Gathering more than 40 European leaders in Moldova on Thursday will be a symbolic thumb in Vladimir Putin's eye - a sign of collective commitment to join hands against Moscow.

European leaders head to Moldova while they bid to show Putin a united front

Gathering more than 40 European leaders in Moldova on Thursday will be a symbolic thumb in Vladimir Putin’s eye — a sign of collective commitment to join hands against Moscow.

European leaders head to Moldova for symbolic summit on Ukraine's doorstep

For the first time since 1991, Russia has now positioned its tactical nuclear weapons on foreign soil. In Belarus. The United States, however, has been early to this game of Europe's nuclearization. As part of the NATO military alliance, the United States has stationed over a 100 nuclear weapons spread across 5 nations in Europe. France and United Kingdom also have nuclear weapons. The fear that the war in Ukraine could turn into a nuclear conflagration is not unfounded. Since the end of World War II, Europe has been one of the most secure and peaceful regions in the world. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the security calculus of Europe. And as things stand at this moment, no other region in the world, looks as vulnerable to a nuclear holocaust as Europe. Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

How Russia & United States turned Europe into a nuclear playground

Southern Europe is bracing for a summer of ferocious drought. The European Union has now decided to double its aerial firefighting fleet for the summer of 2023.

EU doubles aerial firefighting fleet

According to a Bloomberg report, Saudi Arabia imported 174 000 barrels of Russian oil in April, making it the top supplier of oil and gas to Europe at the same time as the European Union's embargo on Russian oil continues. This suggests that Saudi Arabia has been importing millions of barrels of oil from Moscow while increasing its own oil supplies to Europe.

Saudi Arabia now top supplier of oil and gas to Europe

Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, has urged North Korea to stop testing ballistic missiles. Right before a summit with the president of South Korea, he toured the fortified border between North and South Korea.

South Korea, Germany to strengthen solidarity in Europe, Asia

After two deadly floods hit Italy’s Emilia Romagna region in just two weeks, why is this area being affected so badly? Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Italy's floods suggest, climate crisis is at the gates of Europe

Southern Europe is all set to face another year of brutal summers and heatwaves, triggering fears that Europe might be on its way to facing water shortages of a level never seen in decades.

Southern Europe 'turning into desert', France, Italy and Spain to face brutal summer of drought

River flood risk in Europe could rise to unprecedented levels due to global warming and unabated development in flood-prone areas.

Floods in Europe set the alarm bells ringing

On 13 May, at our initiative, ministers from the Indo-Pacific and the European Union and partners will gather in Stockholm. Our meeting is a call for action as much as it is the demonstration of the EU’s continuous commitment to the Indo-Pacific region We meet as the world grapples with aggression, geopolitical tensions, economic turbulence, and the climate crisis.

Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Partners facing similar challenges

The race to a greener future has begun with China, USA and Europe charging ahead. Watch the video to know about the road ahead for India's EV market and the potential for car makers to shift their EV sales.

India's EV market races to catch up | India's EV infrastructure: Roadblock for buyers

Europe is waging a war on Russia's Wagner group. France has asked the EU to declare the private army as a terrorist organisation. Britain is reportedly moving to blacklist the Wagner group.

Gravitas: Europe wages a war on Russia's Wagner group | Here are the details

European refiners are being hit hard by a surge in prices for middle eastern crude, as the region faces limited supplies of 'medium sour' crude since imposing sanctions on Russian shipments late last year. With prices soaring to all-time highs, the pressure is on for Europe to find new sources of affordable crude to keep the wheels turning.

Barrel of woes: Europe's oil woes escalate as prices skyrocket

European refiners find themselves grappling with soaring prices for denser barrels of crude oil from West Asia, according to a Bloomberg report. The surge in prices for cargo being shipped next month is causing significant challenges for the region's energy industry.

Sour and expensive: Europe's crude oil woes reach a boiling point

A company in Southern Germany is constructing a building in just 140 hours that too with only two workers. For details, watch the video.

140 hours to build Europe's biggest 3D printed building

The European Union's proposed data act is drawing some unexpected backlash from German tech companies SAP and Siemens. The two German tech giants have joined the chorus of critics against the EU's proposed data laws.

Tech companies battle EU over data-sharing

The expansion of modern humans over the planet is one of the most spectacular events of evolution. During millions of years, distinctive forms of homo sapiens evolved & coexisted in the same regions. However, it took 12,000 years for the ancient human species to colonise Europe. As per a study, it took three separate waves of modern humans to colonise Europe.

Ancient human civilisation needed three attempts & 12,000 years to colonise Europe: Study

Western hypocrisy is at play again. This time, in an attempt to get Russian oil via a back door. How is Russian oil reaching Europe? How has Europe re-routed Russian oil? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India becomes Europe's largest exporter of refined oil

International police have arrested 288 suspects as part of an international law enforcement operation, the announcement of which was made on Tuesday (May 2). The multi-continental crackdown, coordinated by Europol and involving nine countries, was carried out under Operation SpecTor, which also led to the seizure of $54.

US-Europe announce 288 arrests, seizures in crackdown on dark web drug trafficking

Will Finland become a new front in the Ukraine war? US and Finland are reportedly negotiating an agreement that allows America to use Finnish military bases. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Finland the new front in the Ukraine war?

Europe's top soccer nations face a broadcast blackout for this year's Women's World Cup unless media can improve on their "disappointing" offers for the rights, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

Football: FIFA warns of Women's World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe amid disappointing offers for rights

India has become Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels this month, while simultaneously buying record amounts of Russian crude. According to data from analytics firm K-Pler, Europe's reliance on Indian crude oil products has grown since the ban on Russian oil. Europe's refined fuel imports from India are set to surge above 360,000 barrels a day, edging just ahead of those of Saudi.

India now Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels | Reliance on Indian crude oil products

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As Russia faces sanctions, India is emerging as Europe’s largest supplier of refined fuel. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

India, Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels

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