Flights disrupted at Moscow airport due to drone attack

London (IANS) Ukraine has launched a drone attack on Moscow, the Russian Defence Ministry said, forcing flights to be diverted from the Vnukovo International Airport, a media report said.

Five drones were reportedly used in Tuesday's attack,…

SCO nations vow to condemn terrorism in all its manifestations

New Delhi (IANS) In a joint declaration issued by SCO member nations on Tuesday at the culmination of the day-long virtual summit of the Council of SCO Heads of State, they strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

The…

France protests ease as president Macron prepares to meet leaders of parliament

Paris (IANS) President Emmanuel Macron will meet the leaders of both houses of parliament as violent protests in France over the police shooting of teenager Nahel M appeared to be easing after five nights of unrest during which thousands of people…

Restart of nuclear reactor in Sweden delayed for 3 more weeks

Stockholm (IANS) The restart of a Swedish nuclear reactor which was due to be operational by the end of June following maintenance work has been postponed by three more weeks, media reported.

The Ringhals 3 reactor will instead restart on July…

France unrest continues after fatal police shooting of teen: 719 arrested overnight

Paris (IANS) At least 719 people were arrested overnight across France as violent protests against the police killing of a teenager continued for a fifth straight night, down from over a 1,000 the previous night, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin…

471 arrested in France as violence continued for 4th night

Paris (IANS) At least 471 people were arrested overnight across France as violent protests against the police killing of a teenager continued for a fourth straight night, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced.

In a statement, he said…

Pakistan, IMF reach $3bn deal after 8 months of delay

Islamabad, (IANS) After an eight-month delay, the Pakistan government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have finally reached a staff-level pact on a $3 billion stand-by arrangement as the cash-strapped nation is teetering on the brink of default,…

Putin calls PM Modi 'great friend of Russia'

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a great friend of Russia" and also praised the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative.

Addressing an economic forum in Moscow organised by the Agency…

UNSC reforms pushed for 25th time to next session; India warns it could go on for 75 yrs

United Nations (IANS) For the 25th time, the UN General Assembly has pushed the negotiations for the Security Council reforms to its next session and India has warned it go on for 75 more years without first reforming the negotiating process.

French rioters loot high-end retail shops as Macron attends Elton John concert

Paris (IANS) As violent protests have continued across France unabated against the police killing of a teenage driver, rioters looted high-end retail shops as President Emmanuel Macron received widespread criticism for attending a concert of British…