Europe

Zelenskyy condemns Russian attack on Christmas as "inhumane"

Sharing a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote, "Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane? Over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more than a hundred attack drones. The targets are our energy infrastructure."

2024-12-25T09:16:08.327344+00:00 IST

Paank denounce release of coerced video of disappeared individual

The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, Paank, has strongly condemned the release of a coerced video involving two forcibly disappeared individuals, Diljan Baloch and Hasil Khan. In a statement shared on social media, Paank condemned the act of forcing victims to recite scripted statements under duress.

2024-12-24T17:44:33.501837+00:00 IST

European politics shifts rightward in 2024 with rising influence

The political landscape in Europe has shifted to the right in 2024, with the rise of right-wing and far-right parties observed in European elections as well as national elections in countries like Portugal and Austria, as reported by Euronews on Tuesday.

2024-12-24T17:14:53.173371+00:00 IST

Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion

A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria after an explosion in its engine room on Monday, leaving two crew members missing, Euronews reported on Tuesday, citing Russian authorities.

2024-12-24T14:10:41.829208+00:00 IST

Swiss plane makes emergency landing in Austria due to smoke

According to the statement released by Swiss International Air Lines, the Flight LX1885 was heading from Romania's Bucharest to Zurich when the crew took the decision to abort the journey due to engine issues and smoke aboard the Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

2024-12-24T08:59:49.326747+00:00 IST

UK House of Lords debates on China's human rights violations

During the session, a group of prominent MPs, led by Lord David Alton and including Lord Martin Callanan, Baroness Smith, Lord Bishop, and Baroness Bannett, voiced serious concerns about China's ongoing human rights abuses in these regions.

2024-12-24T08:09:40.215418+00:00 IST

INS Tushil in London hosts Indian diaspora and local community

After INS Tushil made its first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment on December 21, the Indian Navy said that during the port call, Naval Regional Commander Commodore R Bellfield met with Captain Peter Varghese, Commanding Officer of INS Tushil, to discuss matters of mutual interest.

2024-12-24T07:22:16.401577+00:00 IST

France: President Emmanuel Macron unveils new government

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Monday, following the collapse of the previous Cabinet.

2024-12-24T03:15:27.179913+00:00 IST

Russia never abandoned desire to normalise ties with US: Putin

In an interview with Russian TV and radio outlet VGTRK Putin said, "It is possible to do everything if there is desire. We have never abandoned this desire."

2024-12-22T13:20:55.253688+00:00 IST

Ukraine repels Russian drone attack, downs 52 UAVs and drones

The Ukrainian Air Force reported an attack by Russian forces, involving 103 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Ukraine's Defence Forces repelled much of the attack, downing 52 UAVs and drones across several regions.

2024-12-22T12:22:45.467700+00:00 IST

INS Tushil makes first port call to London on maiden deployment

INS Tushil made first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment, the Indian High Commission in UK shared.

2024-12-22T06:01:22.280426+00:00 IST

S Arabia warned Germany 'multiple times' about suspect

Saudi Arabia issued multiple warnings to German authorities about the suspect, who attacked a Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday evening, which killed five people and over 200 injured, CNN reported citing sources

2024-12-22T05:57:37.416464+00:00 IST

7 Indian nationals injured in Magdeburg Christmas market attack

Seven Indian nationals were injured in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, with three already discharged from the hospital. The attack claimed two lives, including a toddler, and left 68 others wounded. Leaders like UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and others expressed shock and solidarity. Authorities have apprehended the suspect, a Saudi national, and confirmed no further threats as investigations continue.

2024-12-21T20:04:19.928118+00:00 IST

MEA Secy Tanmaya Lal co-chairs 13th India-Russia JWG on CT

During the 13th Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, both sides shared their experiences in countering terrorism, including cross-border terrorism and extremism, and agreed to enhance cooperation to address problems of radicalisation as well as terror financing, the MEA said in a statement.

2024-12-21T14:34:13.829982+00:00 IST

World leaders condemn Magdeburg Christmas market car attack

At least two people were killed and dozens injured in the attack at a Christmas market, CNN reported. The incident occurred when a car deliberately rammed into a crowd of people at the market, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.

2024-12-21T08:03:34.947966+00:00 IST

Russian missile attack kills one in Kyiv, damages embassies

A Russian missile barrage on Kyiv early Friday left one person dead and 12 injured, Ukrainian authorities confirmed. Despite Ukrainian air defences intercepting all five missiles and downing 40 UAVs, falling debris caused damage in the city centre. Several embassies, including those of Portugal and Albania, sustained damage, with Ukraine's foreign ministry calling the attack "barbaric." Russia claimed the strikes targeted Ukrainian military sites in response to a prior Ukrainian missile attack in Russia's Rostov region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged for more sanctions against Russia and air defence support.

2024-12-21T00:39:50.431868+00:00 IST

2 killed in suspected attack at Magdeburg Christmas market

At least two people have been killed and 68 injured in a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, when a car rammed into a crowd. Preliminary information indicates the attack was carried out by a lone individual. Security forces are investigating the background of the attack.

2024-12-20T22:58:06.600936+00:00 IST

Seven-year-old killed, several injured in Croatia school stabbing

A stabbing attack at Precko Elementary School in Zagreb left a seven-year-old girl dead and several others injured. The 19-year-old attacker, believed to be a former student, attacked the teacher and several children before being subdued by police. The attack has shocked the country, with officials announcing a day of mourning.

2024-12-20T20:45:49.290901+00:00 IST

“Siege in Sudan’s El Fasher leaves 782 dead,” says UN report

The ongoing siege and hostilities in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur State, have left at least 782 civilians dead and more than 1,143 injured, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said in a report published on Friday.

2024-12-20T18:34:48.256299+00:00 IST

Climate crisis threatens to exploit and exacerbate division and p

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday said that the climate crisis threatens to only exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation.

2024-12-20T08:30:00.884537+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy meets Czech PM Petr Fiala, discusses defence needs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday held a meeting with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and discussed the country's defence needs in the conflict against Russia.

2024-12-20T07:50:53.141014+00:00 IST