Zelensky, Biden discuss aid for Ukraine over phone
Kiev, April 23 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he has discussed the allocation of a new aid package for Ukraine in a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden.
Mexico-based Indian scientist leading fight against wheat diseases receives Padma Shri
New York, April 23 - Ravi Prakash Singh, the Mexico-based scientist who received the Padma Shri award, has been hailed for his achievement in making wheat strains resistant to rust diseases, protecting the supply of the foodgrain that is an essential element in
Desperate Pak PM fails to get support on Kashmir issue from Iranian President Raisi
Islamabad, April 22 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday thwarted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue as he kicked off his crucial three-day visit to Islamabad.
Putin unpredictable, could use nuclear weapon, Navalny’s widow warns
Berlin, April 22 - The widow of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has warned of the unpredictability of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the possibility that he might use nuclear weapons at some point cannot be ruled out.
US aid to Ukraine will not change situation on the front, says Kremlin
Moscow, April 22 - The military aid package for Ukraine authorized by the US House of Representatives on Saturday will not bring about a fundamental change on the battlefield, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
China’s envoy in Washington urges U.S. to avoid Thucydides Trap in bilateral ties
Washington, April 22 - Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has said that China does not consider the Thucydides Trap an inevitable part of its relationship with the United States. To avoid stepping into it, Washington should try to work with
Regional UN policy forum calls for digital innovation for sustainable development
Bangkok, April 22 - The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened its 80th session in Bangkok on Monday, with global and regional leaders calling for digital innovation to bolster the effort required to achieve the Sustainable
Irish FM to visit Egypt, Jordan to push for Gaza ceasefire
London, April 22 - Ireland Foreign Minister Micheal Martin is to travel to Egypt and Jordan to push for the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and support efforts for a two-state solution.
Germans visiting Hitler’s birthplace charged with violating Nazi act
Vienna, April 22 - Two young couples from Bavaria visited Hitler's birthplace in Austria on his birthday and have been charged with suspected violations of the Nazi Prohibition Act.
Fire brigade ends operation at Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange
Copenhagen, April 22 - The fire brigade has ended its operation following the devastating fire at the Old Stock Exchange in the Danish capital Copenhagen, news agency Ritzau reported on Monday.
UN backed experts present final report on allegations against UNRWA
New York, April 22 - A group of experts appointed by the United Nations plans to present a final report on Monday on allegations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
5.3-magnitude quake jolts waters near Taiwan
Beijing, April 22 - A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien of China's Taiwan at 5:08 p.m. Monday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
South Korea, U.S. to hold new talks over cost-sharing for USFK
Seoul, April 22 - Negotiators from South Korea and the United States will hold talks in Honolulu, Hawaii this week to discuss how to share an upkeep cost for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), Seoul's foreign ministry said on Monday.
China, Australia discuss FTA implementation
Canberra, April 22 - Senior Chinese and Australian trade officials have agreed to further give full play to the potential of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and promote a deeper and more solid economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Pyongyang launched ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan: Seoul
Seoul, April 22 - North Korea has fired an unspecified ballistic missile, the South Korean military said on Monday.
German war weapons exports to Israel down since start of the year
Berlin, April 22 - The German government has hardly authorised any war weapons exports to Israel since the beginning of the year, according to newly released information.
Israel’s military intelligence director resigns
Tel Aviv, April 22 - The head of military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, has resigned, the Israeli army announced on Monday.
Rishi Sunak to urge peers to back Rwanda plan amid final showdown
London, April 22 - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will urge peers to back his Rwanda plan as it faces its final parliamentary showdown.
Pak PM calls on int’l community to strive for ecologically conscious, greener approach
Islamabad, April 22 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called upon the international community to strive to be ecologically more conscious in their endeavors and in fostering a greener approach in daily life.
Germany arrests three suspected of spying for China
Berlin, April 22 - Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of spying for the Chinese secret service, federal prosecutors said.