Germany, France sign deal in Paris on developing future weapons system
Paris, April 26 - The French and German defence ministers signed an agreement in Paris on Friday for a joint Franco-German-led armaments project worth billions of euros, which includes the development of a next-generation main battle tank.
South Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement amid warming ties: Seoul official
Seoul, April 26 - South Korea and Japan could consider adopting a simplified entry procedure for people travelling between the two countries, as an effort to keep the momentum going in the dramatic improvement in bilateral relations, a Seoul official said Friday.
Won’t divest stake in TikTok: Chinese parent ByteDance tells US
New Delhi, April 26 - China-based internet giant ByteDance on Friday said it will not sell its stake in TikTok as directed by the US government in a new bill passed by President Joe Biden earlier this week to ban the short-video making
South Korean health officials call for vaccine over spike in whooping cough cases
Seoul, April 26 - South Korea's health authorities on Friday warned of whooping cough, or pertussis, rapidly spreading among children, urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated.
Ukrainian minister remanded in custody after corruption allegations
Kyiv, April 26 - Ukraine's highest anti-corruption court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi on suspicion of misappropriation of state land worth millions
Ex UK minister says Germany’s Scholz should send missiles to Kyiv
London, April 26 - Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to agree to send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, as he continues to resist this step despite repeated pleas from Kyiv.
China’s top diplomat: ‘Negative factors’ up in relationship with US
Beijing, April 26 - On the last day of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China, Beijing has warned of a deterioration in relations between the two powers.
North Korean leader oversees test-firing of new multiple rocket launcher shells
Seoul, April 26 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised a test-firing of new shells for a multiple rocket launcher, saying the weapon system will bring about a strategic change in shoring up the country's artillery force, state media reported Friday.
S. Korea doctors’ protest: More medical professors considering weekly breaks
Seoul, April 26 - Professors from around 20 major medical schools in South Korea will decide on Friday whether to take a weekly day off while struggling to fill the void of trainee doctors who have walked off their jobs for more than
Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices
Islamabad, April 26 - Pakistan has "categorically" rejected a report by the US State Department over the human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a "politically motivated report can ignore the alarming situation in Gaza".
US prepares to withdraw troops from Chad and Niger
Washington, April 26 - The US is preparing to negotiate with the military leadership in Niger about the "organized and responsible withdrawal" of its troops from the country.
Making UNGA more effective can’t be divorced from UNSC reforms: India
United Nations, April 26 - Making the General Assembly more effective cannot be divorced from the wider context of the reform of the UN, including the Security Council, according to India.
India exemplifies how digital revolution can become accessible to millions: UNGA President
United Nations, April 26 - India exemplifies how the digital revolution can be made accessible to millions and become "a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress", according to UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis.
PM Modi discusses global developments with Italian PM Meloni ahead of G7 Summit
New Delhi, April 25 - Reaffirming their commitment to strengthen bilateral strategic partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged views on "regional and global developments of mutual interest" with his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni during a telephone conversation on Thursday.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz reviews police passing out parade in uniform
Lahore, April 25 - Pakistan Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz turned up in a police uniform to review the passing out parade of the provincial police here on Thursday, as per reports.
Differences on trade at focus as US secretary of state visits China
Beijing, April 25 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed points of difference with China regarding unfair trading practices in talks on Thursday with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining, US press reports said.
Ukraine suspends passport service for military-aged men abroad
Kyiv, April 25 - The Ukrainian government has suspended issuing and renewing passports for overseas military-aged men, Ukrayinska Pravda, a Ukrainian online newspaper, reported.
Fears grow over medical professors’ mass resignations in South Korea
Seoul, April 25 - Resignations by medical professors in South Korea in protest against the government's medical school quota hike plan were supposed to take effect from Thursday, sparking concerns over its impact on the medical system already reeling from the monthslong walkout
Commonwealth Secretariat recognises India’s Public Redress System as global best practice
London, April 25 - The Commonwealth Secretariat has recognised India's Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) as a global best practice that can be adopted by other countries to benefit their people.
North Korea touts ties with Russia on Kim-Putin summit anniversary
Seoul, April 25 - North Korea on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening ties with Russia on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the first-ever summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.