Europe

India votes in favour of self-determination for Palestians at UN

The UNHRC on Thursday adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice.

2024-04-05T15:05:19.491362+00:00 IST

UNHRC adopts anti-Israel resolution, Israeli ambassador walks out

The UNHRC on Friday adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip at the end of the 55th Council session.

2024-04-05T13:01:59.273659+00:00 IST

Lamborghinis, Rolexes seized over USD 650 mn Covid-19 fraud

Following their arrest from Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia and an investigation by the EU prosecutor, eight people were detained, 14 were placed under house arrest and two others were barred from practising their profession.

2024-04-05T07:53:03.699956+00:00 IST

No issue with oil payment from India: Russia

"Russian oil supplies to India are maintained at a steadily high level; no problems arise with determining means of payment for oil exported by Russia," Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said at a briefing on Wednesday (Local Time).

2024-04-03T22:04:01.639904+00:00 IST

"Shameful": Moscow condemns dismantling of monuments of Russia

Terming the dismantling of around 465 monuments of Russian soldiers in Poland as "shameful", the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the act by Poland government has set an anti-record for erasing the memory of World War II.

2024-04-03T16:37:10.718545+00:00 IST

UP PM demands investigation in strike on aid workers in Gaza

The attack resulted in the loss of seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen, including three British nationals. In an official statement from Downing Street, Sunak emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the incident.

2024-04-02T22:21:35.045249+00:00 IST

UK summons Israeli envoy: Gaza strike kills British aid workers

British Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, summoned the Israel's ambassador to set out the government's "unequivocal condemnation of the appalling killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including three British Nationals," he said in a Foreign Office press release.

2024-04-02T19:52:51.658053+00:00 IST

India's UN envoy in Geneva Arindam Bagchi meets WHO Chief

India's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi met the Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on Tuesday.

2024-04-02T17:10:17.862946+00:00 IST

"Ukrainians need justice right now": Foreign Minister Kuleba

In strong condemnation of the Russian invasion of the country, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dymytro Kuleba has said that Ukrainians need justice right now, and not in the distant future, and added that they want to see it served already.

2024-04-02T15:02:20.408345+00:00 IST

12-year-old suspect arrested for shooting in Finland's school

A 12-year-old suspect has been arrested for shooting at three 12-year-olds in which one child died and two other children were injured at a school in Finland's capital Helsinki on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing police.

2024-04-02T11:07:45.715013+00:00 IST

Hackers target Russian prison database to avenge Navalny’s death

Leveraging their access to a computer network linked to Russia's prison system, the hackers displayed Navalny's image on the compromised prison contractor's website, according to interviews with the hackers.

2024-04-01T19:56:24.451434+00:00 IST

Bulgaria, Romania partially join Europe’s Schengen area

The two countries reached an agreement late last year to join the continent's free-travel area by air and sea after Austria opposed full membership, including land crossings, saying Romania and Bulgaria needed to do more to prevent irregular migration.

2024-04-01T07:17:40.096583+00:00 IST

Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

In the northeast, Governor Oleh Syniehubov lamented the loss of a 19-year-old individual following an air assault that struck a petrol station in the Kharkiv region.

2024-04-01T01:27:24.591537+00:00 IST

A murder raises suspicions of international espionage: Report

Kuzminov, who defected from Russia to Ukraine, committed an act deemed unforgivable by Russian President Vladimir Putin: treachery. Last summer, he flew his Mi-8 military helicopter into Ukrainian territory, delivering the aircraft and a cache of secret documents to Ukrainian intelligence operatives.

2024-03-31T22:51:13.135104+00:00 IST

King Charles makes Easter Church appearance amid cancer battle

The King, 75, appeared in good spirits, arriving with his wife, Queen Camilla, by his side.

2024-03-31T20:31:20.060543+00:00 IST

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter speech

In his customary Easter speech on Sunday, Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to CNN.

2024-03-31T17:43:11.875277+00:00 IST

Afghan diaspora protests against Pakistan's aerial aggression

Amid chants condemning the atrocities, demonstrators highlighted the harrowing reality of "extrajudicial killings perpetrated by the Pakistani Army and authorities," specifically targeting Baloch and Pashtun communities.

2024-03-31T04:28:09.148050+00:00 IST

Kremlin reveals Putin's inner turmoil post-Moscow terror attac

"The head of state takes these tragedies to heart. And believe me, just because you don't see tears on his face does not mean that he is not hurt. And I doubt if anyone, including you and me, knows about his inner turmoil," the Russian presidential spokesman said.

2024-03-30T22:13:07.525128+00:00 IST

Moscow Crocus City Hall attack: Death toll rises 134, 551 injured

On the ill-fated evening of March 22, a terrorist incident shook the music venue situated in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, just on the outskirts of Moscow.

2024-03-30T20:57:55.269715+00:00 IST

Hostage drama unfolds in Dutch town, suspect arrested

The event led to the evacuation of approximately 150 residences in the vicinity, according to local police.

2024-03-30T20:52:35.774711+00:00 IST

Police boost security for Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund match

The program's objective is to unite Emirati chefs and residents to collaborate in preparing and donating meals to the Bank. This initiative aims to foster a sense of community responsibility and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of preserving food from waste and distributing it to beneficiaries.

2024-03-30T17:36:00.733881+00:00 IST