Europe

Event held at UK Parliament to observe India's 'Sankalp Divas' 

Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre UK (JKSC) hosted a significant event at the UK Parliament to observe India's 'Sankalp Divas' (Resolution Day).

2024-02-21T06:40:09.156014+00:00 IST

Finland Foreign Minister to take part in Raisina Dialogue

Minister Valtonen will also speak at the conference in a high-level panel discussion on Arctic cooperation and participate in a debate on security policy during the Raisina dialogue. The ministers attending the conference will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finland's ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

2024-02-21T03:06:48.395980+00:00 IST

Russia could face new sanctions after death of Navalny

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged Japan and the European Union to enact new sanctions against Russia in response to the escalating situation.

2024-02-20T16:20:22.424903+00:00 IST

Russia arrests woman holding dual citizenship for alleged treason

The woman, a resident of Los Angeles, was detained for allegedly providing financial assistance to a Ukrainian organisation involved in activities deemed detrimental to Russia's security.

2024-02-20T11:19:18.321620+00:00 IST

"Cannot have a view of Russia that is identical to European one"

"My point is: just as I do not expect Europe to have a view of China that is identical to mine, Europe should understand that I cannot have a view of Russia that is identical to the European one. Let us accept that there are natural differences in relationships," he said.

2024-02-20T08:08:41.062971+00:00 IST

Everyone conducts relationship based on...: Jaishankar

He said that India and Russia have always shared "stable and friendly ties" and Moscow has never hurt the interests of New Delhi.

2024-02-20T07:37:27.179910+00:00 IST

Russia hands over 11 Children to Ukraine with Qatar's Aid

Russia has handed 11 children over to Ukraine through Qatar's mediation, marking a pivotal moment for family reunification efforts

2024-02-20T05:01:59.294009+00:00 IST

Ursula von der Leyen seeks second term as EU President

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen, who has held the post since 2019 and has emerged as the face of Europe's response to major crises, is seeking a second five-year term as the top EU official, the New York Times reported.

2024-02-19T21:58:26.279663+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress raises human rights violations in Xinjiang

The World Uyghur Congress has raised the issue of human rights violations by China in Xinjiang at the recently concluded Munich Security Conference (MSC).

2024-02-19T14:52:40.778099+00:00 IST

ICJ to hold hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestine

Distinct from the genocide complaint filed by South Africa against Israel for alleged violations in the current conflict, the ICJ hearings focus on Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem since 1967.

2024-02-19T08:04:04.669013+00:00 IST

Navalny's widow to meet EU foreign ministers: Josep Borrell

The 47-year-old Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, passed away in a Russian jail on Friday after more than three years of imprisonment, sparking condemnation from Western leaders and supporters.

2024-02-19T04:03:19.269313+00:00 IST

Alexei Navalny’s wife makes first post since husband’s death

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died mysteriously in prison, posted for the first time on Sunday after her husband's death.

2024-02-18T23:58:18.992895+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the foreign minister of Palestine, Riyad al-Maliki, in Munich on Sunday.

2024-02-18T16:07:32.249132+00:00 IST

Netherlands: Police cars on fire, stones thrown amid riots

The Hague police officers on Saturday used tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowd after a brawl broke out between two groups of Eritreans at the Opera conference hall on Fruitweg, NL Times reported.

2024-02-18T13:22:46.736082+00:00 IST

Russia captures Avdiivka after Ukraine left from eastern town

Following Ukraine's withdrawal of troops from the key eastern town of Avdiivka, Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed his army's capture of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka as an "important victory", as reported by Al Jazeera.

2024-02-18T03:59:31.926322+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar interacts with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaged in a brief conversation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

2024-02-18T03:12:20.836780+00:00 IST

Hungary could ratify Sweden’s NATO bid in February: Viktor Orban 

Orban said that Hungary can ratify Sweden's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) bid as soon as February 26.

2024-02-17T23:39:54.640813+00:00 IST

Israel should have been very mindful of civilian...: Jaishankar

He called the return of hostages "imperative" and emphasised the need for a humanitarian corridor to provide relief.

2024-02-17T23:38:57.221007+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Mike Pompeo exchange views on contemporary politics

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) held a meeting with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

2024-02-17T21:04:20.205426+00:00 IST

Germany: Jaishankar, Saudi Arabian counterpart hold meeting

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) held a meeting with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and discussed the West Asia situation and the strategic partnership.

2024-02-17T19:31:53.501426+00:00 IST

Ukrainian forces withdraw from Avdiivka amid escalating attacks

Avdiivka marks the biggest gain for Moscow since it captured the city of Bakhmut last year and is an indication of how the war appears to have turned in Putin's favour, as reported by CNN.

2024-02-17T16:56:42.565643+00:00 IST