Europe

Italy honours Indian Army’s contribution in World War II

Remembering the supreme sacrifices of the Indian Soldiers, the Commune of Monotone (in Italy) and Italian Military historians have unveiled “VC Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial” at Montone

2023-07-22T13:35:39.152402+00:00 IST

Bob Blackman holds seminar on Bangladesh's economic development

The seminar host, Bob Blackman MP, said that the way Bangladesh is moving forward is commendable and if this trend continues, Bangladesh will be one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. He said it has become possible because of Sheikh Hasina's visionary leadership. The seminar was attended by members of the British Parliament, academics, international development researchers and key people from the Bengali diaspora.

2023-07-22T08:32:59.938877+00:00 IST

Polish aggression on Belarus will be considered attack on Russia

Accusing Poland of having territorial ambitions in the former Soviet Union, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any aggression against its neighbour and ally Belarus would be considered an attack on Moscow itself.

2023-07-22T00:22:50.247972+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy sacks UK ambassador days after criticism

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired his ambassador to the United Kingdom Vadym Prystaiko on Friday, days after criticism of his remarks regarding comments by UK Defence Secretary, CNN reported.

2023-07-21T23:33:07.617160+00:00 IST

Erdogan discuss extension of Black Sea grain deal with Zelenskyy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the extension of the Black Sea grain deal with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a phone call, Al Jazeera reported on Friday.

2023-07-21T22:02:58.219600+00:00 IST

Indian Envoy attends BRICS Expert Forum on Nuclear Medicine

Indian Ambassador to Russia Pavan Kapoor held a meeting with Kaluga region Governor Vladislav Shapsha on the sidelines of the BRICS Expert Forum on Nuclear Medicine.

2023-07-21T16:27:53.643213+00:00 IST

OPEC Secretary General to participate in G20 meeting in India

The Secretary General said: “It is an honour to be representing OPEC’s Member Countries at the meeting, and one that is taking place in India, a key strategic dialogue partner of our Organisation. It is a vital platform to highlight OPEC’s views on energy transitions and to further collaborate with key stakeholders.”

2023-07-21T15:39:09.783148+00:00 IST

France: Macron reshuffles cabinet amid criticism after riots

The reshuffle came in the second term of President Emmanuel Macron which has been facing internal crises including months of demonstrations over pension reforms and five days of rioting after the police shot of an Algerian and Moroccan teenager during a traffic check.

2023-07-21T03:21:27.364458+00:00 IST

Greece battles wildfires amid searing heatwave across Europe

Authorities had declared the wildfire controlled overnight, but when the gusts grew stronger later on Thursday, firefighters lost control.

2023-07-21T03:19:32.078817+00:00 IST

Russian prosecutors demand 20 years prison for Alexei Navalny

The Russian state prosecutor on Thursday demanded a 20 year of a prison sentence in a ‘penal colony’ for Kremlin critic and blogger Alexei Navalny on a number of charges including creating an “extremist community”

2023-07-20T23:12:38.917419+00:00 IST

Russia and Ukraine warn each other against ships

Russia and Ukraine, both warned each other against the travelling of ships in the Black Sea, saying that it will be considered as "potential military cargo", Al Jazeera reported on Thursday.

2023-07-20T21:20:49.794280+00:00 IST

UK report highlights pro-Khalistan extremism in Britain

One of the most troubling aspects highlighted by Colin Bloom in the report is the manipulation of young, impressionable minds by Khalistani separatists. It underscores a more insidious dimension of the extremist issue: the exploitation of the innocent.

2023-07-20T18:11:52.149068+00:00 IST

Russia restricts movement of UK diplomatic staff

According to the statement, it will be mandatory for employees of the British Embassy in Moscow and the Consulate General in Yekaterinburg to send a notice of travel outside the 120 kilometres free movement zone at least five working days in advance.

2023-07-20T17:35:30.750442+00:00 IST

EU renews sanctions over Russia

The measures were first introduced in 2014 "in response to Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, were significantly expanded since February 2022, in response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine," the EU Council said in a press release, as per CNN.

2023-07-20T16:40:14.662437+00:00 IST

Moscow will ‘consider’ returning to grain deal: Putin

Slamming the West over the “failure to comply” with Moscow’s demands to extend the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain initiative, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would ‘consider’ returning to the deal if all the conditions are met, CNN reported.

2023-07-19T20:48:05.071565+00:00 IST

Putin briefed on explosions at ammunition dump in occupied Crimea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on the explosions at a reported Russian ammunition dump in occupied Crimea, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, CNN reported.

2023-07-19T16:52:42.881697+00:00 IST

Video shows Wagner chief in public for first time since mutiny

If true, it would mark Prigozhin's first public appearance since he and his mercenaries organised an armed rebellion in Russia last month.

2023-07-19T15:50:08.249209+00:00 IST

India presents candidature at IMO for Biennium 2024-25

India has presented its candidature under Category-B to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council Elections for the Biennium 2024-25 at its Assembly in London.

2023-07-19T01:33:05.240309+00:00 IST

Russia launches strike on Odesa amid conflict with Ukraine

Russia has cited Ukraine's attack on the Crimea bridge for launching strike on Odesa.

2023-07-18T15:56:27.813177+00:00 IST

France condemns Russia's decision to withdraw from grain deal

France said Russia is responsible for blocking navigation in the maritime area and is imposing a blockade on Ukrainian ports.

2023-07-18T12:17:18.130017+00:00 IST

Tehran turns clock back on strict hijab rules

Many reformist politicians in Iran are pondering whether to submit their candidacy in next February's elections since it is almost certain that the Guardian Council will disqualify their candidacies.

2023-07-18T11:46:54.926572+00:00 IST