Europe

UAE delegation meets French officials to strengthen cooperation

The visit highlights the UAE's commitment to activating effective communication channels to reduce financial crimes in alignment with its strategic goals and global AML/CFT standards.

2025-01-18T12:40:01.850664+00:00 IST

UK MP tables motion to mark 'genocide' of Kashmiri Pandits

The motion states that the House with sadness marks the 35th anniversary of th coordinated attacks by cross-border Islamic terrorists and their supporters on the minority Hindu population of Kashmir valley in 1990.

2025-01-18T12:36:02.403140+00:00 IST

WUC stages global protests against deportation of Uyghur refugees

Protests erupted worldwide as the World Uyghur Congress, its affiliate organizations, and other Uyghur groups rallied in front of Thai embassies, urging the Thai government not to repatriate 48 Uyghur refugees to China, where they face severe persecution and torture.

2025-01-18T08:56:07.642115+00:00 IST

Russian court convicts Alexey Navalny's lawyers

Igor Sergunin, Alexei Liptser and Vadim Kobzev were tried behind closed doors in Petushki and sentenced to three-and-a-half, five and five-and-a-half years respectively.

2025-01-18T05:28:20.704841+00:00 IST

European Commission steps up probe into X over content moderation

The European Commission is intensifying its investigation into X (formerly Twitter) regarding its compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act. X has been asked to submit internal documentation related to its recommender system and to retain relevant data to ensure transparency in its content moderation processes.

2025-01-17T17:41:07.068207+00:00 IST

"Only Greenland should decide on its future," Denmark PM

Frederiksen told Danish media that their conversation "confirmed" that "there is great American interest in Greenland." The call did not appear to bring the issue to a conclusion, with both leaders agreeing to continued dialogue.

2025-01-17T11:03:37.683852+00:00 IST

UK-Ukraine sign 100-year Partnership Agreement

In a significant development, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a 100-year partnership agreement, details of which were shared on Thursday.

2025-01-17T09:47:38.027680+00:00 IST

"Pathetic," UK MP critiques Labour Party's allocation

Lowe called for 'full, free and fair' national inquiry on the operation of these gangs.

2025-01-17T08:49:02.143537+00:00 IST

Geneva: Baloch group highlights crisis of enforced disappearances

The BNM, led by its Chairman, Naseem Baloch, participated in various sessions, engaging with international organisations, human rights advocates, and policymakers to shed light on the ongoing crisis in Balochistan. The delegation actively contributed to panels, discussions, and exhibitions designed to emphasise the need for accountability and justice for victims of enforced disappearances.

2025-01-16T17:31:41.033763+00:00 IST

"Testament to innovation...ability to create those jobs": QS CEO Turner

The country ranked second globally in the "future of work" dimension, just behind the United States. Praising India, Turner said, "It's right behind the US and that really is a testament to the innovation in the Indian economy and the ability to create those jobs that are future-facing and that are absorbing graduates from Indian Universities and creating opportunities for the economy in India and across the world. Congratulations."

2025-01-16T14:21:34.639847+00:00 IST

NATO announces new mission to protect undersea cables

NATO is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region, the alliance's leader said on Tuesday.

2025-01-14T22:01:37.559467+00:00 IST

UK: Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigns

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced another setback on Tuesday with the resignation of his anti-corruption minister, Tulip Siddiq. Her departure came shortly after she was implicated in an embezzlement investigation in Bangladesh, according to a report by The New York Times.

2025-01-14T19:17:55.901337+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets King Felipe VI of Spain

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met King Felipe VI of Spain in Madrid. During the meeting, Jaishankar conveyed the wishes of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-01-14T18:52:35.150954+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Spanish President Pedro Sanchez in Madrid

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Spanish President Pedro Sanchez in Madrid, reaffirming India-Spain relations and conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings. EAM Jaishankar highlighted progress on bilateral agendas, building on Spain's prior engagement with India.

2025-01-14T17:05:26.774718+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Spanish Defense Minister in Madrid

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles in Madrid on Tuesday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defence sector, as well as regional and global issues.

2025-01-14T17:00:42.794290+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar interacts with Indian community in Spain

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held an interaction event with the members of the Indian diaspora on Tuesday (local time) during his official visit to Spain. He lauded the diaspora for building a positive image of India, expressed confidence in boosting India-Spain trade ties and announced that India and Spain will mark 2026 as a 'dual year' to celebrate culture, tourism and AI in both the countries.

2025-01-14T06:05:49.706515+00:00 IST

"US-India relationship will continue to grow", says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday expressed strong confidence in the continued growth of the US-India relationship, reflecting on the positive trajectory established during previous administrations as well as close cooperation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President-elect Donald Trump, who will be assuming office in less than a week.

2025-01-13T22:51:21.308164+00:00 IST

India-Spain,EU ties stabilising factor in turbulent times: EAM

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday highlighted the potential of the strengthening ties between India, Spain, and the European Union (EU) as a factor for stability during a time when the world has been witnessing major conflicts around the globe.

2025-01-13T20:37:32.124210+00:00 IST

UK PM Starmer to announce AI Opportunities Action Plan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Action Plan on Monday which includes a set of initiatives to pitch the UK as the first place for AI firms to invest in varied areas such as AI growth zones.

2025-01-13T07:35:18.916831+00:00 IST

Croatia's President Milanović secures re-election

Croatia's incumbent President, Zoran Milanovic, a vocal critic of the European Union and NATO, has won a second term in a runoff vote on Sunday (local time), defeating a candidate from the ruling conservative HDZ party, according to near-complete official results, Euronews reported.

2025-01-12T23:37:58.826490+00:00 IST