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Iran closed nuclear facilities in wake of Israel attack: IAEA chief
Israel has carried out operations against nuclear sites in the region before.
IMF lifts global growth forecast but signals pessimism over medium term
The International Monetary Fund now expects the world economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year, up 0.1 percentage point from its previous forecast in January.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from a Myanmar prison to house arrest due to heat wave
Suu Kyi, 78, and Win Myint, the 72-year-old former president of her ousted government, were among the elderly and infirm prisoners moved from out of prison because of the severe heat.
Islamic terror groups holding over 1600 Hindus, 120 Buddhists hostage in Myanmar
It may be recalled that in 2017, Rohingya terror groups had massacred nearly 100 Hindus in Rakhine state including women and children.
Macron says France ‘to do everything’ to have Olympic truce
Referring to the recent escalations between Iran and Israel, Macron said that France would help do everything to avoid a "conflagration" in the Middle East.
Trump’s historic hush money trial: 1st day ends without any jurors being picked
The day began with pretrial arguments — including over a potential fine for Trump — before moving in the afternoon into jury selection.
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
The iPhone maker announced the news in a statement on its website but gave no details of how much it would spend or where the money would go.
China officials reject criticism of new Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong authorities last month enacted the financial hubs's second national security law, which expanded on legislation Beijing imposed four years ago to quell dissent after massive democracy protests in 2019 were quashed.
Iran says seized Israel-linked ship broke maritime law
There are 17 Indians among 25 crew onboard the cargo vessel seized by Iran.
Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, Deputy PM Wong to succeed
Lee is handing over the reins later than intended, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and after a hiccup in succession plans.
Netanyahu rival Yair Lapid says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
JERUSALEM: Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of leading to a "total loss of Israeli deterrence" in the wake of an unprecedented Iranian attack.
In a scathing criticism…
Gaza officials say Israel released 150 detainees from Palestinian territory
The latest detainees to be released were taken to Israel and returned via the Kerem Shalom border crossing before some were treated in a hospital in Rafah, in the south of the besieged territory, according to the Gaza crossings authority
In a second knife attack in two days, four wounded in Sydney church stabbing
The incident comes just two days after a knife rampage in an eastern Sydney shopping mall killed six people.
19 dead, two missing after Indonesia landslide
Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season and the problem has been aggravated in some places by deforestation, with prolonged torrential rain causing flooding in some areas of the archipelago nation.
Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan
20 of the nation's 34 provinces were lashed by the heavy rains, which have followed an unusually dry winter season which has parched terrain and forced farmers to delay planting.
Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday against any "reckless" Israeli retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack, as world leaders urged restraint.
Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on…
World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel
US President Joe Biden promised "ironclad" support for Israel after holding an urgent meeting with top security officials.
24-year-old Indian student shot dead in Canada
A statement released by the Vancouver police said Chirag, 24, was found dead inside a vehicle after neighbours reported hearing gunshots.
Iran fires 200 drones, missiles at Israel; warns US to ‘stay away’
The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity dating back to the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Militants kidnap, kill 11 people in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
No banned outfit has claimed responsibility for the killings but in recent weeks this year there has been a surge in terror attacks by banned outfits and terrorists in the province.