Europe

18 missiles launched by Russia destroyed, Ukraine claims

"A vast majority of Russian targets in Kyiv's airspace were destroyed after the capital was hit by an 'exceptional' air attack with UAVs, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, said a Ukrainian military official.

2023-05-16T09:31:58.865321+00:00 IST

Belgium PM Alexander De Croo meets Indian ministers

"Had a productive meeting with @DrSJaishankar, @PiyushGoyal and @Rajeev_GoI, discussing ways to enhance the partnership between Belgium, the EU, and India. Focused on strengthening ties in key areas like renewable energy and technology, aiming for shared progress and prosperity," tweeted Croo.

2023-05-16T00:42:23.770803+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls on Belgium PM; discusse growing bilateral ties

"Delighted to call on PM of Belgium @alexanderdecroo along with my colleagues - @PiyushGoyal & @Rajeev_GoI today. Conveyed personal greetings of PM @narendramodi. Discussed our growing bilateral cooperation, including in trade and technology. Also spoke about contemporary strategic concerns," tweeted Jaishankar.

2023-05-15T21:37:06.607102+00:00 IST

Baloch-Pakistan contradiction irreconcilable: Naseem Baloch

He said that Pakistan is a state "devoid of destination and direction" and added that Islamabad "adopted the strategy of legitimizing its colonial aspirations by using religion as a guise"

2023-05-15T18:44:59.129672+00:00 IST

UK PM assures support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy arrives in Britain

Rishi Sunak has assured Zelenskyy that the UK continues to stand with Ukraine. He tweeted, "The United Kingdom stands side by side with Ukraine."

2023-05-15T18:24:41.957729+00:00 IST

Participated in India Trilateral Forum with Swedish FM: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Swedish counterpart Tobias Billstrom held an "energetic conversation" in the India Trilateral Forum.

2023-05-15T15:19:03.957796+00:00 IST

EAM S Jaishankar holds meeting with Sweden PM Ulf Kristersson

Jaishankar stated that he values the commitment of the Swedish PM towards strengthening the ties between the two nations.

2023-05-15T11:08:27.852541+00:00 IST

France to send more tanks, armoured vehicles to Ukraine

France has promised to deliver many additional light tanks and armoured vehicles to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia and also to train Ukrainian forces how to operate them, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-05-15T03:18:06.644922+00:00 IST

Assad emerges victorious, as Arab governments accept Syria back

Apparently, most Arab governments see that they have to recognize Assad's rule as a reality and as a means to avoid further destabilization in the region.

2023-05-15T01:22:56.059346+00:00 IST

Jaishankar interacts with Indian diaspora in Sweden

"Delighted to interact with the Indian Community in Sweden. Apprised them of the progress in our bilateral relationship as we mark 75 years of diplomatic ties. Sweden is valued as a member of the EU, a Nordic partner and a fellow multilateralist. Spoke about the transformations underway in India that enhance our global profile and create opportunities for Indians abroad," tweeted Jaishankar.

2023-05-14T23:29:23.240371+00:00 IST

Scholz pledges to support Ukraine for "as long as necessary"

Speaking at a joint news conference on Sunday, Scholz pledged to support Ukraine for "as long as necessary."

2023-05-14T17:02:37.920839+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal, EFTA ministerial delegation hold meeting

The two sides exchanged views on enhancing trade across critical sectors which will lead to mutual growth and prosperity.

2023-05-14T15:34:25.160766+00:00 IST

Long-anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive soon: Zelenskyy

The first important steps of a highly-anticipated military counteroffensive against Russian forces would be taken soon, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

2023-05-14T05:48:02.233823+00:00 IST

EIB Global's finance worth EUR 10.8 bn in 2022

In 2022, the EIB Group continued to support global healthcare, affordable energy, access to water, renewable power sources and sustainable growth everywhere.

2023-05-14T05:32:02.507933+00:00 IST

EIB Global's finance worth Euro 10.8 billion in 2022

In 2022, the EIB Group continued to support global healthcare, affordable energy, access to water, renewable power sources and sustainable growth everywhere. Nearly Euro 11 billion in support outside the European Union including Euro 4 billion for least-developed countries, Euro 1.2 billion for global health and vaccines and Euro 1.7 billion to Ukraine for damaged schools, hospitals, trains, trams, roads, and bridges.

2023-05-14T04:41:12.264723+00:00 IST

EU's imports in high-tech products worth Euro 482 billion

In 2022, over half of the EU's high-tech imports from non-EU countries came from China (38 per cent; Euro 183 billion) and the United States (19 per cent; Euro91 billion), with other top partners being Switzerland (six per cent; Euro 30 billion), Taiwan (five per cent; Euro 23 billion) and the United Kingdom and Vietnam (each four per cent; EUR20 and EUR18 billion, respectively).

2023-05-14T04:40:46.165448+00:00 IST

Four Russian military aircraft shot down near Ukraine

The Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter and two Mi-8 helicopters had made up a raiding party, and had been "shot down almost simultaneously" in an ambush in the Bryansk region, adjoining northeast Ukraine, reported independent Russian news outlet Kommersant.

2023-05-14T00:29:59.008234+00:00 IST

"Multipolar world is feasible only by multipolar Asia," MEA

"The more European Union and Indo-Pacific deal with each other, the stronger will be their respective appreciation of multi-polarity. And remember, a multipolar world, which the EU prefers, is feasible only by a multipolar Asia," said Jaishankar.

2023-05-13T22:01:10.419136+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets French counterpart Colonna

Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Sweden to participate in the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial. He is also expected to attend the inaugural session of the India Trilateral Forum involving India, Europe, and the US, with his Swedish counterpart Tobias Billstrom.

2023-05-13T20:57:41.850080+00:00 IST

EU, Indo-Pacific needs regular, candid dialogue: Jaishankar

In his address, Jaishankar stressed that the forum's subject speaks of how much contemporary changes are gaining traction. He called on the leaders to consider six points, which include globalisation, Indo-Pacific and leveraging of market shares.

2023-05-13T17:26:15.197729+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets counterparts from Indonesia, Singapore and Japan

Jaishankar met with his Indonesian counterpart partner Retno Marsudi and Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the EU-Indo-Pacific Ministerial.

2023-05-13T16:36:50.968277+00:00 IST