Iranian ambassador to Syria vows retaliation against Israeli attack on embassy
Damascus, April 2 - Iranian Ambassador to Syria, Hossein Akbari, has promised that Iran will respond to Israel's attack on the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus with equal force.
Fresh US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen’s port city
Sanaa, April 2 - A warplane of the US-British coalition launched airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on the Red Sea, the media reported.
Japan govt designates 5 airports, 11 seaports to upgrade for possible defence use
Tokyo, April 2 - The Japanese government has designated five airports and 11 seaports to be upgraded for possible use by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and the Japan Coast Guard, local media reported.
US Congress members seek update on probes into temple attacks
Washington, April 1 - US Congress' five Indian-descent members on Monday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department on the spate of vandalism at Hindu temples across the country, some of whom were left with pro-Khalistan and anti-India graffiti.
Jolt to Erdogan as Turkey’s opposition registers big win in local polls
Ankara, April 1 - Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has claimed a major victory in local polls in 35 mayoralties throughout the country, according to unofficial results of Sunday's local elections. This comes as a jolt to President Recep Tayyip
Japan’s Moon lander goes dormant again: JAXA
New Delhi, April 1 - After surviving two recent lunar nights, Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has now gone dormant, the country’s space agency JAXA said on Monday.
Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s sentence in Toshakhana case
Islamabad, April 1- In a major positive development for former Pakistan Premier Imran Khan and his wife, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the 14-year sentence of the former Prime Minister and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case.
Pakistan SC takes suo moto notice of IHC judges letter case
Islamabad, April 1 - Pakistan Supreme Court has taken a suo moto notice of the case related to a letter of six sitting judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), accusing the country’s intelligence agencies of harassing, threatening, blackmailing and interfering in judicial
2,000 is minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions: S. Korean President
Seoul, April 1 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday said that 2,000 is the minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions, ruling out any adjustment despite a prolonged walkout by junior doctors.
US, Israel to hold virtual meet on Rafah operations today
Tel Aviv, April 1 - The US and Israel will hold a virtual meeting of senior officials regarding the Rafah operations.
Taliban confirms detention of 2 US nationals in Afghanistan
Kabul, April 1 - Afghan caretaker government's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed the detention of two US nationals in Afghanistan, local media said.
Bulgaria partially enters Schengen area
Sofia, April 1 - Bulgaria along with its northern neighbour Romania have partially joined the passport-free Schengen area.
Israeli PM undergoes hernia surgery: Office
Jerusalem, April 1 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had undergone a hernia surgery on Sunday night, his office said in a statement.
UNIFIL urges calm on Lebanese-Israeli border after injury of UN observers
Beirut, March 31 - Spokesperson for a UN peacekeeping mission, Andrea Tenenti, has urged Lebanon and Israel to cease the ongoing heavy exchanges of fire on the border areas, after three members of the UN Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) and one Lebanese translator
Bulgaria’s president asks caretaker PM nominee to propose govt
Sofia, March 31 - Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has asked Dimitar Glavchev, a nominee for caretaker Prime Minister, to propose a composition of a caretaker government before next Saturday.
Russia calls for jointly combating terrorism with India, other nations
New Delhi, March 30 - Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said on Saturday that his country is committed to fighting terrorism together with India and other nations, as he highlighted the strong statement of support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pakistanis brace for another petrol price hike ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Islamabad, March 30 - Even as the cash-strapped economy of Pakistan has taken a massive toll on the lives of its citizens, adding up to their struggles, miseries and sufferings with consistent rise in inflation, now the government is gearing up to announce
Sudan govt accuses paramilitary forces of blocking UNICEF aid trucks
Khartoum, March 30 - Sudan's Foreign Ministry has alleged that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had blocked several United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) trucks carrying humanitarian aid en route to El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State.
UNRWA chief urges Israel to allow food delivery to Gaza amid warnings of famine
Gaza, March 30 - Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), has urged Israel to allow the organisation's food and nutrition convoys reach northern Gaza and to open additional land crossings to facilitate the delivery
Russia says Moscow terror attack suspects planned to flee to Kiev for reward
Moscow, March 30 - The Russian Investigative Committee has said that it had found evidence showing that the terrorists involved in the Moscow concert hall attack were planning to cross into Ukraine to receive their reward.