Europe

Putin calls on BRICS to cooperate in face of West's actions

Moscow [Russia], June 23 (ANI): As Moscow has been facing Western sanctions over its operation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on BRICS leaders to cooperate in the face of "selfish actions" from the West,

2022-06-23T17:07:36.199351+00:00 IST

India, Norway to hold 5th task force meeting on Blue Economy

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development will meet for the 5th time on June 23, the Norwegian Embassy said on Thursday.

2022-06-23T08:40:47.046182+00:00 IST

Macron admits 'deep divisions' in France exposed

Paris [France], June 23 (ANI/Xinhua): French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday night he could not ignore the deep political divisions in the country as shown by the results of the legislative elections.

2022-06-23T04:02:18.440254+00:00 IST

WSC raises human rights issue of Sindhi people in Pakistan

Geneva [Switzerland], June 23 (ANI): During the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Asif Panwhar, member of World Sindhi Congress (WSC) called on the Council to look into the gross human rights violations of Sindhi people in Pakistan and urged to take action to protect their right of peaceful assembly and association.

2022-06-22T22:10:58.406016+00:00 IST

EU mission reaches Pakistan to assess GSP+ norms

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 22 (ANI): A mission of the EU's Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday to assess the effective implementation of 27 international conventions.

2022-06-22T17:37:28.592140+00:00 IST

Denmark to offer 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose in autumn

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Denmark plans to offer a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose this autumn to almost 2.5 million people residing in nursing homes or aged over 50, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday.

2022-06-22T15:02:53.933696+00:00 IST

3 injured after plane makes hard landing in Russia

Vladivostok [Russia], June 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Three out of the seven people aboard an An-30 plane were injured as the aircraft made a hard landing in Russia's Far Eastern Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) on Wednesday.

2022-06-22T13:26:09.516914+00:00 IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met Pope Francis

Rome [Italy], June 22 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday.

2022-06-22T10:54:20.688938+00:00 IST

'Palais des Nations' in Geneva holds Yoga Day celebrations

Geneva [Switzerland], June 21 (ANI): With more than 200 members of the International community in presence, the 8th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Geneva at iconic UN HQ, Palais des Nations, amidst the flags of UN Member States on Tuesday.

2022-06-21T15:57:34.001482+00:00 IST

Hungary supports Ukraine's EU bid, Orban tells Zelensky

Budapest [Hungary], June 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the phone on Tuesday to discuss Kyiv's bid to join the European Union (EU).

2022-06-21T15:30:31.063904+00:00 IST

Naveen Patnaik pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Italy

Rome [Italy], June 21 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday paid tribute to freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi at the MG Memorial Statue at the Piazza Gandhi in Rome.

2022-06-21T14:39:00.053476+00:00 IST

CJI suggests forming a united arbitration council of world

Dortmund [Germany], June 21 (ANI): Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Tuesday suggested that the Institutional Arbitration Centres functioning across the world collaborate and form a united Council or Confederation to create a level-playing arbitration arena across the world.

2022-06-21T12:44:37.760525+00:00 IST

Head of Poland's ruling party Kaczynski announces resignation

Warsaw [Poland], June 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The head of Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, said on Tuesday that he had stepped down from his post.

2022-06-21T08:15:04.133999+00:00 IST

UK welcomes release of 5 British men detained in Afghanistan

London [UK], June 21 (ANI): The United Kingdom has welcomed the release of five British nationals who were detained in Afghanistan for breach of Afghan culture and customs in the Taliban-ruled country.

2022-06-20T22:49:03.075659+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy meets UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller

Kyiv [Ukraine], June 21 (ANI): Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hollywood actor and producer Ben Stiller, who is visiting Ukraine as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

2022-06-20T20:39:55.431095+00:00 IST

Lithuania asked EU to clarify transit restrictions

Kaliningrad [Russia], June 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Lithuanian Railways has sent an additional request to the European Commission to clarify transit restrictions to Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Region Governor Anton Alikhanov said on Monday.

2022-06-20T20:34:33.214586+00:00 IST

Pope Francis calls off Africa trip, fuels retirement speculation

Rome [Italy], June 20 (ANI): The cancellation of Pope Francis's trip to Africa has stirred speculation about his retirement.

2022-06-20T17:39:51.539509+00:00 IST

EU call for humanitarian aid to countries affected by food crisis

Brussels [Belgium], June 20 (ANI/Sputnik): The EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday approved conclusions on the Team Europe response to global food insecurity, calling on the European Commission and member countries to urgently increase commitments in humanitarian aid to nations affected by the food crisis the most.

2022-06-20T16:04:31.151127+00:00 IST

UK says it does not support Afghanistan violence

London [UK], June 20 (ANI): The UK government on Sunday said that it does not support anyone seeking to achieve political change through violence in Afghanistan and condemns terrorist attacks of all kinds in the country.

2022-06-20T07:50:31.591489+00:00 IST

Police officer sacked for touching colleague's genitals

England [United Kingdom], June 20 (ANI): A Police officer from the Wiltshire Police department has been immediately dismissed from all his duties for making fun of a colleague's 'penis size' and shouting 'it is small'.

2022-06-20T07:08:27.243378+00:00 IST

'Yoga for all', advises WHO Regional Director

New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia said that yoga has helped hundreds of millions of people from various countries and cultures during the COVID-19 pandemic in staying healthy as well as highlighted that yoga is for all of humanity.

2022-06-20T05:50:14.075227+00:00 IST