Europe

Denmark’s King Frederik X ascends throne

The transition, marked by emotional scenes in the capital Copenhagen, witnessed large crowds braving frigid weather to witness the beginning of a new era.

2024-01-14T17:05:45.800890+00:00 IST

Russia fires barrage of 40 missiles, drones on Ukraine

A barrage of 40 missiles and drones were unleashed upon Ukraine by Russia overnight on Saturday, in the fourth such attack since December 29, CNN reported.

2024-01-13T15:38:39.270150+00:00 IST

"Airstrikes agaisnt Houthis, act of self-defence": Rishi Sunak

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday that the airstrikes targeting Houthis in Yemen were an act of "self-defense" aiming to de-escalate tensions and restore stability to the Red Sea region, CNN reported.

2024-01-12T17:53:52.186306+00:00 IST

10,000 children killed in nearly 100 days in Gaza war: Report

The report also cited the latest data from the Ministry of Health in Gaza, which shows more than 10,000 of Gaza's 1.1 million children--or 1 per cent of the total child population--have been killed since an attack on Israel on October 7 and the assault on Gaza that has followed. The war will have been ongoing for 100 days on Sunday January 14.

2024-01-12T17:13:38.840811+00:00 IST

Israel condemns efforts to pervert meaning of term genocide by SA

In concluding remarks, Gilad Noam, representing Israel, accused South Africa of attempting to "pervert the meaning of the term 'genocide.'"

2024-01-12T17:12:51.355178+00:00 IST

Jaishankar discusses India-France convergence with Borne

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Diplomatic Advisor to President of France, Emmanuel Bonne and discussed India-France convergence on multiple issues and shared perspectives on global developments.

2024-01-12T16:34:39.812961+00:00 IST

UK: Modi government to return with higher seats in 2024, Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a meeting with the Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) UK (OFBJPUK), emphasised with confidence that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government will secure more seats than the last elections.

2024-01-12T14:21:49.724341+00:00 IST

At ICJ, Israel rejects 'genocide accusations' by South Africa

Israel presented its case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday (local time), and rejected allegations of genocide levelled by South Africa in connection with the ongoing war in Gaza.

2024-01-12T11:42:42.053512+00:00 IST

UK Parliamentarians extend support for Baloch protesters in a mot

It further appreciated the bravery of Baloch women, who are leading a march to Islamabad in protest against enforced disappearances, abductions, and killings associated with the operations of Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan.

2024-01-12T11:27:22.307583+00:00 IST

Greek students rally to protest over private universities

Thousands of Greek students demonstrated against proposed education changes that would permit the establishment of private institutions in the nation in Athens and other towns on Thursday, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-01-12T10:05:59.963665+00:00 IST

RAF conducted targeted strikes against Houthi rebel sites: UK PM

Rishi Sunak has said that the Royal Air Force has conducted targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

2024-01-12T04:18:49.359019+00:00 IST

"UK-India Defence Partnership more important than ever"

British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said the UK-India Defence Partnership is more important than ever and the two countries have signed historic agreements to increase joint exercises, deepen research partnerships and send UK Carrier Strike Group to India in 2025.

2024-01-11T15:31:55.294469+00:00 IST

UN court hears genocide case against Israel

Proceedings have begun at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, where Israel is being accused of committing "genocidal" acts during its war against Hamas in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.

2024-01-11T12:26:47.717628+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh, David Cameron appreciate India-UK partnership

Rajnath Singh outlined his goal of integrating defence industries of India and UK, including through supply chain integration to build resilience.

2024-01-11T05:06:45.212920+00:00 IST

Hope ongoing India-UK FTA could be brought...: UK PM Sunak

Sunak expressed hope that the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could be brought to a successful conclusion soon.

2024-01-11T04:33:15.841706+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh, UK PM Sunak discuss issues related to defence

The two leaders discussed issues related to defence, economic cooperation and how India and UK could work together to strengthen a peaceful and stable global rules-based order.

2024-01-11T03:39:39.158706+00:00 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets UK PM Rishi Sunak in London

nion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Wednesday.

2024-01-10T23:40:49.456881+00:00 IST

Rajnath lauds PM Modi for bringing Indians back from Ukraine

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday came out in wholesome praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his efforts to evacuate stranded Indian citizens in Ukraine amid the military conflict with Russia.

2024-01-10T23:22:12.025735+00:00 IST

"Bharat now a strategic power": Rajnath in London

Citing a recent article published in the Chinese state-controlled Global Times, hailing India's growth story and its rising gobal stature and heft, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Beijing's perspective has altered drastically with the emergence of New Delhi as a 'strategic power'.

2024-01-10T22:45:12.581237+00:00 IST

India, UK vow to strengthen defence cooperation

Aiming to bolster defence ties, the United Kingdom will send its Littoral Response Group and to India, and will also deploy Carrier Strike Group in the Indian Ocean Region, in addition to holding multiple joint military exercises and expanding defence cooperation.

2024-01-10T17:35:37.450550+00:00 IST

"UK, India to exchange military hardware, better software"

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said the UK, India are travelling in a brand new direction, the two countries will see a lot more exchange in military hardware, software and much else because they are natural partners.

2024-01-10T15:41:16.838976+00:00 IST