India highlighted that the impact of the Ukraine conflict is not just limited to Europe, adding that it has exacerbated concerns over food, fertilizer and fuel security, especially in the developing countries. Assuring the Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative at United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said that New Delhi will continue […]
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China gains from Russia-Ukraine war, increases aluminium exports to Europe
Known for shrewd diplomatic moves, China is exploiting the Russia-Ukraine situation and increasing its aluminium exports which outstrips its imports manifold and these new dynamics have spurred criticism by both the United States and Europe. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has flipped the global aluminium market. It is transforming China […]
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Scott Morrison wary of ‘Europe like events’ in Indo-Pacific
Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said that the focus must be to ensure that the events of Europe do not occur in the Indo-Pacific region. “Our meeting today is set today at the very distressing backdrop of the war in […]
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UK considers deploying fighters, Royal Navy to protect southeastern Europe: Boris Johnson
The UK is considering deploying Typhoon fighters and Royal Navy warships to protect southeastern Europe and reinforce the British battlegroup in Estonia, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. “We are considering deploying RAF Typhoon fighters and Royal Navy warships to protect southeastern Europe,” Johnson wrote to The Times on Monday. The West will do more to help Ukraine defend itself, Johnson added, noting that the UK is […]
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Europe’s policy allows it to be ‘influential player’ in relation to Russia, China: Berlin
Europe’s overall policy allows it to be an “influential player,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday ahead of the informal EU meeting in France. “Strengthening Europe’s role in the world requires more than managing current crises, it also requires long-term strategies and planning. It is for this reason that we are […]
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Europe, UK, China continue to remain in ‘at-risk’ category in terms of air travellers
In view of increasing vaccination coverage across the globe and the changing nature of the pandemic, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reviewed the existing guidelines for international arrivals in India. But Europe, UK, China and several other countries continue to be in ‘at risk’ category. The reviewed guidelines were issued in […]
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UPS begins first direct flight from India to Europe
A UPS 747 flight is now connecting India directly to Europe and connecting UPS customers to North and Latin American markets five days per week. That doubles the company’s previous capacity to and from India for small and medium-sized business customers looking to grow their revenue base. UPS’s first direct flight from India will connect Delhi to its largest international hub at Cologne, Germany. Customers have […]
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Turkey won’t become Europe’s ‘refugee warhouse’, warns Erdogan as Afghans flee Taliban
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on other European countries to take responsibility for Afghans fleeing the Taliban, stating that Ankara has no obligation to be a “Europe refugee warehouse”. His remarks come as desperate Afghans attempt to leave the Taliban-led country. Thousands have flocked to Kabul airport in a bid to […]
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Europe can achieve herd immunity by July, says EU commissioner
Europe could have herd immunity against Covid-19 by July, a European Union commissioner has said, as incoming jabs are expected to speed up the continent’s sluggish vaccine rollout. The note of optimism comes even as several European countries have started reimposing restrictions as they contend with surging coronavirus infections, and […]
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Russia rejects calls from Europe court to release Navalny
Europe’s rights court told Russia yesterday to release jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny out of concern for his life, but Moscow swiftly rejected the call. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most outspoken opponent, was arrested and jailed upon returning to Russia last month following months of treatment in Germany for a […]
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French nun, Europe’s oldest person, turns 117 after surviving Covid
Europe’s oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, turns 117 today after surviving Covid-19 last month and living through two world wars, with a special birthday feast including her favourite dessert — Baked Alaska. Born Lucile Randon on February 11, 1904, Sister Andre said she didn’t realise she had caught the […]
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UK’s Bloom & Wild raises $102M to seed its flower delivery service across Europe
Bloom & Wild, a London-based startup that takes an updated and online approach to the very traditional business of ordering and delivering flowers, has seen business blossom in the last year. And today, it is announcing a big round of funding to help it double down on the opportunity ahead. […]
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Europe’s museums need support for digital transition
From virtual visits and augmented reality artworks to TikTok videos filmed in hidden corners, museums have turned massively to digital tools and technology to maintain contact with would-be visitors during periods of Covid-19 restrictions. However, new European research reveals that many are still struggling in the race for digital transition. […]
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens to open Europe gates for refugees
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a visit to EU member Hungary repeated his threat Thursday to “open the gates” for millions of refugees eager to flee to Europe unless more international support was provided. Erdogan held talks with Hungarian nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban — a rare EU ally […]