Europe

European leaders support Trump's plan for "trilateral summit"

European leaders have expressed support for US President Donald Trump's proposal for a "trilateral summit" involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine as a next step in ongoing efforts to halt the conflict in Europe that is currently in its fourth year.

2025-08-17T08:58:50.390147+00:00 IST

Moscow to host BRICS+ actors for theatre training

Moscow will host young theatre actors from BRICS+ countries as part of the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts, scheduled from 25 August to 3 October 2025.

2025-08-17T08:08:41.114379+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington on Monday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he would be meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday for diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, just two days after the 'historic' bilateral meeting between Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

2025-08-17T06:17:26.681833+00:00 IST

God has made me protector. Do not desire position: Asim Munir

Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir noted that he holds no ambitions in the political landscape of his country and that he considers himself only a servant of the state, as stated in a column by Sohail Warraich, senior editor at Daily Jang newspaper, during the latter's meeting with Munir in Brussels, Belgium.

2025-08-17T05:07:22.039225+00:00 IST

UAE intensifying operations to extinguish forest fires in Albania

The team is intensifying its field operations, which come under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, using the latest equipment to monitor fire sites, ensure control, and prevent their recurrence, despite the challenges posed by high temperatures and difficult terrain.

2025-08-16T17:54:10.229462+00:00 IST

European leaders welcome President Trump’s efforts to end war in

The leaders emphasised that Ukraine must have ironclad security guarantees to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. They welcomed President Trump's statement that the US is prepared to give security guarantees.

2025-08-16T17:09:19.016617+00:00 IST

From dhol beats to Tamil flash mob – Newcastle celebrates I-Day

The Indian Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, held the 79th Independence Day celebrations, which was the first-ever official Independence Day event hosted by the Consulate in Newcastle, as per an official statement.

2025-08-16T10:40:46.981339+00:00 IST

WUC briefing exposes China’s abuses, global response

The World Uyghur Congress highlighted China's human rights abuses, including imprisonment of defenders like Ilham Tohti. The briefing noted UN calls for detainee rights, U.S. reports of genocide and forced labor, and enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to block goods produced with forced labor.

2025-08-16T09:36:36.343428+00:00 IST

Belgium’s Foreign Minister urges swift recognition of Palestine

Prevot stressed that recognition should not be seen as rewarding Hamas. "Recognition is a bonus for the Palestinian Authority, not for Hamas. It strengthens the peaceful struggle."

2025-08-15T17:47:23.200758+00:00 IST

INS Tamal celebrates 79th Independence Day during visit to Naples

INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, celebrated India's 79th Independence Day in Naples on Friday. The ship had arrived in the Italian port city on August 13, during its return voyage to India following commissioning in Russia on July 1 this year, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

2025-08-15T16:25:11.900499+00:00 IST

Emmanuel Macron greets India on 79th Independence Day

French President Emmanuel Macron extended warm greetings to India on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day.

2025-08-15T09:35:58.842462+00:00 IST

Putin sends I-Day greetings to Prez Murmu, PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ambassador Denis Alipov extended greetings to India on its 79th Independence Day, praising India's achievements, bilateral ties, and global role. Putin highlighted the strategic partnership, while Alipov wished for India's continued development and welfare.

2025-08-15T08:51:51.388369+00:00 IST

Serbia protesters clash for third night, demand early election

Thousands protested across Serbia for a third night, demanding early elections and clashing with police. Demonstrators attacked ruling party offices in Novi Sad, while President Vucic vowed a crackdown and blamed foreign influence. The EU voiced concern over violence and press freedom.

2025-08-15T06:37:17.700888+00:00 IST

INCCS report exposes China’s expanding transnational repression

The report, titled Preventing Transnational Repression: The Case of the Uyghur Diaspora, written by David Tobin and Nyrola Elima, characterises transnational repression as actions taken by foreign governments to inhibit or constrain individuals' rights beyond their sovereign borders. It alerts that Uyghur-led civil society organisations (CSOs) are increasingly facing cyber harassment, human surveillance, infiltration, and pressure exerted on their families residing in China.

2025-08-14T15:49:47.054684+00:00 IST

JSMM warns global community against backing Pak looting Sindh

Shafi Burfat, the Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has issued a stern alert to the global community, asserting that the Sindhi people will never accept or tolerate any schemes aimed at exploiting Sindh's oil, gas, and mineral resources in collusion with Pakistan's military establishment.

2025-08-14T11:15:46.430229+00:00 IST

Russia: 13 people injured in a drone attack in Rostov-on-Don

In Rostov-on-Don, 13 people were injured due to a drone attack. This was announced on August 14 by the acting governor of the Rostov region, Yuri Slyusar.

2025-08-14T09:20:13.678797+00:00 IST

At least 27 migrants, refugees dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lamp

At least 27 migrants and refugees drowned on Thursday following a tragic shipwreck off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to a statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, marking yet another deadly incident in the perilous Central Mediterranean migration route.

2025-08-14T06:07:47.005381+00:00 IST

Ukraine, EU leaders urge Trump not to strike peace deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened a virtual summit with Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and several European leaders amid fears that Putin could seek to influence the US president into accepting terms favourable to Russia.

2025-08-13T23:55:50.381296+00:00 IST

Moscow accuses Kyiv of escalating attacks ahead of US-Russia talk

The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed on Wednesday that Ukrainian shelling and drone strikes over the past week have left 22 people dead and 105 wounded, with a total of 127 citizens affected.

2025-08-13T12:26:03.518571+00:00 IST

Lavrov to Meet Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21. The ministers will discuss key bilateral issues and cooperation within international frameworks, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.

2025-08-13T09:25:37.709646+00:00 IST

Dozens of New Xinjiang–Europe cargo routes raise forced labour

Over the past year, China's Xinjiang province has seen the launch of more than 40 new freight routes to Europe, moving thousands of tons of goods, according to Politico. The expansion comes despite ongoing accusations that Beijing is committing human rights abuses and using forced labour against the Uyghur population in the region.

2025-08-13T09:13:46.910897+00:00 IST