Europe

UAE President, Italian PM discuss strengthening bilateral ties

The two sides reviewed the ongoing development of their relations, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and sustainability, in addition to cultural exchange.

2025-02-24T12:41:45.486060+00:00 IST

Explosion at Russian consulate in France's Marseille

"The blasts at the Russian consulate general in Marseille exhibit all the signs of a terrorist attack. We demand that the host country take immediate, thorough action to investigate the incident, as well as measures to improve the security of Russia's foreign facilities," Maria Zakharova said.

2025-02-24T11:09:09.226678+00:00 IST

UKPNP leader expresses solidarity with Pashtun community

Kashmiri highlighted the long history of suffering endured by the Pashtun people, who have faced systemic discrimination, violence, and human rights abuses.

2025-02-24T07:50:11.981608+00:00 IST

Austria: Chinese diaspora protests religious persecution in China

The protestors carried placards and chanted slogans condemning the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) crackdown on religious groups.

2025-02-24T07:18:07.189634+00:00 IST

Bomb threat on Delhi flight "non-credible": American Airlines

The Airlines further said the flight will stay overnight at Rome's Fiumicino Airport . "If asked, the flight will stay in FCO overnight to allow for required crew rest before continuing to DEL as soon as possible tomorrow," the Airlines statement read.

2025-02-24T06:15:09.992662+00:00 IST

If Ukraine does not join NATO, we will have to create NATO within

NATO is the most cost-effective option for preventing another war. It is the simplest and most logical solution. If Ukraine does not join NATO, we will have to create NATO within Ukraine, which means maintaining an army strong enough to repel aggression, financing it, producing and storing enough of our own weapons, and negotiating with our partners about their participation to deter Russia from starting another war.

2025-02-24T04:35:15.654596+00:00 IST

Delhi-bound American airlines flight lands in Rome

"An American Airlines AAL.O flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday (February 23) due to a security concern later determined to be "non-credible," the airline said, adding the flight landed safely in Rome and will depart for Delhi on Monday.

2025-02-23T23:52:02.933405+00:00 IST

'Critical' Pope, shows 'mild' signs of kidney failure

The Vatican added that the Pope, who has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, has not experienced any further respiratory crises since Saturday evening, as per CNN.

2025-02-23T22:19:04.850985+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy expresses willingness to step down for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to step down as president in exchange for peace and the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) membership for Ukraine.

2025-02-23T16:09:40.533492+00:00 IST

Tibetans, Uyghurs speak out against language suppression in China

In observance of this day, WUC's Education Committee, in partnership with Dogu Turkistan Ili Mesrep Uyghur Vakfi, declared a commemorative event scheduled for February 23 in Istanbul.

2025-02-23T16:05:37.154530+00:00 IST

Voting underway for general election in Germany

CNN reported that opinion polls have suggested the AfD might become the second-largest political group in Germany. Two issues that have dominated the election campaigning in Germany are curbing mass migration and righting the country's flailing economy. The main candidates for German Chancellor are Friedrich Merz, Alice Weidel, Olaf Scholz, and Robert Habeck.

2025-02-23T13:44:55.422035+00:00 IST

Pope Francis remains in critical condition

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over a week experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen, Vatican news reported on Sunday.

2025-02-23T10:02:29.705453+00:00 IST

Macron calls Mulhouse knife attack an "Islamist terror act"

The suspect was later arrested and is currently in police custody, the office of France's national anti-terror prosecutor confirmed in a press release.

2025-02-23T02:04:15.747741+00:00 IST

Germany preps for elections as right-wing party gains momentum

Currently, the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), are ahead in polls compiled by the Berlin-based election research institute Infratest Dimap. The Union parties enjoy a lead of more than 10 per cent points over the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is polling second, DW reported.

2025-02-23T01:19:52.304312+00:00 IST

Pope isn't at risk of immediate death, or even out of danger

While the Pope "continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair" he is "in more pain than yesterday," it added. He also received blood transfusions today (local time) to treat anemia, according to the statement.

2025-02-22T20:49:07.794494+00:00 IST

Surplus in EU trade in goods for 6 quarters in a row: Eurostat

In the final quarter of 2024, the EU exported more goods to non-EU countries than it imported, resulting in a trade surplus of Euro 27.2 billion, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of a positive trade balance, following a period of deficits driven by soaring energy costs from late 2021 to mid-2023.

2025-02-21T21:46:09.586812+00:00 IST

Tibetan activist accuses Chinese govt of targeting Tibetans

Speaking at the sidelines of the Summit, Tibetan activist Namkyi accused Chinese government of targeting many learned and educated Tibetans for promoting their religion, education and language.

2025-02-21T09:24:14.457367+00:00 IST

"Ukraine ready for strong, effective investment...": Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has sought peace from the very second of the war between Russia and Ukraine. He emphasised that strong ties between US and Ukraine benefits the entire world.

2025-02-21T07:36:57.741090+00:00 IST

EU maritime transport: Progress made but challenges persist

Europe's maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as better protecting biodiversity.

2025-02-20T21:06:44.074824+00:00 IST

Ukraine resumes e-Visa issuance for foreign nationals

Ukraine has resumed issuing electronic visas (e-Visas) for foreign nationals from 45 countries, including India, Bhutan, Maldives, and Nepal. The move aims to facilitate travel for tourism, business, education, and other purposes, reinforcing Ukraine's diplomatic and economic ties with partner nations.

2025-02-20T08:45:48.394566+00:00 IST