Europe

Zelenskyy praises Europe's strong support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed strong appreciation for the support Ukraine has received during a European leaders summit in London on Sunday (local time) focused on Ukraine's future and its relationship with Europe.

2025-03-02T23:56:48.312032+00:00 IST

Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets King Charles at Sandringham House

After meeting UK PM Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) met Britain's King Charles III at Sandringham House.  

2025-03-02T20:38:49.991380+00:00 IST

"War appears absurd": Pope Francis makes poignant plea for peace

Pope Francis made a poignant plea for peace, specifically mentioning several conflict-ridden regions around the world. He urged the faithful to pray for Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar, Sudan, Kivu, Palestine and Israel.

2025-03-02T14:08:30.266836+00:00 IST

US administration "largely coincides with our vision": Kremlin

"The new administration is rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations," Peskov said, referring to the Trump administration in the US, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-03-02T12:14:52.173324+00:00 IST

UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US: Starmer says

Starmer also said he believes US President Donald Trump wants a durable peace in Ukraine and reiterated his assertion that US security guarantees will be needed to make any peace deal work, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-03-02T10:35:18.606062+00:00 IST

Pope Francis continues to rest after peaceful night in hospital

Pope Francis continues to have rest after having had a peaceful night in the hospital, Vatican News reported, citing Holy See Press Office's statement.

2025-03-02T09:23:24.874638+00:00 IST

"Meaningful, warm meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer": Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his unwavering support during their meeting in London, calling it a "meaningful and warm" discussion.

2025-03-01T22:57:42.235526+00:00 IST

UK PM Keir Starmer reiterates "unwavering support for Ukraine"

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the UK's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and security during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 10 Downing Street.

2025-03-01T21:56:48.675824+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy meets UK PM Keir Starmer a day after Oval office clash

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to 10 Downing Street on Saturday (local time), assuring him of the UK's continued support.

2025-03-01T21:43:30.604766+00:00 IST

Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Rose Girone, dies at 113

The New York Times reported in its recent edition that Rose Girone, the oldest Holocaust Survivor, died at 113. She fled Nazi Germany in 1939 with her husband and baby only to be forced into a Jewish ghetto in Shanghai. According to the report, "she would often say, "Aren't we lucky?" Rose Girone was eight months pregnant and living in Breslau, Germany, in 1938 when her husband was sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp. She secured passage to Shanghai, only to be forced to live in a bathroom in a Jewish ghetto for seven years. Once settled in the United States, she rented whatever she could find while supporting her daughter with knitting."

2025-03-01T16:50:34.746849+00:00 IST

Ukrainian MP Halaichuk stresses need for 'security guarantee'

In an interview with ANI, the Ukrainian MP stressed that Kyiv can't risk signing anything which doesn't provide it with "sufficient guarantees" for the future. He also lamented the Budapest Memorandum signed in 1994, under which Kyiv had to give up its nuclear arsenal, and termed it a "worthless paper".

2025-03-01T15:15:32.536071+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy stresses need for 'security guarantee' against Russia

Following the public spat with US President Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised that his country wants peace but stressed that a "just and lasting peace" is not possible without Kyiv being provided with security guarantees.

2025-03-01T13:43:28.664721+00:00 IST

India, EU reiterate commitment for human-centric, sustainable AI

As part of this, the European AI Office and India AI Mission have agreed to deepen cooperation, encouraging an ecosystem of innovation and fostering information exchange. They have also agreed to enhance cooperation on large language models.

2025-03-01T12:09:49.997903+00:00 IST

"Pope is resting," says Vatican as he battles illness

"After a quiet night, the Pope is resting", Vatican News quoted the brief Holy See Press Office statement.

2025-03-01T10:58:26.606915+00:00 IST

Leaders worldwide back Ukraine fight after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

European leaders rallied behind Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, expressing strong solidarity in the wake of his heated verbal clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance at the White House on Friday (local time).

2025-03-01T01:42:27.470319+00:00 IST

Pope has "Bronchospasm", placed on non-invasive ventilation

The Holy Father was promptly subjected to bronchial aspiration (to clear his airways) and was put on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, which improved his oxygen levels, it added.

2025-02-28T22:40:37.286622+00:00 IST

FBM condemns killing of Baloch missing persons in fake encounters

The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) has vehemently denounced the extrajudicial murders of Baloch missing persons, labeling them as war crimes. The organization accused the Pakistani military of orchestrating fake encounters to eliminate abducted Baloch youth who had been held in torture cells for extended periods, ranging from months to years.

2025-02-28T10:20:19.397963+00:00 IST

Raksha Rajya Mantri meets Commissioner for Defence & Space, Europ

In a recent round of meetings between India and the EU, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth held a meeting with the Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission Andrius Kubilius in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. They comprehensively discussed the India-European Union bilateral defence and security cooperation with a focus on maritime engagements & information sharing in the Indo-Pacific, as reported by PIB in their press release.

2025-02-28T09:42:12.224791+00:00 IST

Indian Army Chief gives overview of India's strategic landscape

He provided comprehensive overview of India's strategic landscape and regional geopolitical dynamics to the audience which included 98 international officers from 68 nations.

2025-02-28T07:19:00.563952+00:00 IST

UN Rights Chief condemns deportation of Uyghurs to China

Turk said that his office has repeatedly urged Thai authorities to respect their obligations under international law in relation to the individuals who are need of international protection. He called it important that the Chinese authorities disclose information regarding their whereabouts.

2025-02-28T05:19:21.829366+00:00 IST

"Inappropriate and counter-productive": Russia over US pressure

Russia on Thursday slammed the US for its "inappropriate and counter-productive" demands that India stop unloading Russian oil tankers. The US had set a deadline of February 27 for India to comply.

2025-02-27T16:48:44.615984+00:00 IST