Europe

Germany Leads EU Talks On Easing Sanctions On Syria After Assad’s Fall

08 Jan 2025 03:28 AM IST

Germany leads efforts to provide sanctions relief to Syria, focusing on humanitarian aid, power shortages, and remittances. EU discussions are conditional on progress in human rights and non-proliferation.

India and EU Strengthen Ties: PM Modi Discusses Strategic Goals

07 Jan 2025 23:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Council President Antonio Costa reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-EU relations.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, Former French Far-Right Leader, Dies at 96

07 Jan 2025 20:56 PM IST

He was succeeded as party leader by his daughter, Marine Le Pen.

France Identifies First Case of New Mpox Variant Clade 1b, Traced to Central Africa

07 Jan 2025 12:56 PM IST

France has reported its first case of the new mpox variant, linked to contacts with individuals who recently returned from Central Africa.

Zelenskyy Stresses Need for US Security Guarantees for Ukraine

07 Jan 2025 07:12 AM IST

Zelenskyy asks for US support to protect Ukraine, saying leaving NATO would make Putin stronger and threaten Europe.

Pope Francis Appoints First Woman to Lead Major Vatican Department

06 Jan 2025 19:02 PM IST

Pope Francis makes history by appointing Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead a major Vatican department, reflecting his commitment to gender equality in the Catholic Church.

Italy in Talk With SpaceX for .6 Billion Deal for Secure Telecommunication

Italy in Talk With SpaceX for $1.6 Billion Deal for Secure Telecommunication

06 Jan 2025 17:24 PM IST

Italy is on the verge of finalizing a €1.5 billion agreement with SpaceX to enhance secure telecommunications and military communications, positioning itself as a European leader in cutting-edge satellite technology. Once finalized, this would become Europe's largest satellite communication initiative.

Former French President Sarkozy Faces Trial Over Alleged Campaign Funding from Gaddafi

06 Jan 2025 12:55 PM IST

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will go on trial on Monday over allegations of receiving millions of euros in illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. This trial is the biggest political financing scandal in modern French history. This scandal involved Sarkozy and 12 others, including three

Spanish Tourist Dies After Elephant Attack at Koh Yao Care Centre, Thailand

06 Jan 2025 12:17 PM IST

A 22 years old Spanish tourist, Blanca Ojanguren Garcia died after being attacked by an elephant at Koh Yao Elephant Care in Thailand. The incident occurred while she was bathing the elephant. This heart-breaking event underscores the stress that domesticated elephants endure when interacting with tourists. Blanca was a law

Zelensky Regrets Ukraine’s Lack of Nuclear Weapons Amid Security Concerns

06 Jan 2025 11:48 AM IST

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed regret over Ukraine's lack of nuclear weapons, highlighting the country's reliance on Western security guarantees in a revealing podcast with Lex Fridman. He criticized the US, UK, and other nuclear powers for not protecting Ukraine's territorial integrity while referencing the Budapest Memorandum and Ukraine's historical

Ukraine Stuns Russia With Counterattack In Kursk, Claims ‘Payback Time’

06 Jan 2025 09:55 AM IST

Ukraine launched a massive counterattack on Russia's Kursk border, claiming victory. Despite Russia's defence, Ukraine continues its offensive, gaining ground and facing fierce resistance in this significant battlefield region.