Europe

PM Modi arrives in Italy's Apulia for G7 Summit

As PM Modi touched down at Brindisi Airport in Apulia, he was received by India's Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, and other officials.

2024-06-13T22:38:19.663291+00:00 IST

US, Ukraine sign 10-year bilateral security agreement

As the US and Ukraine signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy on Thursday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the pact is an "agreement on security, and thus on the protection of human life."

2024-06-13T22:04:41.282877+00:00 IST

"India has an important position in Global South"

Ambassador Massolo further emphasised that India is among the most important countries in the world

2024-06-13T17:53:54.594537+00:00 IST

G7 Summit: Zelenskyy meets with world leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the world leaders at the 50th Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in a session devoted to the situation in Ukraine.

2024-06-13T17:41:10.664536+00:00 IST

Italian PM Meloni affirms G7's commitment to Global South

As the G7 Summit kicks off in Italy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said that the country decided to host the summit in Apulia because it is a region of southern Italy and through the summit, Italy wishes to strengthen its dialogue with the nations of the global south.

2024-06-13T15:21:50.214591+00:00 IST

"We look forward to important decisions today": Ukrainian Preside

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday emphasised that the G7 Summit which began today, will be dedicated to Ukraine, their defence, and economic resilience, stressing that Ukraine is looking forward to important decisions.

2024-06-13T11:28:13.636765+00:00 IST

Italian PM receives global leaders at Borgo Egnazia in Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received global leaders including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau among others, for the Summit of the Group of Seven (G7), scheduled for June 13 and 14.

2024-06-13T10:54:51.512026+00:00 IST

European Union to hit Chinese electric vehicles with higher tarif

The move, which Beijing officials have slammed as "protectionist," comes less than a month after Washington quadrupled US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 100 per cent.

2024-06-13T07:57:01.225602+00:00 IST

US, Ukraine expected to sign security agreement at G7 Summit

However, the pledge is expected to be an "executive agreement," CNN reported citing sources, making it less formal than a treaty and not necessarily binding for any future presidents. So, there is the possibility of the deal being undone by future US administrations.

2024-06-13T03:58:01.654539+00:00 IST

"Looking at linking defence industries...": Indian envoy to Italy

PM Modi is set to visit Italy to participate in the annual summit of G7 advanced economies, marking his first international trip since beginning his third consecutive term in office. The G7 summit will take place at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Italy's Apulia region from June 13-15.

2024-06-13T01:15:22.646533+00:00 IST

US to send another Patriot missile system to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of another Patriot missile system to Ukraine amid raging conflict with Russia, the New York Times reported citing senior administration and military officials.

2024-06-12T03:27:11.279291+00:00 IST

Sindhi Foundation to commemorate abduction of Hindu minor girl

The Sindhi Foundation, a Washington-based human rights body focusing on the human rights of Sindhis in Pakistan and elsewhere, on Tuesday announced to organise a long march on the streets of London to commemorate the abduction of Priya Kumari, a young Hindu girl, on June 14.

2024-06-11T13:01:26.573148+00:00 IST

BRICS Foreign Ministers express concerns on situation in Gaza

The ministers also called for the effective implementation of the UNSC resolution for an "immediate, durable, and sustained ceasefire" and the relevant UNGA resolutions and UNSC resolution for immediate safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

2024-06-11T03:39:21.121687+00:00 IST

BRICS Foreign Ministers reaffirm G20 as premier forum

Welcoming the inclusion of the African Union in G20 during the New Delhi Summit last year, the ministers said the G20 presidencies of India, Brazil, and South Africa lay a solid ground for addressing inequalities, imbalances, and shortcomings in the world economy.

2024-06-11T02:50:16.821848+00:00 IST

BRICS calls for use of local currencies in trade between members

The BRICS ministers of Foreign Affairs met in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod on Monday and held a plethora of discussions, including an important one on the enhanced use of local currencies in trade and financial transactions between the BRICS countries.

2024-06-11T01:08:51.180359+00:00 IST

UAE showcases labour market achievements at ILO Conference

Al Awar delivered a keynote address at the Conference, where he said, "The International Labour Conference is taking place at a time of mixed backdrop of optimism for economic recovery, driven by technological innovations, investments in renewable energy and the green economy, and the notable efforts being made to achieve sustainable development globally."

2024-06-10T17:44:01.008981+00:00 IST

EU Elections: Belgian PM Alexander De Croo resigns

Alexander De Croo, the prime minister of Belgium, has resigned following his party's crushing loss in Sunday's national and European parliamentary elections, according to CNN.

2024-06-09T23:19:21.387272+00:00 IST

French President Macron announces snap elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the country's parliament, as well as the National Assembly, calling for snap elections after exit polls showcased his party's heavy loss in European parliamentary elections on Sunday, according to CNN.

2024-06-09T21:39:07.924774+00:00 IST

Biden, Macron agree on global affairs

S President Joe Biden and France President Emmanuel Macron emphasised their agreement with each other about the ongoing global affairs, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, however, both countries express different views on fighting in Gaza, The New York Times reported.

2024-06-08T20:24:04.130975+00:00 IST

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attacked in Copenhagen

"Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was hit by a man Friday evening on Kultorvet [public square] in Copenhagen. The man was subsequently arrested," the prime minister's office said.

2024-06-08T05:40:15.632562+00:00 IST

"Time to build strong culture of commercial arbitration": CJI

Delivering his address at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on Thursday evening, CJI highlighted the evolution of arbitration from a supplementary dispute resolution mechanism to a primary choice for commercial entities worldwide.

2024-06-07T15:32:36.352942+00:00 IST