Europe

Chinese students allegedly deployed as spies in UK varsities

The investigation, conducted by UK-China Transparency (UKCT), surveyed academics in Chinese studies programmes across Britain. The findings, reported by Breitbart London, claim that Chinese students studying in the UK are being pressured by CCP officials and police to gather intelligence on classmates, academic discussions, and campus events.

2025-08-09T12:05:16.685707+00:00 IST

French police probe Israeli rabbi’s threats against Macron

Paris prosecutor opened an investigation into threats made by Israeli rabbi David Daniel Cohen against French President Macron. The threats followed France's plan to recognise a Palestinian state. France's Chief Rabbi condemned Cohen, clarifying he holds no official rabbinical position in France.

2025-08-09T05:24:25.319145+00:00 IST

Predicted geomagnetic disturbance has begun on Earth

The disturbances of the geomagnetic field, which were predicted by scientists and caused by the impact of the coronal hole, began on Earth.

2025-08-08T17:36:55.569936+00:00 IST

Germany halts export of "military equipment" to Israel

The German government has announced that it will suspend all military equipment exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, citing growing humanitarian concerns and increasing ambiguity around Israel's military objectives in the ongoing conflict.

2025-08-08T16:57:41.193569+00:00 IST

FAO Food Price Index edges up in July

The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark for world food commodity prices, averaged 130.1 points in July 2025, up 1.6 per cent from June, driven primarily by rising international prices of meat and vegetable oils.

2025-08-08T16:33:27.267756+00:00 IST

Belgium issues 12 guidelines for AI use in advertising

The Advertising Council in Belgium, together with the broader advertising sector, on Friday launched 12 guidelines for the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI).

2025-08-08T16:19:04.953298+00:00 IST

French Prez Macron tightens visa rules for Algerian diplomats

French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered tighter visa rules for Algerian diplomats, suspending a 2013 exemption deal. The move follows rising tensions over deportation disputes, migration issues, and recent security concerns involving Algerian nationals, according to France 24.

2025-08-07T18:59:34.943507+00:00 IST

NSA Ajit Doval meets President Putin at Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Kremlin, the Russian Embassy in India said. The meeting highlights ongoing high-level engagement between the two countries.

2025-08-07T18:56:53.064936+00:00 IST

Massive searches take place in Moldova

Moldovan law enforcement agencies are conducting mass searches in the framework of the electoral corruption case. This was announced on August 7 by the press service of the General Inspectorate of Police of the country.

2025-08-07T14:45:40.413713+00:00 IST

French firefighters battle largest wildfire since 1949

Firefighters in southern France are battling the country's largest wildfire since 1949, which has burned over 16,000 hectares, killed one person, and left three missing. The blaze remains out of control as officials warn of more heatwaves and worsening climate conditions.

2025-08-07T13:26:36.906410+00:00 IST

Putin-Trump summit likely next week, says Kremlin envoy

Dmitriev said, "Russia confirms Putin-Trump summit may happen next week and summit preparations are ongoing. This can be a historic meeting. Dialogue will prevail."

2025-08-07T12:12:55.351793+00:00 IST

Zelensky calls for direct talks with Putin to end war

Ukrainian President Zelensky called for direct talks with Russian President Putin to end the war, after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin in Moscow. Zelensky said Trump supports early dialogue. A new Gallup poll shows most Ukrainians now want a negotiated settlement, France 24 reported.

2025-08-07T12:07:36.383781+00:00 IST

Shafi Burfat alleges ISI and Punjabi military plot to ignite ethn

He claimed that the military and its affiliates are exploiting social media to instigate divisions between Sindhi-speaking and Urdu-speaking populations, thereby weakening Sindh's national unity and jeopardising its emerging freedom struggle.

2025-08-07T08:18:57.337225+00:00 IST

UK faces pressure to ban imports linked to Uyghur forced labour

According to the submission, reviewed and cited extensively by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), the UK's efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals, vital to the green energy transition, must be underpinned by a clear human rights framework.

2025-08-07T08:05:54.845834+00:00 IST

BASC Report exposes widespread enforced disappearances

This report records 674 instances of enforced disappearances, with 466 individuals remaining unaccounted for and only 208 having been released, revealing a troubling unresolved rate of 69.1%.

2025-08-07T07:58:30.425984+00:00 IST

Spain shelves plans for F-35 fighter jet "indefinitely": Report

: Spain has likely decided to "indefinitely" suspend its plans to purchase the US-made fifth generation stealth F-35 fighter aircraft, according to a report by Politico.

2025-08-07T03:31:05.215143+00:00 IST

US envoy holds “useful and constructive” talks with Putin

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for "useful and constructive" talks on ending the Ukraine war, Al Jazeera reported. The meeting came ahead of President Trump's ceasefire deadline, with threats of sanctions if Russia refuses. Talks covered Ukraine and possible US-Russia strategic cooperation.

2025-08-06T16:28:55.714415+00:00 IST

Beijing’s influence threatens academic freedom in UK

The publication, titled "Cold Crises: Academic Freedom and Interference in China Studies in the UK", claims that the Chinese government is employing students, scholars, and financial leverage to intimidate academics and limit discussions on sensitive subjects, thereby creating a culture of fear across UK campuses.

2025-08-06T12:58:34.524516+00:00 IST

Bosnia removes separatist Serb leader Dodik from office

Dodik rejects the ruling, vows to stay in office, and has backing from Serbia and Hungary, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-08-06T12:52:00.610481+00:00 IST

India, Russia reaffirm defence ties, strategic partnership

Russian Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin met Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow to discuss defence cooperation. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their privileged strategic partnership in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

2025-08-06T10:47:10.234566+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy says he had productive talks with Trump on ending war

Zelenskyy said the two leaders discussed achieving a "just and lasting peace" and expressed appreciation for Trump's efforts to help end the conflict.

2025-08-06T01:32:40.732123+00:00 IST