Multiple injured after tornado hits parts of Texas
Houston, April 30 - Multiple people were injured after a tornado with 100-mph winds touched down parts of Trinity County, US state of Texas, overnight, authorities said.
Nine killed as military helicopter crashes in Colombia
Buenos Aires, April 30 - All nine occupants of a military helicopter that crashed in northern Colombia have died, the South American country's army said.
Farmers’ protests intensify in Punjab province as politicians play blame game in Pakistan
Lahore, April 30 - The provincial government of Punjab, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif along with the Federal government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are faced with a major challenge of farmers, who are fast garnering political support and gaining stronger momentum
South Korea, Australia agree to bolster defence industry ties
Seoul, April 30 - The defence chiefs of South Korea and Australia held talks in Melbourne on Tuesday and discussed ways to step up cooperation for regional security and the defence industry.
South Korea’s medical schools to spike admission seats by over 1,500 next year
Seoul, April 30 - Medical schools in South Korea are expected to push to increase their admission slots by 1,500 to 1,600 next year, as most of them have finalised their academic plans for the year 2025, education and university officials said on
South Korea to ensure UN sanctions enforcement on North Korea continues
Seoul, April 30 - South Korea will make efforts to ensure that UN sanctions enforcement on North Korea will continue even though the UN monitoring panel is ending after Russia's veto on extending its mandate, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Chinese ships ‘harass’ Philippine supply ships with water cannons
Manila, April 30 - Chinese coastguard ships on Tuesday fired water cannons at Filipino vessels bringing supplies to fishermen in waters near a disputed South China Sea shoal that is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, the Philippine Coastguard said.
King Charles III returns to public duties after cancer treatment
London, April 30 - King Charles III is set to return to public duties after the positive effect of his cancer treatment.
German foreign minister pushes for two-state solution and Gaza aid
Berlin, April 30 - Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has spoken out in favour of more humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip and a two-state solution, during the talks with counterparts from Western and Arab countries in Riyadh.
US rejects International Criminal Court’s investigation in Israel’s action in Gaza
Washington, April 30 - The White House said it opposes the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Unwarranted & unsubstantiated imputations on serious matter: India on US media report on Pannun plot case
New Delhi, April 30 - India on Tuesday said a report published by a media outlet in the US made unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter involving an alleged plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Bangladesh agrees to join non-UN international force in Haiti
United Nations, April 30 - Bangladesh has agreed to join an international force that will operate independently of the UN to help restore order in Haiti, which has spiralled into gang-fuelled chaos, according to a UN Spokesperson.
Iran rejects speculation about nuclear cooperation with North Korea
Tehran, April 29 - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected speculation about nuclear cooperation with Pyongyang following the arrival of a North Korean business delegation in Tehran.
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez to remain in office after threatening to resign
Madrid, April 29 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said that he will carry on in his post after threatening to resign over an inquiry into alleged corruption by his wife, Begona Gomez.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza a collective punishment: Egyptian PM
Cairo, April 29 - Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that Palestinian civilians living in Gaza were suffering a "collective punishment" from Israel's retaliatory military campaign for the attacks launched by Hamas on October 7.
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with huge consignment of narcotics
Ahmedabad, April 28 - In a major success, the Indian Coast Guard, following an overnight aerial-maritime joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), on Sunday apprehended a Pakistan boat in the Arabian Sea, west of Gujarat's
Trouble for Indian spices in US as health officials probe alleged contamination claims
As concerns grow over the safety of Indian spices in the United States, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into potential contamination following reported incidents allegedly involving products from prominent Indian spice companies. Recent reports have highlighted incidents
WCK announces resumption of relief work in Gaza
Gaza, April 29 - The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US-based charity, has announced the resumption of its relief work in the Gaza Strip after a nearly month-long suspension in response to the killing of its seven staff members in an Israeli airstrike.
Two Ukrainians killed in Germany were servicemen, says Kyiv
Moscow/Munich, April 29 - Two Ukrainian men who were stabbed to death in the southern German state of Bavaria, allegedly by a Russian citizen, were members of the armed forces, according to information from Kyiv.
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo: Airport sources
Cairo, April 29 - A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo amid renewed negotiations for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal with Israel, airport sources told DPA.