Europe

Zelenskyy drafting 'comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he is drawing up a "comprehensive plan", that will be supported by the majority of the world, to end the war with Russia, reported Al Jazeera.

2024-06-29T00:50:29.066781+00:00 IST

EU leaders forge ahead with von der Leyen, Costa, and Kallas

Ursula von der Leyen secured her second term as President of the European Commission, while Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, was appointed President of the European Council. Kaja Kallas, the Estonian Prime Minister, was nominated for the role of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

2024-06-28T15:22:09.876203+00:00 IST

Polls open for snap Presidential election in Iran

Polls open for snap Presidential election in Iran to elect Raisi's successor

2024-06-28T06:32:16.771998+00:00 IST

Slovakia: Six killed in train and bus collision

As many as six people were killed and five more were left injured after a train and a bus collided in Slovakia, CNN reported citing the country's emergency services.

2024-06-28T00:21:36.036622+00:00 IST

EU releases Euro 1.9 billion for Ukraine

She also termed the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine as a "historic moment" and said Kyiv will find its "rightful place" in the Union.

2024-06-27T20:07:26.689294+00:00 IST

Shaoguan Massacre anniversary

Over 100 Uyghur youths, forcibly transferred to a toy factory in Shaoguan for forced labour, were brutally killed in an attack by Chinese mobs on this fateful day. The violence erupted as mobs invaded the factory, targeting innocent Uyghur workers.

2024-06-27T15:37:57.473328+00:00 IST

UK Court: Retailers liable for importing forced labour goods

The court's ruling establishes that businesses can be prosecuted under the Proceeds of Crime Act if they import goods knowingly linked to criminal circumstances, such as forced Uyghur labour.

2024-06-27T15:16:42.528444+00:00 IST

Mark Rutte appointed next NATO chief amid Russia-Ukraine war

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was appointed as the next chief of transatlantic military alliance NATO on Wednesday, a development that comes during a critical time for European security amid Russia's war in Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-06-26T23:02:43.047934+00:00 IST

Russia passenger train crash: 9 coaches go off track, 70 injured

Train 511 was travelling between Vorkuta in north-eastern Komi, above the Artic Circle, and the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, a distance of around 5,000 kilometres.

2024-06-26T22:30:36.199850+00:00 IST

WUC highlights dire situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has spotlighted the dire situation faced by millions of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang province, also known as East Turkistan.

2024-06-26T13:45:26.929848+00:00 IST

India calls for prompt action against death of Indian national

India on Wednesday raised the issue of the death of an Indian national, Satnam Singh with Italy and called for prompt action against those responsible for his demise.

2024-06-26T12:25:52.299191+00:00 IST

Baloch Voice Association to host event on rights violations

The event is scheduled for July 5 and will be moderated by the President of the Baloch Voice Association, Munir Mengal.

2024-06-26T11:17:18.773809+00:00 IST

UKPNP leaders demand revocation of deployed Pakistani forces

The Chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, urged Pakistan to refrain from deploying its troops in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK).

2024-06-26T11:16:47.895409+00:00 IST

Chinese government rejects UN recommendations, prompts criticism

This rejection, announced on June 11, 2024, in response to the Universal Periodical Review (UPR) conducted by the United Nations in January 2024, is seen as a clear display of Beijing's disregard for international human rights standards.

2024-06-26T08:49:23.038281+00:00 IST

ICC issues arrest warrants against Gerasimov, Shoigu

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for former Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and the current Chief of Staff of Armed forces, Valery Gerasimov, for alleged international crimes, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

2024-06-25T17:40:52.190582+00:00 IST

PM Modi may visit Russia in July: Russian State media

According to RIA, a diplomatic source indicated that PM Modi's visit may occur in July.

2024-06-25T09:31:28.408371+00:00 IST

Dagestan attack: MMA fighter, officials' relatives identified

The gunmen targeted multiple places of worship and engaged in a confrontation at a police traffic stop in these cities within the Muslim-majority republic.

2024-06-25T04:18:46.392710+00:00 IST

Russia warns of retaliation against US over Crime missile strike

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday, condemning the incident as a "proxy war" instigated by Washington and vowing retaliatory measures in response.

2024-06-25T03:38:50.198410+00:00 IST

Macron warns of 'civil war' threat if far left or far right wins

Macron criticised the far-right's approach to insecurity, arguing that it "reduces people to their religion or their origin" and therefore "pushes people towards civil war," in an interview with the podcast "Generation Do It Yourself."

2024-06-25T02:30:10.799665+00:00 IST

Julian Assange leaves UK after striking plea deal with US

The WikiLeaks founder has reportedly consented to plead guilty to a felony charge connected to his alleged involvement in one of the largest breaches of classified US government material.

2024-06-25T02:01:26.708132+00:00 IST

“Let’s finally get our free trade deal done": UK's Labour Party

The Labour leader also criticised the Conservative government, which is in power in UK since 2010, has "overpromised" and "underdelivered" in relation with India.

2024-06-25T01:19:31.331254+00:00 IST