Ukraine, Iceland, Georgia & Greece in finals

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia attacks Ukraine With Missiles and Shahed Drones | Oneindia News

The recent missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure represents a significant escalation in tensions, with devastating consequences for civilians and critical facilities alike. According to local authorities, Russian forces unleashed a "massive" aerial assault utilising 76 air attack weapons, including 55 missiles and 21 drones, originating from both Russian territory and areas under Russian control. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk (MEE-koh-lah Oh-LESH-chook) reported the destruction of at least 59 of these weapons in response. #RussiaUkraineWar #CarpetBombing #MissileAttack #ShahedDrones #Conflict #WarZone #UkraineUnderAttack #MilitaryAssault #InternationalCrisis #PeaceNegotiations ~PR.152~ED.102~

Brussels agrees to send €3bn from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Diplomats agreed the controversial plans at a meeting on Wednesday – but some say they don’t go far enough.

NATO member Lithuania Defies Russian Nuclear Threats, Commits Troops to Ukraine Training Mission

In defiance of Russia's nuclear threats, Lithuania remains steadfast in its commitment to dispatch soldiers for a training mission in Ukraine, as stated by Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte in an interview with the Financial Times published on Wednesday. Simonyte's remarks come in the wake of the Russian Defense Ministry's declaration of preparations for tactical nuclear weapons exercises, citing Western "threats and provocations." Addressing concerns over potential Russian reactions, Simonyte emphasised that succumbing to such fears would paralyse action, highlighting the recurring spectre of nuclear threats. She reiterated Lithuania's resolve to support Ukraine with troops despite the risks. #NATOMember #Lithuania #DefiesRussianThreats #TroopCommitment #UkraineMission #NATOvsRussia #NuclearTensions #SupportForUkraine #BalticSolidarity #GlobalSecurity #MilitaryAlliance #GeopoliticalConflict #EasternEurope #PeacekeepingEfforts #InternationalRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athenian landmarks.

Countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics starts as Greece lights flame at Olympia

Why are plans to build more wind farms in Greece so controversial?

Is Greece on its way to becoming Europe's renewable power outlet? Euronews reporter Hans von der Brelie investigates why the location of wind farms is so important and why everyone is not on board.

New protests underway in Tbilisi as "Russian law" advances in Georgian parliament

Thousands protest in Georgia against controversial foreign influence law

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has said she would veto the law if it is passed by parliament but the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes.

Georgian president tells FRANCE 24 'foreign agents' bill a Russian strategy

Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over controversial media law

A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign influence law, some say follows in the Kremlin's authoritarian footsteps.

WATCH: Brawl in Georgian parliament after MP punched

One politician was hit in the face after being accused of being pro-Russian.

WATCH: Northern Lights shine over an erupting volcano in Iceland

The volcano has erupted four times in recent months.

Icelandic volcano continues to spew lava after months of sporadic eruptions

Authorities have lowered the level of alert for the area from emergency level to danger level.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Visuals Reveal Unforgettable Moment of Nature's Marvel Across America | Oneindia

The recent solar eclipse event concluded, with the partial eclipse phase wrapping up across all land areas. NASA predicts the next total solar eclipse in 2026 over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and Portugal, while the contiguous US will have to wait until 2044. The eclipse journey concluded in Canada, with the last of totality fading away in Newfoundland, while captivating visuals circulated on social media. #SolarEclipse #SolarEclipseUS #NASA #Iceland #Canada #US #SolarEclipseTexas #Texas #Dallas #Sciencenews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six key variables were considered: "GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. . The 10 happiest countries in the world are:. Australia. Switzerland. Luxembourg. Norway. Netherlands. Israel. Sweden. Iceland. Denmark. Finland. The United States dropped to No. 23. The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.

Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ Capital City in the World

Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ , Capital City in the World. The capital of India was found to be the world's most polluted capital city in 2023, according to air-quality monitoring group IQAir. India was also ranked as the third-most polluted country after Bangladesh and Pakistan, BBC reports. In 2022, India was the eighth most polluted country. . According to the report, the average level of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in India's air was 54.4 micrograms per cubic meter. . Delhi's air quality had a PM2.5 reading of 92.7 micrograms per cubic meter. Air that is considered safe to breathe typically has 12 to 15 micrograms per cubic meter of PM2.5, BBC reports. . Levels higher than 35 micrograms per cubic meter are thought to be unhealthy. . Only seven countries were within the World Health Organization's yearly PM2.5 guideline, an "average of 5 micrograms per cubic meter or less," BBC reports. . Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand. Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand. In 2023 air pollution remained a global health catastrophe, IQAir’s global data set provides an important reminder of the resulting injustices and the need to implement the many solutions that exist to this problem. , Aidan Farrow, senior air quality scientist at Greenpeace International, via 'The Guardian'

Brussels moves to close rule of law procedure against Poland

The European Commission has announced it is taking the first steps to close the Article 7 procedure against Poland.

Comfort and scepticism: Poland marks 20 years of EU membership

Young people in Poland feel comfortable in Europe, but some are increasingly sceptical about EU membership.

European Union marks 20 years since 'Big Bang' enlargement

One senior analyst said the bloc has prospered overall, but there have been ''bumps on the road, otherwise known as Poland and Hungary and possibly Slovakia''. He warned of the possibility several current EU-hopefuls might also violate the bloc's common values and interests.