Europe

UK joins US in airstrike on Houthi facility in Yemen

The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) joined forces with the United States in a precision strike against a key Houthi military target in Yemen. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, targeted a facility involved in the production of drones used to attack international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

2025-04-30T05:08:41.160580+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London

Goyal is on a two-day visit to the UK for a series of discussions aimed at deepening economic cooperation.

2025-04-30T00:52:29.500167+00:00 IST

Blackman urges UK govt to support India in eliminating terrorism

UK MP Bob Blackman has condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and reiterated his calls on the government to fully support India in its steps to eliminate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

2025-04-29T17:34:25.913652+00:00 IST

UKPNP condemns Pahalgam attack

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) condemned the Pahalgam terror attack as a "crime against humanity" during a virtual conference, calling for accountability and urging the international community to act against extremism and terrorism.

2025-04-29T07:28:09.135982+00:00 IST

Mehul Choksi accuses authorities of violating natural justice

The Belgian Court of Appeal adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by Mehul Choksi, contesting his arrest following India's request for his extradition. In his latest plea, submitted by his Belgian legal team and drafted by Advocate Vijay Aggarwal, Choksi has claimed that Belgian authorities failed to adhere to the prescribed legal procedures during his arrest.

2025-04-29T06:23:16.318953+00:00 IST

Dassault welcomes Rafale M deal, reaffirms commitment to India

In a statement, Trappier expressed gratitude to India for their confidence in Dassault Aviation and reaffirmed company's commitment to contribute to India's expression of its sovereign power, its strategic challenges and its ambitious vision of the future.

2025-04-28T14:50:32.547192+00:00 IST

India, UK hold talks to advance negotiations for FTA

Piyush Goyal arrived in London for two days of discussions aimed at strengthening investment ties and bilateral trade.

2025-04-28T13:25:52.840232+00:00 IST

Indians in Warsaw pay tribute to Pahalgam terror attack victims

The event saw participation from heads and members of various Indian diaspora associations in Warsaw, including the Tamil Association, Telugu Association, Sindhi Association, and Punjabi Association. Community leaders and devotees gathered to express their grief and support.

2025-04-28T13:20:09.445090+00:00 IST

Spain, Portugal hit by power outage

Official sources in Portugal told domestic media that the outage was nationwide, while similar reports have emerged from Spain. Barajas international airport in Madrid was left without power while telecommunications have also been impacted. Other airports in the region have also come ot a standstill.

2025-04-28T12:13:15.818181+00:00 IST

Rome's Cardinals to begin conclave for new Pope's election

The Cardinals made the decision at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall.

2025-04-28T11:56:50.325624+00:00 IST

EU maintains sanctions on China over Uyghur abuses

The European Union has refused to lift sanctions on Chinese officials over ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang, maintaining measures imposed in 2021 despite China's moves to ease counter-sanctions on EU lawmakers.

2025-04-28T09:03:19.413556+00:00 IST

Tibetan flag raised in Milton Keynes to condemn China’s actions

The Tibetan national flag was hoisted for the twelfth consecutive year on Sunday at the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple in Milton Keynes, serving as a powerful emblem of solidarity with the Tibetan people, the Central Tibet Administration (CTA) reported.

2025-04-28T07:49:38.705568+00:00 IST

Putin thanks N Korea for supporting Russia, praises DPRK troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for helping Russian forces defeat a group of Ukrainian fighters in the Kursk Region. He praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and commended DPRK soldiers for their "heroism, excellent training and dedication" during the fighting.

2025-04-28T07:38:43.026849+00:00 IST

Global military spending soars to USD 2.7 trillion in 2024

World military expenditure reached USD 2718 billion in 2024, an increase of 9.4 per cent in real terms from 2023 and the steepest year-on-year rise since at least the end of the Cold War, according to new data by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

2025-04-28T07:05:54.289099+00:00 IST

JSFM commemorates Sain G.M. Syed

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) held a commemorative event in London marking the 30th death anniversary of Sain G.M. Syed, reaffirming commitment to Sindhudesh's independence and calling for international action on human rights violations across Pakistan.

2025-04-28T06:10:52.528206+00:00 IST

North Korea confirms its troops fought for Russia against Ukraine

Meanwhile, the US State Department said in a statement on Sunday evening that North Korea and other "third countries" had "perpetuated" Russia's war on Ukraine and that it must end, as should Moscow's support for Pyongyang.

2025-04-28T04:19:41.806001+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 11 in Vancouver festival tragedy

A car drove into a crowd at a Filipino heritage street festival on Saturday night, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more, with the death toll rising from an earlier count of nine, according to a report by CNN.

2025-04-28T02:33:14.033619+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Frankfurt holds protest against terror attack

More than 300 members of Indian Diaspora gathered in front of Hauptbhanhof (Central Railway Station) and organised protest march from Hauptbhanhof to Dom Romer, passing through prominent streets in Central Frankfurt expressing solidarity with the families of terror victims.

2025-04-27T17:43:01.169030+00:00 IST

Prayer for peace held in temple in Berlin for J-K attack victims

The Indian Hindu community came together in prayer, mourning the lives lost and offering collective strength to the bereaved families.

2025-04-27T17:31:15.977154+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Paris protests against Pak over J-K attack

Dozens of members from the Indian community gathered, holding placards, chanting slogans, and waving Indian flags, sending out a loud and clear message against terrorism and its alleged sponsors.

2025-04-27T17:10:20.252354+00:00 IST