Europe

"Finland will do utmost as NATO member to get Sweden... "

In the video message posted, Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto specifically thanked Sweden and said, "We started this process together with our closest ally and neighbour Sweden. Our journey is not complete until Sweden is also a member. We'll do our utmost as a NATO member to get Sweden also in."x

2023-04-04T15:48:30.564362+00:00 IST

Train derails in Netherlands, casualties reported

At least 1 person has been killed and more than 30 others have been injured in the Netherlands after a train got derailed on Tuesday after hitting construction equipment on the track, Turkey-based TRT World reported citing the Dutch emergency services.

2023-04-04T07:36:43.474986+00:00 IST

World Sindhi Congress seeks release of missing people in Pakistan

The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) said that it "strongly condemns" the forced abduction of Hidayat Lohar.

2023-04-04T05:22:51.256949+00:00 IST

Ukraine receives USD 2.7 billion from IMF

Ukraine has received the first tranche of USD 2.7 billion from a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) EEF program, CNN reported quoting Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko.

2023-04-04T04:19:58.728613+00:00 IST

Poland delivers "several" MiG-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine

Polish President's foreign affairs adviser Marcin Przydacz said that Poland has delivered "several" MiG-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine.

2023-04-03T15:02:24.969087+00:00 IST

Finland to become member of NATO on Tuesday: Jens Stoltenber

Finland will become a full member of NATO on April 4, Jens Stoltenberg said in a press conference.

2023-04-03T12:18:00.922631+00:00 IST

Moscow to deploy tactical nuclear weapons near Belarus' border

Earlier, Putin made a statement about plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in the territory of Russia's neighbour and ally,

2023-04-03T02:44:17.493202+00:00 IST

Finland's PM Sanna Marin's party defeated in tight elections

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin's party was defeated in tight parliamentary elections on Sunday (local time) after a centre-right party stressed on country's economic troubles, New York Times reported.

2023-04-03T02:31:06.226630+00:00 IST

Finland's right-wing oppn claims win in parliamentary election

Petteri Orpo's party National Coalition Party received more than 93.4 per cent votes, which means that very soon, the country will get the new Prime Minister.

2023-04-02T22:35:32.283927+00:00 IST

"European Union not ready to be global player": Russia

He tweeted, "Russia taking over today UN Security Council presidency is fitting for April fools' day. Despite being a permanent member of the Security Council, Russia continuously violates the very essence of the UN legal framework. The EU will stand against any abuse by the Russian presidency."

2023-04-02T15:41:27.196999+00:00 IST

EU's population projected to drop by 6 pc by 2100: Eurostat

The European Union's population will decrease by 6 per cent between 1 January 2022 and 1 January 2100, equivalent to 27.3 million fewer people, according to the latest population projections issued by Eurostat. After a decrease in 2020 and 2021 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the population of the EU started recovering during the course of 2022.

2023-04-02T05:02:36.131667+00:00 IST

WTO to examine trade contribution to greener, sustainable future

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) annual Public Forum 2023 will focus this year on how trade can contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. The Forum will examine in particular how the services sector, digitalisation and inclusive trade policies can support global environmental goals and help combat the climate crisis.

2023-04-02T03:35:58.345606+00:00 IST

Russia's UNSC presidency a "slap in the face of int'l community"

Moscow assumes the presidency as part of its monthly rotation between the Security Council's 15 member states, with ties with the West at their lowest point since the Cold War over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

2023-04-01T18:19:31.415441+00:00 IST

India, Denmark exchange views on G20 presidency, India-EU FTA

The two sides during the 7th round of India-Denmark Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Copenhagen on Saturday, undertook a comprehensive review of their bilateral relations.

2023-04-01T16:15:27.535536+00:00 IST

EU members feel granting GSP to Pak will erode European values

Many European observers opine that the values subscribed by the EU are at a great threat of erosion if GSP status is granted to Pakistan or any other country without stringent scrutiny of compliance on their part, reported Geo-politik.

2023-04-01T16:14:40.983568+00:00 IST

Italy bans ChatGPT, orders investigation over privacy breach

OpenAI is not established in the EU, however, it has designated a representative in the European Economic Area. It will have to notify the Italian SA within 20 days of the measures implemented to comply with the order, otherwise, a fine of up to EUR 20 million or 4 per cent of the total worldwide annual turnover may be imposed.

2023-04-01T04:04:37.307177+00:00 IST

UK Foreign Ministry mocks Russia over its new foreign policy

While sharing the screenshot of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweet where it announced its foreign policy, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in a tweet wrote, "April Fool's Day is TOMORROW."

2023-03-31T20:38:22.035349+00:00 IST

"We will not leave single trace of Russia on our land," Zelenskyy

In a video message after the completion of 400 days of the Russia-Ukraine war, he said, "Ukraine will win at the front, will win in recovery, will win in restoring justice. We will not leave a single trace of Russia on our land. And we will not leave any enemy unpunished either. We are preparing news about this. This day, like any of the 400 was as active as possible for me."

2023-03-31T16:56:05.283285+00:00 IST

FAO's initial assessment of Turkey earthquakes

Initial assessments of the impact in Turkey indicate severe damage to agriculture, including crops, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, as well as rural infrastructure in affected areas.

2023-03-31T14:50:47.868130+00:00 IST

Russia new foreign policy identifies China, India as main allies

India and Russia maintained a close strategic, military, economic, and diplomatic interaction during the Cold War. Both Russia and India refer to this alliance as being unique and privileged.

2023-03-31T14:03:40.460278+00:00 IST

India envoy attends Iftaar dinner at UK mosque

The Iftaar was hosted by Shehzada Ammar Jamaluddin, President Anjuman-e-Burhani, London. HC Doraiswami also presented a replica of one of the oldest Holy Quran Sharifs from the Raza Library Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.

2023-03-31T13:05:41.862713+00:00 IST