Europe

Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles, drones

The capital of Kyiv came under a large-scale missile and drone attack overnight on December 27, with multiple explosions reported across the Ukrainian capital and surrounding regions, one day ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as diplomatic efforts continue to end the four-year-long running war.

2025-12-27T03:27:53.897378+00:00 IST

Three women stabbed at Paris metro stations, suspect arrested

According to the prosecutor's office, the man attacked three women with a knife at Republique, Arts et Metiers and Opera stations around 4 pm. All three victims were given medical treatment and are safe.

2025-12-26T21:26:57.649249+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday to push peace talks

Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy said the meeting could help move discussions closer to a settlement, though he cautioned that no final agreement should be expected immediately. He said both sides would focus on completing as many unresolved points as possible.

2025-12-26T19:34:19.600454+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy says "a lot can be decided" before New Year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that he expects to meet US President Donald Trump soon, with key decisions possible before the New Year. Talks focus on ending the war, security guarantees, and unresolved issues including territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

2025-12-26T10:50:47.337514+00:00 IST

UN expert criticises Bushra Bibi Khan's detention conditions

Bushra Bibi Khan, the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, is detained in circumstances that could pose a serious risk to her physical and mental integrity, a UN expert warned, urging authorities to take immediate steps to address the situation, a press release by the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) in the UN stated.

2025-12-25T23:17:41.041949+00:00 IST

14 nations condemn Israel's proposed new settlements in West Bank

A total of 14 nations have condemned the Israeli security cabinet's approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank.

2025-12-25T21:31:44.789616+00:00 IST

Some documents fully prepared on peace deal: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday (local time) said that some documents of the peace deal are "fully prepared" after he held a discussion with United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

2025-12-25T20:25:04.774464+00:00 IST

Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for peace on Christmas

Wishing Ukrainians on the occasion of Christmas, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for peace while also slamming Russia for launching a massive attack on the eve of the festival.

2025-12-25T20:24:14.907553+00:00 IST

BASC backs campaign over enforced disappearances of Baloch women

The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Center (BASC) has expressed full solidarity with the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and extended its support to the committee's ongoing campaign against enforced disappearances in Balochistan, with particular concern over the recent surge in cases involving Baloch women, as noted in a post by BASC on X.

2025-12-25T08:15:36.583757+00:00 IST

Meloni warns her staff that 2026 will be "much worse" than 2025

Meloni's statement reflects the challenges Italy faces, including economic growth, public debt, and labour market issues. The government's 2026 budget aims to lower the fiscal deficit to 2.8% of GDP, while addressing tax hikes and social contributions.

2025-12-25T03:47:16.067624+00:00 IST

Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for “additional pressure” on Moscow

Following one of the largest aerial attacks by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) called for "additional pressure" on the neighbouring country to end the war, while stating that Kyiv has never been an "obstacle to peace."

2025-12-23T22:58:03.648004+00:00 IST

Russia develops new wear-resistant material for energy, aviation

Scientists at the Russian National University of Science and Technology MISIS have developed a new composite material combining high strength, thermal resistance and durability, which could be used in aviation, energy and mechanical engineering, TV BRICS reported, citing Russia's Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

2025-12-23T14:17:46.987163+00:00 IST

13 regions hit, 3 dead as Russia launches attack, says Zelenskyy

Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight on Monday, firing more than 650 drones and over 30 missiles across at least 13 regions, killing three people, including a four-year-old child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, in an X post.

2025-12-23T09:41:31.842705+00:00 IST

British man charged for repeatedly drugging, raping his ex-wife

A British man, Philip Young (49), has been charged with 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife, 48-year-old Joanne Young, over 13 years, while five other men have also been charged in connection with the case, CNN reported, citing a police official's statement.

2025-12-23T06:56:09.803709+00:00 IST

Russia, Venezuela warn US actions in Caribbean

As the US military presence in the Caribbean intensifies, Russia and Venezuela have joined forces to condemn what they describe as "escalatory steps" by Washington in the region, TASS reported.

2025-12-23T03:56:17.565880+00:00 IST

“Problem with electoral machinery in India”: Rahul Gandhi at a le

Addressing a lecture in Berlin, Germany, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi again levelled "vote theft" allegations on the Government of India, pointing out the duplicate voters in the voter list.

2025-12-23T03:05:28.177247+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of capturing institutions

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reiterated his allegation that the BJP is "capturing" the country's institutional framework, terming it an attack on the democratic system.

2025-12-23T00:24:36.418222+00:00 IST

West, India handed over production to China: Rahul Gandhi

Claiming that India and the West have "handed over" the production of goods to China, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Made in China goods have crippled job creation in democracies, fuelling political turbulence across India, the United States and Europe.

2025-12-22T23:04:28.844266+00:00 IST

Russian military general killed in targeted blast in Moscow

A Russian lieutenant general was killed in a car bomb explosion in southern Moscow. Investigators said the device was planted under the vehicle and are probing a possible targeted assassination, with authorities examining links to Ukrainian intelligence services.

2025-12-22T08:19:19.340228+00:00 IST

Russia launched 1300 drones, 1200 aerial bombs: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia launched 1,300 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nine missiles over the past week against Ukraine, amid the ongoing war between the two nations.

2025-12-21T21:03:23.609230+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy spoke to Norwegian PM

During the call, Zelenskyy highlighted his negotiating team's progress while cautioning that Russia continues to send "negative signals" through ongoing military assaults.

2025-12-21T17:15:17.424560+00:00 IST