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France not at war with Russia, says Emmanuel Macron during China's Xi Jinp
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
At a press conference, the two leaders called for "a truce" in Ukraine and other global conflicts during the Paris Olympic Games. Xi and Macron also discussed China's ongoing support for Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.
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Paris: Campaigners for Tibet, Xinjiang protest as Chinese president Xi Jin
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first journey to Europe in half a decade, with the visit expected to revolve around Russia's conflict in Ukraine and economic tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
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"Keep fighting - you are sure to win!" Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians, two yea
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen who had arrived today at the site of the 2022 battle for Hostomel Airport in Kyiv Oblast, a provi
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UN chief again calls for Russia to stop invasion of Ukraine
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Guterres said that since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, "we have had two years of fighting, two years of suffering, two years of stoking global tensions and straining global relations." "Enough," he stressed, noting that scorning the Charter has been the problem, and honouring it
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Ursula von der Leyen seeks second term as EU President
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen, who has held the post since 2019 and has emerged as the face of Europe's response to major crises, is seeking a second five-year term as the top EU official, the New York Times reported.
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EU-India WaterTech event held in Mumbai to tackle water challenges with in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New innovative technologies to tackle the urgent water challenges in India were presented at the European Union-India WaterTech event.
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Russia's dependency on China resulting into its strategic failure: EU chie
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she highlighted Russia's strategic shortcomings, emphasising a significant military failure in its near-two-year war with Ukraine. Despite Moscow's attempts, Ukraine has managed to retain its "freedom and independence."
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EU chief congratulates PM Modi for successful Indian G20 presidency
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In her post, Von der Leyen said, "Congratulations @narendramodi for a successful Indian @g20org Presidency. I welcome @_AfricanUnion's 1st participation today as a full member! This makes our debates even more inclusive & effective. @EU_Commission looks forward to working with the Brazil
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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vuvic dissolves Parliament, calls for early
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament on Wednesday due to emerging political pressure at home and from the European Union, Serbia will hold a snap parliamentary vote with parallel local elections on December 17.
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Israel-Hamas war: 20 aid trucks enter Gaza from Egypt as Rafah crossing op
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Rafah border crossing was opened for a short window on Saturday morning to let 20 aid trucks enter Gaza from Egypt. Though many have welcomed the brief reopening, rights groups have asserted that much more aid is needed.
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EU launches air bridge operation to deliver aid to humanitarian organisati
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The first two flights carrying humanitarian cargo from UNICEF, including shelter items, medicines and hygiene kits will deliver lifesaving supplies this week.
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Brussels killings, offers condolenc
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Taking to social media platform X, Ursula von der Leyen called the attack cowardly and wrote, "I want to express my deepest condolences to @SwedishPM Kristersson and the Swedish people who have lost two of their compatriots tonight."
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