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Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks towards Israel
Sanaa, May 8 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group has said that it had launched fresh drone attacks towards Israel, a day after it signed a ceasefire agreement with the US -- a deal the group said does not extend to its operations against Israel.
Danish Foreign Minister to summon US Ambassador over reported espionage against Greenland
Oslo, May 8 (IANS) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has said that he will summon the US Ambassador to Denmark for a meeting following media reports suggesting that Washington plans to intensify espionage activities targeting Greenland.
Greece, Egypt forge strategic agreement with focus on regional stability, migration
Athens, May 8 (IANS) Greece and Egypt have signed a strategic partnership agreement, with a focus on migration cooperation.
Israeli PM lowers number of living hostages in Gaza to 21
Jerusalem, May 8 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lowered the number of living hostages in the Gaza Strip from 24 to 21.
Iran rejects report of proposing direct talks with US
Tehran, May 8 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has dismissed a recent media report and the speculations about a proposal by Tehran on direct nuclear talks with Washington and an imminent meeting between the Iranian and US Presidents.
World Central Kitchen to halt Gaza operations due to supply depletion
Gaza, May 8 (IANS) The food relief organisation World Central Kitchen (WCK) has announced that it will halt cooking in the Gaza Strip due to the depletion of humanitarian supplies.
Macron criticises Israeli airstrike in Syria 'bad practice'
Paris, May 8 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised Israeli strikes in Syria, warning such actions would not guarantee "Israel's long-term security".
Pakistan's propaganda machine working overtime after India's decisive Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Pakistan has unleashed a full-blown disinformation offensive in a desperate attempt to shift the focus and control the narrative with a barrage of lies and digital theatrics following India's decisive strike under 'Operation Sindoor'.
Air India, Air India Express offer refunds of tickets for armed forces
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) In a strong gesture of support for India's armed forces, Air India and Air India Express have offered free rescheduling of tickets or full refunds on cancellations for defence personnel who have bookings with the airlines, following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent launch of Operation Sindoor.
Centre to call all-party meeting today to brief about 'Operation Sindoor'
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Central government has called an all-party meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday to brief political leaders on the military strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces targeting the terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).