Europe

Former UK PM Johnson condemns 'anti-Semitic rally' in London

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday condemned the anti-Semitic protest in London and the Hamas massacre of October 7, stressing that they will not succeed in their intent to wipe Israel off the map.

2023-11-12T03:03:30.111759+00:00 IST

Pro-Palestinian rally kicks off in London amid Israel-Hamas war 

The London police said in a statement said that "officers have faced aggression from counterprotesters who are in the area in significant numbers." It added that the protesters were not one cohesive group and that they "confronted and threw missiles at officers who tried to engage with them" as they moved toward other parts of the city, including Chinatown.

2023-11-11T14:35:59.629257+00:00 IST

UK PM Sunak, a “devout Hindu”, extends wishes on Diwali

"Happy Diwali to all those celebrating around the world and across the UK, and a very happy Bandi Chhor Divas to our friends in the Sikh community," Sunak's message from British High Commission read.

2023-11-11T13:11:04.383975+00:00 IST

Iceland evacuates people amid volcanic threat

Nearly 800 quakes were recorded between midnight and 2 p.m. on Friday, with the shallowest at a depth of 3-3.5 kilometres (1.86-2.18 miles), according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

2023-11-11T12:24:29.943529+00:00 IST

European Pakistani Christian Action Committee hold protest

The European Pakistani Christian Action Committee held a protest outside the European Parliament, raising issues including the abuse of blasphemy laws, a culture of impunity, discrimination, incitement of violence in the name of religion, coerced faith conversions and forced child marriages of Christian and Hindu girls in Pakistan, news portal The White Post Pakistan reported.

2023-11-11T09:44:13.065857+00:00 IST

ILO endorses establishment of Global Coalition for Social Justice

The International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Governing Body concluded its 349th Session with several key decisions, including endorsing the establishment of a Global Coalition for Social Justice.

2023-11-11T09:42:12.492669+00:00 IST

Afghan community in Austria hold protest against Pakistan's inhum

The Afghan community in Austria staged a protest in front of the Pakistan Embassy in Vienna against the continued inhuman treatment of Afghan refugees by the Pakistan government, according to the Afghan Diaspora Network.

2023-11-11T04:37:52.416102+00:00 IST

Noura Al Kaabi attends 42nd session of UNESCO General Conference

She said that the UAE is always keen on effective joint action regionally and internationally, and providing all support for stability and development efforts in various sectors, most notably climate action.

2023-11-10T09:48:12.547152+00:00 IST

UK announces plans to add India to list of 'safe states'

In a statement, the UK Home Office said that the government will add India and Georgia to the list of 'safe states.'

2023-11-10T03:01:53.699947+00:00 IST

UK: Two senior Wales ministers attend Diwali celebrations

For the first time ever, the First Minister and two most senior ministers ( Health and Economy) of Wales attended the Diwali celebrations organised by the Indian Consul in Cardiff on Wednesday.

2023-11-10T01:42:32.633611+00:00 IST

UK House Speaker welcomes Indian envoy Doraiswami in Parliament

As several United Kingdom politicians have opened their doors to the Indian population ahead of the Diwali celebrations, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, hosted the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami.

2023-11-09T17:44:10.165242+00:00 IST

'Interreligious dialogue crucial for global peace': Vatican stres

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue on Thursday offered greetings as Diwali approaches on November 12, stressing that Interreligious dialogue can boost mutual trust among interfaith communities and can further contribute to sustaining peace globally.

2023-11-09T07:23:53.193367+00:00 IST

14 Pakistanis arrested for terror activities in Spain

As many as 14 suspected Pakistani jihadists have been arrested for terror activities in Spain, after an operation initiated by Spain's General Information Commissioner's Office, Euro Weekly News reported.

2023-11-09T05:35:25.219781+00:00 IST

Sunak welcomes guests from Hindu community to Downing Street

"Tonight Prime Minister @RishiSunak welcomed guests from the Hindu community to Downing Street ahead of #Diwali - a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness," as per the UK Prime Minister's office's official handle on 'X'.

2023-11-09T00:58:18.898419+00:00 IST

European Parliamentarians raise concern over forced conversion

The participants in the event expressed deep concerns regarding the distressing issue of coerced faith conversion and sexual violence targeting minority women and girls in Pakistan.

2023-11-08T09:49:55.704920+00:00 IST

European Parliament urges nations to bolster climate commitments

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have underlined that the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement, taking place during COP28, is a key moment to boost collective ambition on climate action and support.

2023-11-08T09:40:24.043516+00:00 IST

India participates in World Travel Market event in London

Along with various stakeholders, including the tour operators and state tourism departments, India's Ministry of Tourism participated in the World Travel Market (WTM) London from November 6-8, showcasing varied tourism products.

2023-11-08T04:16:36.100324+00:00 IST

Portugal Prime Minister António Costa resigns unexpectedly

Portugal Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned unexpectedly on Tuesday. His resignation came hours after the police raided government buildings as part of an inquiry into corruption and "influence peddling" and issued an arrest warrant for Costa's chief of staff, The New York Times reported.

2023-11-07T21:46:09.351401+00:00 IST

Justice Mishra chairs key session of Intn'l Conference of NHRIs

The session, titled 'Practical perspective on protection: Complaints, investigations, access to justice, and reparations,' drew significant interest from NHRIs representing various countries.

2023-11-07T15:27:58.772211+00:00 IST

King Charles III delivers first King's speech to parliament

The centrepiece speech, drafted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak but delivered by King Charles, is a constitutional oddity.

2023-11-07T14:39:08.277854+00:00 IST

UK: Met Police urges protestors to postpone demonstration

The London Metropolitan Police has urged the pro-Palestine protestors to postpone any demonstrations in London during the Armistice Weekend, citing fear of "fuelling disorder" and rising "anti-Semitic" activities after the October 7 attacks in Israel.

2023-11-07T02:03:48.037035+00:00 IST