Europe

Russian strikes in Ukraine's Donetsk kill two, injure one

Two people were killed and one was wounded during Russian strikes in the eastern region of Donetsk on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported.

2022-11-13T17:56:00.855867+00:00 IST

Genichesk becomes Kherson's new administrative capital

After Russian troops retreated from Ukraine's southern city of Kherson on Friday, Moscow established that the Ukrainian city of Genichesk is now Kherson region's temporary administrative capital. Genichesk is a port city on the Sea of Azov known for its resorts, according to TASS.

2022-11-12T18:20:15.705360+00:00 IST

"Kherson is ours" Zelensky as Russia pulls out of Kherson

As the Russian withdrawal from the city of Kherson got complete, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday called the city of Kherson "ours".

2022-11-12T02:03:51.323395+00:00 IST

45 Ukrainian soldiers set free in prisoner swap with Russia

In a tweet, the official, Andriy Yermak wrote, "Another POWs swap. We managed to free 45 AFU soldiers and get back to Ukraine the bodies of two fallen defenders. Thanks to the Coordinating Staff on the Treatment of Prisoners of War. We are going on. Our people will return home."

2022-11-11T18:24:16.589500+00:00 IST

Ukrainian troops enter Kherson as Russia retreats

Calling it a success since the war between Russia and Ukraine started in February, Ukraine's foreign minister has hailed Russia's withdrawal of troops from the southern city of Kherson as an important battlefield success.

2022-11-11T16:55:14.102516+00:00 IST

Ukraine Prez thanks US counterpart Biden for military assistance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the assistance package includes Avenger air defence systems and missiles for Hawk air defence systems.

2022-11-11T11:34:35.661989+00:00 IST

India spends 16 times more in Kashmir as compared to Pakistan

After the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, India spends at least 16 times more as compared to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

2022-11-11T09:59:20.343113+00:00 IST

One police officer killed, one injured in Brussels stabbing

The Belgian Prosecutor's spokesperson Eric Van Duyse said that the attack is "suspected to be terror-related" and it needs to be confirmed by an inquiry.

2022-11-11T08:29:15.116480+00:00 IST

"J-K and Ladakh was and will always be India's integral part"

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday (local time) slammed Pakistan for raking up the issue of Kashmir on the world stage again.

2022-11-11T03:30:33.442702+00:00 IST

Russia to withdraw troops from key Ukrainian city Kherson

Russia has ordered the withdrawal of troops from the crucial city of Kherson, which happens to be the only city Russia was able to capture since February's invasion

2022-11-10T00:51:50.939675+00:00 IST

UK: Eggs thrown at King Charles, one arrested

The detained person while throwing the eggs shouted "this country was built on the blood of slaves" while the crowd kept on booing "God Save the King".

2022-11-09T22:05:31.923608+00:00 IST

EU proposes 18-billion-euro support package for Ukraine

This stable, regular and predictable financial assistance - averaging EUR1.5 billion per month - will help cover a significant part of Ukraine's short-term funding needs for 2023, which the Ukrainian authorities and the International Monetary Fund estimate at EUR3 to EUR4 billion per month.

2022-11-09T17:16:54.338936+00:00 IST

Hindu residents dissatisfied with media not putting their plight

The Hindu residents of Leicester expressed their dissatisfaction with the media for turning the post-India-Pakistan cricket match violent clashes into a case of Hindu-Muslim rivalry.

2022-11-09T02:35:46.416471+00:00 IST

EU opens probe into Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger deal

The Commission is concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the markets for the distribution of console and personal computers ('PCs') video games and for PC operating systems.

2022-11-08T17:52:13.099120+00:00 IST

Doraiswami inaugurates India pavilion at World Travel Market in L

India's High Commissioner to UK, Vikram Doraiswami on Tuesday (local time), inaugurated the India pavilion and several state tourism pavilions at the World Travel Market (WTM) London.

2022-11-08T07:40:57.976536+00:00 IST

15,000 killed by hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO

Temperatures in Europe have warmed significantly over the 1961-2021 period, at an average rate of about 0.5 °C per decade.

2022-11-07T18:22:07.845643+00:00 IST

'Rishi Sunak rushed out of room by aides at COP27 event'

Sunak was on stage for a climate change event when his aides interrupted him. In quick succession two of his aides came and persuaded Sunak to leave the event.

2022-11-07T17:36:29.099178+00:00 IST

'Kherson region facing blackout after attack on power lines'

In September, Russia held a referendum in Kherson which was severely criticized by Ukraine and a host of other countries. Along with the neighboring regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia, it was incorporated into Russia by law on October 5.

2022-11-06T17:47:55.793425+00:00 IST

Complaint against Nawaz Sharif in Imran Khan assassination bid

Calling Nawaz Sharif a 'mastermind' behind the assassination attempt on the PTI chief, the complaint by the overseas Pakistanis read, "the assassination attempt on Imran Khan was planned in London."

2022-11-06T17:30:46.207142+00:00 IST