Council of Europe slams UK asylum pact with Rwanda
Brussels, April 23 - The Council of Europe, a European rights body, has sharply criticised the UK for its controversial asylum pact with Rwanda.
‘Pakistan’s economy on right track for robust growth,’ claims Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 23 - Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday, said that the country's economy is moving in the right direction, highlighting the government's commitment to robust economic growth and comprehensive social development.
Gaza launches fresh rocket attacks on Israeli border areas
Tel Aviv, April 23 - Southern Israeli border areas came under renewed rocket fire from Gaza on Tuesday, 200 days since the October 7 attacks which sparked the current conflict.
South Korea to launch 1st homegrown nanosatellite on Wednesday
Seoul, April 23 - South Korea is set to launch a homegrown earth observation nanosatellite into space this week, as part of its plan to create the country's satellite constellation by 2027, the country's science ministry said on Tuesday.
Nine injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine
Kyiv, April 23 - Nine people were injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, according to local officials.
Giorgia Meloni’s alliance scores victory in south Italy poll
Rome, April 23 - The right-wing alliance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has scored a victory in a regional election seen as a barometer of national opinion ahead of European elections in June.
‘Nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes: UK PM
London, April 23 - UK Prime Minster Rishi Sunak said "nothing will stand in our way" of getting flights to Rwanda off the ground, as the government braced itself for legal challenges to the scheme to send asylum seekers to the east African
North Korea will face end of regime if it uses nuclear weapons, warns South Korea
Seoul, April 23 - North Korea will face the end of its regime if it attempts to use nuclear weapons, the South Korean defense ministry warned on Tuesday, after the former said it conducted rocket drills simulating a nuclear counterattack.
Employee of German EU lawmaker detained as suspected China spy
Karlsruhe, Germany, April 23 - An employee of a German member of the European Parliament, lawmaker Maximilian Krah, has been detained in Dresden on suspicion of spying for China, according to security sources.
India’s Gita Sabharwal appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia
United Nations, April 23 - India's Gita Sabharwal has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indonesia, with the host Government's approval.
French Prez calls again for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Paris, April 23 - French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Australian PM urges men, boys to prevent violence against women
Canberra, April 23 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation's men and boys to take responsibility for ending a crisis of violence against women.
10 killed after two Malaysian military helicopters crash
Kuala Lumpur, April 23 - Ten people were killed following a mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters on Tuesday morning in Perak state, the country's Navy said.
Elon Musk hits out at Australia over ruling to hide stabbing videos
Sydney, April 23 - Tech billionaire Elon Musk has hit out at Australia over the country's attempts to ban footage of a Sydney church stabbing on his social media platform X.
US forces smuggle stolen Syrian resources into Iraq
Damascus, April 23 - A convoy of US forces plundered more Syrian sources, taking out trucks of oil and grain through an illegal crossing with Iraq, the media reported.
Kremlin warns against potential nuclear deployment in Poland
Moscow, April 23 - Russia will take necessary measures to ensure its security if Poland deploys nuclear weapons, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian FM says West teetering on brink of direct nuclear conflict
Moscow, April 23 - The West is teetering on the brink of a direct military clash between nuclear powers with its support for Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Iran vows ‘harsher’ response should Israel ‘make another mistake’
Tehran, April 23 - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has warned that his country will make a "harsher and more decisive" response should Israel make another mistake.
Hezbollah fires 35 rockets at Israel: Army
Jerusalem, April 23 - Lebanese armed group Hezbollah launched about 35 rockets toward northern Israel while Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement.
Jordan sends aid convoy to Gaza
Amman, April 23 - The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army has dispatched a humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip in coordination with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation.