Iran disputes reports of first delivery of Russian Su-35 fighter jets
Tehran, April 21 - Iranian officials have denied media reports about the imminent delivery of new Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Iran.
Turkish, Egyptian FMs call for action to end crises in Middle East
Istanbul, April 21 - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry have emphasised that the military confrontation and crises in the Middle East could potentially widen to a larger area, stressing the necessity for urgent action.
US man dies after self-immolation outside Trump criminal trial court
New York, April 20 - A U.S. man who set himself on fire on Friday afternoon across the street where former U.S. President Donald Trump was undergoing a criminal trial has died on the same day, according to media reports.
Solving Palestinian issue will bring stability to Middle East: President Mahmoud Abbas
Ramallah, April 20 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday that solving the Palestinian issue will promote stability in the Middle East region.
China to work with PNG to strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership
London, April 20 - China is ready to work with Papua New Guinea (PNG) to build a comprehensive strategic partnership of higher level and better quality, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday.
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties
Ramallah, April 20 - The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations with the United States following Washington's veto in the United Nations Security Council of full UN membership for Palestine.
Erdogan discusses ceasefire with Hamas Chief
Istanbul, April 20 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Palestinian militant organization Hamas' political bureau, in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza war, state broadcaster TRT reported.
Camp confrontation serves no needs of South Pacific Island countries: Chinese FM
London, April 20 - Any attempt to provoke camp confrontation in the South Pacific region does not serve the urgent needs of South Pacific island countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.
Namibia disappointed by U.S. veto of UN membership for Palestine
London, April 20 - Namibia has expressed its disappointment following the recent decision by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) not to adopt a resolution granting the State of Palestine full membership in the United Nations.
Prompt admission of Palestine into UN is a move to rectify historical injustice: China
London, April 20 - A prompt admission of Palestine into the United Nations is a move to rectify prolonged historical injustice, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday.
Sri Lanka introduces online visa system for sea route travellers
Colombo, April 20 - Sri Lanka's Immigration and Emigration Department has introduced an online visa system for travellers entering Sri Lanka by ship, a senior official said on Saturday.
Russia has likely lost 100 combat aircraft: UK
London, April 20 - A Russian strategic bomber aircraft was likely brought down by the Ukrainian air force, according to an estimate by the British Ministry of Defence in an update on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter on Saturday, calling it
US agrees to military withdrawal from Niger in major setback
Niamey/Washington, April 20 - The US administration has agreed to withdraw around 1,000 troops from Niger over the months ahead, US media and television in the West African country have reported.
Togo passes controversial constitutional reform
Lome, April 20 - Togo's National Assembly has passed a controversial constitutional amendment, changing the West African country from a presidential to a parliamentary system.
Maldives military drones first time in aid rescue operation
Colombo, April 20 - Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) on Saturday morning successfully launched military drones for the first time to aid rescue operations to locate a fishing boat that had gone missing with three people on board.
US-imposed sanctions based on mere speculations, claims Pakistan
Islamabad, April 20 - After the US imposed sanctions on four entities (three from China and one from Belarus) for their alleged involvement in supplying missile-applicable items to Pakistan's ballistic missile programme, Islamabad claimed they were based on mere speculations.
Workers at VW’s Tennessee plant to unionise after key vote
Washington, April 20 - Workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant in the US state of Tennessee have voted overwhelmingly to unionise at the third attempt, the company and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have announced.
Iranian foreign minister in New York: Ease Middle East tensions
New York/Tehran, April 20 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdollahian has come out in favour of easing tensions in the Middle East in remarks to Iranian media in New York on Saturday, following tit-for-tat attacks between Israel and Iran.
Turkey’s President Erdogan to meet Hamas chief in Istanbul
Istanbul, April 20 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet militant organisation Hamas' political bureau head Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday in Istanbul, to discuss the ongoing Gaza war, state broadcaster TRT reports.
Iraq: One dead, 8 injured in blast at pro-Iran militia’s facility
Baghdad, April 20 - An explosion at a military base of a powerful Iran-allied militia in Iraq left one militiaman dead and eight others injured, the Iraqi army reported on Saturday amid reports that the facility came under airstrikes.