Japanese autoworkers escape Pakistan suicide bombing unhurt
Islamabad, April 19 - A pair of suicide bombers targeted a vehicle carrying Japanese autoworkers in southern Pakistan on Friday, in another attack aimed at foreigners in the volatile South Asian country.
G7 meeting to end with debate on China and global issues
Capri, April 19 - The spring meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) economically strong democracies is set to end on Friday with discussions on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues such as food, energy and
Russia admits losing supersonic bomber, Ukraine says it was shot down
Moscow, April 19 - The Russian Air Force lost one of its Tupolev Tu-22M supersonic heavy bombers on Friday.
Eight killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Kyiv, April 19 - At least eight people were killed and 15 injured in southern Ukraine due to heavy bombardment by Russia early on Friday, authorities said.
Iran’s nuclear sites unharmed after overnight explosions: IAEA
Vienna, April 19 - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says no nuclear facilities were harmed after explosions were reported in the central Iranian province of Isfahan.
Close shave for foreign nationals in suicide attack in Karachi
Karachi, April 19 - Five foreign nationals had a narrow escape on Friday after their convoy was attacked by two suicide bombers in Landhi's Mansehra Colony in Karachi.
India’s national election is Maha Kumbh of democracy: US diplomat Atul Keshap
New Delhi, April 19 - US diplomat Atul Keshap, president of the US-India Business Council, on Friday said with 970 million eligible voters and 1.2 million polling places, India's national election is the Maha Kumbh of democracy.
Two killed in suicide attack in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 19 - A suicide bomber and a militant were killed and three others injured on Friday morning in an attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in Pakistan's Karachi.
Explosions rock Isfahan province, Iran activates air defence system
Tehran, April 19 - Three explosions have been heard in Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday.
US expresses concern about planned Israeli assault on Rafah
Washington, April 19 - US officials have met Israeli leaders to discuss the situation in the embattled city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has confirmed.
Kenyan President confirms military chief’s death in plane crash
Nairobi, April 19 - Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that military chief Francis Ogolla was among 10 senior commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of the country on Thursday.
US shoots down Palestine’s bid for full UN membership
United Nations, April 19 - An isolated US has shot down Palestine's bid to get full UN membership using its veto at the Security Council undermining the keystone of a two-nation solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
UK sanctions Iran’s leading military figures, entities
London, April 19 - The UK has announced sanctions on a further seven individuals and six entities who it said "enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including its direct attack on Israel".
Pakistan Foreign Minister bats for resuming trade with India, faces tough challenge ahead
Islamabad, April 18 - Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has revealed that he has started internal consultations with the country's business community on the revival of trade activities with India.
Remaining 16 Indian crew members free to return home, says Iranian Envoy to Delhi
New Delhi, April 18 - The 16 remaining Indian crew members on board a cargo ship seized by Iran have not been detained and are allowed to leave the country easily, Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, said on Thursday.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza nears 34,000: Ministry
Gaza, April 18 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,970, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Thursday.
US Senate Dismisses Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Following Brief Trial
In a swift and decisive move, the Democratic-controlled Senate concluded the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, promptly rejecting charges brought by House Republicans related to his management of border policies.
Russian regions fight flood as water levels remain high
Moscow, April 18 - Russia's Kurgan and Tyumen regions have evacuated more than 15,000 people as of Thursday due to flooding threat as water levels are forecast to continue rising in the coming days.
3 killed, 3 injured in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Beirut, April 18 - Two Hezbollah fighters and one civilian were killed, and three civilians were wounded on Thursday at dawn in a series of Israeli air strikes on villages in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese military and medical sources.
S.Korean Health Minister renews commitment to accomplish medical reform
Seoul, April 18 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong renewed his vow to accomplish medical reform on Thursday, although a mass walkout by trainee doctors in protest of the reform has crippled public health services for about two months.