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EU Unveils 'New Strategic Agenda' To Expand Ties With India

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday unveiled a new strategic agenda to significantly ramp up its engagement with India in a range of key areas such as defence, trade and energy, and to jointly tackle major global challenges.

EU Proposes Curbing Israel Trade Ties, Sanctioning Ministers Over Gaza

The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking the measures' adoption.

Gold Worth $700,000 Stolen In Paris' Natural History Museum

Thieves have broken into Paris's Natural History Museum, making off with gold samples worth 600,000 euros ($700,000) in the latest of a series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum.

Alexei Navalny's Wife Says Tests Show Her Husband Was Poisoned

The wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that laboratory analysis of smuggled biological samples found he was killed by poisoning while incarcerated at an Arctic prison in February 2024.

Kremlin Shrugs Off EU Plans To Speed Up Phase-Out Of Russia's Energy

The European Union's plans to phase out Russian energy and commodities more quickly will not affect Russia and will not force it to change its position, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

France On Alert As 8,00,000 Expected To Protest Thursday

France is bracing for a day of nationwide protests on Thursday, with a source close to the authorities saying some 800,000 people are expected to take to the streets.

Punjab Man Goes To Russia On Student Visa, Ends Up 'Recruited' In Army

A 25-year-old man from a village in Punjab's Moga district, who went to Russia on a student visa last year, has ended up being "recruited" in the Army there

"Violence Coming": Elon Musk's "Fight Or Die" Message At London Rally

About 1.5 lakh people massed for one of the largest-ever far-right protests in Britain, organised by activist Tommy Robinson.

Ukraine Says It Needs $120 Billion To Fight Russia In 2026 If War Continues

Ukraine said Saturday that it needed at least $120 billion next year to fight Russia's invasion, and would need a similar amount to maintain its military, even if the war ended.

Ukraine Hits One Of Russia's Largest Oil Refining Complexes

A Ukrainian drone crashed into one of Russia's largest oil refining complexes on Saturday, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official said.

Fire Breaks Out At Oil Refinery After "Terrorist" Attack By Drones: Russia

A fire broke out at the facilities of an oil company in Russia's Bashkortostan region following a drone attack on Saturday, the governor said.

Trump Threatens 50-100% Tariffs On China, Demands NATO Stop Buying Russia Oil

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the Russia-Ukraine war would end if NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil. He also threatened to impose 50-100 per cent tariffs on China for its purchase of petroleum from Russia.

Poland Says Russian Drone Attack Was 'No Mistake' After Trump Comments

Poland flatly rejected on Friday a suggestion by US President Donald Trump that drone incursions into its airspace could have been a mistake, describing them as "a deliberate Russian attack".

Trump's Patience With Putin Runs Thin As Ukraine Talks Hit Pause

Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on hold, as US President Donald Trump again warned he is losing patience with Russian leader Vladimir Putin; however, he stopped short of threatening new sanctions over the Ukraine war.

"Can't Wear Rose-Tinted Glasses": Russia Says Ukraine Peace Talks On Pause

The Kremlin said Friday that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict falter.

Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine In Support Of Wounded Soldiers

Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Harry's representatives confirmed they were in the capital, Kyiv, on Friday, though they declined to discuss the prince's schedule for security

Meet Diella, World's 1st AI-Made 'Minister' Tasked With Curbing Corruption

Albania has become the world's first country to appoint an 'AI minister' -- not a person to oversee the growth and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the country, but a virtual member of government, made of pixels and code.

French Doctor Accused Of Serial Poisonings Was At First 'Above Suspicion'

A French doctor accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, was "above suspicion" at the start of a probe in 2017, an investigator said on Thursday.

Russia Dismisses Polish Statements On Drones In Its Airspace As 'Nothing New'

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed statements by Warsaw and other European countries about the shooting down of Russian drones over NATO member state Poland as nothing new and said that Moscow would be making no further comment on the situation.

French Commission Recommends Banning Social Media For Children Under 15

A French parliamentary commission probing the psychological effects of TikTok recommends banning social media for children under 15 and adopting a "digital curfew" for 15- to 18-year-olds, according to a report released Thursday.