Latest May Headlines and News updates

DLD strengthens ties with Ras Al Khaimah government entities

Disputed Crimean Scythian Gold Collection Stuck in Netherlands

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal was expected to render a decision on July 16 on the return of the so-called Scythian gold collection from the Netherlands to Crimea, but the final verdict was postponed for six or nine months and the sides were tasked with providing additional information within two months, the court said in a statement

Ankara's F-35 Program Expulsion Would Entail Legal Action, Financial Losses - Ex-Minister

Any US attempt to expel Turkey from the F-35 jet program over the purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems will inevitably entail legal action and seriously shoot up the price of the project, former Turkish Foreign Minister Yasar Yakis told Sputnik

Pakistan expresses profound grief over death of Ershad

The Government and people of Pakistan Tuesday extended condolences on the sad demise of former president of Bangladesh and chairman of Jatiya Party Hussain Muhammad Ershad

Pakistan pugilists to leave for Thailand on Wednesday for int'l boxing event

A six-member Pakistan squad will proceed to Thailand on Wednesday to participate in Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament

Sharjah Ruler amends the decree regulating SCC elections

EU Vows to Expand Measures Targeting Venezuela If Settlement Talks End Without Results

Brussels will expand its measures targeting Venezuela if the peace talks between the government and the opposition bring about no concrete results, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said Tuesday

ICJ to decide fate of Indian spy Jadhav tomorrow

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is all set to announce its judgment in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case between Pakistan and India on Wednesday (July 17)

Ukrainian President to Visit US in Near Future - Zelenskyy's Office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United States soon, but the date has yet to be determined, Vadym Prystaiko, a deputy head of the presidential administration, said on Tuesday

EU to Reject Outright Plans to Exclude Irish Border Backstop From Brexit Deal - Reports

Brussels will not accept any plans to axe the Irish border backstop from the withdrawal agreement with London, media reported on Tuesday

Could foreign IS suspects be tried in northeast Syria?

Months after the territorial defeat of the Islamic State group, Syria's Kurds are pushing for an international tribunal to try alleged jihadists detained in their region

N. Korea warns US-S. Korea drills will affect nuclear talks

North Korea on Tuesday said looming US-South Korea military drills could impact the proposed resumption of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington, and hinted that it could reconsider its moratorium on nuclear testing

Woods draws inspiration from Watson, Norman's Open near-misses

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is confident his body can hold up under the rigours of links golf this week as he bids for a 16th major title at the British Open

Ryanair slashes growth outlook on Boeing crisis

Ryanair on Tuesday slashed its growth outlook and said it would temporarily shut bases as crisis-hit Boeing pushes back plane delivery owing to fatal crashes that grounded its 737 MAX jets

It is not correct to say all lawyers, judges, police, politicians are bad: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa has remarked it is not correct to say all lawyers, judges, police and politicians are bad people as this hurts those who are not bad