Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has upped the ante in the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Going straight for the head, he has called for Zelensky’s removal as Ukraine’s President and instead, put in place a “transitional administration”. President Putin has also ordered his armed forces to “finish off” any and all Ukrainian … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to King Philippe of Belgium, where he discussed the deepening of India-Belgium bilateral ties. PM Modi said that he appreciated the recent Belgian Economic Mission to India led by Princess Astrid. In a post on X, he said, “It was a pleasure to speak with HM … Read more
Berlin, Germany: Germany’s new parliament sits for the first time on Tuesday with a reduced headcount, fewer women and a record number of lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Here are 5 prominent faces from the chamber: HELMUT KOHL’S GRANDSON – Helmut Kohl, the architect of German reunification, had been chancellor for 14 … Read more
Lisbon, Portugal: Officers have confiscated nearly 6.5 tonnes of cocaine from a semi-submersible submarine intercepted off the Azores while bound for the Iberian peninsula, Portugal’s judicial police said on Tuesday. The bust amounts to nearly a quarter of the record 23 tonnes seized across the whole of 2024 in Portugal, often considered one of the … Read more
The discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War 2 on the tracks outside Paris sparked panic among the French authorities this morning. The railway traffic to and from the city was stopped to assess the security situation, leaving thousands of travellers stranded in Paris and London. This included both local and international … Read more
London: After a very public clash with US President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky received a royal welcome in Britain, as the United Kingdom and the European Union demonstrate their “unwavering” support to him. The Ukrainian president is in London to attend a summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, … Read more