Europe

Ukraine strikes major Russian oil hub in Novorossiysk

Ukraine hit a major oil terminal in the Russian port city of Novorossiysk overnight, sparking a fire and damaging key infrastructure, even as deadly Russian strikes rained down on Kyiv

2025-11-15T09:33:03.283341+00:00 IST

Bolsonaro braces for possible arrest as SC rejects appeal

Bolsonaro, who lost the election to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was convicted in September for trying to block Lula from taking office. The court found him guilty of five crimes, including forming an armed criminal organisation, attempting to abolish democracy and organising a violent coup plot.

2025-11-15T09:11:27.862717+00:00 IST

3 killed as empty double-decker bus rams Stockholm bus stop

Police detained the driver soon after the incident, acting on the orders of the public prosecutor. Officers initially treated the case as manslaughter, but later said there was no sign that the crash was deliberate. The investigation has now been shifted to charges of causing death and causing bodily harm. Authorities have not provided details about the victims.

2025-11-15T04:19:14.327279+00:00 IST

Lavrov, Jaishankar to hold talks on bilateral, international issues on Nov 17 in Moscow

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced that Sergey Lavrov and S Jaishankar will meet in Moscow on November 17 to discuss "upcoming political contacts, key bilateral & international issues," according to a post shared on X.

2025-11-14T17:50:47.394167+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy, Aliyev talk after Russian strike hits embassy

Zelenskyy spoke with Azerbaijan's President Aliyev after Russian strikes damaged the Azerbaijani Embassy, thanking him for his support. Aliyev condemned the attack, and both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

2025-11-14T15:12:16.044291+00:00 IST

Uyghur, Ukrainian groups file criminal complaint in Spain

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) and the Ukrainian civic group Don't Fund the Russian Army (DFRA) have submitted a criminal complaint to Spain's National Court against Huawei Technologies, Hikvision Digital Technology, Zhejiang Dahua Technology, and their subsidiaries in Spain.

2025-11-14T13:43:09.254938+00:00 IST

Google overhauls ad business after €2 Bn EU Fine

The move also comes two months after Brussels imposed a Euro 2.95-billion antitrust fine on Google for allegedly favouring its own ad services, giving the company 60 days to fix the issues.

2025-11-14T09:22:52.157531+00:00 IST

BBC apologises to Trump, says no basis for defamation claim

Trump has threatned to sue for one billion US dollars in damages unless the corporation issues a retraction of the October 2024 documentary, apologises and compensates him.

2025-11-14T03:06:59.402375+00:00 IST

Germany detects poliovirus in wastewater sample in Hamburg

This follows previous reports about circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in wastewater samples from several locations in Germany since the end of 2024, which comes as a setback when countries are vying to eradicate the virus.

2025-11-14T00:48:10.729228+00:00 IST

Air Force contingent lands in France for bilateral air exercise u

The exercise aims to further enhance defence cooperation between both air forces.

2025-11-13T23:04:02.102576+00:00 IST

Taiwanese legislator Puma Shen addresses German parliament on disinformation despite China's "wanted" designation

Taiwanese legislator Puma Shen, labelled "wanted" by China, spoke at a German parliamentary hearing on disinformation. He criticised China's coercion, defended Taiwan's democracy and said he is unafraid of threats. Several concerns were raised about China seeking his extradition during overseas travel.

2025-11-13T13:09:30.521240+00:00 IST

UKPNP Chairman Shaukat Ali Kashmiri concludes US visit, to lead Kashmir conference at UK Parliament on Nov 26

UKPNP Chairman Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri concluded a month-long visit to the US, focusing on highlighting the issues of PoJK. He will now visit the UK for meetings and a Kashmir conference at the House of Commons on 26 November, alongside engagements with lawmakers, civil society and diaspora groups.

2025-11-13T10:08:23.269225+00:00 IST

British MPs reaffirm Jammu and Kashmir’s lawful accession to Indi

The Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Foundation (KPHF-UK) marked Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day with a solemn and symbolic observance at the UK House of Commons, highlighting the enduring constitutional and historical legitimacy of the region's accession to India in 1947.

2025-11-13T08:14:38.178336+00:00 IST

UK to ban maritime services from aiding Russian LNG exports

British firms have continued to provide maritime and insurance services for tankers carrying Russian LNG nearly four years after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.

2025-11-13T06:40:44.966261+00:00 IST

Zelensky faces biggest corruption scandal of his presidency as ex

The case involves Timur Mindich, Zelensky's longtime associate and co-owner of his former entertainment company, Kvartal 95. Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has said that Mindich led a group that received bribes and kickbacks worth about USD 100 million from contractors of a state-owned energy company in exchange for protecting their business deals.

2025-11-13T05:25:47.668662+00:00 IST

BASC report reveals sharp rise in killings and disappearances in

A new report by the Baloch Advocacy and Studies Centre (BASC) has revealed an alarming surge in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, exposing the scale of Pakistan's violent suppression of dissent amid its drive to exploit the province's mineral wealth.

2025-11-12T07:26:38.316522+00:00 IST

MGIMO, TV BRICS seal pact to promote Russian education globally

MGIMO and TV BRICS have signed an agreement to promote Russian education, language, and culture globally. The partnership will focus on joint media, academic, and cultural projects among BRICS nations, offering students international exposure and strengthening educational and diplomatic ties.

2025-11-11T13:34:10.701282+00:00 IST

Kiran Desai loses out to Hungarian-British author for UK Prizes

Earlier this year Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi won the 'International Booker Prize 2025' for 'Heart Lamp', the first collection of short stories to win the prize.

2025-11-11T05:35:44.943409+00:00 IST

Russia "actively preparing" for Putin's India visit: Kremlin

Asked about a report published in local Indian media about Russia and India's preparations to sign a labour mobility agreement to be signed at the December summit, the Kremlin spokesperson said, "... let's not get ahead of ourselves. We will announce all the agreements that are planned to be reached in due time."

2025-11-11T03:45:17.996539+00:00 IST

Top BBC executives resign over escalating scandal on impartiality

Two top executives at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) resigned on Sunday amid an escalating scandal over impartiality and bias, as reported by CNN.

2025-11-09T21:50:39.195019+00:00 IST

Global leaders in Berlin denounce Pakistan’s brutal occupation

The gathering served as a platform to condemn Pakistan's decades-long suppression of the Baloch people and to reaffirm the resolve for a free and independent Balochistan. Shali Baloch and Nadeem Saleem moderated the event. It featured speeches from BNM Chairman Dr Naseem Baloch, World Sindhi Congress General Secretary Dr Lakhu Luhana, Dr Naseer Dashti, PTM Germany Coordinator Qadir Shah Ansari, BNM Germany President Shar Hassan Baloch, BNM Germany Vice President Safia Baloch, and Tamil activist Nivethan Nanthakumar.

2025-11-09T06:43:53.697386+00:00 IST