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Kim Jong Un meets Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday met Russian Defence Ministry Sergei Shoigu at the Knevichi airfield in Russia’s Vladivostok, TASS reported.

2023-09-16T04:59:50.474615+00:00 IST

Italy: Winemaker dies while trying to save colleague

A winemaker in Italy died while trying to save his colleague who had passed out in a wine vat, as per Italy’s fire brigade, CNN reported.

2023-09-16T02:55:48.170721+00:00 IST

French ambassador "being held at French Embassy " in Niger, says

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that the French Ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are "literally being held hostage at the French Embassy," reported CNN.

2023-09-15T23:08:58.414164+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee attends Bengal Global Business Summit in Madrid

Taking to her social media platform 'Facebook', Banerjee wrote, "It was a sheer pleasure to attend the Bengal Global Business Summit in Madrid, Spain. The presence of esteemed business leaders, visionaries, and partners from around the world made this event truly exceptional."

2023-09-15T20:09:36.896587+00:00 IST

Rishi Sunak vows to ban dog breed after recent attacks

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday vowed to ban the American XL bully dog breed, amid reports of attacks by the animal leading to fatalities.

2023-09-15T17:34:45.480210+00:00 IST

Ukraine 'liberates' village near Bakhmut, claims military

In a major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Kyiv has reclaimed the village of Andriivka near Bakhmut, CNN reported on Friday citing the Ukrainian forces.

2023-09-15T14:58:23.619122+00:00 IST

Spain: Man arrested for sexually assaulting journalist

Journalist, Isa Balado for “En boca de todos” program on Spain’s Cuatro channel was reporting on an alleged robbery on Tuesday.

2023-09-15T11:10:16.324259+00:00 IST

Spain discusses possibility of Spanish learning by Bengal student

There is a demand for foreign language studies in the universities and colleges of West Bengal. The government has recently brought out the new State Education Policy and learning of foreign languages forms an integral part of it, as per an official release.

2023-09-14T17:05:20.531204+00:00 IST

Putin accepts invitation from Kim Jong Un to visit North Korea

Kim is in Russia's Far East as Putin seeks to strengthen ties in the midst of Russia's protracted conflict in Ukraine, in addition to advancing his nation's military modernisation.

2023-09-14T05:58:37.988317+00:00 IST

'70 per cent of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green'

On Wednesday, Members of European Parliament (MEPs) approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector.

2023-09-14T01:32:55.185876+00:00 IST

Sepsis accounts for 1 in five deaths globally: WHO chief Tedros

“Sepsis accounts for nearly one in five deaths globally, and 85 per cent of Sepsis cases and deaths are in low and middle-income countries,” said Tedros in a short video message.

2023-09-13T17:53:48.100014+00:00 IST

Exhibition in UN for human rights violations in Pak's Balochistan

The event to be organised by the Baloch Voice Association in coordination with the Baloch Peoples’ Congress, MiMAN Association and Voice for Baloch Missing Persons will be held during the 54th UN Human Rights Council Session.

2023-09-13T13:39:17.916339+00:00 IST

Kim Jong says Moscow will emerge victorious against “evil forces”

Issuing support to Moscow in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told President Vladimir Putin that Russia will emerge victorious in the fight to “punish the evil forces”, adding that he would "always be standing with Russia”, CNN reported on Wednesday.

2023-09-13T13:36:37.054226+00:00 IST

“One of best Make in India projects ever…”: Indian envoy on C-295

Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, hailed the delivery of the first Indian C-295 to the Indian Air Force — made by the global aircraft manufacturer Airbus — and called it “one of the best” Make in India projects that has been ever done.

2023-09-13T12:26:44.406031+00:00 IST

7 injured in Russian drone attack in Odesa, Sumy: Ukraine 

Seven people were injured after a Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Odesa and Sumy regions, Odesa region military administration head said.

2023-09-13T08:37:41.768061+00:00 IST

IAF Chief to receive first C-295 aircraft for India in Spain

The aircraft is the first of 16 C-295 that will be produced in Spain and the remaining 40 will be made in an Indian facility in Vadodara by the joint venture of Tata and Airbus.

2023-09-13T07:30:57.794027+00:00 IST

Putin praises PM Modi's policies in Vladivostok

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies in the Russian port town of Vladivostok on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that PM Modi is just doing the "right thing" in promoting the Make in India programme.

2023-09-12T21:36:15.155201+00:00 IST

Minister Sonowal extends invitation for Indo-Russian workshop

The workshop is proposed to take place from October 30 to November 1 in Chennai.

2023-09-12T17:38:10.567637+00:00 IST

“Ukraine should withdraw decree banning talks with Russia”

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Ukraine should withdraw its presidential decree banning talks with Russia, adding this will come as the first step toward a dialogue, TASS reported.

2023-09-12T13:36:46.850720+00:00 IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday ahead of an expected and closely watched summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reported CNN citing state media.

2023-09-12T04:42:36.172175+00:00 IST

“Moon mission, G20, cricket World Cup…great year for India”

“In India just this year, the moon mission, what an extraordinary success, this G 20, which is going to be a huge success and, of course, the Cricket World Cup to come as well. So this is shaping up to be a great year for India,” the UK Prime Minister said.

2023-09-08T17:32:21.865636+00:00 IST