The author, who lost an eye as a result of the attack, tells Lviv BookForum he is working on a trilogy of novellasSalman Rushdie, who survived a stabbing attack in 2022 that cost him an eye, is writing a new work of fiction, he has told the audience at…
India, in addition to being a land of diverse cultures and rich heritage, is also home to many superior-quality agri-based products and botanicals.
A Saudi move to grab market share will squeeze the Kremlin’s finances, experts argue.
The Austrian capital has been spared the worst of recent flooding. Its experience could be a lesson in how to tackle the climate crisisFloods are seemingly unavoidable these days. Florida, North Carolina, Nigeria, Tunisia, Mexico, India, Nepal, Vietnam…
Tibetans in India staged a protest outside Chinaโs embassy in New Delhi, calling for an end to “genocide” in Tibet.
The EU’s increasing reliance on pharmaceutical production from non-EU countries, particularly India and China, has raised serious concerns, newly elected Czech MEP Ondลej Dostรกl (NI) said in an interview with Euractiv Czechia.
The potential reelection of the former Republican president is causing anxiety in the global climate community.
Former German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger says Western leaders should be making more threats and be willing to follow them through.
Looking to be less dependent on China and Taiwan, the West is keen to have alternative suppliers and are pushing at an open door with New Delhi and Hanoi.
Hurricane John is moving along Mexicoโs north-east coast, while India experiences monsoon levels of rainfallOn Monday, Hurricane John hit the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, having intensified from a tropical storm to a category 3 hurricane in less t…
POLITICO curates a lineup of the top players influencing the Conservativesโ Brexit and trade policies.
More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace โ but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.
Mozambican soldiers operating out of TotalEnergies’ natural gas plant abducted, raped and killed dozens of civilians.
Americaโs election is the wild card looming over many discussions at this yearโs U.N. General Assembly.
A Ukrainian government document says Beijing is trying to rally support this week for its peace talks aimed at โpreventing Russia from losingโ the war.
Piyush Goyalโs showmanship and negotiating savvy have made him a weapon for India as it takes up its mantle as a global superpower. But is his aggressive approach at risk of backfiring?
Why Narendra Modi is Kyiv’s best hope.
Bidenโs top foreign policy priority right now is a Gaza cease-fire deal. Thatโs not looking likely.
The actions follow a series of Russian air operations that skirted Alaskan airspace and as Russian and Chinese warships conducted joint exercises across the Pacific.
Belgrade mayor wants Titoโs remains moved back to his native Croatia, triggering a debate hotter than a Balkan summer.
“The Arctic is not the territory of the North Atlantic alliance,โ Kremlin Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns.
Indian munitions are being diverted by European intermediaries to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia, according to government and defence sources and customs data. Despite Indian arms export regulations and protests from Moscow, transfers of Ind…
Artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite protests from Moscow.
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labourโs trade policy.
Chief Niranjan Gupta says launch into developed markets planned for mid-2025
Nothing the West says or does will convince the Houthis to halt their campaign. But the Indian prime minister is perfectly suited to the task.
Countries opposed to Moscow are spending ever more on cheap fuel made from Russian oil, according to a new analysis shared with POLITICO.
Ukrainian president says Brasรญlia-Beijing initiative shows “lack of respect” toward Kyiv’s position.
In exchange, China is getting top secret Russian military technology.
The former prime minister faces an up hill struggle to rehabilitate her battered reputation.
Hungary’s prime minister is still trying to play the role of peacemaker in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Cooler temperatures expected to replace record highs in Estonia, while China braces for Super Typhoon YagiSince the start of September, swaths of central and eastern Europe have experienced temperatures well above average, with some places up to 10C (5…
“If there is a desire of Ukraine to carry on with the negotiations, I can do that,” Russian president said.
Files outline Moscowโs plan to spend rupees from oil sales on sensitive electronics for war effort
India is seeking more engagement with the European Union just as the EU increases its presence in the Indo-Pacific. But Indiaโs pursuit of harmony sits against a complex background involving China and Russia.
