Europe

Close to 70% of those killed in Gaza were children and women: UN

In a statement, the UN Human Rights Office said that it has been verifying the personal details of those killed in Gaza by strikes, shelling and other conduct of hostilities. "Of those fatalities, it has so far found close to 70 per cent to be children and women," it said.

2024-11-08T17:59:29.154147+00:00 IST

ADSB, SIATT integrate MANSUP missiles on RABDAN

EDGE Group's ADSB and Brazilian defense specialist SIATT have announced a strategic partnership to integrate the MANSUP Surface-to-Surface Missile launcher onto the UAE-built RABDAN FA-400 Fast Attack vessel, enhancing its strike capabilities for modern naval combat.

2024-11-08T17:50:34.460071+00:00 IST

3 million Sudanese forced to be displaced by war: UNHCR

The war in Sudan has led to the world's worst civilian protection crisis in decades, with more than 3 million people forced to flee in search of safety in neighbouring countries, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said.

2024-11-08T17:36:23.696624+00:00 IST

London: Indian High Commission celebrates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

The event showcased PM Modi's speech where he congratulated the citizens on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' and informed about the two-year celebration to be commenced in honour to mark the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

2024-11-08T07:28:45.687727+00:00 IST

10 Israeli Soccer Fans Injured in Brutal Mob Attack in Amsterdam

At least ten Israeli soccer fans were injured when a mob of rioters shouting "Free Palestine" attacked them in Amsterdam on Wednesday night, prompting authorities to advise Israelis in the Dutch capital not to leave their hotels.

2024-11-08T07:09:44.022511+00:00 IST

Russian President Putin calls India "great power"

"Our vision of where and at what pace our relations will develop is based on today's realities. The volume of our cooperation is multiplying year after year," Putin was cited by the news agency.

2024-11-08T05:47:46.504482+00:00 IST

Germany: US citizen arrested on charges of 'spying' for China

The accused reportedly contacted Chinese officials this year and offered them "sensitive information about the US military," the report stated citing the prosecutors.

2024-11-08T03:54:46.229745+00:00 IST

North Korean troops clash with Ukrainian forces in Kursk

This follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming the first combat engagement between North Korean troops and Ukrainian forces and he said that some 11,000 North Korean soldiers were already in Russia's Kursk region.

2024-11-06T11:34:56.305932+00:00 IST

India’s Ambassador presents his credentials to President Putin

India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, on Tuesday, presented his Letter of Credence to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

2024-11-05T16:37:16.549289+00:00 IST

INTERPOL elects Brazil’s Urquiza as new Secretary General

Valdecy Urquiza, a Federal Police Commissioner from Brazil, has been elected as INTERPOL's new Secretary General, marking a historic first for a Brazilian leader in the global south. Urquiza, who will take over from Jurgen Stock on 7 November, pledges to lead an INTERPOL that anticipates future challenges and works closely with international police forces.

2024-11-05T12:38:29.502254+00:00 IST

Uyghur leader calls for consumer awareness to avoid unintentional

The Chairperson of the World Uyghur Congress, Rushan Abbas, has called for ongoing action to ensure that all supply chains are free from complicity in human rights abuses. She emphasised the need to protect American consumers from inadvertently supporting the genocide of the Uyghur people.

2024-11-04T15:08:18.743783+00:00 IST

Four children injured in attack on Gaza vaccination centre

The World Health Organisation (WHO) condemned the attack on the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in northern Gaza, where six people, including four children, were injured during a humanitarian pause.

2024-11-02T23:19:56.924010+00:00 IST

Russian drones use components from China, Europe, US: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sounded the alarm on Russia's escalating attacks, revealing that more than 2,000 Shahed drones and missiles utilising Western components were launched against Ukraine in October alone.

2024-11-02T22:46:48.110572+00:00 IST

Spain deploys 10,000 additional soldiers to flood-stricken areas

Spain is dispatching an additional 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police to the eastern Valencia region following deadly floods that had wreaked havoc in the region for the past week, as announced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.

2024-11-02T18:14:11.806654+00:00 IST

Badenoch succeeds Rishi Sunak as new leader of Conservative Party

The Conservative Party of the UK elected Kemi Badenoch as the new leader of the party on Saturday (local time), Euro News reported. It was a historic moment in the political scene of the UK as she became the first Black woman to lead a major political party there.

2024-11-02T16:47:11.627410+00:00 IST

IMF expects Austrian economy to improve by 1.1% in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted an improvement in Austria's economy next year, with real GDP growth projected at 1.1 per cent compared to the current economic situation.

2024-11-02T13:09:56.584618+00:00 IST

Polio vaccination campaign to resume today in northern Gaza

A third phase of the polio vaccination campaign is set to begin today in part of the northern Gaza Strip after being postponed from October 23 due to a lack of access and assured, comprehensive humanitarian pauses, intense bombardment, and mass evacuation orders.

2024-11-02T01:36:26.221213+00:00 IST

Situation unfolding in North Gaza apocalyptic: United Nations

Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the United Nations on Friday said that the "situation unfolding in North Gaza is apocalyptic" and said that the area continues to reel under the continuous attacks and is being denied basic aid and life-saving supplies.

2024-11-01T21:10:16.329237+00:00 IST

Spain floods claim over 200 lives, Valencia hardest hit

Spain reels from its deadliest natural disaster in decades as catastrophic floods claim at least 205 lives, with 202 fatalities reported in the hardest-hit region of Valencia, according to regional emergency services.

2024-11-01T19:29:55.942179+00:00 IST

Grand celebration of Ramayana in UK draws large crowd 

The recently held London Ram Leela, on October 26 and 27, mesmerized the audience with a vibrant showcase of the Ramayana, bringing the timeless story to life through grand performances, music, and stunning visuals.

2024-11-01T11:18:23.793045+00:00 IST

India and Albania hold positive bilateral consultations

India and Albania held Bilateral Consultations in Tirana on October 31. The Indian side was led by Arun Kumar Sahu, Additional Secretary (Central Europe), Ministry of External Affairs. The Albanian side was led by Endrit Yzeiraj, Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania.

2024-11-01T07:12:19.460586+00:00 IST