Europe

Kremlin critics denounce Putin's victory amid rigging allegations

This revelation echoed reports of coercion and falsification documented by independent monitors in both Russia-occupied regions of Ukraine and within Russia itself.

2024-03-21T07:39:15.078174+00:00 IST

Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Russia launched the biggest assault on the Ukrainian capital in weeks by streaking a missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday, injuring at least eight people and damaging several residential buildings and industrial facilities, reported The New York Post, citing local officials.

2024-03-21T05:25:26.059753+00:00 IST

US confident in passage of Ukraine aid amid Congressional delays

Although the US Senate had previously greenlit a supplemental bill unlocking USD 60 billion in military aid for Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson had withheld it from a floor vote.

2024-03-21T04:33:37.452726+00:00 IST

UK: Rishi Sunak's ambitious Rwanda bill delayed again

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's much anticipated Rwanda plan suffered another blow after the UK House of Lords on Wednesday voted to reinsert amendments for the plan, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-03-21T00:30:54.576593+00:00 IST

Ireland's Indian-origin PM Leo Varadkar announces resignation

"I am resigning the presidency and leadership of Fine Gael and will resign as taoiseach [prime minister] as soon as my successor is able to take up that office," Varadkar told reporters in Dublin.

2024-03-20T16:12:01.939660+00:00 IST

“Putin won’t stop if he is successful in Ukraine”: Lloyd Austin

Austin said that Ukraine will not back down in the face of the Russian invasion of the country and neither will the United States.

2024-03-19T20:15:40.451292+00:00 IST

WUC demands Australia recognise China’s atrocities in Xinjiang

The demand raised by the WUC comes before the March 20 scheduled meeting of the foreign ministers of China and Australia, according to a press release by the WUC.

2024-03-19T17:18:02.308658+00:00 IST

Pashtuns protest at UNHRC against crackdown on PTM leaders

The protest, held during the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, was organised by PTM Europe and joined by many Afghan Pashtuns.

2024-03-19T09:38:10.563297+00:00 IST

Bulgarian Prez expresses gratitude to PM Modi for successful oper

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed his gratitude for the Indian Navy after they successfully carried out a rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Ruen, on Monday.

2024-03-18T18:25:02.281831+00:00 IST

Putin mulls establishment of ‘sanitary zone' in Ukraine

Putin's remarks at his campaign headquarters underscored the gravity of the situation, as he contemplated the necessity of such a security measure in response to the challenges posed by the Kyiv regime.

2024-03-18T05:10:33.657709+00:00 IST

People are “source of power” in Russia: Putin in victory speech

Speaking from the election headquarters, Putin emphasised the importance of every voice in shaping the destiny of the nation, Russia Today reported.

2024-03-18T04:28:33.460861+00:00 IST

Iceland's largest volcanic eruption turns sky orange with massive

The volcano, erupted in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula was the largest of the four recent ones in the area and has left the sky with plumes of smoke and orange hues, according to The Washington Post.

2024-03-18T02:59:44.952315+00:00 IST

Russia-NATO conflict is "one step away" from World War III: Putin

Putin has frequently highlighted the dangers of nuclear warfare but asserted that he has never deemed it necessary to employ nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

2024-03-18T02:50:36.212466+00:00 IST

Russian Presidential polls: Putin leads over 87 per cent votes

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is running for the country's top office again as an Independent, opened up a yawning gap over his rivals in the race as he was leading with 87.34 per cent votes based on the results of processing 50.02 per cent of the protocols, state news agency TASS reported.

2024-03-17T20:44:37.450226+00:00 IST

Protest in Russian polling station witnessed on last day of voting

Protests were seen at polling stations on Sunday, the last date of voting in the elections that is expected to extend the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the country, CNN reported.

2024-03-17T17:02:56.908177+00:00 IST

UKPNP leader criticizes Pakistan for its suppression of PoK

While speaking at the ongoing 55th United Nations Human Rights Council Session, the UKPNP leader expressed concerns about the grim human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB).

2024-03-17T10:57:18.882484+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup Final

Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured their places in the finals of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, set to take place on Saturday, March 16, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi.

2024-03-17T08:17:40.804534+00:00 IST

"Avoid participating in this farce": Ukraine urges its citizens

The Ukrainian government has appealed to the citizens living in those territories that are under Russian control, after the start of conflict two years ago, to turn their backs on Moscow's "pseudo-elections," CNN reported.

2024-03-17T07:43:44.486726+00:00 IST

Iceland: Volcano erupts in Reykjanes Peninsula

Lava seemed to be flowing rapidly towards the north of Grindavik, just like it did during the volcanic eruption on February 8.

2024-03-17T00:02:28.319322+00:00 IST

Russia: Schools, colleges shut in Belgorod amid Ukraine attacks

In the statement issued on Telegram, Gladkov stated that shopping malls will also remain closed on Sunday and Monday. The impacted districts lie near the border with Ukraine. The frequent attacks have brought the conflict in Ukraine to the people of Russia largely isolated from the war.

2024-03-16T22:18:29.094197+00:00 IST