This yearโs Les Rencontres dโArles photography festival pays homage to female artists amid a dystopian squint, highlighting overlooked worlds.
The Colombians joined a foreign legion in Ukraine in summer 2023. Now they’re jailed in Moscow after being captured in Caracas.
Martin Vladimirov is director of the Energy and Climate Program at the Center for the Study of Democracy. Announcing its plans for what could be called TurkStream 2 on Aug. 21, Turkey finally dropped all pretenses. According to the countryโs energy minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, the state-owned gas monopoly BOTAล would now be able export around [โฆ]
Kursk operation has taken 594 Russian PoWs, Syrski claims, as Grossi says Russian nuclear plant vulnerable like โthe building across the streetโ. What we know on day 917See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for more F-16 fi…
US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (26 August) discussed the Russia-Ukraine war following Modi’s visit to Ukraine, along with the situation in Bangladesh.
Is the arrested Telegram CEO a free speech martyr or a shadowy criminal?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said negotiations were ongoing with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Switzerland regarding the second summit on peace in a conversation with Indian journalists shared on his social media.
The countries buying oil transported by these dark vessels could be more receptive to nudges, as they, too, face significant risks.
US president pledges $125m in new military aid for Kyiv, while Narendra Modi tells Zelenskiy he is ready to help secure peace deal. What we know on day 913See all our Ukraine war coverageJoe Biden spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday and announced a …
PM Narendra Modi pays a historic visit to Kyiv and says he is prepared to play a role to bring peace.
PM Narendra Modi pays a historic visit to Kyiv and says he is prepared to play a role to bring peace.
Indian PM comes to Kyiv to demonstrate he stands for peace, while signing pharma and agri deals.
Indian PM says he respects and supports โsovereignty and territorial integrityโ of Ukraine during historic visit Indiaโs prime minister, Narendra Modi, made a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday and told Volodymyr Zelenskiy he was ready to work โas a frie…
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Bulgarian pro-Russian party set to join a BRICS forum this month, India pledging it will help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, and so much more.
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India pledges to work for a peaceful and just end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his visit to Warsaw on Thursday, stressing that no problem can be solved on the battlefield.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday on a historic visit to war-torn Ukraine that signals a subtle shift in New Delhi’s foreign policy, which is committed to strategic autonomy and maintaining close ties with Russia. Nearly si…
The two sides are expected to sign bilateral strategic cooperation agreements covering cybersecurity and the defence sector.
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday (21 August) he will “share perspectives” on the peaceful resolution of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia during his visit to Kyiv this week.
Russian leader met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev this week.
Tokyo now stands determined to be recognized as an important part of the transatlantic and European security architecture.
Meena Harris has leveraged her special bond with her aunt to create a sprawling personal brand from scratch.
Plus, the cash, sneakers and condos for medallists
Norway’s foreign minister called the move “an extreme act.”
Nita Ambani embarks on publicity blitz in Paris and brands herself as face of countryโs medal campaign
Almost 200 killed as deluge sweeps northern India, while rain gives way to high humidity at Paris OlympicsBetween Wednesday and Thursday morning, 147mm of rain was recorded in eastern parts of Delhi by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), breakin…
Blinken warns of further actions if China keeps aiding Russian industrial base; Russia claims control of Lozuvatske settlement. What we know on day 886See all our Ukraine war coverageChinaโs foreign minister told his US counterpart that Beijing denies …
Vice President Kamala Harris would enter the White House with working ties with some allied heads of state โ others sheโd have to build.
She would likely stay tough on Russia and China, and has rebuked Israelโs handling of aid into Gaza.
Readers comment on Norwegian parenting and similar attitudes taken by parents elsewhere I enjoyed reading your story about parenting in Norway: (How to be a Norwegian parent: let your kids roam free, stay home alone, have fun โ and fail, 11 July). As p…
Presidents and prime ministers have denounced the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and wished him a quick recoveryLive updatesFull report: shooting being investigated at attempt on Trumpโs lifeLeaders from around the world have condemned the s…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (9 July) that the death of innocent children was painful and terrifying, a day after a lethal strike on a children’s hospital in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Ukraine can’t believe Indian leader met “bloody criminal” Russian ruler on day of children’s hospital bombing.
