Europe

Ukranian F16 goes down after 'incident', pilot ejects safely

In a statement shared on Telegram, Ukraine's air force said, "According to preliminary data... an unusual situation arose on board. The pilot moved the aircraft away from the settlement and successfully ejected."

2025-05-17T05:28:32.495185+00:00 IST

"Op Sindoor new baseline to counter terrorism: Security expert

Ladwig further said that the most striking aspect of the current India-Pakistan crisis is the clear shift in India's policy on terrorism. He said that, unlike in the past, when India focused on collecting evidence, it is now taking military action.

2025-05-16T23:48:14.230732+00:00 IST

David Lammy praises India, Pak for steps to cease hostilities

He also reaffirmed the UK's strong ties with India and noted that he has been in regular contact with Indian officials, with plans to visit New Delhi soon to strengthen UK-India relations further.

2025-05-16T21:52:59.889503+00:00 IST

Zelensky urges pressure on Russia in meetings with Europe leaders

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a series of meetings with European leaders and held discussions with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Ministers of the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden.

2025-05-16T20:02:31.536294+00:00 IST

India-Pakistan conflict not in US interest: Walter Ladwig

Noting that many countries, including Western governments and Russia, talked about the need to combat terrorism in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack and statements of sympathy with India were genuine, a leading London-based security expert has said the successive US governments have been seeking to cultivate India as an important partner in the Indo-Pacific in part as a counterweight to China and conflict in the region is not in American interest.

2025-05-16T18:15:31.021631+00:00 IST

"I don't think there was really mediation," Expert says

Ladwig, in conversation with ANI, said that India has come clean that there was no mediation that has happened.

2025-05-16T18:06:30.218594+00:00 IST

SBA’s Arabic Language Festival welcomes writers, researchers

Held under the theme "The migrating tongue: Arabic without borders," the four-day event showcases the language's worldwide influence, uniting 30 scholars, authors, and intellectuals from 18 nations to celebrate its role as a cultural bridge and a medium fostering cross-border dialogue.

2025-05-16T17:46:15.601475+00:00 IST

“India successful in striking much wider range of targets”:Ladwig

India was successful in striking a much wider range of targets and executing more successful missions than Pakistan in the aggression by Islamabad following Operation Sindoor, a London-based renowned security expert has said, noting that India's response marked a shift in Indian government policy in terms of responding to terrorist attacks within India that it believes are linked to groups that operate in Pakistan.

2025-05-16T16:02:33.324864+00:00 IST

Ireland reaffirms commitment to human rights amid rising concerns

In a written response, Harris stated that the Irish Embassy in Islamabad is actively tracking developments in the region and is coordinating with the European Union Delegation and other like-minded partners to evaluate an appropriate diplomatic response.

2025-05-16T09:21:13.621533+00:00 IST

Tibetan representative warns EU of China’s dam projects in Tibet

The conference held on Wednesday gathered environmental specialists, policy advocates, and European representatives to assess the extensive impacts of China's hydropower initiatives on the Tibetan Plateau, as reported by CTA.

2025-05-16T08:12:54.090022+00:00 IST

Spain: At least 13 people injured as car plows into crowd

In a statement shared on social media, the police said, "The situation is under control and in no case poses a risk to the people inside the sports facility."

2025-05-16T04:28:45.654214+00:00 IST

"Pak indictrinates civilians to believe in mafia superiority"

Cooper said that Pakistan is spreading misinformation among its civilians that Pakistan can defeat India with its fighter jets from China.

2025-05-16T02:18:30.229136+00:00 IST

Military aviation analyst flags Pakistan nuclear risks

Military aviation analyst Tom Cooper expressed concerns over Pakistan's nuclear facility security following Operation Sindoor, citing India's deep intelligence visibility and recent remarks by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questioning Pakistan's nuclear command capability.

2025-05-16T02:18:01.998830+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy names delegation for Russia-Ukraine talks at Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday announced that a Ukrainian delegation will participate in talks with Russia in Istanbul. Talks between Ukrainian and Russian diplomats are scheduled to take place in Istanbul today.

2025-05-15T21:49:19.800166+00:00 IST

"Pak massively misusing religion breeding jihadism"

Cooper while talking to ANI said that the religion-based terrorism has spread to Nigeria and the Phillippines.

2025-05-15T18:46:32.156805+00:00 IST

No radiation leak or release from nuclear facility in Pak: IAEA

"Based on information available to the IAEA, there has been no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan," the IAEA said in an email statement to ANI.

2025-05-15T07:57:56.652620+00:00 IST

BASC Prez highlights human rights abuses faced by Baloch people

She emphasised that this widespread repression has forced tens of thousands of Baloch to flee their homeland, becoming refugees exposed to new layers of vulnerability and hardship abroad.

2025-05-15T06:22:59.380577+00:00 IST

“China using Pakistan as proxy:” British author David Vance

British political commentator and author David Vance strongly criticised China for backing Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and during India's Operation Sindoor. He accused Beijing of using Pakistan as a "proxy" in the region and warned that Beijing cannot be trusted.

2025-05-15T00:49:01.989166+00:00 IST

British commentator David Vance backs Operation Sindoor

British political commentator and writer David Vance has voiced strong support for India's Operation Sindoor, calling it "long overdue" and a necessary move.

2025-05-14T23:36:55.020904+00:00 IST

Vladimir Putin to skip negotiation talks in Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the names of officials who will represent Russia in the renewed negotiations with Ukraine, set to take place in Turkey today, TASS reported.

2025-05-14T22:17:25.131182+00:00 IST

Indian HC in London holds interaction on Op Sindoor with diaspora

The High Commission of India organised a special community interaction with members of the Indian diaspora at India House in London, shortly after the successful completion of Operation Sindoor.

2025-05-14T11:38:10.702453+00:00 IST