US talks to Israel, says Rafah operation is of limited scope
Washington, May 8 (IANS/DPA) The US government is insisting that the army’s advance on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip is a “limited” operation, after talks with the Israeli government. We have “repeatedly and consistently” made clear concerns about a “major operation in Rafah in densely populated areas that would give higher […]
Ukrainian secret service uncovers ‘Russian plots’ against Zelensky
Kiev, May 8 (IANS/DPA) Ukrainian security authorities have claimed that they had uncovered Russian attack plans against President Volodymyr Zelensky and other politicians. The Ukrainian secret service SBU on Tuesday said that two officers from the Ukrainian State Security Department responsible for the president’s personal protection had been detained in connection with possible attacks. They […]
Woman taken to hospital after stabbing at Sydney gym
Sydney, May 8 (IANS) A woman has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a gym in Sydney’s inner south on Wednesday. According to the New South Wales Police Force, emergency services were called to a fitness facility on O’riordan Street in Alexandria at about 12:30 p.m. local time, following reports of an alleged […]
US soldier in Russian detention didn’t request approval for trip to Russia: Army spokesperson
Washington, May 8 (IANS) A US soldier, held in Russia for alleged theft, did not request official clearance for his trip to Russia, an Army spokesperson said, noting he is currently in a pretrial detention facility. Cynthia Smith, the spokesperson, made the remarks as Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was arrested on charges of stealing personal […]
Hamas did not agree to draft for ceasefire before Rafah assault: US
Washington, May 8 (IANS/DPA) The US government contradicted reports that Hamas had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza war shortly before the Israeli army started a military operation in the city of Rafah. “Hamas did not accept the ceasefire proposal. Hamas responded, and in their response, made several suggestions. It’s not […]
Death toll rises to 90 in Brazil floods
Sao Paulo, May 8 (IANS) Five more people were killed by storms ravaging south Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 90, the state’s civil defence agency has said. In the state bordering Uruguay and Argentina, record rainfall, flooding and mudslides have left 132 people missing […]
CIA Director to reach Israel today, hold talks with Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, May 8 (IANS) US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns will reach Israel on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. William Burns, according to the Israel Prime Minister‘s Office, will also have one-to-one meetings with Mossad Director David Barnea and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar. […]
TikTok sues US govt to block potential ban
Washington, May 8 (IANS) TikTok, an online video entertainment platform, and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have filed a legal challenge against the US government over a law forcing ByteDance to sell off the ultra-popular app or face a nationwide ban in the country. US President Joe Biden signed a TikTok ban bill into law […]
Why has AstraZeneca recalled Covid-19 vaccine
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) In a significant move, pharma giant AstraZeneca has recalled its Covid-19 vaccine, made in collaboration with Oxford University, worldwide, months after admitting in the UK court about its potential rare blood clot side effect. The company voluntarily withdrew its “marketing authorisation” of its Covid vaccine, sold as Covishield in India […]
Four automakers to recall over 7,783 vehicles for faulty parts
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, Kia and two other carmakers will recall over 7,700 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Wednesday. The four companies, including Jaguar Land-Rover Korea and Volkswagen Group Korea, are voluntarily recalling 7,783 units of 11 different models, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said […]
