Europe

Women Foreign Ministers slam Taliban school ban

Berlin [Germany], March 25 (ANI): Female Foreign Ministers from over a dozen countries including Australia, UK and Norway on Friday expressed their deep disappointment and concern over the girls being barred access to secondary schools in Afghanistan.

2022-03-25T17:36:56.043330+00:00 IST

ICJ fixes limit for memorial, counter-memorial in Ukraine case

The Hague [Netherland], March 25 (ANI): International Court of Justice has fixed the time limits for the filing of the Memorial and the Counter-Memorial in the case of 'Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention & Punishment of the Crime of Genocide for Ukraine and Russia'.

2022-03-25T17:32:50.022755+00:00 IST

Xi holds talks with British PM over phone

London [UK], March 25 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to China's President Xi Jinping on Friday and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest - including the situation in Ukraine.

2022-03-25T16:32:10.009803+00:00 IST

Biden in Poland to see US troops, Ukraine refugees

Warsaw [Poland], March 25 (ANI): American President Joe Biden met with U.S. troops based in Poland serving alongside Polish troops on Friday, thanking them and also took a look at the growing humanitarian response to the millions of Ukrainians who are fleeing to Poland to escape Russia's assault on Ukraine.

2022-03-25T16:30:07.824552+00:00 IST

ILO to probe rights violation in Myanmar

Geneva [Switzerland], March 25 (ANI): The governing body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has decided to establish a Commission of Inquiry in respect of the non-observance of International Labour Standards in Myanmar following the military coup in February 2021.

2022-03-25T14:24:38.045804+00:00 IST

Int'l labour organization elects new chief

Geneva [Switzerland], March 25 (ANI): Gilbert Houngbo from Togo will be the next Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the organization announced on Friday.

2022-03-25T13:36:40.623950+00:00 IST

Will spare no efforts to hold Putin accountable for war: G7

Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): Leaders of the G7 countries on Friday said that they will spare no efforts to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Lukashenko regime in Belarus, accountable for their aggression in Ukraine.

2022-03-25T09:44:09.846495+00:00 IST

Polish Airlines to resume flights from Warsaw to Mumbai next week

Warsaw [Poland], March 25 (ANI): Poland national carrier has announced a direct flight from Warsaw to Mumbai from March 29, according to a statement issued by LOT Polish Airlines.

2022-03-25T09:14:13.573926+00:00 IST

EU reaffirm readiness to introduce new sanctions against Russia

Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): Leaders of European countries on Friday reaffirmed their readiness to introduce new sanctions against Russia and Belarus, the European Council said in its statement.

2022-03-25T09:09:13.953136+00:00 IST

US announces sanctions against over 300 members of Russia's Duma

Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): United States sanctioned over 400 additional individuals, entities to align with measures taken by the EU and its allies and partners according to US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

2022-03-25T07:21:41.108334+00:00 IST

Russia says Moscow may revise moratorium on death penalty

Moscow [Russia], March 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Moscow may revise the moratorium on the death penalty in the country in the event of arising necessity, as there are no more international restrictions on the matter after the suspension of Russia's membership in the Council of Europe, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has told Sputnik.

2022-03-25T03:10:47.680496+00:00 IST

Russia to open humanitarian corridor for foreign ships

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 25 (ANI): Russia on Friday claimed to open a humanitarian corridor to allow foreign ships to leave Ukrainian ports, said Ukraine's local media outlet The Kyiv Independent on Friday.

2022-03-25T01:43:31.333131+00:00 IST

US, allies call on Taliban to revoke ban on girls' education

Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): Condemning the Taliban's decision not to reopen secondary schools to Afghan girls, the United States and its allies have called on the group to revoke its decision.

2022-03-25T01:41:30.753719+00:00 IST

Biden discusses Ukraine crisis with EU leaders

Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): In a meeting with the leaders of the European Union (EU) at their Council meeting on Thursday (local time), US President Joe Biden reiterated commitment towards transatlantic unity in the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a White House official.

2022-03-25T01:39:49.028927+00:00 IST

Ukrainians to hold rally in Warsaw as Biden visits Poland

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 25 (ANI): Ukrainians will hold a rally in Warsaw, demanding NATO for a no-fly zone over the war-torn country and providing it with fighter jets as US President Joe Biden is set to visit Poland, reported local media.

2022-03-25T00:13:37.797926+00:00 IST

Canada, UK launch FTA negotiations

Ottawa [Canada], March 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Trade officials of Canada and the United Kingdom announced Thursday they will proceed with negotiations toward a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).

2022-03-25T00:03:24.068698+00:00 IST

We would respond if Russia uses chemical weapons: Biden

Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will respond if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine.

2022-03-24T22:24:11.426468+00:00 IST

Austrian parliament bans RT broadcasting in country

Vienna [Austria], March 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The Austrian National Council, the lower house of the country's parliament, banned RT broadcasting in the country on Thursday.

2022-03-24T22:06:33.735249+00:00 IST

NATO extends Stoltenberg's term as Secretary-General by a year

Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Thursday (local time) extended the term of Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg by a year until September 30, 2023, according to a NATO statement.

2022-03-24T22:06:09.051174+00:00 IST

France 'stepping up' work to prevent escalation of war in Ukraine

Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): Ruling out any military involvement in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (local time) said that France has decided to "step up" work to prevent escalation of the war, according to a media report.

2022-03-24T21:28:01.637966+00:00 IST

Biden says China to face dire economic consequences if it aids Russia in Ukraine war

Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) said that he has amply made it clear to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of the potentially dire economic consequences if China provides assistance to Russia.

2022-03-24T19:49:21.704872+00:00 IST