Europe

India co-chairing AI summit in Paris a key milestone: C Ananda

Coumar Ananda, President of the France-India Chambers of Commerce, underscores the geopolitical significance of AI at the AI Summit in Paris, emphasising themes like governance, public good, workforce, and security.

2025-02-09T22:58:14.097668+00:00 IST

"To know about a country, it is important to know languages"

Other than Hindi, people learn other Indian languages like Urdu, Bengali, etc, which helps them to conduct business there.

2025-02-09T17:57:25.893416+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 7.5 magnitude jolts Cayman Islands

The earthquake happened at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-02-09T13:58:50.646360+00:00 IST

India would bring concerns from global south in AI action summit'

While talking to ANI, Singla said that India would bring the issues of the Global South like the AI tools to be safe, to be trustworthy.

2025-02-09T12:28:01.682830+00:00 IST

NATO's Dragone meets Zelenskyy; discusses military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday met with Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee. The two held discussions on Ukraine's long-range weaponry, preparations for the upcoming Ramstein meeting, continued military aid from NATO allies, and investments in the production of long-range drones.

2025-02-09T07:35:27.823828+00:00 IST

Biggest quake has not occurred yet at 'Instagram island'

Remy Bossu, Secretary-General of the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, said "days, or perhaps, weeks" would be needed to evaluate the series of earthquakes but said that the series of quakes typically occur in the build-up to a larger tremor, as per CNN.

2025-02-08T12:21:21.500550+00:00 IST

JSFM Chairman speaks out against Pakistan’s injustice towards Sin

Speaking at a protest organized by the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) on February 5 outside the Pakistani High Commission in London, Abro highlighted the shared plight of oppressed regions, including Sindh, Balochistan, and PoJK.

2025-02-07T17:14:20.895525+00:00 IST

UKPNP protests outside Pakistan High Commission in London

UKPNP spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan addressed the crowd, explaining that the purpose of their protest was to reveal Pakistan's deceit. He said that Pakistan has been unlawfully occupying portions of PoJK since October 22, 1947 and causing violence and division in the area.

2025-02-06T08:29:41.890023+00:00 IST

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets UK Foreign Secy Lammy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Kiev on Wednesday, where the two leaders discussed sanctions on Russia and the implementation of the 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.

2025-02-06T01:26:04.367037+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress China’s restriction on Uyghur mobility

In the press release on February 4, WUC mentioned that while Beijing maintains that the region has "normalized," evidence points to the opposite, and "mass surveillance, arbitrary restrictions, and the weaponisation of passports are part of a deliberate strategy to suppress Uyghur identity and silence dissent."

2025-02-05T06:57:41.134106+00:00 IST

EU Chief warns of growing trade imbalances with China

European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday emphasised the need to reassess the EU's relationship with China, warning of growing imbalances and risks in their economic ties.

2025-02-05T05:12:53.041328+00:00 IST

EU will safeguard economic security amid tariffs: Von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday spoke about the growing use of economic coercion -- such as sanctions, export controls, and tariffs and reaffirmed Europe's commitment to safeguarding its economic security.

2025-02-05T02:52:59.141376+00:00 IST

Sweden: At least 10 dead after shooting at Orebro school campus

The suspect was among the dead, Sweden's Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said. However, authorities released a few other details, including the person's identity and a possible motive.

2025-02-05T01:09:45.492612+00:00 IST

EU leaders commit to increased defence spending

European Council President Antonio Costa said that strengthening the European security requires a strong and competitive European defence industry.

2025-02-05T00:28:27.307978+00:00 IST

Russian archaeologists uncover Late Neolithic settlements

Russian archaeologists uncover four Late Neolithic settlements in the Kola Peninsula, shedding light on the ancient Gressbakken culture. The excavations also revealed a Saami pyramid dwelling with thousands of artefacts.

2025-02-04T17:38:34.010632+00:00 IST

Over 200 earthquakes jolt 'Instagram island' in Greece

Records from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) showed the quakes were continuing to occur a few minutes apart as of 7am on Tuesday (05:00 GMT), with the largest quake recorded at magnitude 5.1 on Monday afternoon.

2025-02-04T14:09:54.162805+00:00 IST

JKNIA Chairman demands justice for PoJK

The event served as a rallying cry for Kashmiris in PoJK and the diaspora, urging them to persist in their struggle for human rights, justice, and systemic reforms.

2025-02-03T19:34:56.183003+00:00 IST

WUC to lead global protests on Ghulja Massacre Anniversary

These events are intended to raise awareness of the ongoing genocide in East Turkistan and to pay tribute to the victims of the Ghulja Massacre. By taking these steps, the WUC hopes to foster global unity and highlight how crucial it is to protect democratic values, freedom of speech, and cultural heritage according to a post shared on X by the World Uyghur Congress.

2025-02-03T13:21:04.859729+00:00 IST

Ireland: Indian Embassy mourns demise of 2 nationals in accident

The embassy assured that it is in touch with the families and friends of the deceased while also providing all possible support to the two Indian nationals injured in the incident.

2025-02-02T12:18:49.490307+00:00 IST

“Every day, Russia attacks Ukraine with...": Zelenskyy

Saying that Russia will "not stop on its own", Zelenskyy urged the international community to step up and help end Moscow's "brutal and unprovoked aggression."

2025-02-02T12:05:07.458287+00:00 IST

King Charles "profoundly shocked" by dreadful US air accident

Britain's King Charles III on Sunday expressed his profound sadness and stated "profoundly shocked and saddened by the dreadful news" of the recent air accident in Washington, DC, which claimed Sixty-four people.

2025-02-02T06:09:33.911606+00:00 IST