Europe

“US supports crimes of Kyiv regime…”: Russia slams US

The Russian Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov,, slammed the United States over the recent missile attack in Crimea, and accused Washington of supporting the "crimes of the Kyiv regime.

2024-06-25T00:37:32.648325+00:00 IST

Russia: Death toll in Dagestan attack rises to 20

The gunmen attacked church, synagogue, and police post in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala on Sunday, the festival of Pentecost for the Russian Orthodox Church. The places were also reportedly attacked.

2024-06-24T21:50:16.292474+00:00 IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Iceland PM Benediktsson

Iceland Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson held a meeting with spiritual leader and Global Peace Ambassador Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Reykjavik on Monday, and discussed importance of mental health as the basis for individual and societal welfare.

2024-06-24T19:24:24.117237+00:00 IST

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, admitted to hospital

Britain's Princess Anne was rushed to hospital after suffering head injuries following a suspected horse-related incident on Sunday night, the New York Post reported.

2024-06-24T17:23:11.242149+00:00 IST

Smriti Irani attends Overseas Friends of BJP victory celebration

Upon her arrival at the venue, BJP supporters welcomed Smriti Irani. She even posed for pictures with them.

2024-06-24T00:35:03.968431+00:00 IST

War intensifies as Russia, Ukraine conduct overnight air strikes

Amid persistent tensions, Russia, and Ukraine carried out overnight air strikes, resulting in casualties on both sides, making the ongoing war more intense, reported Al Jazeera.

2024-06-23T15:36:55.968210+00:00 IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrives in Switzerland

Several thousand Tibetans and well-wishers waited on the road to welcome Dalai Lama as he arrived at his hotel in Zurich.

2024-06-22T19:32:10.388731+00:00 IST

UK: Commonwealth, global partners mark International Day of Yoga

Members of the diplomatic community participated in the yoga session.

2024-06-22T18:42:44.835597+00:00 IST

Swiss Court jails UK's richest Hinduja family

On Friday, the court sentenced Prakash and Kamal Hinduja to four years and six months in prison, while Ajay and Namrata Hinduja were sentenced to four years. It also directed them to pay about USD 950,000 in compensation and USD 300,000 in procedural fees.

2024-06-22T00:53:52.628482+00:00 IST

Indian envoy presents credentials to EU Commission President

He conveyed greetings of Indian leadership and expressed commitment towards stronger ties between India and the EU.

2024-06-22T00:13:21.442508+00:00 IST

Participants of XV International IT Forum share event experience

This year's International IT Forum was organised by the Russian BRICS Chairmanship. TV BRICS was the international media partner of the event.

2024-06-21T17:25:31.171428+00:00 IST

Geneva: Global spiritual leader Ravi Shankar leads Yoga Day

The Art of Living also led the celebrations along with the Ministry of Ayush at many locations across India.

2024-06-21T12:32:20.174316+00:00 IST

ETGE condemns China's village name changes as cultural genocide

The ETGE condemned these actions as part of China's broader strategy to erase the rich heritage of East Turkistan and emphasised the urgent need for global intervention to halt what it described as a genocidal campaign.

2024-06-21T10:46:23.590063+00:00 IST

Human rights organisations concerned over situation in Xinjiang

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, the International Service for Human Rights, and the World Uyghur Congress said that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, should provide a public update of measures taken by the Chinese government and his office to address the human rights situation in Xinjiang.

2024-06-21T01:10:09.166195+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress exposes refugees' harassment abroad

The WUC urged international human rights organisations and host countries to abide by their obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention and uphold the principle of non-refoulement by immediately ceasing any extradition of Uyghur refugees and asylum seekers to China

2024-06-20T16:49:34.569397+00:00 IST

UN urges China to disclose status of imprisoned Uyghur doctor

Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has urged Chinese authorities to disclose information regarding the status and location of Dr Gulshan Abbas, an Uyghur doctor reportedly serving a 20-year prison sentence since 2019 on charges related to terrorism.

2024-06-20T16:15:45.949906+00:00 IST

UK: Conservative Party faces election gambling scandal

Conservative candidate Laura Saunders is under investigation by the gambling watchdog for alleged betting infractions.

2024-06-20T14:17:10.333754+00:00 IST

Indian national dies in Italy's Latina

The Embassy said that it is in contact with local authorities and that efforts are being made to contact the family and provide consular assistance.

2024-06-19T19:26:07.646940+00:00 IST

India's Netra, Pinaka Systems attract global interest

The systems are part of the Indian weapon platforms and technologies on display at the India pavilion at the ongoing Eurosatory 2024 Defence Show in Paris.

2024-06-19T14:34:19.221825+00:00 IST

Russian court sentences US soldier to nearly four years

On Wednesday, the Pervomaisky District Court of Vladivostok sentenced Black to three years and nine months in a penal colony.

2024-06-19T11:35:07.475687+00:00 IST

Noura Al Kaabi participates in Kosovo Liberation Day

On behalf of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, attended the 25th anniversary ceremony of Kosovo's Liberation Day, which was held under the patronage of Vjosa Osmani, President of the Republic of Kosovo.

2024-06-18T22:04:25.919507+00:00 IST