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Germany set to elect new chancellor amid political shifts; on WWII anniversary

Germany set to elect new chancellor amid political shifts; on WWII anniversary

The Germany lawmakers are set to elect their new 10th chancellor for the country on the eve of 80th anniversary of World War II. Friedrich Merz, the leader of Alternative for Germany party is seen to be the new chancellor

06 May,2025 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
UNSC members call for de-escalation, ask Pakistan 'tough questions'

UNSC members call for de-escalation, ask Pakistan 'tough questions'

Greece, president of the UNSC for the month of May, had scheduled the meeting on Monday following a request by Pakistan, which is currently a non-permanent member

06 May,2025 12:37 PM IST | United Nations | mid-day online correspondent
Indian children missing as boat capsizes near San Diego

Indian children missing as boat capsizes near San Diego

The San Diego Sheriff's Department, California State Parks, US Coast Guard, Del Mar Lifeguards, and US Border Patrol are among the multiple agencies involved in the response

06 May,2025 08:37 AM IST | San Diego | ANI
Israel strikes Yemen after Houthi missile hits airport

Israel strikes Yemen after Houthi missile hits airport

Ambulance sirens were also heard across the city, they said. 'It was very strong,' Ahmed Saleh, who lives close to the port, said of the explosions

06 May,2025 08:36 AM IST | Jerusalem | AP
Trump admin seeks dismissal of abortion pill access suit

Trump admin seeks dismissal of abortion pill access suit

Rather, the government argued the states don't have the legal right, or standing, to sue.

06 May,2025 08:35 AM IST | Washington | AP

"Issues related to Pakistan were not discussed," says ADB

Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack

06 May,2025 08:35 AM IST | Italy | ANI
Pakistan says won’t hold back if India attacks or disrupts its water flow

Pakistan says won’t hold back if India attacks or disrupts its water flow

Threatens nuclear response as UN Security Council meets to discuss issue

06 May,2025 08:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
Chinese tourist boats capsize in storm; 10 dead

Chinese tourist boats capsize in storm; 10 dead

The boats were lashed by a sudden rain and hail storm on the upper reaches of the Wu River, a tributary of the Yangtze. 

06 May,2025 08:33 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
Israel now plans to capture all of Gaza

Israel now plans to capture all of Gaza

Israeli Cabinet ministers approved the plan after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers

06 May,2025 08:33 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies
Pakistan carries out 'training launch' of ballistic missile from Fatah series

Pakistan carries out 'training launch' of ballistic missile from Fatah series

The launch test was a part of 'Exercise Indus', a statement by Pakistan's military arm, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said. The launch was aimed at "ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy," ISPR said

05 May,2025 07:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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