Europe

NATO members pledge 5 pc GDP on defence spending by 2035

The member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) have committed to ramping up their defence spending, affirming an "ironclad commitment" for their collective defence by investing 5 per cent of their country's GDP annually on "core defence requirements" as well as defence- and security-related sectors by 2035 as outlined in The Hague Summit Declaration.

2025-06-25T21:16:45.272329+00:00 IST

Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan nuclear war

US President Donald Trump has claimed he stopped a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening to withhold trade deals.

2025-06-25T17:30:48.679991+00:00 IST

MQM leader urges India to speak up against 'genocide' of Mohajirs

He appealed to PM Modi to take "immediate notice" of the human rights abuses perpetrated by the Pakistan Army, specifically pointing to events that began on June 19, 1992, when military operations were launched against Mohajirs.

2025-06-25T09:45:51.142546+00:00 IST

Tibetan leader concludes UK visit; urges policy shift and support

During his address, Sikyong Penpa Tsering highlighted the need for the international community, especially the UK, to acknowledge and assist non-violent movements like Tibet's.

2025-06-25T09:16:44.406481+00:00 IST

UKPNP protests at UNHRC over rights violations in PoJK, PoGB

The protest aimed to shed light on the suffering of individuals living under what the UKPNP referred to as the "colonial rule of Pakistan," and to demand justice, transparency, and accountability from the international community.

2025-06-25T08:58:08.462677+00:00 IST

Good news but fragile: EU's Kallas on Israel-Iran ceasefire

The ceasefire announcement between Israel and Iran has been described as "good news" but still "remains fragile" by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, who noted that this was the moment that all parties related to the matter "return to the negotiating table".

2025-06-25T01:27:24.821976+00:00 IST

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visits Greece

Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Greece.

2025-06-24T22:58:14.900258+00:00 IST

Former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran,

Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who has been seeking the ouster of the current government in Iran, has urged world leaders to "not save the corrupt and crumbling regime."

2025-06-24T17:42:18.614323+00:00 IST

Sambhali Trust calls for global unity against terrorism at UNHRC

Hansraj Singh of Sambhali Trust condemned the Pahalgam terror attack at the UNHRC session in Geneva, calling it a grave rights violation. He urged global unity against terrorism and highlighted India's commitment to peace and solidarity. The session continues until July 9, 2025.

2025-06-24T14:45:46.162174+00:00 IST

ECO FAWN urges UN to condemn Pahalgam terror attack

ECO FAWN Society's Mettu Sai Sampath addressed the UNHRC, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. He urged global solidarity, justice for victims, and strong international action against cross-border terrorism threatening peace and human rights.

2025-06-24T13:56:05.976174+00:00 IST

Iran remains key threat to Mideast peace: Expert Perez-Shakdam

Catherine Perez-Shakdam criticised Iran for denying a Trump-brokered ceasefire with Israel, accusing it of spreading disinformation and pursuing regional dominance. She warned of continued instability unless the Iranian regime falls and praised Israel's recent actions against Iran's nuclear sites and proxies.

2025-06-24T11:18:53.008578+00:00 IST

NATO chief expresses concern over Taiwan amid China's military buildup

Rutte expressed his apprehension about the situation in Taiwan in light of China's significant military buildup.

2025-06-24T09:22:54.436827+00:00 IST

EU chief welcomes Trump's announcement of Israel-Iran ceasefire

She called on Iran to seriously engage in the diplomatic process and stated that negotiating table remains the "only viable path forward."

2025-06-24T08:39:03.486818+00:00 IST

Tibetan leader urges cultural awareness, recalls Tibet’s history

While speaking to the attendees on June 22, Sikyong Penpa Tsering shared vital topics and stories regarding Tibet with the students, starting with the impact of the collision between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates that resulted in the creation of the Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the "Roof of the World."

2025-06-24T08:19:33.828690+00:00 IST

On Kanishka bombing anniversary, Hardeep Puri calls it ‘crime...

"I have had a long professional association with issues relating to terrorism... An act of terror which has the impact of taking away innocent lives cannot be justified, no matter how deep our differences are... When I was the Chair of the counter-terrorism committee, we established the zero-tolerance norm... Terror is a crime against humanity because a terrorist takes away the most fundamental right of all, the right to life," Puri said.

2025-06-23T23:43:23.593316+00:00 IST

"Russia assisting Iranian people amid crisis": Putin

Russia is extending support to Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as reported by TASS.

2025-06-23T17:55:10.797932+00:00 IST

"Lesson that terrorism an enemy of humanity": BJP's Tarun Chugh

Air India Flight 182, operating on the Montreal-London-Delhi-Mumbai route, on 23 June 1985, disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean as a result of an explosion from a bomb planted by Canada-based terrorists.

2025-06-23T17:46:57.588729+00:00 IST

Ireland: BJP’s Narinder Raina pays tribute to Kanishka victims

An Indian delegation led by Union Minister Hardeep Puri is in Cork, Ireland, to attend the 40th anniversary of the Ahakista Memorial of the Kanishka terror attack.

2025-06-23T16:51:17.280537+00:00 IST

Tibetan leader in London urges youth to defend identity

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering, during a UK visit, urged Tibetan youth to understand their history, stressed Tibet's global importance, and called for dialogue with China. He also warned against blind cooperation with China, highlighting the need to protect Tibetan identity and values.

2025-06-23T12:40:41.347391+00:00 IST

"Bomb was placed in Canada": Canadian diplomat Bob Rae

On the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, Canada's UN envoy Bob Rae said the attack was planned by people living in Canada and must be remembered as a domestic act of terror, not a distant event.

2025-06-23T10:31:40.330933+00:00 IST

AI 182 Bombing: 'Call upon Canadian friends to deepen collab'

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri paid tributes to the victims of the Kanishka bombing and gave a call to bring an end to terrorism and extremism. Calling Canada a valued partner and friend of India, he called upon them to deepen the bilateral collaboration in countering this.

2025-06-23T09:08:39.838081+00:00 IST