Europe

France, Saudi to lead NY two-state solution conference

Macron also outlined key priorities for the conference, including the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, large-scale humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, and the deployment of a stabilisation mission in the Gaza Strip.

2025-09-02T23:59:58.404331+00:00 IST

Hungary’s veto stalls Ukraine and Moldova EU membership bids

Hungary's veto blocks Ukraine's EU bid, stalling Moldova's progress too. EU resists decoupling the applications, citing security and unity. Denmark and other member states urge action, while Moldova stresses keeping both bids together for regional stability, Euro News reported.

2025-09-02T16:56:43.534733+00:00 IST

"India is key partner in the Indo-Pacific," German FM s

Wadephul had said that the expansion of India-Germany strategic partnership has a great potential of security cooperation to innovation and technology to skilled labour recruitment.

2025-09-02T03:43:34.686560+00:00 IST

Virkkunen vows to fight “unfounded claims” amid US tariff threats

Several Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed dissatisfaction over the silence, with Spanish MEP Laura Ballarin (S&D) stating that Virkkunen "has been too silent for too long on this matter," according to Euro News. She said the EU must "step up and [...] speak out loud the language of power, the one President Trump understands," adding that "remaining silent is not an option".

2025-09-02T02:58:35.871494+00:00 IST

All options for sanctions on table: Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (local time) signalled that Washington is considering "all possible options" for the imposition of sanctions against Russia following a surge in its strikes against Ukraine since last week, describing Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions as "despicable".

2025-09-02T01:14:22.399208+00:00 IST

"A journey back in time!": TN CM as he visits Classic Remise

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took a nostalgic step into automotive history during his visit to the renowned Classic Remise in Düsseldorf, Germany, describing the experience as "a journey back in time."

2025-09-01T21:24:04.984145+00:00 IST

Oppressed nations rally in London, submit memorandum to UK PM

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, leaders and activists of Sindhi, Baloch, Pashtun, Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) communities staged a massive protest outside 10 Downing Street, demanding global attention to what they called decades of "state-sponsored abductions, killings, and oppression" by Pakistan.

2025-09-01T09:31:16.705496+00:00 IST

EC President calls Putin "predator," calls for "strong deterrence

The EC chief on Sunday assured Tusk and the Polish people of "Europe's full solidarity with Poland as a frontline state," and stressed the importance of putting continued pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

2025-09-01T09:19:06.706197+00:00 IST

TN CM Stalin urges Tamil diaspora in Germany to invest in homelan

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin called on Tamil diaspora in Germany to extend as much support as possible to Tamil Nadu and their native villages.

2025-09-01T03:27:35.149513+00:00 IST

Suspect arrested in killing of Ukrainian lawmaker Andriy Parubiy,

Ukrainian lawmaker Andriy Parubiy was fatally shot in what authorities describe as a "carefully planned" attack in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, According to CNN, citing the police, Parubiy was struck multiple times with a short-barreled firearm.

2025-09-01T03:22:53.811418+00:00 IST

JSMM Chairman urges UN to hold Pakistan accountable

On the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Shafi Burfat, Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), delivered an appeal to the United Nations and global human rights organisations, urging them to hold Pakistan accountable for systematic atrocities against the Sindhi people.

2025-08-31T06:59:38.308705+00:00 IST

EU is divided on Gaza issue, says European Commission VC Kallas

Kallas said the division is negatively affecting the global credibility of the EU, and expressed disappointment about not being able to reach unity among ministers.

2025-08-31T06:05:57.074085+00:00 IST

EU urges US to reconsider UN summit visa denial for Palestinians

The EU has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials seeking to attend next month's UN General Assembly.

2025-08-31T01:02:39.086792+00:00 IST

Ukrainian MP Andriy Parubiy killed in Lviv in "carefully planned"

Ukrainian lawmaker Andriy Parubiy was fatally shot in what authorities describe as a "carefully planned" attack in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, with the suspect remaining at large, as reported by CNN.

2025-08-30T23:41:07.725924+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Finnish FM hold talks on Ukraine conflict and trade t

Jaishankar reiterated that India should not be unfairly blamed in the context of the war and reiterated New Delhi's position of promoting dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.

2025-08-30T16:05:30.472791+00:00 IST

Portugal: Teen admits to starting several wildfires

Officers believe he may have been responsible for blazes in Seidoes, Ardegão and Arnozela.

2025-08-30T09:37:48.265041+00:00 IST

Italian PM 'disgusted' after her doctored explicit pics

The forum, known as Phica - a name based on a slang term "figa" for the word "vagina" in Italian - was shut down by its own managers on Thursday, following a widespread backlash.

2025-08-30T09:31:47.312932+00:00 IST

France denounces US decision of revoking Palestinian visa at UN

"A UN General Assembly meeting... should not be subject to any restrictions on access," Barrot said at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Denmark.

2025-08-30T09:22:14.910247+00:00 IST

Russia: State Duma told about laws coming into force in September

A number of laws will come into force in Russia on September 1, which include a set of anti-fraud measures, the Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, said on August 30.

2025-08-30T09:10:49.057384+00:00 IST

Global cholera situation continues to deteriorate: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the global cholera situation continues to deteriorate, driven by conflict and poverty, posing a significant public health challenge across multiple WHO regions.

2025-08-30T09:03:38.412979+00:00 IST

Ukraine destroys two Russian bridges using cheap drones

Ukraine destroyed two bridges inside Russian territory with the use of cheap drones to precisely target stockpiles of mines and ammunition hidden there by Russian forces.

2025-08-30T04:35:09.089612+00:00 IST