US election outcome not to change direction of South Korea-US alliance: Seoul envoy
Seoul, April 25 - The overall direction of South Korea's alliance with the US will not change no matter who wins the White House in November, as the breadth and depth of the alliance has never been greater, its top envoy to Washington
Greek frigate shoots down Houthi drone in Gulf of Aden
Athens, April 25 - A Greek navy frigate fired on two drones approaching the ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday morning - one was shot down.
Russia warns NATO nuclear facilities in Poland, says, ‘could become military target’
Moscow, April 25 - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Thursday warned that NATO nuclear facilities, if permanently located on the Polish territory, will become a military target for Russia.
Hundreds of students arrested across US in surging pro-Palestine protests
New York, April 25 - Hundreds of students have been arrested on US campuses as protests against Washington’s support for Israel are surging sea to sea.
IDF deploys elite brigade in Rafah as Israel prepares for ground invasion
Chennai, April 25 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have deployed its elite Nahal Brigade in the Rafah region of the Gaza Strip.
Mexican Prez urges US to alter foreign policy, respect sovereignty
Mexico City, April 25 - The US must modify its foreign policy to respect the sovereignty of nations, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said.
US delivered new long-range missiles to Ukraine: Pentagon
Washington, April 25 - The US shipped a new long-range missile system to Ukraine after the delivery received a secret sign-off, the Pentagon has said.
Houthis claim targeting US, Israeli ships
Sanaa, April 25 - Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for launching three attacks, targeting two US ships in the Gulf of Aden and an Israeli ship in the Indian Ocean.
UN resolution against arms race in space fails due to Russian veto
New York, April 25 - A UN resolution tabled by the US and Japan against an arms race in space has failed in the UN Security Council due to a veto by Russia.
Stadium ban for women to be reintroduced in Iran
Tehran, April 14 - A stadium ban for women is to be reintroduced in Iran, multiple local news reports said on Wednesday.
Nepal, Qatar agree to increase cooperation in various sectors
Kathmandu, April 24 - The governments of Nepal and Qatar on Wednesday reached agreements on bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
Turkish police detain 11 suspected IS members
Istanbul, April 24 - Turkish police detained at least 11 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in Turkey's western province of Izmir on Wednesday, local media reported.
Vice FMs of South Korea, Canada discuss cooperation in energy, G7 ties
Seoul, April 24 - The vice foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada held talks Wednesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy and key minerals, the foreign ministry said.
Ahead of Blinken visit, China says US meddling in its affairs: Report
Beijing, April 24 - Just ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China, Beijing has accused Washington of repeatedly interfering in its internal affairs and undermining China's interests.
Moscow court holds top defence official in jail on corruption charges
Moscow, April 24 - In the midst of Russia's war against Ukraine, a court in Moscow has remanded Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov in custody on suspicion of corruption.
Israel mobilising two extra reserve units ahead of possible Rafah fight
Tel Aviv/Gaza, April 24 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have mobilised two additional reserve brigades ahead of a possible deployment to the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
S. Korea’s nanosatellite makes successful communication with ground station
Seoul, April 24 - A South Korean nanosatellite successfully communicated with its ground station after being launched into space as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation by 2027, officials said on Wednesday.
Iran, Sri Lanka inaugurate Uma Oya multipurpose development project
Colombo, April 24 - Visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday inaugurated the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP) with an expected annual energy production of 290 gigawatt hours.
Sweden jobless rate rises to 9.2 pc, highest in nine months
Stockholm, April 24 - The Swedish unemployment rate increased in March to the highest level in nine months, figures from Statistics Sweden showed on Wednesday
EU Parliament set to vote on stricter limits for air pollutants
Strasbourg, April 24 - The European Parliament is set to vote Wednesday on stricter limit values against air pollution.