Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra co-chairs India-Russia FOC meeting in New Delhi

IDS: We need to stand up to China spying threat

The Chinese ambassador has been summoned to the Foreign Office following allegations of “foreign interference on UK soil”. A Foreign Office spokesperson said the department had been “unequivocal in setting out that the recent pattern of behaviour directed by China against the UK including cyber attacks, reports of espionage links and the issuing of bounties is not acceptable”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lord Cameron condemns video of British-Israeli hostage

Lord Cameron has condemned a video of British-Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell as the Foreign Office investigates the claims that he has been killed in Gaza. Hamas say Mr Popplewell has died from wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike over a month ago. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister moved to tears with plight of Sudan refugees

The UK is almost doubling its aid to Sudan, to 89 million pounds, as the terrible effects of the war there continue to escalate. Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell visited Chad’s border with Darfur to see for himself what threatens to become the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. During his time there Mr Mitchell gave an emotional interview to Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

U.S on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest: U.S encourages ‘fair, transparent’ legal process | Oneindia

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest is being monitored by the United States government, which has encouraged the Indian government to ensure "a fair, transparent, and timely legal process" for the jailed Delhi Chief Minister and opposition leader, as stated by a State Department spokesperson. The response from the US comes after the Foreign Office of Germany emphasised that the Aam Aadmi Party leader, like any other Indian citizen facing charges, is entitled to a fair and impartial trial. #ArvindKejriwal #USKejriwalArrest #USReactsToKejriwalArrest #MegaRally #INDIABlocRally #KejriwalArrestOppositionRally #OppositionRallyKejriwalArrest #HighCourtChallenge #ImmediateRelease #KejriwalArrest #LegalAction #DelhiHighCourt #LegalBattle #EnforcementDirectorate #UrgentHearing #LegalJustice #AAPLeader ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Putin’s Scare in Kharkiv Grows: Zelensky Signs New Law Allowing Prisoners to Join Military

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ratified a new law allowing certain prisoners to be paroled if they agree to enlist in the country's military. This legislation, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's military ranks, comes in response to the significant challenges the nation faces in its conflict with Russia. The details of the new law were published on the official website of the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. Initially submitted to the legislature in March, the bill is part of a broader effort by Ukraine to replenish its military forces. The legislation enables Ukrainian inmates to voluntarily enlist on a contractual basis and serve as long as martial law is in effect. The law specifically applies to convicts with three years or less remaining on their original prison sentences. #Zelensky #Ukraine #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #Kharkiv #Putin #MilitaryRecruitment #PrisonerEnlistment #WarLaw #MartialLaw #UkraineDefense #Mobilization #ConflictNews #EasternEurope #GlobalNews ~PR.152~ED.103~

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone''

Putin claims he isn't seeking to gain control over city of Kharkiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he has no plans to recapture the city of Kharkiv, during a visit to China on Friday. Putin clarified that Moscow's military action in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region is aimed at establishing a buffer zone.

Putin's Final Blow on Kharkiv with Renewed Russia’s Drone blitz; Ukraine’s Belgorod Retaliation

In a critical escalation on Ukraine's northeastern front, Russian troops have made significant advances in the Kharkiv region, expanding the combat zone by approximately 70 kilometers. Ukrainian Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi warned of imminent "heavy battles" as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the establishment of a "buffer zone" to protect Russia's border regions. The offensive, which began last Friday, has strained Ukrainian defences, already stretched thin over a sprawling front. During a visit to China, Putin linked the offensive to ongoing Ukrainian shelling of Russian border areas, justifying the creation of the buffer zone. A recent Russian missile strike in Kharkiv killed two and injured 25, highlighting the conflict's toll. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian forces have stabilized the front despite losing control of 12 villages. #Putin #Kharkiv #UkraineWar #DroneBlitz #Belgorod #UkraineRetaliation #RussiaUkraineConflict #BufferZone #MilitaryOffensive #KharkivAttack #WarUpdates #EasternFront #UkrainianDefense #RussiaInvasion #ConflictZone ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

China-Russia relations: 'Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping's support'