Europe

Gisele Pelicot's husband, 50 others found guilty of mass rape

A panel of five judges at the criminal court in Avignon judged 72-year-old Dominique Pelicot guilty on Thursday of orchestrating the drugging and the raping of his wife for almost a decade, offering her up to his 50 co-conspirators, as per Al Jazeera.

2024-12-19T23:50:02.956003+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy calls for global unity to end Russia-Ukraine War

Sharing a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote, "We must ensure that China, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and other Global South partners not only respect Ukraine's territorial integrity but also use their influence on Russia. Europe must engage these countries, as they can push Russia to respect the principle of territorial integrity..."

2024-12-19T18:24:49.303834+00:00 IST

Russian economy ranks after China, US, India: Putin

While speaking at the programme "Year in Review with Vladimir Putin," hosted by Channel One, the Russia President underscored that international institutions now rank the country as the largest economy in Europe by purchasing power parity and the fourth largest globally, following China, the United States, and India, surpassing Germany and Japan.

2024-12-19T14:59:24.592824+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine’s EU accession with Ursula Leyen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday held a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on Ukraine's EU accession process, priorities of the newly formed European Commission, and use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

2024-12-19T13:49:03.527209+00:00 IST

Putin challenges West to test Oreshnik in “technological duel"

During the programme "Year in Review with Vladimir Putin," hosted by Channel One, a Russian state-controlled television channel, the Russia President proposed a "technological duel" to demonstrate the missile's capabilities.

2024-12-19T12:56:18.342178+00:00 IST

France: Man receives 20 years sentence in mass rape case

Dominique Pelicot has received the sentence of 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping his then-wife, Gisele Pelicot, and recruiting strangers to participate in the abuse over a decade, according to a report by CNN.

2024-12-19T11:39:02.737801+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy, NATO Chief hold meeting to strengthen air defence

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte and French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen air defence systems of Ukraine and unite Europe for a stronger position in favour of Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

2024-12-19T07:39:07.880317+00:00 IST

French President expected to visit Mayotte after cyclone wreaked

Macron said he will arrive in Mayotte, which is France's poorest territory, on Thursday and declared national mourning after ensuring "continuity of the state", Al Jazeera reported.

2024-12-19T00:43:44.249113+00:00 IST

Netherlands PM calls for strengthening good relations with India

In a post on X, Schoof said, "I just had my first phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. We spoke about further strengthening the good relations between the Netherlands and India and about opportunities to work together more closely through a strategic partnership in areas like security, water, green hydrogen, agriculture, semiconductors and healthcare. We also discussed other matters such as the war in Ukraine."

2024-12-18T22:45:13.222413+00:00 IST

UK Prime Minister hosts Indian business leaders at Downing Street

The visit follows Starmer's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 where they committed to take forward an ambitious UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with collaboration opportunities on economic growth, security and defence, technology, climate, health, and education, the statement added.

2024-12-18T20:42:14.342976+00:00 IST

29-year-old Uzbek man arrested for killing of top Russian general

As per Russia's Investigative Committee, the suspect had been recruited by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and was acting under its orders. The committee also claimed that the suspect had been promised USD 100,000 in cash and the opportunity to escape to live in a European country.

2024-12-18T11:43:53.191013+00:00 IST

French President, Ghebreyesus inaugurate WHO academy in Lyon

French President Emmanuel Macron and Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus inaugurated the WHO Academy in Lyon.

2024-12-18T04:43:06.017991+00:00 IST

Macron thanks PM Modi for India's support after Cyclone Chido

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's support following the devastating 100-year cyclone that ripped across the French archipelago of Mayotte on Saturday.

2024-12-17T18:01:22.274540+00:00 IST

Georgia incident: Most Indian victims from Punjab

The 11 Indian nationals who died in an Indian restaurant in Gudauri, Georgia due to carbon monoxide poisoning are mostly from the state of Punjab, the sources said the embassy is working to repatriate the mortal remains at the earliest.

2024-12-17T15:11:59.678759+00:00 IST

Over 700 business leaders attend India-Russia Dialogue in Moscow

The XV India-Russia Business Dialogue, held in Moscow, brought together over 700 business leaders to discuss enhancing bilateral trade, advancing cooperation in high-tech industries, and increasing tourism. Key figures including Sergey Cheremin, Vinay Kumar, and Dmitry Volvach highlighted efforts in sectors like pharmaceuticals, AI, and infrastructure, as well as the introduction of electronic visas for Indian tourists.

2024-12-17T13:46:48.945906+00:00 IST

Russian general killed in Moscow blast

Chief of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide were killed in the explosion.

2024-12-17T07:00:23.464917+00:00 IST

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote

Only 207 lawmakers voted in Scholz's support in the 733-member lower house, or Bundestag, while 394 members voted against him and 116 abstained. That left him far short of the majority of 367 needed to sustain in power.

2024-12-16T22:18:18.122465+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy confirms death of 11 nationals in Georgia

The Embassy of India in Georgia on Monday confirmed the deaths of 11 Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families.

2024-12-16T16:35:15.508491+00:00 IST

Czech Parliament supports Taiwan's international participation

On December 12, 2024, the Czech Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution reaffirming support for Taiwan's participation in international organisations. The resolution challenges China's misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758, condemns military provocations in the Taiwan Strait, and emphasises the importance of Taiwan's security to a rules-based international system. This move aligns with similar actions taken by other countries and reflects growing global support for Taiwan's presence in global forums.

2024-12-16T07:24:01.867409+00:00 IST

Cyclone Chido batters France's Mayotte, hundreds feared dead

A senior official said on Sunday (local time) that the death toll from Cyclone Chido's passage across Mayotte would be in the hundreds, perhaps even thousands, as France rushed in rescue workers and supplies, France 24 reported.

2024-12-16T00:25:02.104061+00:00 IST

China is bullying Taiwan: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte criticised China's stance towards Taiwan and said that "China is bullying Taiwan, and pursuing access to critical infrastructure in ways that could cripple societies."

2024-12-15T07:57:07.133922+00:00 IST