Europe

German envoy stresses on gender inclusivity in diplomacy

The envoy participated at the 'Diversity in Diplomacy' event, which saw the participation of several female ambassadors to discuss improving the representation of women and minorities in diplomatic roles.

2024-10-08T17:40:15.785417+00:00 IST

Nobel Prize in physics awarded to John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton

Machines can now mimic functions such as memory and learning and this year's laureates in physics have helped make this possible. Using fundamental concepts and methods from physics, they have developed technologies that use structures in networks to process information.

2024-10-08T10:53:03.177966+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets with Prime Minister of Norway

The meeting discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to further enhance collaboration between the two nations across various fields of mutual interest.

2024-10-07T17:36:36.567853+00:00 IST

Bangladeshi diaspora holds protest against Yunus-led govt

The Bangladeshi diaspora organised a protest event in front of the Broken Chair at the United Nations in Geneva.

2024-10-07T16:59:01.859753+00:00 IST

Nobel Prize for Medicine awarded to US scientists

If gene regulation goes awry, it can lead to serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, or autoimmunity. Understanding the regulation of gene activity has been an important goal for many decades, the Nobel committee said.

2024-10-07T10:40:18.379285+00:00 IST

UKPNP leader highlights dire conditions of Kashmiris

Jamil Maqsood, President of the UKPNP Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke about Naila Khaneen's significant role in strengthening the UKPNP and emphasised the urgent need to raise awareness about the plight of the Kashmiri people in the region

2024-10-07T09:50:41.661404+00:00 IST

Kazakhstan: People vote in referendum for construction of first n

Polling stations for Kazakhstan's referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant opened in various Asian countries on October 6, with citizens expressing their civic responsibility through participation. Aigerim Nurpeissova and Daniyar Yunusmetov shared their motivations for voting, emphasising the importance of safety, sustainability, and economic feasibility for the nation's future.

2024-10-06T17:50:15.801932+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Norway on official visit

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Norway on an official visit.

2024-10-06T17:29:55.597990+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy urges aid from partners amid Russian airstrikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for enhanced long-range defence capabilities after Ukrainian air defence forces destroyed over 50 Shahed drones launched by Russia. Zelenskyy posted on X, stressing the need for unity among global partners and further military support to stop these daily aerial strikes. Russia's latest wave of attacks injured 14 civilians in Zaporizhzhia, with similar strikes targeting regions like Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy. Zelenskyy will raise the issue at the upcoming Ramstein meeting with Ukraine's international allies.

2024-10-06T16:13:33.930553+00:00 IST

France: 15-year-old boy stabbed 50 times, burned alive

In a gruesome incident, a 15-year-old boy was brutally murdered in Marseille, southern France, the prosecutors said. The teenager suffered 50 stab wounds and was then set ablaze, allegedly as a result of escalating drug-related violence, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-10-06T13:46:23.997586+00:00 IST

Flash floods wreck havoc in Bosnia

Sudden flash floods and landslides across Bosnia and Herzegovina led to the death of 13 people and left dozens injured, reported Al Jazeera on Saturday.

2024-10-06T10:32:12.510810+00:00 IST

“France is Israel’s steadfast friend,” says Macron's office

French President Emmanuel Macron's office stressed that "France is Israel's steadfast friend" after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dubbed Macron's call for arms embargo a "disgrace"

2024-10-05T23:29:22.089258+00:00 IST

JP Singh Heads Indian Delegation at Moscow Format Consultations

JP Singh, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), led the Indian delegation to the sixth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations in Moscow.

2024-10-05T14:03:22.972614+00:00 IST

WHO chief offers support to Guterres after Israel's decision

Ghebreyesus called UN "vital" for fostering unity and maintaining international peace and security. He urged Israel to take back its decision.

2024-10-05T11:32:42.468800+00:00 IST

Sindhi activist urges UN to address racial discrimination

He urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to appoint a special envoy to investigate the situation in Sindh, stating that this could potentially save millions of Sindhis from the pervasive racial discrimination they face in Pakistan.

2024-10-04T16:48:59.642751+00:00 IST

Activists highlight rampant human rights abuses in Pakistan

Human rights activists condemned Pakistan on Thursday for a range of severe human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, and torture aimed at silencing dissent.

2024-10-04T11:47:07.980890+00:00 IST

Journalist criticises airline after forced to crawl on plane

Leading security journalist for BBC, Frank Gardner who is a Person with Disability (PwD) faced harrowing experience onboard his flight as he was forced to crawl on the floor of the airline due to wheelchair access being unavailable in-flight.

2024-10-03T06:42:32.405617+00:00 IST

Pope Francis calls for fasting and prayer on October 7, when Hama

In a post on X, Pope Francis said, "On October 7, I ask everyone to take part in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world. Pray together."

2024-10-03T02:47:57.929897+00:00 IST

NSA Doval meets French President

Doval also met Emmanuel Chiva, DG of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot

2024-10-02T19:04:14.062181+00:00 IST

Embassies, envoys recall Mahatma Gandhi's enduring legacy on his

The 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was marked by heartfelt tributes at various events worldwide, including the High Commission of India's celebration in London, where Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami led the homage. Similar acknowledgements were made by the Indian Embassy in Ukraine and the High Commission in Dhaka, highlighting Gandhi's enduring legacy of peace and non-violence. These celebrations serve to reinforce the importance of his teachings in contemporary society.

2024-10-02T17:50:41.353218+00:00 IST

Claudia Sheinbaum sworn-in as Mexico's first woman President

As Claudia Sheibaum was sworn in as Mexico's first female President, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita extended congratulations to the people of Mexico on the historic moment.

2024-10-02T09:59:32.338581+00:00 IST