Russian regions grapple with severe flooding amid rising water levels
Moscow, April 12 - At least 13,000 people have been evacuated in parts of Russia as of Thursday, as multiple regions continue to battle extreme floods amid rising water levels, local authorities said.
Thermal power plant near Kiev destroyed in missile attack
Kiev, April 12 - The Trypilska thermal power plant (TPP) outside the Ukrainian capital has been completely destroyed in a Russian missile attack, the media reported, citing an official.
Israeli forces bombard surrounding areas of Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza
Gaza, April 12 - Israeli forces have conducted intensive bombardments in the vicinity of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza two days, resulting in casualties, local sources told the media.
Britain-trained Ukrainian saboteurs destroyed in Kherson region: Russia
Moscow, April 12 - Russian authorities have said that they have foiled the landing in the Kherson region of Ukrainian sabotage groups trained in Britain.
Ukrainian Parliament passes law to toughen army mobilisation
Kiev, April 12 - The Ukrainian Parliament has passed a law to tighten military mobilisation rules, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram.
Chinese FM Spokesperson: Strong and steady India-China relations serve mutual interests
Beijing, April 12 - Sound and stable India-China relations serve the interests of both countries and are conducive to peace and development in the region and beyond, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.
S. Korea court dismisses doctor group leaders’ request to halt license suspension
Seoul, April 11 - A court in South Korea's Seoul on Thursday dismissed requests by leaders of the biggest doctors' association to halt the government's suspension of their medical licenses in connection with a mass walkout by trainee doctors.
S. Korea ordered to pay $32 mn in lawsuit over merger of 2 Samsung affiliates
Seoul, April 11 - An international tribunal ordered South Korea on Thursday to pay 43.8 billion won ($32 million) in compensation to US-based hedge fund Mason Capital in an investor-state lawsuit the company filed over a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates,
Pakistan’s economic outlook uncertain with high risks on the downside: ADB
Islamabad, April 11 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that Pakistan’s economic outlook remains uncertain with high risks on the downside.
Ministry of Gaza says Death Toll in Israeli-Palestinian War Rises to 33,482
Gaza, April 11 - The Health Ministry in Gaza said that the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,482 as a result of ongoing Israeli attacks.=
Violence Mars Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia, Two Injured in Shooting Incident
A joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia turned tragic on Wednesday afternoon as gunfire erupted near Philadelphia Masjid, leaving at least two individuals injured and sparking chaos and fear among attendees.
Texas Hindu temple faces lawsuit over branding 11-year-old during religious ceremony
A Texas man is suing a local Hindu temple, alleging it branded his son with a hot iron during a cultural ceremony.
Lindy Cameron is new British High Commissioner to India
New Delhi, April 11 - Lindy Cameron has been appointed British High Commissioner to India in succession to Alex Ellis CMG, who will be transferring to another diplomatic service appointment, the UK government said on Thursday.
South Korean PM offers to resign over parliamentary elections defeat
Seoul, April 11 - South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and almost all senior presidential secretaries on Thursday offered to resign over the ruling People Power Party's crushing defeat in parliamentary elections, local media reported citing the presidential office.
Australian PM welcomes US Prez’s consideration of dropping prosecution of WikiLeaks founder
Canberra, April 11 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday welcomed news that US President Joe Biden is considering a request to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
China tried to interfere but Canadians decided the polls in 2019, 2021: Justin Trudeau
Ottawa, April 11 - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said China tried to meddle in the election process in his country twice --2019 and 2021, but asserted that it was fair.
Ismail Haniyeh‘s sons were involved with Hamas military wing, says IDF
Tel Aviv, April 11 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have said that the three sons of Ismail Haniyeh, who died in an airstrike, were part of the Hamas military wing and were involved in holding Israeli hostages.
S.Korea’s Opposition bloc wins landslide Parliamentary vote
Seoul, April 11 - The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) retained a majority in the National Assembly in Wednesday's general elections in another major setback for the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and President Yoon Suk Yeol.
N.Korea’s Kim Jong-un vows to deal ‘death-blow’ to enemy in event of confrontation
Seoul, April 11 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to mobilise all means to deal a "death-blow" to the country's enemy without hesitation should it opt for military confrontation with North Korea, state media said on Thursday.
Musk confirms India visit, to meet PM Modi
New Delhi, April 11 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed his visit to India, saying that he is looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country.