Europe

Violence erupts at anti-immigration protest in Netherlands

An anti-immigration protest in The Hague spiralled into violence on Saturday, with demonstrators clashing with police and authorities resorting to tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds.

2025-09-20T20:54:11.044733+00:00 IST

India-Greece conclude bilateral maritime defence exercise

The Indian and Hellenic navies concluded their bilateral maritime exercise on Thursday, marking a milestone in the defence cooperation between the two nations as trhey shared best practices and enhanced professional rapport between them, the Indian Navy shared on Saturday.

2025-09-20T13:45:00.187396+00:00 IST

Polish, NATO jets scramble amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

The development came hours after NATO said it intercepted three Russian jets over Estonia's airspace, with Europe on heightened alert following a string of Russian airspace violations across eastern countries.

2025-09-20T12:14:01.629662+00:00 IST

UK: Four arrested after nightclub shooting in Birmingham

Birmingham Police said a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a nightclub shooting on Bristol Street where four people were injured. The area was cordoned off, and motorists were advised to avoid it, the force posted on X.

2025-09-20T12:00:55.222814+00:00 IST

China accused of silencing SOAS-bound student over Tibet advocacy

Zhang had been preparing to begin a Master's program in Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, in September 2025 on a prestigious scholarship. Zhang's disappearance has sparked deep concern among academics, activists, and human rights defenders, as reported by Free Tibet.

2025-09-20T11:06:54.183439+00:00 IST

Cyberattack on service provider disrupts flights at European airp

Brussels Airport confirmed that the attack late Friday night had forced automated systems offline, leaving only manual check-in and boarding possible. "There was a cyberattack on Friday night, 19 September, against the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems affecting several European airports, including Brussels Airport," the airport said in a statement.

2025-09-20T09:00:49.003298+00:00 IST

Trump’s “frustration” with Ukraine talks “understandable: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said US President Donald Trump's "emotional" stance on Ukraine talks is understandable. Trump voiced frustration, saying Ukraine "let me down." Russian FM Sergey Lavrov noted Trump seeks quick solutions. Trump also warned of new sanctions but urged Europe to stop buying Russian oil first.

2025-09-20T08:26:31.628852+00:00 IST

Israeli minister Chikli slams EU over Israel sanctions

"The European Union is an institution that tolerates two types of Jews: those willing to undermine Israel, and dead Jews," Chikli said.

2025-09-20T07:53:15.031471+00:00 IST

France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali

France has suspended counterterrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats after Bamako arrested French envoy Yann Vezilier on coup-plotting charges. Mali accused him of working for French intelligence, which Paris called "unfounded." Ties have soured since Mali's military government expelled French forces and leaned on Russia.

2025-09-20T04:20:11.868328+00:00 IST

“It is time to turn off the tap”: EU imposed 19th sanctions packa

The sanctions come days after United States President Donald Trump urged NATO nations to halt oil purchases from Moscow and impose penalties on countries continuing energy trade with Russia.

2025-09-20T03:23:15.671701+00:00 IST

UAE President arrives in Belgrade on working visit to Serbia

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in Belgrade on a working visit to the Republic of Serbia.

2025-09-20T00:34:39.032474+00:00 IST

NATO intercepts Russian jets over Estonian airspace

The three MiG-31 jets entered Estonia's airspace without authorisation and remained there for approximately 12 minutes, the ministry said. Italian F-35s stationed in Estonia under NATO's Eastern Sentry operation, alongside Swedish and Finnish aircraft, responded to the incursion, NATO Allied Command Operations headquarters confirmed.

2025-09-19T22:42:41.645910+00:00 IST

UAE President, Georgian Prime Minister discuss growth of bilateral ties under Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, focusing on strengthening cooperation across key sectors, including investment, the economy, agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainability, which are considered strategic priorities in both countries' development plans.

2025-09-19T18:29:14.736498+00:00 IST

Geneva: Religious minorities facing persistent challenges in Pak

Human rights activist Arif Aajakia, voiced concerns about the human rights situation in Pakistan and Bangladesh during the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.

2025-09-19T18:19:19.608313+00:00 IST

Indian voice at UNHRC calls out Pakistan

A photo exhibition on the theme, "United for Peace: Development, Communal Harmony, and Resilience in the Face of Terrorism held at Geneva's broken chair monument in Geneva, coincided with the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).his exhibition represented India as a land of communal harmony and camaraderie, during this exhibition Javed Ahmed Beigh, a human rights activist from Jammu and Kashmir, India, addressed the drawing attention to Pakistan's continued sponsorship of terrorism and its grave impact on regional peace and security.

2025-09-19T14:03:19.328514+00:00 IST

NGOs urge UNHRC to act against cross-border terrorism from Pak

At the ongoing 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), three UN-accredited international NGOs delivered strong oral interventions urging decisive global action against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

2025-09-19T13:10:13.025938+00:00 IST

Indian NGO urges UNHRC to hold sponsors of Pahalgam terror attack

Sambhali Trust, an Indian NGO, has called on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to ensure accountability for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed.

2025-09-19T12:32:33.492283+00:00 IST

Russia launched nearly 90 drones on Ukraine: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 90 drones in overnight strikes across multiple regions, wounding civilians and damaging infrastructure. In a post on X, he urged stronger international action, citing U.S. support and stressing that decisive measures are needed to push Moscow toward diplomacy.

2025-09-19T07:33:20.080454+00:00 IST

Lavrov says Moscow open to compromise in talks with Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Channel One that Moscow is open to compromise with Ukraine if its security and citizens' interests are respected, RT reported. He criticised Kiev's language laws, praised Trump for reviving talks, and said Biden only pursued sanctions over diplomacy.

2025-09-19T07:28:42.081502+00:00 IST

Geneva: India’s Sambhali Trust champions elder rights at UNHRC

Bringing voices of dignity and inclusion to the global stage, Sambhali Trust, an Indian NGO, has emphasised the importance of safeguarding the rights of older persons during the ongoing 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

2025-09-19T07:08:49.597222+00:00 IST

Two earthquakes jolt East Coast of Kamchatka

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported two earthquakes near Kamchatka's east coast on Friday, measuring 7.5 and 6.0 on the Richter scale, at depths of 85 km and 30 km, respectively. The agency shared details in a post on X.

2025-09-19T05:55:41.784585+00:00 IST