harbour are ready
Washington, April 24 - The Pentagon has said that construction of a temporary harbour to deliver aid to the embattled Gaza Strip will soon begin.
Global human rights facing most serious threats in decades: Amnesty
London, April 24 - Human rights worldwide are facing their most serious threats in decades, the London-based advocacy group Amnesty International said in its annual report on Wednesday.
NATO drills near Russian border increase risks of military conflict: Russian spokesperson
Moscow, April 24 - The upcoming NATO exercises near the Russian border increase the risks of military incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted by local media as saying on Wednesday.
US Congress approves $61 billion in aid for Ukraine
Washington, April 24 - The US Congress has approved a $61-billion aid package for Ukraine after months of stalling.
UK PM Sunak makes first official visit to Germany
Berlin, April 24 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Berlin for the first time on Wednesday, 18 months after taking office.