Europe

Russia President Vladimir Putin to attend virtual G20 Summit

The Summit will be chaired by PM Modi. Leaders of all G20 members, including the Chair of the African Union, as well as nine guest countries and heads of 11 international organisations, have been invited.

2023-11-21T22:23:56.323738+00:00 IST

Putin calls for joint global efforts to end Israel-Palestine war

Putin made the remarks at an extraordinary virtual summit of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group.

2023-11-21T17:36:07.051083+00:00 IST

Finland minister to attend business conclave in India

Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, will travel to New Delhi with a Finnish business delegation on November 22 and 23, informed Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

2023-11-21T15:45:44.853172+00:00 IST

Germany pledges major investment in Africa

The pledge was announced at a news conference at the G20 Compact with Africa summit in Berlin. Scholz did not mention any specific projects but said the materials used in green energy should be processed in the African nations they come from, Euronews reported.

2023-11-21T12:52:32.935609+00:00 IST

Over 200 mobsters incarcerated in Italy

More than 200 crime gang members have been sentenced to a total of 2,200 years in prison by an Italian court, following the country's largest mafia trial in three decades, reports CNN.

2023-11-21T12:18:35.072363+00:00 IST

"Not speaking about peace at any price," Zelensky

"Is it difficult on the battlefield? Yes. But making friends or entering diplomatic table now with Russia? No!", TASS reported citing The Sun newspaper.

2023-11-21T09:14:09.420966+00:00 IST

Christmas lights glitter across London as festival approaches

It's that time of the year as 'winter has come': London is all set for Christmas 2023 with the world-famous London Christmas lights glittering all over the city.

2023-11-20T12:48:11.486878+00:00 IST

Napoleon Bonaparte hat fetches record USD 2.1 million at auction

A bicorne hat belonging to French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was sold for a record two million Euros at an auction in Paris on Sunday, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-11-20T08:44:04.474874+00:00 IST

Hundreds gather as Cricket World Cup final fever soars in London

India stormed into the finals after a 70-run victory over New Zealand on Wednesday. After Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's explosive start, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scored a ton each to put India on course to a massive target.

2023-11-19T10:44:49.776402+00:00 IST

Finland closes four border crossings with Russia

Finland announced the decision shortly after accusing Russia of pushing undocumented migrants towards the frontier.

2023-11-18T14:01:36.357661+00:00 IST

European Parliament advances environmental crime law accord

The new directive aims at establishing minimum rules on the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in order to better protect the environment, replacing the previous 2008 directive, which has become obsolete in the face of developments in EU environmental law.

2023-11-17T22:31:40.658585+00:00 IST

London: Jaishnakar releases 4th edition of Bharat Bhawan magazine

India's High Commissioner to London, Vikram Doraiwswami, and India's Deputy High Commissioner to London, Sujit Ghosh, were also present on the occasion.

2023-11-17T21:09:42.972400+00:00 IST

Russian artist jailed for seven years over anti-war protest

Russian artist Alexandra Skochilenko was sentenced to seven years in jail after she allegedly replaced price tags with anti-war messages as a mark of protest against Russia's war in Ukraine, CNN reported.

2023-11-17T17:48:15.392235+00:00 IST

'UK must adopt proactive approach to counter Chinese aggression'

Several international experts cautioned against the Chinese expansionism in South Asia and called for the United Kingdom and its partners to adopt a new and proactive approach to counter Beijing's actions, according to a press release.

2023-11-17T16:09:46.677290+00:00 IST

'Looking forward to further strengthening India-Spain relations'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on his re-election as President of Spain and affirmed confidence in further strengthening India-Spain relations.

2023-11-17T14:18:57.401401+00:00 IST

UK approves world’s first gene therapy for blood disorders

After rigorous testing on safety, quality and effectiveness Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised a world-first gene therapy, that will work to cure sickle-cell disease as well as B-thalassemia.

2023-11-16T10:13:51.425546+00:00 IST

UK Foreign Secretary Cameron meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

The two leaders held a meeting focused on weapons, strengthening air defence and protecting the people of Ukraine and its critical infrastructure. It was David Cameron's first visit to Ukraine as UK's Foreign Secretary.

2023-11-16T09:58:57.274753+00:00 IST

Jaishankar asks Canada to share evidence supporting allegations

During a conversation with journalist Lionel Barber on Wednesday, Jaishankar emphasised the importance of credible evidence. When asked if there was any evidence of Indian government's involvement in the killing, Jaishankar categorically stated, "None."

2023-11-15T22:37:27.574617+00:00 IST

Jaishankar on India softening oil markets amid Russia-Ukraine war

Jaishankar is currently on a five-day visit to the UK and he made these remarks during a conversation hosted by the High Commission of India in London, titled "How a billion people see the world." The conversation took place at the Royal Over-Seas League Club and was moderated by renowned journalist Lionel Barber.

2023-11-15T21:21:51.772376+00:00 IST

India-Bangladesh ties stand out as model relationship: Jaishankar

The EAM's comments came in response to a question posed by Saida Muna Tasneem, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to the UK, during a conversation hosted by the High Commission of India in London, titled "How a billion people see the world."

2023-11-15T19:51:59.684995+00:00 IST

UK: Jaishankar meets UK's Leader of Opposition Keir Starmer

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on the UK's Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer in the Parliament, with the two leaders reaffirming the bipartisan commitment towards strengthening India-UK relations.

2023-11-15T17:03:03.990612+00:00 IST