UN backed experts present final report on allegations against UNRWA
New York, April 22 - A group of experts appointed by the United Nations plans to present a final report on Monday on allegations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
5.3-magnitude quake jolts waters near Taiwan
Beijing, April 22 - A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea area near Hualien of China's Taiwan at 5:08 p.m. Monday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
South Korea, U.S. to hold new talks over cost-sharing for USFK
Seoul, April 22 - Negotiators from South Korea and the United States will hold talks in Honolulu, Hawaii this week to discuss how to share an upkeep cost for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), Seoul's foreign ministry said on Monday.
China, Australia discuss FTA implementation
Canberra, April 22 - Senior Chinese and Australian trade officials have agreed to further give full play to the potential of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and promote a deeper and more solid economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Pyongyang launched ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan: Seoul
Seoul, April 22 - North Korea has fired an unspecified ballistic missile, the South Korean military said on Monday.
German war weapons exports to Israel down since start of the year
Berlin, April 22 - The German government has hardly authorised any war weapons exports to Israel since the beginning of the year, according to newly released information.
Israel’s military intelligence director resigns
Tel Aviv, April 22 - The head of military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, has resigned, the Israeli army announced on Monday.
Rishi Sunak to urge peers to back Rwanda plan amid final showdown
London, April 22 - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will urge peers to back his Rwanda plan as it faces its final parliamentary showdown.
Pak PM calls on int’l community to strive for ecologically conscious, greener approach
Islamabad, April 22 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called upon the international community to strive to be ecologically more conscious in their endeavors and in fostering a greener approach in daily life.
Germany arrests three suspected of spying for China
Berlin, April 22 - Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of spying for the Chinese secret service, federal prosecutors said.
EU ministers discuss Ukraine support and Iran sanctions
Luxembourg, April 22 - EU foreign and defence ministers are in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss support for Ukraine - following US lawmakers' approval of a nearly $61 billion aid package - as well as sanctions against Iran for its attack on Israel
Myanmar junta launches heavy air strikes on the border with Thailand
Bangkok, April 22 - The military junta in crisis-hit Myanmar has responded to the takeover of the important trading town of Myawaddy by rebel groups with heavy airstrikes.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lands in Islamabad on three-day visit
Islamabad, April 22 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday landed in Islamabad on a three-day visit. The visit holds critical value as the Western world will be keeping a close watch against the backdrop of Tehran’s ongoing frictions with Israel and the
Historic success for separatists in Spain’s Basque Country
Madrid, April 22 - The separatist left-wing coalition EH Bildu celebrated a historic success in the Basque regional elections on Sunday.
UK set to ban wet wipes containing plastic to fight water pollution
London, April 22 - Wet wipes containing plastic are set to be banned from sale in the UK under legislation expected to be confirmed on Monday.
German President Steinmeier to meet Erdogan, opposition in Turkey
Berlin, April 22 - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier starts his three-day official visit to Turkey on Monday, where he plans to meet opposition leader and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, before he meets President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday in Ankara.
S. Korea, US to cooperate for optimising nuclear proliferation resistance
Seoul, April 22 - South Korea will join hands with the US in optimising nuclear proliferation resistance in its research reactors for export, Seoul's science ministry said on Monday.
US mulling sanctions on more IDF units amid Israel’s protest
Tel Aviv, April 22 - Despite strong protests from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the proposed sanctions on an Israel Defense Forces' wing, the US is mulling more action against some other IDF units.
Iran’s President Raisi wants to keep strict headscarf controls
Tehran, April 22 - Despite fierce protests from society, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi wants to maintain strict police checks on women for headscarf offences.
Biden reaffirms support for Israel on eve of Passover
Washington, April 22 - US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to Israel's security on the eve of the Jewish Passover holiday.