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European Commission fines Meta 800 million euros
The European Commission on Thursday slapped Meta with a hefty fine of approximately Euro 800 million for violating EU antitrust rules through its Facebook Marketplace platform.
Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia leaves X citing "misinformation"
In a statement on its official website, the Spanish newspaper said, "La Vanguardia will stop publishing tweets directly on social network X and will suspend its accounts. This social network has become a platform for conspiracy theories and misinformation."
INSIGHT UK raises concerns over Oxford Union debate on Kashmir
A social movement of British Hindus and Indians in the UK, INSIGHT UK, on Thursday, sent a formal letter to the Oxford Union Society to express concerns about its decision to host a debate titled "This House Believes in the Independent State of Kashmir," raising questions about the inclusion of speakers with alleged links to terrorism and citing potential risks to the integrity of the debate.
German Chancellor Scholz to request vote of confidence on Dec 16
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will request a vote of confidence on December 16, which could lead to early parliamentary elections in February, as reported by Al Jazeera on Wednesday.
UK news outlet 'The Guardian' leaves Elon Musk-owned X
British news publisher The Guardian on Wednesday said that it is quitting the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing billionaire owner Elon Musk's influence during the US presidential election process.
“Russia launches 90 strike drones on Ukraine": Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said that Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukrainian cities and involved ballistic and cruise missiles targeting Kyiv, as well as around 90 strike drones.
British author Samantha Harvey’s fiction on space wins 2024 Booke
Incidentally, Harvey who has said that she does not own a mobile phone in an interview said that she considered 'The Siege of Krishnapur' based on a fictional town in India by J.G. Farrell as one of the best books of the last century.
Germany to hold snap elections on Feb 23 as coalition crumbles
Germany is set to hold early elections on February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government.
Kremlin calls reports of talks between Putin, Trump "fiction"
Notably, The Washington Post on Sunday (local time), citing its sources, said that Trump took the call from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and during the conversation advised the Russian president not to escalate the war in Ukraine.
Russia, Ukraine launch drones at each other, trigger new offensive
In a sudden upswing of violence between Russia and Ukraine, both the warring nations unleashed hundreds of attack drones, AlJazeera reported.
Netherlands: More than 100 pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested
More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested by Dutch police in Amsterdam after they defied a demonstration ban put in place in the wake of clashes between Israeli football fans and people in the city, AlJazeera reported on Monday.
Gajendra Shekhawat discusses India’s tourism potential at G20
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday attended the World Travel Mart (WTM) in London and the G20 Conference of Culture Ministers, where he highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and immense tourism potential.
Russia launches 145 drones towards Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine engaged in a significant escalation of drone strikes, with Moscow launching 145 drones on Saturday night, according to a report by CNN. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces also launched a drone strike on Russian territory, with 34 drones headed towards Moscow.
Tibetan MPs discuss Tibet’s struggles under Chinese rule
Hosted by prominent Czech government figures, the delegation's visit was supported by Eva Decroix, Chairperson of the Subcommittee for the Support of Democracy and Human Rights Abroad, and Jitka Seitlova, Vice President of the Senate, alongside other members of the Czech Parliament.
Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov to visit India
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov, is set to visit India on November 11-12, as part of a working trip aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
Russia ratifies comprehensive strategic pact with N Korea
The treaty stipulates that if one of the parties is subjected to an armed attack the other will deploy all means in its possession to provide military and other assistance, without delay, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
South Sudan floods displace more than 3,00,000 people: UN
Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 3,00,000 people, according to the United Nations. This situation has been worsened by a surge in malaria cases.
‘Chalo India’ cultural event held in London
The Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India, in collaboration with the High Commission of India in the UK, hosted the 'Chalo India' cultural evening at the historic Cutty Sark, UNESCO Heritage, Clipper ship in London, which was designed to celebrate the vibrancy of Indian culture, heritage, and hospitality, while promoting the Ministry's new initiative, Chalo India.
JSMM seeks global support for Sindhi human rights
In a bold move, Shafi Burat, representing the Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz (JSMM), has formally presented the case for the independence of Sindh, also known as Sindhudesh, to the foreign ministers of 119 countries. The letter, sent via email, outlines the political, economic, and cultural grievances of the Sindhi people under the current rule of Pakistan, which it decries as an "irresponsible" and "fascist" state.
Russia's gold reserves hit historic high
The value of Russia's gold holdings surpassed USD 200 billion for the first time ever in October, while bullion's share in the country's international reserves increased to 32.9 per cent, according to the central bank.
Indian-Irish devotees celebrate Chhath Puja, offer 'arghya'
The Bihar Jharkhand Association of Ireland (BJAI) celebrated Chhath Puja festival with devotees coming together to offer 'arghya' to rising Sun at Naas, County Kildare in Ireland.
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Kremlin calls reports of talks between Putin, Trump "fiction"
Russia, Ukraine launch drones at each other, trigger new offensive
Netherlands: More than 100 pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested
Gajendra Shekhawat discusses India’s tourism potential at G20
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