Europe

Russia holds polls in ‘occupied areas’ Ukraine says don't vote

Despite the conflict being ongoing, Russia has started holding regional elections in “occupied areas” of Ukraine, CNN reported on Thursday citing Kyiv officials.

2023-09-01T06:08:34.426512+00:00 IST

UN chief sends proposal to Russia for reviving Black Sea deal

However, Moscow wasn’t satisfied with the letter that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier this week.

2023-09-01T05:24:36.081184+00:00 IST

Polio remains a public health emergency of international concern: WHO

The World Health Organization in a report said that the risk of the international spread of poliovirus still remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). 

2023-08-31T13:48:03.401007+00:00 IST

Inflation in Europe rose by 5.3 pc in August

Consumer prices in the 20 countries that use the euro rose 5.3 per cent on average this month compared with a year ago, showed preliminary estimates by Europe’s statistics office, CNN reported.

2023-08-31T12:59:28.257975+00:00 IST

UK: Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as Defence Secretary

Conservative MP and former Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary of United Kingdom on Thursday.

2023-08-31T12:16:16.270973+00:00 IST

Romanian Agricultural Minister meets Israeli Ambassador

Romanian Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu on Wednesday met with Israel’s ambassador in Bucharest Reuven Azar to discuss the access of Romanian meat and agri-food products to the Israeli market and solutions for the agricultural sector to stave off climate change, the Ministry of Agriculture said in a release.

2023-08-31T11:19:00.439636+00:00 IST

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov to attend G20 Summit in India

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the G20 Summit in India next week after President Vladimir Putin announced his plan to skip the leaders' Summit. 

2023-08-31T08:05:24.163335+00:00 IST

Christian Alliance stages protest against Pakistan over Jaranwala

The protesters expressed grave concerns over the religious freedom violations and stifling state of freedom of expression in Pakistan and called upon the European Union to assess Pakistan’s compliance with its human rights obligations before extending its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status for another four years.

2023-08-31T03:20:07.918643+00:00 IST

Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on sanctions against Mali

The sanction regime, which has been in place since 2017, was proposed to be extended until August 31, 2024. Russia is adamant that this extension should be the final one.

2023-08-30T22:45:04.747009+00:00 IST

Wagner chief Prigozhin's plane crash maybe premeditated: Kremlin

"The circumstances are different now. In this case, there is a completely different situation involving this airplane crash. Since there are no conclusions from the investigators yet, I cannot word it with precision, but it is obvious that there are different lines of inquiry, with - you know what we are talking about - let's say, a premeditated villainous act being among them," the Kremlin spokesman said.

2023-08-30T21:10:07.879547+00:00 IST

2 people killed, 2 others injured in Kyiv after Russian attacks

At least two people were killed and two others injured after Russian missile attacks on Kyiv, according to Kyiv Mayor

2023-08-30T11:23:14.721709+00:00 IST

A partnership for planet: French Foreign Minister on India ties

“Our partnership with India has grown and become a partnership for the planet. We are now seeking to build new solidarities with India in the Indian Ocean and in the Pacific,” the French Foreign Minister said in her speech at the annual French Ambassadors Conference.

2023-08-30T09:21:58.074280+00:00 IST

Russia intercepts Ukrainian drone over Ryazan region

Russian air defence intercepted a Ukrainian drone over the Ryazan Region on Wednesday.

2023-08-30T04:30:41.901917+00:00 IST

Greek authorities arrest dozens on arson-related charges

Greek authorities have arrested dozens of people on arson-related charges as deadly wildfires rage across the country, CNN reported.

2023-08-30T03:38:20.707124+00:00 IST

Wagner chief Prigozhin’s funeral held privately in Russia

The funeral of Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin — who was killed in a plane crash last week — was held privately "in a closed format”, CNN reported citing Concord Management.

2023-08-29T17:47:10.673787+00:00 IST

One person killed in Ukraine's Kupiansk due to Russian shelling

At least one person has been killed in Ukraine's Kupiansk due to Russian shelling, the governor of Ukraine’s Kharkiv oblast, Oleh Syniehubov said, according to Al Jazeera.

2023-08-29T15:15:13.868966+00:00 IST

British Trade Secy criticizes the Khalistan Extremist attack

UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch condemned the attack on the Indian High Commission by pro-Khalistan extremists in March. She labelled the attack a 'disgrace', reported Khalsa Vox.

2023-08-29T14:27:55.457741+00:00 IST

EU trade balance back to a surplus of Euro 1 billion

In the second quarter of 2023, after six quarters of registering a deficit, the EU trade balance was back to a surplus level due to declining energy prices, according to a report published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

2023-08-29T13:40:13.952196+00:00 IST

“Chandrayaan-3 mission shows resilience of Indian scientists”

The Chandrayaan-3 mission's success shows the resilience of Indian scientists and the determination of its people to shake the dust off their problems and rise again, writes freelance journalist Hannah Abraham for The Guardian newspaper.

2023-08-29T09:03:49.534071+00:00 IST

EU Summit to discuss membership of Ukraine in October: EU Council

He said, “As we prepare the EU’s next strategic agenda, we must set ourselves a clear goal. I believe we must be ready, on both sides, by 2030 to enlarge,” Michel said. “This is ambitious, but necessary. It shows that we are serious.”

2023-08-29T03:02:14.383609+00:00 IST

French envoy will stay in Niger in spite of deadline: Prez Macron

President Emmanuel Macron has said that France’s ambassador to Niger will stay in the Sahel country in spite of the pressure being mounted to leave by the leaders of the recent coup

2023-08-28T20:45:02.141101+00:00 IST