Europe

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of bombing its own civilians in Kursk

Zelenskyy claimed that Russia dropped an aerial bomb on a boarding school while the civilians were still preparing to evacuate.

2025-02-01T22:51:18.447779+00:00 IST

Former German President and IMF Chief Horst Kohler dies at 81

Former German President Horst Kohler passed away at the age of 81 in Berlin after a brief but serious illness, the office of current German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a statement on Saturday.

2025-02-01T16:32:23.065469+00:00 IST

"Another wave of terrorist crimes”: Zelenskyy on Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday condemned Russia's latest attacks on Ukrainian cities, calling it "another wave of terrorist crimes." He further reiterated the urgent need for stronger air defence support from international partners, emphasising that every system and interceptor missile could save lives.

2025-02-01T12:55:39.706653+00:00 IST

North Korean troops withdrawn from Kursk region after suffering h

A Ukrainian Military official informed that North Korean forces have "probably" withdrawn from frontlines in Russia's Kursk region after suffering heavy losses, CNN reported.

2025-01-31T22:15:01.329317+00:00 IST

German parliament rejects immigration bill, big blow to Merz ahea

German Parliament on Friday (local time) rejected the immigration bill pushed by opposition's Freidrich Merz to tighten rules in the existing laws, DW reported.

2025-01-31T21:04:49.014404+00:00 IST

Gaza health needs 'immense': WHO

The UN's World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Friday that humanitarian needs in Gaza remain "immense," despite a rise in aid deliveries following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

2025-01-31T17:32:37.901161+00:00 IST

Ukraine's Yermak discusses US administration change with Doval

Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Andriy Yermak on Thursday held a phone conversation with National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to discuss key aspects of Ukraine-India relations and joint coordination amid the transition of the US presidential administration.

2025-01-31T14:29:21.748878+00:00 IST

UAE Assistant Minister for Political Affairs concludes talks

During her visit, the UAE foreign minister envoy met Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, to discuss specific avenues for strengthening UAE-EU relations.

2025-01-31T12:30:44.121488+00:00 IST

Ukraine receives largest Swedish defence package

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed thanks to Sweden for extending its 18th and the largest Swedish defence package to Ukraine till date. Zelenskyy said that the package would help meet Ukraine's military needs and signficantly contribute to strengthen its defence capabilities.

2025-01-31T06:01:17.325527+00:00 IST

Sweden: Iraqi man behind 'Quran-burning protests' shot dead

Momika, who arrived in Sweden from Iraq in 2018, had earlier called his "Quran-burning protests" as his opposition against the holy book, because he believed the Quran "should be banned in the world because of the danger it causes to democracy, ethics, human values, human rights, and women's rights. It just doesn't work in this time and age."

2025-01-30T17:43:04.156327+00:00 IST

UN appeals for USD500 million to address global human rights need

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has launched an appeal to raise USD 500 million for 2025 to address global human rights needs.

2025-01-30T17:22:49.392891+00:00 IST

Kremlin confirms Russian figure skaters among victims of crash

The Kremlin on Thursday confirmed that Russian figure skaters, along with other Russian nationals, were among those aboard the aircraft that crashed in Washington.

2025-01-30T13:51:52.001114+00:00 IST

Uyghur activist urges UK to investigate forced labour

Speaking before the UK Parliament's Human Rights Committee, Mahmut emphasized the mounting evidence linking forced labour in China to various industries, particularly in the production of cotton.

2025-01-30T11:02:08.375340+00:00 IST

Five skiers killed in French Alps avalanches

Five skiers were killed in two separate avalanches in the French Alps. Four Norwegian skiers died in Val-Cenis, while a Swiss skier lost her life near Vallorcine. Authorities have issued warnings about heightened avalanche risks in the region.

2025-01-30T09:28:23.815398+00:00 IST

European Parliament launches ‘Friends of Tibet’

Seven MEPs and several Parliamentary Assistants from 12 EU member states participated in the event, which was held in the midst of the Holocaust remembrance commemoration.

2025-01-30T09:27:28.307517+00:00 IST

‘Stop atrocities, uphold human rights’: Conference in London

Bob Blackman opened the session by reaffirming Britain's strong commitment to human rights worldwide. Expressing concern over the misuse of British aid, Blackman referenced the AHRF brochure that detailed disturbing human rights transgressions in Pakistan.

2025-01-30T08:27:12.908953+00:00 IST

UK: Indian High Commission hosts reception

The High Commission of India hosted a prestigious reception at the historic Guildhall in London to celebrate India's 76th Republic Day. The event was attended by over 800 guests, including prominent members of the Indian diaspora, friends of India from the UK, Members of Parliament, lords, and other distinguished personalities.

2025-01-29T19:06:41.757295+00:00 IST

NorthSeal security platform launched in North Sea

Belgium announced today that the NorthSeal security platform for the North Sea is now operational.

2025-01-28T17:00:14.470312+00:00 IST

Climate adaptation to cost France 1% of GDP by 2030

Adapting to climate change could lead to a "temporary and moderate economic slowdown" and cost France nearly one percent of its GDP by 2030, according to a report by the French Directorate General of the Treasury.

2025-01-28T16:57:18.848278+00:00 IST

Milos Vucevic steps down as Serbian Prime Minister

The ruling party of Serbia, the Serbian Progressive Party on Tuesday announced that Prime Minister Milos Vucevic has submitted his "irrevocable resignation."

2025-01-28T12:16:52.762685+00:00 IST