The former prime ministerโs suggestion is already causing a headache for the new Labour government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew into Moscow on Monday (8 July) and warmly hugged President Vladimir Putin on a visit that treads a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties.
Two key Russia allies claim to be responding to the “aggressive foreign policy” of Western countries.
Ukraineโs president confirms news that Ohmatdyt childrenโs hospital was seriously damaged as residents urged to go to sheltersRussiaโs president, Vladimir Putin, will conduct face-to-face talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Moscow on Mon…
The dollar will decline, Europe will rise, and Asia will nuclearize.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (9 July) will make his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, walking a fine line between maintaining a longstanding Moscow alliance while courting closer Western security ties.
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
British political campaigners are being caught out on the doorstep โ and fear a new tech trend could usher in an era of abuse and scandal.
Berlin didnโt relinquish its powers to do trade deals in order for Brussels to do nothing, Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells lawmakers.
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
Fast-growing heavy industry fears big hit from Brusselsโ plans to put levies on emission-intensive imports
Trade unionist calls for crackdown on โbarbaric exploitationโ after death of Satnam Singh, 31, in LatinaA trade unionist has called for a crackdown against โbarbaric exploitationโ after an Indian farm worker died when he was allegedly being left on a r…
An obscure law could uphold military consequences for India and other countries that conduct nefarious plots on American soil.
As the results of the European elections continue causing political turmoil across the EU and progressive parties are trying to figure out how to win back votes, maybe they should look to their counterparts in India. Against the odds, they made gains a…
The charges all relate to the Hinduja family’s practice of importing servants from India.
The charges all relate to the Hinduja family’s practice of importing servants from India.
Ukraine president says talks with Moscow could start tomorrow โif they leave our legal territoriesโ; more than 80 countries and organisations back Ukraineโs territorial integrity. What we know on day 845See all our Ukraine war coverageMore than 80 coun…
More than 80 out of 101 participants supported the final statement backing Ukraine’s territorial integrity, but some key countries balked.
Brazil, India and Saudi Arabia among countries not to endorse text supporting Ukraineโs territorial integrityKey regional powers including Brazil, India, South Africa and Saudi Arabia have failed to sign up to a joint communique issued at the end of a …
Though the Ukraine peace summit on Sunday (16 June) outlined a roadmap to peace, many key Global South countries – including Saudi Arabia, Mexico, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia – did not sign the final declaration.
Nations also including Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico and United Arab Emirates did not sign final communique at summit on peace, says Swiss governmentUkraineโs president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked leaders and officials for attending this weekendโs p…
The sweeping new package of sanctions and export controls comes as President Joe Biden heads to the G7 meetings in Italy where leaders are poised to discuss ways to ratchet up pressure on Russia and boost support for Ukraine.
EU decision-makers want to secure all their objectives, everywhere, and do it all at once. However, their plans donโt reflect real-world realities.
The EU elections are the world’s second-largest democratic ballot after India. However, compared to other elections, EU citizens face a complicated web of administrative hurdles they need to overcome to be eligible to vote.
Five months before the US election, radical right parties are expected to make major gains in the EU election
In his first and only offline campaign event, Dutch radical right politician Geert Wilders vows to change the EU from within.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a record-tying third term in Indiaโs elections but lost more than 60 seats, a far weaker result than he had hoped for, or predicted.
ฮ social media influencer rocks Cyprus political scene ahead of the European elections.
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
Kyiv already struggled to convince countries not in NATO to back its cause. The war in the Middle East has made that even harder.
The 4G telecoms patents owner Sun Patents Trust has “summoned” Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to a Paris court,ย according to a Wednesday (29 May) press release, and may be looking for witness testimony from the European telecommunications standardisat…
