Europe

British boy missing for six years found in France, returns home

Alex Batty, a British boy who was missing for six years after going on a holiday in Spain, was found in France and has returned safely to the UK.

2023-12-17T19:56:47.133995+00:00 IST

Russian President Putin rejects Biden's claim that Russia could a

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the assertions by the United States that Moscow might launch an attack on a NATO country in the future, dismissing such claims as "complete nonsense," Al Jazeera reported."

2023-12-17T17:34:22.607658+00:00 IST

"West dragged it...": Putin warns of 'problems' with Finland

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of "problems" with neighbouring Finland following its accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) earlier this year, CNN reported.

2023-12-17T16:21:16.718128+00:00 IST

Serbians vote in snap elections amid unrest over inflation

The voting process for the parliamentary and local elections started in Serbia on Sunday, which will put the country's ruling party to the test amid dissatisfaction over rising inflation, corruption, and gun violence, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-17T13:26:56.495935+00:00 IST

UK: Indian student goes missing in East London

An Indian student named GS Bhatia, who studies at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, has been missing from East London since December 15.

2023-12-16T19:13:22.969507+00:00 IST

Russia: Kremlin has "no information" about Alexei Navalny

Navalny's lawyers have not been able to see him since December 6.

2023-12-16T00:40:29.061258+00:00 IST

Hungary blocks USD 54 billion aid for Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday blocked 50 billion euros (USD 54 billion) in aid for Ukraine, hours after the European Union agreed to formally open membership talks with Kyiv, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-15T19:52:37.941057+00:00 IST

Denmark initiates probe against people allegedly linked with H

Denmark is holding two people in custody and targeting four more in an investigation, alleging that they might have ties to others across Europe linked to the Hamas terror group, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-15T17:06:54.366008+00:00 IST

Prince Harry’s phone was hacked by tabloid, UK High Court rules

Justice Fancourt awarded Prince Harry Pound 140,600 (USD 179,000) after ruling that 15 stories published by MGN about him utilised unlawful information gathering methods, including voicemail hacking and the use of private investigators.

2023-12-15T14:25:35.209780+00:00 IST

Ukraine: 1 person killed, 26 injured as deputy detonates grenade

In a statement, Ukraine's National Police said, "Today, at 11.37 pm, a message was received on the "102" line that one of the deputies blew up grenades in the building of the Keretsky Village Council of Mukachiv District during the session."

2023-12-15T13:01:39.603054+00:00 IST

European Union greenlights membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova

The European Council has opened membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, the President of the EU Council, Charles Michel informed on Thursday, CNN reported.

2023-12-14T22:04:55.354084+00:00 IST

Four suspected Hamas members plotting attack in Europe arrested

Four alleged Hamas members suspected of plotting terror attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe were arrested by German and Dutch authorities on Thursday (local time), CNN reported citing Germany's federal prosecutor.

2023-12-14T21:45:32.863582+00:00 IST

Indian consulate organises event to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti

An event was organised by the Indian consulate in Wales, to celebrate the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in Cardiff in association with the Sikh Council of Wales.

2023-12-14T20:48:24.329609+00:00 IST

UK parliamentarians laud India’s achievement under PM Modi

The 'Namaste London: Resurgence of a New India' event not only acknowledged India's progress but also honoured the significant contributions of the Indian Diaspora to both their host and home countries.

2023-12-14T18:05:09.042297+00:00 IST

India's Uma Sekhar gets elected to Governing Council of UNIDROIT

In a historic decision, India's first woman candidate, Uma Sekhar, was elected to the Governing Council of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) on Thursday, according to sources.

2023-12-14T16:46:19.625736+00:00 IST

There are some 6,17,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine: Putin

Addressing the public and media in his first end-of-year news conference since the offensive started, Putin asserted that achieving peace depends on Ukraine meeting these conditions.

2023-12-14T14:35:01.949254+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Donald Tusk on becoming Poland’s new PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Tusk on Thursday as he became Poland's new Prime Minister.

2023-12-14T13:57:17.404269+00:00 IST

WHO chief Tedros congratulates Brazil on G20 presidency

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday congratulated Brazil on its G20 presidency and welcomed the theme for the next summit -- 'Building a Just World and Sustainable Planet'.

2023-12-14T08:20:54.727125+00:00 IST

"The dynamics are very positive”: Swiss Secy on FTA with India

The dynamics of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is very positive, with both sides in a position, where they weren't closer before, Switzerland State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda said on Wednesday.

2023-12-13T23:31:39.661887+00:00 IST

Light in the dark of winter: Finland celebrates St Lucia Day

As Finland takes its annual plunge into winter during mid-December, many Finns find solace in a saint as St. Lucia's Day is one of the few saint's days observed in the Nordics.

2023-12-13T20:09:48.809010+00:00 IST

Scientists discover rare Dolphin with 'thumbs' off Greece's coast

Scientists from the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute are intrigued by the discovery of a rare dolphin in Greece with a pair of "thumbs," according to the New York Post.

2023-12-12T17:30:55.166744+00:00 IST