Europe

Doraiswami appoints Meenu Malhotra as Newcastle Honorary Consul

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami appointed Meenu Malhotra as the first Honorary Council of Newcastle, the northernmost metropolitan borough of the country.

2024-08-31T01:30:20.446970+00:00 IST

BRICS countries sign climate cooperation framework

BRICS countries have adopted a framework document on climate and sustainable development, which includes the main aspects of joint actions in this direction, the Russian Economic Development Ministry said on Friday.

2024-08-30T23:00:54.087135+00:00 IST

WHO thanks UAE for major contribution to polio eradication

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Friday took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to express his deep gratitude to the United Arab Emirates and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the contribution of USD 5 million to Global Polio Eradication Initiative to vaccinate 640,000 children against polio in Gaza.

2024-08-30T22:51:36.033386+00:00 IST

Woman attacks passengers with knife on bus in Germany, 5 injured

On Friday evening, a violent incident occurred on a bus in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, leaving five people injured after a woman attacked them with a knife, local police confirmed, Xinhua reported

2024-08-30T22:26:00.014209+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy sacks Air Force Commander after F-16 tragedy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday fired Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, just a day after a tragic incident in which a US-supplied F-16 fighter jet crashed, resulting in the death of Ukraine's top pilots, CNN reported.

2024-08-30T20:11:31.281151+00:00 IST

UKPNP leader demands urgent intervention into PoJK’s human rights

In his statement, Maqsood mentioned that Pakistani authorities in PoJK have been engaging in extraconstitutional and unlawful activities, particularly through its intelligence services and security forces.

2024-08-30T17:28:37.761712+00:00 IST

Danish court rejects India extradition request in arms case

A Danish court on Thursday rejected the extradition request from India of a Danish national accused of being involved in a 1995 arms smuggling case, according to a report by Reuters.

2024-08-29T23:48:34.808195+00:00 IST

Russia bans entry to nearly 100 US nationals

The list of US citizens includes members of the US government, pro-democracy activists, academics, and leaders of defence contracting firms and financial institutions that supply weapons to Ukraine to respond to Russia's war.

2024-08-29T06:21:37.841427+00:00 IST

Durov under probe, France bars him from leaving nation

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, on Wednesday is under formal investigation related to illicit activities on the messaging app. French authorities have also prohibited him from leaving the country, CNN reported.

2024-08-28T22:14:24.814790+00:00 IST

Need to provide Ukraine with munitions to defend itself: NATO

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday expressed condemnation of Russia's increased air strikes on Ukraine and underscored the need to provide Ukraine with the necessary equipment and munitions to defend itself against Russia.

2024-08-28T19:43:19.210600+00:00 IST

Air defence, infrastructure protection priorities: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday emphasized that Ukraine's top priorities in the ongoing war with Russia are boosting its air defence capabilities and safeguarding critical infrastructure.

2024-08-28T19:19:00.261765+00:00 IST

Russia's BRICS Chairship set stage for impactful summit in Kazan

Since the beginning of the year, Russia's BRICS Chairmanship has hosted around 140 high-level events across 13 cities, both in Russia and internationally.

2024-08-27T21:23:31.482551+00:00 IST

Indian Naval Ship Tabar in Spain's Malaga to enhance ties

Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain MR Harish arrived at Malaga, Spain on Sunday for a two-day visit to enhance the existing bilateral relations between India and Spain, Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

2024-08-27T14:34:17.187137+00:00 IST

Sindhi leader Shafi Burfat condemns state fascism in Pakistan

Burfat argued that the so-called democratic framework in Pakistan is a facade, primarily serving the interests of the Punjabi majority and its military elite.

2024-08-27T10:57:51.462130+00:00 IST

Human Rights Watch tells B'desh interim govt to establish council

The NGO said that the council should also ensure ongoing monitoring of Bangladesh's human rights situation by UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and establish regular reporting back to the council

2024-08-27T09:10:51.515442+00:00 IST

France: Macron rejects left-wing government

"My responsibility is that the country is not blocked nor weakened," Macron said in a statement.

2024-08-26T21:09:54.429870+00:00 IST

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister meets Indian envoy

The two sides reconciled approaches to certain international and bilateral issues and the conversation took place in a trusting and constructive atmosphere, the Russian Embassy in India, said in a statement.

2024-08-26T19:09:16.185110+00:00 IST

Iceland: 1 person killed, 2 others missing as ice cave collapses

Two people were seriously injured in the incident that occurred on Sunday, with one dying from their injuries at the site of the accident and the other being airlifted to a hospital in Reykjavik.

2024-08-26T18:21:17.720104+00:00 IST

'The time for decisive action is now': says Zelenskyy

Ukraine president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday issued another plea to Western partners to step up their assistance and stated, "The time for decisive action is now," after Russia launched a "massive" missile and drone attack aimed at energy infrastructure across Ukraine overnight into Monday, CNN reported, citing Ukrainian officials statements.

2024-08-26T11:57:40.440262+00:00 IST

Syrian man confesses killing three in Germany knife attack

A Syrian man brought himself in and admitted to stabbing three people to death and several others with knives at a festival in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, CNN reported citing the police.

2024-08-26T08:16:38.498262+00:00 IST

Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, as explosions were heard in Kyiv, and other cities across Ukraine in the early morning hours on Monday, reported The Kyiv Independent.

2024-08-26T06:54:50.456317+00:00 IST