Europe

Ukraine pitches for tanks as Russian threat still looms large

With just a month left in completing 365 days into the Russia-Ukraine war, top Ukrainian army official feels the next phase of the war will be all about tanks -- German Leopard 2s and British Challengers.

2023-01-24T03:15:52.381127+00:00 IST

86 pc of schools in Kyiv now have bomb shelters

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in almost 86 per cent of schools becoming bomb shelters, CNN reported citing the head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Oleksiy Kuleba on Monday.

2023-01-24T01:37:34.861991+00:00 IST

China's gold imports from Russia rise despite sanctions

In 2022, China bought a total of 6.6 tons of Russian gold worth a record USD 386.9 million, including shipments in both unprocessed (3.7 tons) and semi-processed form (2.9 tons).

2023-01-23T12:45:47.802584+00:00 IST

India-UK free trade deal now "down to political will," British envoy Ellis

In the latest episode of ANI 'Podcast with Smita Prakash', the British High Commissioner underlined the benefits of the India-UK free trade deal, which he says is underpinned by the mutual trust between the two countries.

2023-01-23T08:25:19.443630+00:00 IST

G20 Presidency opportunity to tell the story of "new India"

British High Commissioner to India Alexander Ellis said that India's G20 Presidency is an "opportunity" to tell the story of a "new and modern India," while also emphasizing that it has the potential to tackle some of the 'world's big problems'.

2023-01-23T07:42:50.108219+00:00 IST

UK supports India's bid for a permanent seat at UNSC

The United Kingdom supports India's candidacy for a permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), British High Commissioner Alexander Ellis said.

2023-01-23T07:14:29.904637+00:00 IST

RSF wants further probe to trace Pak scribe Arshad's killers

On October 23, a shot fired at close range hit Arshad Sharif in the head while he was in a car near Nairobi, and another went through his chest. In a statement, RSF said the autopsy report released on November 4 contradicted the account of his death provided by the Kenyan authorities and raised many questions about the real course of events.

2023-01-23T03:42:27.337253+00:00 IST

Coming presidential elections in Turkey toughest for Erdogan

For the first time in 20 years, the opposition parties have a chance to remove Erdogan.

2023-01-23T01:35:46.963297+00:00 IST

Fighter jets escort Ryanair flight after a bomb threat

Two Greek F-16s escorted a Ryanair plane from Katowice in Poland as a precaution after a bomb threat was reported on the flight.

2023-01-23T00:56:17.187244+00:00 IST

Germany ready to let Poland send Leopard tanks to Ukraine

When asked for clarification by the interviewer if she meant Germany would not stop Poland from sending battle tanks to Ukraine, Baerbock said, "You have understood me correctly."

2023-01-22T23:14:38.644802+00:00 IST

Pak PM condemns 'burning' of Quran in Sweden

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday criticised the alleged burning of the Quran during a protest outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, Pakistan-based news organisation, The News International, reported adding that he termed the incident extremely hurtful and despicable.

2023-01-22T17:10:46.761741+00:00 IST

Global indecision killing more Ukrainians: Presidential adviser

"Today's indecision is killing more of our people," Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted on Saturday.

2023-01-22T07:43:06.392163+00:00 IST

King Charles's 3-day coronation plans include Windsor concert

Among the highlights: a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle, a nationwide series of street parties and a national volunteering campaign, branded "The Big Help Out."

2023-01-22T00:56:53.278394+00:00 IST

Stockholm protests anger Turkey, cancel Sweden's minister meeting

Notably, a protest in Stockholm erupted on Saturday against Turkey and Sweden's bid to join NATO, including the burning of a copy of the Quran, sharply heightened tensions with Turkey at a time when the Nordic country needs Ankara's backing to gain entry to the military alliance.

2023-01-21T21:29:40.988931+00:00 IST

No agreement on supplying Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

NATO and defence leaders from about 50 countries met at the American Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday, the latest in a series of arms-pledging conferences since Russia invaded Ukraine 11 months ago.

2023-01-21T09:23:02.363210+00:00 IST

Andrew Tate to remain in police custody till Feb 27 in Romania

Andrew Tate and his brother are currently being investigated on allegations of human trafficking and rape.

2023-01-21T04:52:03.881401+00:00 IST

UK police fine PM Sunak for not wearing seatbelt

Without naming Sunak, Lancashire Police said it had issued a 42-year-old man from London with a conditional offer of a fixed penalty.

2023-01-20T21:11:44.073659+00:00 IST

Lord Rami Ranger lodges protest over BBC docu on PM Modi

UK's National broadcaster BBC aired a two-part series attacking PM Modi's tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister during the Gujarat riots of 2002. The documentary sparked outrage and was removed from select platforms.

2023-01-20T16:58:05.512453+00:00 IST

"Strong trade deal with India could boost UK economy": UK Minister

Tariq Mahmood Ahmad said that India and UK have concluded six rounds of negotiations for a trade deal and will begin the next round very soon.

2023-01-20T15:06:07.509109+00:00 IST

PM Modi one of most powerful persons on planet: UK lawmaker'

During the debate on "The Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and India," Lord Bilimoria said India has now overtaken the UK and is the fifth largest economy in the world and is also the fastest-growing large economy in the world, with 1.4 billion people.

2023-01-20T13:54:26.245897+00:00 IST

UK's steps to counter China in Himalayas must be boosted: Report

China has intensified its efforts of expanding its territory in the Himalayan region, and in support of the countries that are struggling against it like Nepal and Tibet, the United Kingdom has been taking steps to counter it.

2023-01-20T11:40:32.019480+00:00 IST