French Prez calls again for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Paris, April 23 - French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Australian PM urges men, boys to prevent violence against women
Canberra, April 23 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation's men and boys to take responsibility for ending a crisis of violence against women.
10 killed after two Malaysian military helicopters crash
Kuala Lumpur, April 23 - Ten people were killed following a mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters on Tuesday morning in Perak state, the country's Navy said.
Elon Musk hits out at Australia over ruling to hide stabbing videos
Sydney, April 23 - Tech billionaire Elon Musk has hit out at Australia over the country's attempts to ban footage of a Sydney church stabbing on his social media platform X.
US forces smuggle stolen Syrian resources into Iraq
Damascus, April 23 - A convoy of US forces plundered more Syrian sources, taking out trucks of oil and grain through an illegal crossing with Iraq, the media reported.
Kremlin warns against potential nuclear deployment in Poland
Moscow, April 23 - Russia will take necessary measures to ensure its security if Poland deploys nuclear weapons, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian FM says West teetering on brink of direct nuclear conflict
Moscow, April 23 - The West is teetering on the brink of a direct military clash between nuclear powers with its support for Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Iran vows ‘harsher’ response should Israel ‘make another mistake’
Tehran, April 23 - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has warned that his country will make a "harsher and more decisive" response should Israel make another mistake.
Hezbollah fires 35 rockets at Israel: Army
Jerusalem, April 23 - Lebanese armed group Hezbollah launched about 35 rockets toward northern Israel while Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement.
Jordan sends aid convoy to Gaza
Amman, April 23 - The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army has dispatched a humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip in coordination with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation.
Zelensky, Biden discuss aid for Ukraine over phone
Kiev, April 23 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he has discussed the allocation of a new aid package for Ukraine in a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden.
Mexico-based Indian scientist leading fight against wheat diseases receives Padma Shri
New York, April 23 - Ravi Prakash Singh, the Mexico-based scientist who received the Padma Shri award, has been hailed for his achievement in making wheat strains resistant to rust diseases, protecting the supply of the foodgrain that is an essential element in
Desperate Pak PM fails to get support on Kashmir issue from Iranian President Raisi
Islamabad, April 22 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday thwarted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue as he kicked off his crucial three-day visit to Islamabad.
Putin unpredictable, could use nuclear weapon, Navalny’s widow warns
Berlin, April 22 - The widow of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has warned of the unpredictability of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the possibility that he might use nuclear weapons at some point cannot be ruled out.
US aid to Ukraine will not change situation on the front, says Kremlin
Moscow, April 22 - The military aid package for Ukraine authorized by the US House of Representatives on Saturday will not bring about a fundamental change on the battlefield, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
China’s envoy in Washington urges U.S. to avoid Thucydides Trap in bilateral ties
Washington, April 22 - Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has said that China does not consider the Thucydides Trap an inevitable part of its relationship with the United States. To avoid stepping into it, Washington should try to work with
Regional UN policy forum calls for digital innovation for sustainable development
Bangkok, April 22 - The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened its 80th session in Bangkok on Monday, with global and regional leaders calling for digital innovation to bolster the effort required to achieve the Sustainable
Irish FM to visit Egypt, Jordan to push for Gaza ceasefire
London, April 22 - Ireland Foreign Minister Micheal Martin is to travel to Egypt and Jordan to push for the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and support efforts for a two-state solution.
Germans visiting Hitler’s birthplace charged with violating Nazi act
Vienna, April 22 - Two young couples from Bavaria visited Hitler's birthplace in Austria on his birthday and have been charged with suspected violations of the Nazi Prohibition Act.
Fire brigade ends operation at Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange
Copenhagen, April 22 - The fire brigade has ended its operation following the devastating fire at the Old Stock Exchange in the Danish capital Copenhagen, news agency Ritzau reported on Monday.