Europe

Danish Police probing two blasts near Israeli Embassy

Danish Police said on Wednesday that it is carrying out the "initial investigations" at the scene where two explosions took place near Israeli embassy in Denmark's Copenhagen.

2024-10-02T06:54:39.680349+00:00 IST

UK PM Starmer, Australian PM Albanese condemn Iran's attack

World leaders, including UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer, UK Defence Secretary John Healey, and Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese condemned Iran's attack on Israel.

2024-10-02T02:05:44.987610+00:00 IST

WUC urges global action amid human rights violations in China

WUC's Interim President Erkin Ekrem underscored that October 1 symbolises the loss of freedom for Uyghurs and called for unity against the Chinese government's brutal violations of human rights, which target cultural and religious identities and suppress dissent.

2024-10-01T13:57:47.662717+00:00 IST

India, France discuss defence cooperation, int'l situation

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and held discussions on defence cooperation, including the Rafale Marine, Scorpene submarines, space, and international situation, especially Ukraine.

2024-10-01T10:35:28.984491+00:00 IST

China: 3 killed, 15 injured in Shanghai supermarket stabbing

Three people have been killed and 15 others sustained injuries following a knife attack at a suburban supermarket in China's Shanghai, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-10-01T09:29:39.682112+00:00 IST

India to take part in Euronaval 2024 defence exhibition in France

This year, there will be shows on innovative solutions to protect naval forces and maritime infrastructure against air and surface drones, next-generation anti-ship missiles, missile systems to destroy multiple hostile drones and many other latest features to strengthen naval forces around the world.

2024-09-30T15:58:31.974635+00:00 IST

Statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh defaced in Brampton

Harmeet Singh Kalka, President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), expressed his strong condemnation of the incident.

2024-09-30T10:19:49.811736+00:00 IST

14 hurt in Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia residential buildings

Russia on Sunday launched an attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, targeting residential buildings. The strikes resulted in 14 people being injured.

2024-09-29T22:47:20.959839+00:00 IST

Balochistan, Sindh activists protest in front of UN Office

Residents of the Balochistan province of Pakistan continued to witness state-backed brutalities at the hands of Pakistani defence forces

2024-09-29T12:49:23.970242+00:00 IST

Activist raises voice over persecution of minorities in Pakistan

Javed Beigh, a political activist from Jammu and Kashmir, raised concerns about the ongoing persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan during an event at the Geneva Press Club.

2024-09-29T00:30:06.138198+00:00 IST

India, Greece discuss enhancing bilateral military cooperation 

The two officials held discussions over avenues for cross-training in niche technologies and advanced courses.

2024-09-28T16:55:41.544497+00:00 IST

Eight killed in Ukraine's Sumy by Russian airstrikes

Eight people lost their lives in two consecutive Russian drone attacks on a medical centre in the northeast Ukrainian city of Sumy, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday, citing the Ukrainian officials.

2024-09-28T16:01:00.982456+00:00 IST

At UN, Baloch rights advocate calls for urgent action

During the ongoing 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, Sami Baloch, a representative of the Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC), raised alarming concerns about the escalating cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan. He urged for UN intervention to protect the lives of thousands of victims.

2024-09-28T15:15:25.531037+00:00 IST

Governments earmarked almost USD 2 trillion in direct investment

Governments around the world have earmarked almost USD 2 trillion in direct investment support for clean energy since 2020, a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report revealed.

2024-09-28T09:24:41.002548+00:00 IST

Food and Agriculture Organisation marks international day

Reducing food loss and waste is crucial for improving food security and nutrition, promoting the efficient use of resources, protecting the environment, and fostering a more equitable distribution of food resources globally, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said today.

2024-09-28T09:10:28.421349+00:00 IST

EU reiterates concern over human rights situation in Tibet

The EU representative highlighted that harassment, intimidation and surveillance are faced by human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, media workers, writers and intellectuals, including even at the transnational level.

2024-09-27T17:07:38.125086+00:00 IST

Kazakhstan's nuclear referendum: Path to energy independence

On October 6, 2024, Kazakhstan will hold a referendum to determine whether to proceed with constructing its first nuclear power plant. This decision symbolizes President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's commitment to democracy and public engagement in national decisions. The outcome could significantly impact Kazakhstan's energy strategy and position in the global shift toward cleaner energy sources.

2024-09-27T09:35:06.910881+00:00 IST

Pak: Public remains agitated over brutality against blasphemy

The general public and human rights activists in Pakistan continue to remain agitated over the rising number of Blasphemy and extrajudicial killing incidents in the Sindh province of Pakistan.

2024-09-26T17:22:44.330989+00:00 IST

Lawyer raises concerns about Pak atrocities in Balochistan

Human rights lawyer Peter Tatchell has raised serious concerns about Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan during the fifth Balochistan International Conference (BIC), organised by Baloch National Movement (BNM)

2024-09-26T14:45:34.759943+00:00 IST

Baloch Human Rights Council highlights enforced disappearances

In a passionate intervention, Ullah condemned the rampant human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings and the discovery of mutilated bodies of Baloch activists and defenders.

2024-09-26T12:29:56.501657+00:00 IST

Dassault Aviation to launch MRO subsidiary in India

The company stated that it is committed to meeting the needs of the Indian Air Force and would offer tailor-made products and services to support its Mirage 2000 fleet and the fighter aircraft supplied by Dassault Aviation in India.

2024-09-25T21:47:37.815529+00:00 IST