Europe

European Parliament urges ICC to investigate China's genocide

Brussels [Belgium], September 17 (ANI): A total of 38 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have co-signed a letter to Karim Khan KC, International Criminal Court prosecutor urging him to open an investigation into crimes committed by Chinese officials against Uyghur and Turkic peoples, said the East Turkistan Government in Exile.

2022-09-16T22:18:13.270756+00:00 IST

Hungary no longer a 'full democracy': European Parliament

Brussels [Belgium], September 16 (ANI): Slamming the Hungarian government for its "deliberate and systemic efforts" to undermine democratic values, European Parliament said that the country can no longer be a "full democracy", but is rather an "electoral autocracy," as per a press release of the EU's law-making body.

2022-09-15T21:57:51.575688+00:00 IST

Ukraine's Zelensky involved in car accident

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 15 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been involved in a car accident but he is "not seriously injured", reported Ukrainian media portal The Kyiv Independent quoting Zelensky's spokesman.

2022-09-15T00:24:54.148196+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth's coffin to lie in state at Westminster Hall in London

London [UK], September 15 (ANI): Queen Elizabeths's coffin draped in the Royal Standard is now lying in state in London's Westminster Hall where it will remain for four days until her funeral on Monday, the Royal Family said.

2022-09-14T20:20:42+00:00 IST

'Fortunate to share her last 24 hours', Princess Anne writes touching tribute to mother, Queen Elizabeth II

London [UK], September 14 (ANI): Anne, The Princess Royal, only daughter of the longest serving monarch of the UK Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, wrote a heartfelt note for her mother, as she accompanied her coffin back to Buckingham Palace. 

2022-09-13T22:37:45+00:00 IST

Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace from Edinburgh

London [UK], September 14 (ANI): The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Buckingham Palace from Edinburgh and will rest overnight in the Bow Room of the palace, the Royal Family said.

2022-09-13T21:11:26+00:00 IST

Armenia- Azerbaijan border issues: India calls for diplomacy

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Amid reports of attacks along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, Indian on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire and said that bilateral disputes should be settled through diplomacy and dialogue.

2022-09-13T14:24:27.683289+00:00 IST

Russia claims China's support ahead of possible Xi-Putin meeting in Samarkand

Moscow [Russia], September 13 (ANI): Russia is touting its support from China this week, as leaders from the two nations prepare to meet in person during the SCO summit in Samarkand for the first time since Moscow's actions in Ukraine in February.

2022-09-13T14:02:18+00:00 IST

Lufthansa Airlines raises salary for pilots

Berlin [Germany], September 13 (ANI): Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa Airlines Group has agreed to pay increased salary to its pilots at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo after the frequent strikes from the pilots over a 5.5 per cent pay rise this year.

2022-09-13T01:54:35.961836+00:00 IST

Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II reaches St Giles Cathedral, now lies at rest for tributes

Edinburgh [Scotland], September 12 (ANI): The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II which was taken from the palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles Cathedral in a procession on Monday now lies at rest in Church in Edinburgh for people to pay their last respects to the queen.

2022-09-12T18:09:23+00:00 IST

Moscow does not deny possibility of negotiations with Kyiv: FM

Moscow [Russia], September 12 (ANI): Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow does not deny the possibility of negotiations with Kyiv.

2022-09-12T17:32:19.206936+00:00 IST

Procession begins in Edinburgh to transfer coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to St Giles Cathedral

Edinburgh [Scotland], September 12 (ANI): The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving monarch in the UK, was transported from the palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles Cathedral on Monday in a special procession.

2022-09-12T15:27:32+00:00 IST

India sends 7,725 kilograms of humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 12 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Ukraine Harsh Kumar Jain on Monday handed over 7,725 kilograms of humanitarian aid to Deputy Minister of Health Oleksii Yaremenko for the people of Ukraine.

2022-09-12T14:23:46.200676+00:00 IST

King Charles III makes first address to UK parliament

London [UK], September 12 (ANI): King Charles III addressed Parliament for the first time as Britain's monarch on Monday.

2022-09-12T10:37:34+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh [Scotland], September 11 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth's coffin has arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, following a six-hour journey from Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital, media reports said.

2022-09-11T16:40:56+00:00 IST

Ukraine counteroffensive on Russia "working", troops enter Izium

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 11 (ANI): The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to be entering a new phase after Kyiv dealt a big blow to Moscow's grip on parts of the east with a fast-moving offensive that saw Ukrainian troops enter the strategic city of Izium after six months of occupation.

2022-09-11T12:56:11.496391+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth's coffin begins 6-hour journey, crowds line up to pay tribute

London [UK], September 11 (ANI): The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II began a six-hour journey from her home in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh, as crowds lined the roads to pay tribute to the monarch, media reports said.

2022-09-11T11:13:22+00:00 IST

Last reactor at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant shuts down

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 11 (ANI): In the wake of increasing fears of nuclear disaster, the last operational reactor at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine has been entirely shut, the state agency in charge of the plant, Energoatom said on Sunday.

2022-09-11T09:39:10.813368+00:00 IST

Russian military leaving Kharkiv region 'temporarily'

Kharkiv [Ukraine], September 10 (ANI): Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday said that they are pulling back forces from two areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region where a Ukrainian counteroffensive has made significant advances in the past week.

2022-09-10T17:42:19.766293+00:00 IST

King Charles, Camilla meet Archbishop of Canterbury, new UK PM Liz Truss

London [UK], September 10 (ANI): King Charles III along with Queen Consort Camilla on Saturday met with the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and newly-appointed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss at Buckingham Palace in London.

2022-09-10T17:10:51+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth's funeral to take place on Sept 19: Royal family

London [UK], September 10 (ANI): The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey on September 19, a statement by the UK Royal Family said.

2022-09-10T16:43:54+00:00 IST