Pakistani workers play central role in national progress, prosperity: PM
Islamabad, May 2 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that workers play a central role in national progress and prosperity, highlighting that every worker in the South Asian country is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Lebanon reports outbreak of hepatitis A in eastern region
Beirut, May 2 - The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has reported the outbreak of viral hepatitis in West Bekaa region, eastern Lebanon, according to media reports.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,568: Ministry
Gaza, May 2 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,568, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement.
Iran’s Supreme leader condemns US Police’s violence against pro-Palestinian protesters
Tehran, May 2 - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed the condemnation of US support for Israel's "crimes" in the Gaza Strip while commenting on the US Police's violent behaviour against pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses.
Scottish government survives vote of no confidence
London, May 2 - The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence, just days after First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ assault on Jordanian aid convoy to Gaza
Amman, May 2 - Jordan's Foreign Ministry has condemned the assault by extremist Israeli settlers on two Jordanian humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip.
Shooting victim in California not Goldy Brar, confirm US police
Washington, May 1 - The Fresno police department in California on Wednesday denied reports that one of the two persons attacked in a shooting incident was Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar.
Hamas standing in way of ceasefire, Blinken says during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem, May 1 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a private meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday as Washington reaffirmed its commitment to Israel's security, the need to avoid further expansion of the conflict and
Admission quotas in S Korea’s medical schools to rise by 1,550 next year
Seoul, May 1 - Medical schools in South Korea are expected to admit approximately 1,550 more students next year, as they finalise plans to increase admission quotas.
Pope Francis on arms trade: ‘Terrible to make money from death’
Rome, May 1 - Pope Francis on Wednesday denounced the global arms industry, saying it was "terrible to make money from death."
24 killed as highway collapses in China
Guangzhou, May 1 - At least 24 people were killed after part of an expressway collapsed in China's Guangdong Province, causing 20 vehicles to plunge on Wednesday, local authorities said.
Cambodian official warns of health risks amid extreme heatwaves
Phnom Penh, May 1 - A Cambodian health official on Wednesday warned of health risks as temperatures in the Southeast Asian country have soared to record highs.
India to host 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting this month
New Delhi, May 1 - The Ministry of Earth Sciences, through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from May
Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka set to resume on May 13 with slashed ticket prices
Colombo, May 1 - The halted ferry service between India's Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai is set to resume from May 13 with a cut in passenger fares, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has announced.
Ukrainian drones damage oil targets in Russia: Reports
Kyiv/Moscow, May 1 - Ukrainian drones have damaged a refinery in Ryazan, some 200 kilometres south-east of Moscow, an unnamed representative of the Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR told the Ukrainska Pravda website.
Further protests at UK factories over military arms sent to Israel
London, May 1 - More protests have been held outside factories across the UK by campaigners against military arms being sent to Israel.
Blinken meets Israeli President to push for Gaza ceasefire
Tel Aviv, May 1 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv on Wednesday at the start of a fresh round of talks aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years for supporting women’s rights
Cairo, May 1 - A Saudi women's rights activist was sentenced to 11 years in prison because of her "choice of clothing and support for women's rights," two rights groups said, urging the kingdom to "immediately and unconditionally release" her.
Daughters of Hindus being forcibly converted to Islam: Pakistan Senator
Islamabad, May 1 - Danesh Kumar, a Senator in Pakistan's upper house has gained the attention of all during the ongoing Senate session for highlighting the forced abductions and conversions of Hindu girls in Pakistan's Sindh province.
Thousands evacuated as volcanic eruptions wreak havoc in Indonesia
Jakarta, May 1 - Authorities on Wednesday began evacuating about 12,000 residents after Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano erupted, spewing ash and rocks.