German far-right’s top EU candidate to carry on despite aide’s arrest
Berlin, April 24 - The German far-right AfD party's top candidate for the European elections, Maximilian Krah, announced on Wednesday that he will continue leading the party's campaign despite the arrest of an aide on allegations of spying for China.
Indonesia officially declares Prabowo Subianto as President
Jakarta, April 24 - Indonesia's General Election Commission (KPU) here on Wednesday declared Prabowo Subianto as the country's eighth President after appeals of two defeated presidential candidates concerning a dispute over presidential polls in February were rejected by the constitutional court.
Russian President’s key aide visits Kabul, holds talks with Taliban leadership
Kabul, April 24 - Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President's Special Representative for Afghanistan, travelled to Kabul to hold meetings with the interim senior leadership of Afghanistan, including Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Kabir, Foreign Affairs Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Acting Minister
Seven teens arrested in counter-terrorism raids after Sydney church stabbing
Sydney, April 24 - Seven juveniles were arrested across Sydney in a joint counter-terrorism operation on Wednesday, after the stabbing of a religious leader in a Wakeley church.
Amid tension in Middle East, Iranian President arrives in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 24 - Amid the tension in the Middle East, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka following his three-day visit to Pakistan.
Pentagon: All vessels for building temporary Gaza harbour are ready
Washington, April 24 - The Pentagon has said that construction of a temporary harbour to deliver aid to the embattled Gaza Strip will soon begin.
Global human rights facing most serious threats in decades: Amnesty
London, April 24 - Human rights worldwide are facing their most serious threats in decades, the London-based advocacy group Amnesty International said in its annual report on Wednesday.
NATO drills near Russian border increase risks of military conflict: Russian spokesperson
Moscow, April 24 - The upcoming NATO exercises near the Russian border increase the risks of military incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted by local media as saying on Wednesday.
US Congress approves $61 billion in aid for Ukraine
Washington, April 24 - The US Congress has approved a $61-billion aid package for Ukraine after months of stalling.
UK PM Sunak makes first official visit to Germany
Berlin, April 24 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Berlin for the first time on Wednesday, 18 months after taking office.
German Prez to conclude visit to Turkey with Erdogan meeting
Ankara, April 24 - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will end his three-day visit to Turkey on Wednesday with a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Russians report Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities near Smolensk
Moscow, April 24 - Ukraine has used drones to strike energy facilities in the Smolensk region, 400 kilometres west of Moscow, according to Russian reports.
South Korea expresses regret over medical professors’ plan for weekly day off
Seoul, April 24 - South Korea's health ministry on Wednesday expressed regret over medical professors' decision to take a weekly day off starting next week and urged them to engage in dialogue rather than resort to collective action amid the prolonged medical vacuum
South Korea launches nanosatellite for satellite constellation project
Seoul, April 24 - A South Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation by 2027, officials said on Wednesday.
India calls for ‘gender-responsive arms control’ to prevent sexual violence in conflicts
United Nations, April 24 - To combat sexual violence in conflict situations, India has advocated a multifaceted approach which includes “gender-responsive arms control” that prevents the proliferation of weapons.
TikTok faces nationwide ban in US as Biden prepares to sign ‘historic’ bill
Washington, April 24 - US President Joe Biden is set to sign a historic bill regarding a huge foreign aid package on Wednesday, that will also ban TikTok in the country if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stake within a year.
Pressing UNSC reforms, India highlights consensus in G20 with broader membership
United Nations, April 24 - Pressing the case for Security Council reforms, India has highlighted the consensus arrived at the more representative G20 Summit on issues that could not make it through the UN's highest decision-making body stuck in a "cold war" mode.
Negotiations on global plastics treaty opens in Ottawa
Ottawa, April 24 - The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), opened in Canada's capital, Ottawa.
India takes leading role in calling for multilateral bank reforms
United Nations, April 24 - As the Global South grapples with the ossified structure of the main multilateral development banks (MDBs), India has taken a leading role in calling for the reform of the institutions created after World War 2 reflecting the power
Ukraine introduces power supply restrictions to businesses, industry
Kiev, April 24 - The Ukrainian state-run energy company Ukrenergo has said that it will introduce power supply restrictions to businesses and industry due to electricity shortages caused by Russian missile attacks.