Europe

Germany denies accusations of aiding 'genocide' in Gaza at ICJ

In a lawsuit brought before the International Court of Justice by Nicaragua, Germany has strongly denied allegations that it was supporting genocide in Gaza by providing Israel with arms, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-04-10T00:51:19.262603+00:00 IST

Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister

Simon Harris, the youngest prime minister in Ireland's history, was chosen by the parliament on Monday to take Leo Varadkar's unexpected departure last month, reported Al Jazeera.

2024-04-09T23:26:34.792161+00:00 IST

British PM Sunak raises Gaza in Eid message

Invoking the plight of Palestinian natives in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive against Hamas, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, while greeting the Muslims in the country and across the world on the occasion of Eid, said the bloodshed and suffering are 'unbearable'.

2024-04-09T21:41:59.165671+00:00 IST

WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections

The report, released at the World Hepatitis Summit, highlights that despite better tools for diagnosis and treatment, and decreasing product prices, testing and treatment coverage rates have stalled.

2024-04-09T15:03:57.804486+00:00 IST

"Important for EU to have good ties with India": European expert

The relationship with India is one of the key partnerships that Europe needs to strengthen amidst global geopolitical tensions. An expert from the European Parliament, Angelos Delivorias, provides valuable insights into the multifaceted dimensions of India's rise and its implications for EU-India relations.

2024-04-09T14:46:14.894023+00:00 IST

France: ECHR finds Switzerland guilty of human rights violation

This landmark judgment, handed down by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, emerged from a case initiated by over 2,000 Swiss women, the majority of whom are in their 70s.

2024-04-09T12:19:48.162955+00:00 IST

India surpasses China's growth rates: European Parliament expert

Angelos Delivorias, an expert from the European Parliament asserted that India increased its diplomatic importance in emerging dynamics of Indo-Pacific, attributing it not only to India's strategic evolution over the past decade but also to broader global dynamics and its amplified role in the Indo-Pacific region.

2024-04-08T15:08:40.560482+00:00 IST

India surpasses China's growth rates: European Parliament expert

Pointing out the sustained growth of the Indian economy over the past decade, European Parliament think tank expert, Angelos Delivorias said that India's GDP growth exceeding that of China reflects New Delhi's emergence as a formidable economic powerhouse in the global arena.

2024-04-08T15:01:05.388520+00:00 IST

Zaporizhzhia reactor “has not compromised nuclear safety": IAEA

Russian authorities accused the Ukrainian military of carrying out a series of attacks against the plant using "self-exploding" drones, according to a statement posted on ZNPP's official Telegram channel.

2024-04-08T14:07:01.203558+00:00 IST

Baloch population could become minority by 2048: Activist

Shabir Choudhry, a prominent writer and activist based in London, has issued a stark warning regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion-dollar connectivity project, predicting a bleak future for the Baloch people.

2024-04-08T13:05:59.579045+00:00 IST

Ukraine attack hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: Russia

The dome above a shutdown reactor at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear station was struck by Ukraine on Sunday, the plant's Russian-installed administration said, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-04-08T00:47:02.191340+00:00 IST

Three killed in explosion followed by fire in Paris apartment

Three people were killed in an explosion followed by a blaze in an eight-storey building in Paris on Sunday evening, Le Parisien, a French daily newspaper, reported. The origin of the blast, however, remains unknown as of now.

2024-04-08T00:05:11.141935+00:00 IST

“The situation in East Turkestan is a global concern”

Salih Hudayar, foreign minister of East Turkestan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) on Saturday participated in a virtual discussion organised by the Asian Human Rights Forum, focusing on grave human rights violations, especially in Asian countries.

2024-04-07T17:22:43.927155+00:00 IST

Putin addresses worsening flood crisis in Orenburg region

According to the regional government's press service, the flood situation in Orsk is escalating according to the worst-case scenario, putting over 6,600 residential houses at risk.

2024-04-07T14:40:19.956207+00:00 IST

Poland's local elections: Crucial test for PM Tusk's coalition

A staggering 1,90,000 candidates are vying for various local government roles in this Central European nation of 38 million inhabitants.

2024-04-07T11:58:09.483862+00:00 IST

UK announces support for maritime aid corridor to boost Gaza aid

In a press release, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said, "The UK Government is today announcing a package of military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza, including the deployment of a Royal Navy ship to join the life-saving mission in the Eastern Mediterranean."

2024-04-07T07:55:57.003411+00:00 IST

Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential elections

As 99.9 per cent of ballots have been counted, Peter Pellegrini received 53 per cent of the vote, while Korcok got 47 per cent votes.

2024-04-07T04:52:01.181476+00:00 IST

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice during protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by the police during a demonstration in the Netherlands after she protested against fossil fuel subsidies by blocking a major road with a group of marchers on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-04-07T01:49:21.035072+00:00 IST

Thousands demonstrate against Hungarian PM Orban

Tens of thousands of people protested against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration in downtown Budapest on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-04-07T01:34:05.991705+00:00 IST

At least eight killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv

At least eight people were killed and 10 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported, citing regional officials.

2024-04-06T23:54:47.160908+00:00 IST

Amnesty International laments Pak over Afghan refugee deportation

In October last year the Pakistani administration had announced 'Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan' which stated that all Afghan refugees must leave Pakistan within 30 days, or will be forced to leave the country after the deadline.

2024-04-05T17:44:43.721140+00:00 IST