Hungary and Poland have lost their court challenge to an EU rule that allows billions of euros of funding to be conditional on democratic standards. The European Court of Justice ruled that complying with rule of law was a condition of enjoying membership of the EU. Governments in Hungary and Poland have been widely […]
Ukraine escalation Nato’s secretary-general says there is no sign of de-escalation by Russian forces on the ground near Ukraine. Jens Stoltenberg said Russia still had a huge force ready to attack Ukraine. Russia says it is pulling back some of its troops and that military drills in Moscow-annexed Crimea have ended. But Mr Stoltenberg warned the […]
Ukraine escalation Vladimir Putin has said that “of course” Russia does not want war in Europe, but that his security concerns must be addressed and taken seriously. The Russian president’s comments came as the military said that some troops were withdrawing from the border near Ukraine – the first sign from Moscow of a […]
Ukraine escalation The US and UK leaders have said not all hope is lost for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, but warn that the situation remains fragile. In a 40-minute call, Joe Biden and Boris Johnson agreed a deal was still possible despite a chorus of warnings of imminent Russian military action. […]
At least seven people including two children have died in a fire caused by a huge explosion in south-west France. Several buildings were set ablaze on both sides of a street in the seaside town of St Laurent-de-la-Salanque after a blast was heard at 01:30 local time (00:30 GMT) on Monday. Firefighters are still searching […]
Ukraine escalation Russia has said that a diplomatic solution to its escalating standoff with the West is still possible. In a televised meeting, President Vladimir Putin was told that diplomatic talks had not yet been been exhausted. The comments come after more than a dozen nations urged their citizens to leave Ukraine, and the US […]
H K Sethi: Journalist Association of India announced their Annual Awards. Please click the above link to view, like & subscribe to our youtube channel. View till the end to know complete detail Journalist Association of India announced their Annual Awards जर्नलिस्ट एसोसिएशन ऑफ इंडिया ने अपने 27वें राष्ट्रीय और वैश्विक पुरस्कारों की घोषणा की। […]
Coronavirus pandemic Police have intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to enter Paris as part of a protest against France’s coronavirus regulations. Authorities have deployed more than 7,000 officers over the next three days in a bid to stop the demonstrators. Some vehicles managed to arrive at the Arc de Triomphe in the city, and tear […]
Ukraine conflict US President Joe Biden has called on all American citizens remaining in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing increased threats of Russian military action. Mr Biden said he would not send troops to rescue Americans if Moscow invades Ukraine. He warned that “things could go crazy quickly” in the region. Russia […]
Ukraine conflict Russia and Belarus have started 10 days of joint military drills amid ongoing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a close ally of Russia and has a long border with Ukraine. France called the drills – believed to be Russia’s biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War – […]
