Europe

UK Deputy PM demands China explain redacted ‘Super-Embassy’ plans

The Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary of the United Kingdom, Angela Rayner, has officially requested that the Chinese government clarify why sections of its architectural designs for a proposed "super-embassy" in central London have been significantly redacted, cautioning that a lack of transparency might endanger planning approval, according to Phayul's report.

2025-08-13T09:02:13.853094+00:00 IST

Macron admits France’s role in Cameroon independence war

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged France's role in a "war" against Cameroonian independence, marked by "repressive violence," in a letter to President Paul Biya. He accepted France's responsibility, promised archival access for researchers, and proposed a bilateral "working group" to monitor historical research and education.

2025-08-13T08:22:37.377762+00:00 IST

Macron signs law banning bee-killing pesticide after petition

French President Macron signed a law banning the bee-killing pesticide acetamiprid after a petition by over two million people. The Constitutional Council ruled it risks human health. The law, called the Duplomb law, aims to protect the environment despite criticism from farmers and political deadlock.

2025-08-13T06:11:58.408782+00:00 IST

Macron calls Israel’s Gaza plan “disaster waiting to happen”

French President Macron condemned Israel's Gaza expansion plan as a "disaster waiting to happen" and called for a UN-led international mission to stabilise Gaza, urging a permanent ceasefire to protect civilians and end the conflict, according to France 24.

2025-08-13T05:50:27.980058+00:00 IST

Ireland is your home too: Kevin O'Brien over attacks on Indians

Former Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien has strongly condemned the recent violent and racist attacks on Indian citizens in Ireland, calling the acts "hateful" and unrepresentative of the Irish people.

2025-08-13T04:07:39.227084+00:00 IST

Zelensky says “we will not leave Donbass”, rejects land swap

Ukrainian President Zelensky ruled out withdrawing troops from Donbass, rejecting any land swap with Russia. He warned ceding territory would enable future aggression, responding to US President Trump's comments on a possible peace deal involving concessions, RT reported.

2025-08-13T03:46:26.728906+00:00 IST

"It's silly": Military aviation analyst on US-Pak relationship

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Cooper suggested that Pakistan's recent actions are aimed at making US President Donald Trump look like a peacemaker.

2025-08-12T18:49:39.848884+00:00 IST

"Known since May": Austrian analyst on IAF shooting 5 Pak jets

Tom Cooper, a well-known Austrian military analyst and historian specialising in combat aviation and conflict analysis hailed the Indian Air Force's (IAF) downing of five Pakistani jets during Operation Sindoor as a "major tactical, operational, and strategic achievement," calling it a confirmation of something already widely assessed by May this year.

2025-08-12T17:35:26.265537+00:00 IST

UN Expert urges China to protect imprisoned Human Rights Defender

China should protect the rights of human rights defenders who are imprisoned, ensuring they are not subjected to torture or mistreatment, according to a UN expert, as reported by the United Nations Human Rights Office (UNHRO).

2025-08-12T12:56:56.612523+00:00 IST

“We must force Netanyahu to think clearly": Guido Crosetto

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said sanctions against Israel may be considered to pressure its government amid the Gaza conflict. He called for distinguishing governments from peoples, condemned the violence, opposed recognizing a Palestinian state now, and supported a two-state solution with an end to Hamas terrorism.

2025-08-12T05:13:00.363662+00:00 IST

JSMM Chief Shafi Burfat labels Asim Munir a global threat

He accused Munir of harbouring "hatred against Hindus" and promoting extremist ideology, adding that the general had made "irresponsible statements" regarding nuclear weapons, including remarks about destroying "half the world" as if it were a trivial matter.

2025-08-11T16:35:58.719146+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy dials PM Modi, proposes to meet him in person in Sept

This conversation comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the US and other countries exploring ways to end the conflict. India has maintained a balanced approach, advocating for peaceful resolution while also strengthening ties with both Russia and Ukraine.

2025-08-11T16:03:13.094963+00:00 IST

Portugal battles three major blazes in mountainous north

Wildfires encroaching on the villages of Palhais, Reboleiro, Aldeia Nova and Aldeia Velha were the most concerning.

2025-08-11T12:54:04.550154+00:00 IST

JSFM marks August 14 as Black Day, condemns Pakistan’s oppression

The state of Pakistan and its military have illicitly appropriated Sindh's territories and intentionally hindered the natural flow of the Indus River, devastating our agricultural sector and pushing millions into destitution.

2025-08-11T12:44:40.545468+00:00 IST

PoJK activist alleges Pakistan army forcing displacement in KP

PoJK activist Amjad Ayub Mirza accused the Pakistan Army of forcibly displacing Pashtun villagers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the guise of anti-terror operations, aiming to seize resource-rich lands and suppress local resistance.

2025-08-11T09:27:19.054100+00:00 IST

Russia: Teenager dead after pit bike collides with car near Kursk

In the Kursk region, a teenager driving a pit bike was killed in a collision with a car. The passenger of the pit bike, his age, was injured. This was reported by the press service of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

2025-08-10T17:28:28.438132+00:00 IST

Russia: Two children injured as five cars collide in Novosibirsk

In Novosibirsk, five cars collided on the Dimitrovsky Bridge, resulting in injuries to two small children. This was reported by the city traffic Police.

2025-08-10T16:50:06.073526+00:00 IST

Zelensky rejects Trump’s territory swap, vows no concessions

Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected US President Trump's suggestion of a territory swap with Russia, vowing not to cede any land under Russian control. He accused Putin of seeking to legitimize occupied regions in exchange for a war pause, RT reported.

2025-08-10T03:22:33.830900+00:00 IST

466 arrested in London protest backing Palestine Action

London police arrested 466 people at a protest supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned as a "terror organisation." Critics, including Amnesty International and an MP, condemned the arrests as an attack on free speech. The ban followed the group's damaging of military aircraft linked to Israel's Gaza operations.

2025-08-10T03:00:09.422539+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Kuril Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the Kuril Islands on Saturday evening, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-08-09T16:37:18.823547+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy speaks to UK PM Starmer on "lasting peace for Ukraine"

"I spoke with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. I am grateful for the support. We share the same view on the need for a truly lasting peace for Ukraine and on the danger of Russia's plan to reduce everything to discussing the impossible," Zelenskyy said.

2025-08-09T14:59:34.090743+00:00 IST