Europe

Finland's membership will make alliance stronger: NATO Gen Secy

NATO Gen Secy said, "I welcome the vote by the Turkish Grand National Assembly to ratify Finland's membership in NATO. All 30 NATO allies have now ratified the accession protocol."

2023-03-31T11:25:46.599839+00:00 IST

Pope showing 'clear improvement', could leave hospital soon

Pope Francis could be released from the hospital in the next few days, according to the Vatican.

2023-03-30T22:37:49.751058+00:00 IST

EU Foreign Policy chief condemns detention of Evan Gershkovich

Josep Borrell has condemned the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

2023-03-30T21:59:32.483815+00:00 IST

UK: London Court clears extradition of Gujarat murder accused

After a series of hearings in the case, District Judge Sarah-Jane Griffiths on Thursday gave her judgement at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

2023-03-30T20:27:09.440540+00:00 IST

4 bankers convicted in Switzerland for helping Putin's ally

A Zurich court found four Gazprombank bankers guilty of not conducting proper checks when opening accounts linked to a close friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin years ago.

2023-03-30T15:49:52.779756+00:00 IST

French woman faces trial of insulting Prez Macron on Facebook

The complaint focused on a post on her Facebook page made on March 21, the day before Macron gave a lunchtime interview to TF1 television to defend his controversial pension reforms that have sparked nationwide protests.

2023-03-30T14:59:15.018563+00:00 IST

EU to digitalise Schengen visa procedure

The proposal introduces the possibility to apply for a visa online and replaces the current visa sticker with a digital visa. It aims to make the visa application procedure more efficient and to improve the security of the Schengen area.

2023-03-30T14:16:47.603345+00:00 IST

EU Council formally adopts 15 pc gas demand reduction target

''I am glad that the Council proceeded to swiftly adopting this regulation. Gas savings are crucial for the EU to reach its gas storage goals and be prepared ahead of next winter,'' said Ebba Busch, Swedish Minister for energy, business and industry.

2023-03-30T12:38:57.876630+00:00 IST

Journalists snap Chinese propaganda in Italy's top economic paper

24 Ore System's editorial staff denounced the repeated publication of advertorials, disguised as legitimate articles on the benefits of investing in China, inside the influential paper. On Tuesday, the union of journalists working at 24 Ore system often considered "Italy's Financial Times", issued a public communique criticising the publication of covert Chinese propaganda in Sunday's paper, Decode39 wrote.

2023-03-30T09:52:00.114663+00:00 IST

Germany reacts to Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as MP

Germany "expects that the standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles will apply in the the case," she said.

2023-03-30T04:01:01.748462+00:00 IST

Italy asks Anti-Mafia Commission to probe Chinese infiltration

Italian Anti-Mafia Commission is also carrying out an investigation regarding China's overseas police stations, Chinese truck cases, and underground banks.

2023-03-30T01:58:29.466685+00:00 IST

Pope Francis admitted to hospital with respiratory infection

Matteo Bruni said that Pope Francis in recent days complained of some respiratory difficulties and he was taken to Policlinico A Gemelli for a medical checkup.

2023-03-29T19:43:57.109608+00:00 IST

Exiled Pak journalist shares his tale in 'Dissident Club'

Taha Siddiqui, an award-winning journalist who fled Pakistan after escaping a kidnapping attempt, shared his tale in the comic book-style autobiography "Dissident Club," reported France24.

2023-03-29T18:04:32.924648+00:00 IST

Balochs hold anti-Pakistan protests in Germany, UK

The Baloch National Movement (Germany Chapter) staged a protest and rally in Hannover city of Germany. On this occasion, the participants distributed pamphlets and informed the people about the historical background as well as ongoing Pakistani atrocities in Balochistan.

2023-03-29T15:39:36.597738+00:00 IST

King Charles III arrives in Germany for first overseas visit

Landing at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday afternoon (local time), UK's King Charles III was welcomed with a gun salute and two military jets carried out a fly past.

2023-03-29T14:56:05.237580+00:00 IST

Journalists denounce Beijing's efforts to influence perceptions

Il Sole 24 Ore's editorial staff denounced the repeated publication of advertorials, disguised as legitimate articles on the benefits of investing in China, inside the influential paper.

2023-03-29T13:01:34.424973+00:00 IST

Russia regrets lack of UNSC support in Nord Stream blasts probe

"We believe that everyone should be interested in an objective investigation involving all interested parties, all those who can shed light on the customers and perpetrators of this terrorist act," said Peskov in a press briefing in Moscow when asked what steps Moscow plans to take further.

2023-03-29T11:16:41.528280+00:00 IST

India, Russia bilateral ties continue to attain new heights

A Parliamentary Delegation from Russia led by Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman, of State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation called on the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh in Parliament House Complex on Wednesday.

2023-03-29T09:15:41.138697+00:00 IST

Greek authorities foil terrorist attack, arrest two Pakistanis

The Greek police anti-terrorist division and the country's intelligence services dismantled a terrorist network.

2023-03-28T23:35:15.416293+00:00 IST

UK raises terror threat level in Northern Ireland to 'severe'

The decision of raising the threat level to "severe," implies an attack is highly likely, was announced by UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris on Tuesday.

2023-03-28T20:14:16.832822+00:00 IST