Sao Paulo, May 26 (IANS) The death toll from storms and floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul since April 29 has risen to 166, the… Continue reading Death toll from Brazil’s weather catastrophe rises to 166
London, May 26 (IANS/DPA) Eighteen-year-olds would be forced to carry out a form of national service if the Tories are voted back in at the July 4 election, British Prime… Continue reading Mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if Tories win, Sunak vows
London, May 26 (IANS) A British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot was killed after a Spitfire crashed near an RAF base in Lincolnshire, an RAF spokesperson has said. “It is… Continue reading British RAF pilot dies after aircraft crash
Gaza, May 26 (IANS) The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on Sunday announced the capture of an unspecified number of Israeli soldiers during an operation in the Jabalia… Continue reading Hamas announces capture of Israeli soldiers in Gaza, Israel denies
Washington, May 25 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will attend a trilateral meeting with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts on the margins of an annual security forum in… Continue reading US Defence Secy to attend talks with S. Korean, Japanese counterparts in Singapore
Tel Aviv/Amsterdam, May 25 (IANS/DPA) In a move rejected by Israeli officials, the UN’s top court on Friday ordered Israel to “immediately” halt its military assault on the southern Gaza… Continue reading Israel rejects order by UN court to ‘immediately’ halt Rafah assault
United Nations, May 25 (IANS) The Security Council has adopted a resolution that calls on all states to respect and protect humanitarian personnel and UN and associated personnel. Resolution 2730,… Continue reading UN Security Council adopts resolution on protection of humanitarian personnel
Berlin, May 25 (IANS/DPA) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on the climate activists taking part in a hunger strike in Berlin to end it. “It is my greatest wish… Continue reading German Chancellor calls on climate activists to end their hunger strike
Budapest, May 25 (IANS/DPA) A Romanian man has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia for the past two years, prosecutors in Bucharest said on Friday. His suspected Russian… Continue reading Man suspected of spying for Russia arrested in Romania
Prague, May 24 (IANS) Czech President Petr Pavel was injured while riding a motorcycle, the Presidential office said. “The injuries are not serious, but they will require a short observation”… Continue reading Czech President hospitalised after motorcycle mishap
Kiev, May 24 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and 21 others were injured in a wave of missile strikes on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv, local authorities said.… Continue reading 7 killed, 21 injured in missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Oslo, May 24 (IANS) The Norwegian government has announced further restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens into Norway, effective from May 29. The move is aimed at curbing non-essential… Continue reading Norway tightens entry restrictions for Russian citizens
Tehran, May 24 (IANS) The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has released the first report on the causes of a recent helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of… Continue reading Iran releases 1st investigation report on President Raisi’s helicopter crash
Madrid, May 24 (IANS/DPA) At least four people have died and scores more were injured in the collapse of a restaurant on the Spanish island of Mallorca, according to emergency… Continue reading 4 killed in restaurant building collapse in Spain’s Mallorca (Ld)
Ottawa, May 23 (IANS) Three people, including one teenager, died after being stabbed during a fight in Montreal, Canada, two days ago, local media reported. According to the report, Montreal… Continue reading Teen boy among three dead after stabbing in Canada
