Europe

Iceland Volcano erupts again, spews massive lava

For the fifth time since December, a volcano in southwest Iceland erupted on Wednesday, spewing massive lava shooting forth that threatened to shut off the town of Grindavik and forced the famed Blue Lagoon to be evacuated

2024-05-30T14:00:59.470258+00:00 IST

London: Indian women's hockey team feted at embassy

The event was a celebration of their dedication, achievements, and contributions to the sport.

2024-05-30T00:34:44.384639+00:00 IST

France, Germany back Ukraine's right to target Russian bases

French President Emmanuel Macron, during a press conference alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, emphasised that weapons supplied to Ukraine, including long-range missiles, are authorised to target Russian bases.

2024-05-29T20:23:17.368265+00:00 IST

Union Health Secretary, Global Fund hold talks in Geneva

During the meeting, Chandra urged the Global Fund to continue its support to the TB program to strength the capacities of the public health systems, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare press release.

2024-05-29T17:54:14.702443+00:00 IST

Union Health Secretary highlights India's advancements in digital

He made the remarks during the side event on Digital Health organised by QUAD nations (India, Australia, US and Japan) during the ongoing 77th World Health Assembly.

2024-05-29T17:06:43.380836+00:00 IST

Unity of Faiths Foundation Co-Founder lauds PM Modi's leadership

She stated that PM Modi is managing to break through barriers with "largesse and exceptional approach."

2024-05-29T17:06:06.504531+00:00 IST

Indian peacekeeper is UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year

Major Radhika Sen served in eastern DRC with the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, from March 2023 to April 2024 as the Commander of the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion.

2024-05-29T01:28:45.847127+00:00 IST

Geneva: Union Health Secy holds bilateral with UK Health Minister

The discussions centered on enhancing collaboration, particularly addressing mobility challenges for healthcare professionals to the UK.

2024-05-28T19:13:10.609955+00:00 IST

Asia-Pacific countries alarmed to tackle antimicrobial resistance

To foster collaboration and partnership with the rest of the world, the paper will be taken to the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance in New York in September 2024, the release added.

2024-05-28T18:53:38.019391+00:00 IST

BRICs confident of Russia's chairmanship

The International Scientific and Practical Conference "BRICS in the Era of Global Social Transformations" was held in Russia, where an Indian professor expressed his confidence that during Russia's BRICS chairmanship, special attention will be paid to solving the problems of the global south.

2024-05-28T08:21:17.753143+00:00 IST

Spain pledges USD 1 billion military aid to Ukrain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a security deal in Madrid on Monday.

2024-05-28T03:31:27.990872+00:00 IST

WHO chief refers to Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday mentioned about the Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India, and the first global summit on traditional medicine.

2024-05-27T22:25:35.605568+00:00 IST

India strengthening SEARO on affordable medical counter measures

Apurva Chandra stressed that India, by being the pharma capital of the world, is providing strength to the SEARO region on affordable medical counter measures.

2024-05-27T20:53:07.150750+00:00 IST

India taking lead in advocating for digital health innovations

In his address, the Union Health Secretary highlighted the alignment of the World Health Assembly's theme this year - "All of Health, Health for All", with the core values and the ethos of India, that is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" which means "the world is one family."

2024-05-27T19:28:16.664985+00:00 IST

WHO jury comprising Nandita Das awards films themed on health

Apart from Nandita Das and Sharon Stone, the international jury which picked the winners comprises actor Alfonso Herrera; filmmaker and producer Apolline Traore; Olympic swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini; multidisciplinary artist Mario Macilau and film director Paul Jerndal.

2024-05-27T10:20:40.102159+00:00 IST

WHO Chief, Union Health Secy performs yoga at ‘Walk the Talk’

Ahead of International Yoga Day, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra and World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus performed yoga aasanas at the 'Walk the Talk' Yoga session event held in Geneva.

2024-05-27T05:16:02.779220+00:00 IST

Lithuanian President wins landslide re-poll

Lithuania's President, Gitanas Nauseda, has been re-elected in the final round of the Baltic nation's presidential elections, as partial results showed him far ahead in the two-way race against his opponent, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, reported Al Jazeera.

2024-05-27T02:16:51.742380+00:00 IST

12 injured after Doha-Dublin flight hits turbulence

A Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha landed safely as scheduled at Dublin Airport after it was hit by severe turbulence on Sunday, however, 12 people aboard the aircraft, sustained injuries, the Dublin Airport said.

2024-05-26T15:25:48.843638+00:00 IST

Free Balochistan Movement raises alarm on Pak's nuclear arsenal

The Free Balochistan Movement (German Branch) staged a demonstration in Dortmund, Germany, on May 25, aiming to draw attention to the consequences of Pakistan's nuclear tests in Balochistan on May 28, 1998.

2024-05-26T12:50:38.298500+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy urges world leaders to join Global Peace Summit amid wa

Zelenskyy invited world leaders to join the summit and appealed to them to show their leadership in advancing peace.

2024-05-26T09:29:31.407992+00:00 IST

"Labour don't have a clear plan, won't take bold action": Sunak

After the party's plan to bring back mandatory national service, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he believed the service would help young people learn "real-world skills, do new things and contribute to their community and our country", as well as fostering "national spirit".

2024-05-26T09:28:55.322865+00:00 IST