Man reported dead after self immolation near court during ex-US Prez Trump’s trial
New York, April 20 - A man has died after setting himself on fire in a park opposite the courthouse in New York during the ongoing criminal trial of former president Donald Trump, according to reports.
German warship ends mission against Houthi militants in Red Sea
Berlin, April 20 - A German warship ended its mission protecting merchant shipping from Houthi militants in Yemen and departed from the Red Sea early on Saturday morning.
US blacklists 3 Chinese firms for supplying missile parts to Pakistan
Washington, April 20 - The US has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies and one from Belarus for supplying missile‐applicable items to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programmes, including its long-range missile programme.
North Korea says it tested new warhead and anti-aircraft missile
Seoul, April 20 - North Korea said on Saturday it had tested a "super-large" cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile.
One killed, seven injured as unknown drones attack paramilitary base in Iraq
Baghdad, April 20 - One person was killed and several others injured after unknown drones bombed a base housing headquarters of Hashd Shaabi Forces in Iraq's central province of Babil early Saturday.
Gold trading volume spikes amid Middle East crisis
Seoul, April 20 - The trading volume of gold in South Korea has jumped sharply this month amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, data showed on Saturday.
Man into ‘conspiracy theories’ attempts self-immolation as Trump trial was winding down 1st phase
New York, April 20 - A man attempted self-immolation outside the courthouse as the first phase (selection of jurors) was concluding in the trial of former President Donald Trump.
Indian student’s death in US possibly linked to Blue Whale suicide game
Washington, April 20 - In a grim first for Indians studying in US colleges and universities, a first-year student took his own life in March while playing, it is understood, a macabre online game of dares called the "Blue Whale Challenge", which has
Man sets himself on fire in New York outside Trump’s criminal trial court
New York, April 20 - A man set himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Court as jury selection was underway in the criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump, according to media reports and videos posted on social media.
Rallies held in Iran to support last week’s retaliatory strikes against Israel
Tehran, April 20 - Iranians have staged nationwide rallies to express support for the country's retaliatory strikes against Israeli targets last week, media reported.
2 killed, 3 injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
Beirut, April 20 - Two Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians wounded in Israeli airstrikes on several villages in southern Lebanon, said Lebanese military sources.
US not involved in Israeli attack against Iran: Blinken
Washington, April 20 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he can't speak to media reports about the details of an Israeli attack against Iran Friday overnight, stressing that the US was not involved in any offensive operations by Israel.
UN chief calls for end to cycle of retaliation in Middle East
United Nations, April 20 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to "stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East," said his Spokesman.
Pakistan, UAE to enhance cooperation to counter climate change challenges
Islamabad, April 20 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone talk with President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss enhancing cooperation to counter challenges associated with climate change, according to the Prime Minister's office.
EU, Finnish leaders call for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tensions
Helsinki, April 20 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo have urged de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tensions.
EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union is planning a 14th round of sanctions on Moscow for the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Friday.
EU details sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in West Bank
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union has imposed sanctions on radical Israeli settlers in the West Bank for the first time, targeting four individuals for acts of violence against Palestinians.
German customs allows detained cargo ship to depart Baltic Sea port
Berlin, April 19 - German customs authorities have granted the cargo ship Atlantic Navigator II permission to depart from the German Baltic Sea port of Rostock, after earlier detaining the ship under EU sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine reports damage to port after Russian missile attack on Odessa
Kiev, April 19 - The Ukrainian city of Odessa was struck by Russian missiles on Friday, damaging port infrastructure and injuring one person, local military administrator Oleh Kiper said.
32 dead after heavy rains in Kenya
Nairobi, April 19 - At least 32 people have died in Kenya in recent days following heavy rainfall and flooding, aid agencies reported on Friday.