Europe

Flights at Marseille airport suspended due to major fire

A large forest fire in southern France has reached Marseille, and flights at the city's airport have been suspended. This was reported by BFMTV on July 8.

2025-07-08T18:01:30.302581+00:00 IST

Tibetan diaspora in Poland celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

The Tibetan diaspora in Poland commemorated the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with a peaceful gathering and cultural programme held at Hoza 69, Warsaw, on July 6, according to reports from the Tibetan Association in Poland.

2025-07-08T09:52:45.299604+00:00 IST

“NATO bases in Ukraine pose immediate threat”: Lavrov

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said NATO's efforts to turn Ukraine into a military base left Moscow with no choice but to launch its 2022 operation. In an interview, he blamed NATO expansion and Ukraine's alleged persecution of Russians for escalating tensions.

2025-07-08T02:44:43.394090+00:00 IST

India wins Communication Prize at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology in India has been awarded the Communication Prize at the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, making a significant impression at one of the world's most prestigious maritime sustainability competitions.

2025-07-06T16:28:36.978500+00:00 IST

Exiled leader Jamil Maqsood slams judicial injustice in PoJK

Jamil Maqsood, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) and currently living in exile in Belgium, has issued a scathing critique of the judicial and administrative structure in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

2025-07-06T09:43:00.861750+00:00 IST

Russia launches airstrikes on Ukraine after raids

The Russian military has carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian military-related targets in response to "terrorist" raids by Kiev deep into Russia, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said.

2025-07-05T11:12:16.349376+00:00 IST

Sindhi nationalist leader calls for united resistance against Pak

Amid rising global tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances, exiled Sindhi nationalist leader Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has issued a strong warning about the potential fallout for smaller nations caught in the strategic crossfire of global superpowers.

2025-07-05T09:33:32.811654+00:00 IST

Hamburg to host seventh round of UAE Cup Series on Arabian Horses

The UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses is set to continue its distinguished presence at leading European tracks, as the seventh leg of its 32nd edition is set to take place tomorrow at Horner Rennbahn racecourse in Hamburg, Germany.

2025-07-05T08:57:39.778583+00:00 IST

No Ukraine deal without Russia's security guarantees: Lavrov

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any Ukraine conflict resolution must fully address Moscow's security concerns, including NATO expansion and rights of Russian-speaking populations. He stressed that partial solutions are unacceptable, RT reported.

2025-07-04T15:51:00.999110+00:00 IST

Italy: 21 injured in petrol station explosion in Rome

At least 21 people were injured after an explosion at a petrol and LPG station in the Centocelle area of Italy's southeast Rome on Friday, causing significant damage to nearby buildings and vehicles, as reported by Euronews.

2025-07-04T11:58:27.943872+00:00 IST

Turkey accused of aiding China’s Uyghur genocide

Organised by Turkiye's Directorate of Communications on Wednesday, the forum praised Beijing and advocated for increased media and strategic collaboration while purposefully ignoring the ongoing genocide being perpetrated against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in Occupied East Turkistan. This silence is not a form of diplomacy; it is complicity.

2025-07-04T10:26:40.644779+00:00 IST

Religious persecution of minorities in Pak exposed at UK Parliame

Parliamentarians, human rights advocates, and community representatives provided testimony and presented documented evidence revealing that atrocities against Hindus, Christians, Shias, and Ahmadis are not isolated incidents.

2025-07-04T07:09:27.251261+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s hypocrisy at the UN threatens world stability

Baloch pro-independence leader Hyrbyair Marri, in a post on X, has condemned Pakistan's assumption of the United Nations Security Council presidency for July, describing it as "a profound affront to global human rights" and warning that accountability has been replaced by privilege.

2025-07-03T10:02:49.833915+00:00 IST

Heatwave forces shut France, Swiss nuclear plants

To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then release back into water bodies at a higher temperature. However, this process can threaten local biodiversity if water is released which is too hot.

2025-07-03T09:26:37.343026+00:00 IST

Geneva: Uyghur rights activist exposes China’s forced labour

Speaking at the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Isa described the situation as "dire," with widespread human rights violations continuing under the pretext of state security and development.

2025-07-03T09:01:46.090402+00:00 IST

India-France joint military Exercise Shakti-VIII concludes

During the exercise, the Indian contingent, comprising 90 personnel, especially from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion, and troops from the French Army's 13e Demi-Brigade de Legion Etrangere, participated in a series of mission-oriented drills tailored to sub-conventional operations.

2025-07-03T05:47:36.173166+00:00 IST

Settlement in national currencies on BRICS agenda

The upcoming BRICS Summit will focus on boosting trade in national currencies, reforming global governance, and tackling social issues like poverty and digital access. Member countries aim to strengthen cooperation, support the Global South, and explore independent dispute resolution, reflecting BRICS' growing role in global development.

2025-07-02T10:50:12.501957+00:00 IST

MQM leader Altaf Hussain slams Pakistan's Supreme Court

He stated that Pakistan no longer operates as a republic, but rather as a "Kingdom of Pakistan" where autocratic edicts have replaced the rule of law.

2025-07-02T09:59:26.510525+00:00 IST

Putin, Macron hold talks post 3 years on Ukraine conflict and Middle East tensions

Russian President Putin and French President Macron spoke by phone for the first time since 2022, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Putin blamed Western policies for the Ukraine conflict, while both leaders agreed diplomacy is key to resolving global tensions, RT reported.

2025-07-02T09:33:40.263982+00:00 IST

India and France conclude SHAKTI 2025 military exercise

India and France held the eighth edition of Exercise SHAKTI in France from June 18 to July 1, 2025. The joint military drills aimed to boost interoperability, tactical coordination, and preparedness in semi-urban combat, strengthening strategic defence ties between the two nations.

2025-07-01T11:12:55.963949+00:00 IST

UN chief calls on world leaders on financing for SDGs

"We're here in Sevilla to change course," the UN chief told world leaders on Monday, calling on them to grasp a once-in-a-decade opportunity to close a USD 4 trillion financing gap facing developing countries to meet sustainable development goals - and build a better world for all.

2025-07-01T00:10:23.574166+00:00 IST