Belgium
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2024 Paris Olympics: India lose 1-2 against Belgium in men’s hockey
Paris: India squandered a one goal lead to go down 1-2 against defending champions Belgium in a pool match of the men’s hockey competition at the Olympics here on Thursday. Already through…
- World
Belgium summons Israeli envoy after gov’t building in Gaza bombed
Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib has summoned the Israeli ambassador after a a building of Belgian development agency in Gaza Strip was bombed. “Attacks on civilian infrastructure breach the principles of international humanitarian law.…
- World
Law profs urge Belgium to intervene in genocide case against Israel at ICJ
At least 19 Belgian international law professors have urged the country to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In…
- News
UNSC must be expanded with inclusion of India, Brazil: Former Belgium PM
Kolkata: Former Belgium prime minister Yveus Leterme has strongly advocated for the permanent inclusion of India in the UNSC, asserting that such a move will enhance the council’s legitimacy and representation. Leterme…
- Business
Crypto exchange Binance ordered to halt services in Belgium
San Francisco: Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance has been ordered by Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) to cease immediately all offers of virtual currency services in the country. The…
- Offbeat
Belgian TikToker fakes death to teach family ‘a lesson’
In an attempt to teach his family a lesson on the importance of staying in touch with one another, a Belgian TikToker staged his own death and then turned up for his…
- Middle East
Iran hopes to promote ties with Belgium, Europe: FM
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope that the recent prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium could be an effective step to promote bilateral ties and Iran-Europe relations. Amir-Abdollahian made…
- Middle East
Belgium city of Verviers cuts ties with Israel for apartheid against Palestine
The Belgium city of Verviers announced the severing of its relations with Israel, in response to its crimes of apartheid against the Palestinians and its repeated violation of the rights of the…
- Telangana
Telangana joins hands with Flanders to explore life sciences opportunities
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday announced its partnership with Flanders to explore multiple life sciences opportunities. Flanders region in Belgium is known for its vibrant life sciences ecosystem comprising over 350…
- Sports
Having defeated Belgium, Spain and Portugal, will Morocco fulfill Pele’s prophecy?
Many years ago, Pele, the super star of football, had predicted that one day an African team would rule the football world. Will Morocco be the team that will fulfill the prophecy made…
- Middle East
FIFA WC 2022: Moroccan players offer sajdah after win over Belgium
Doha: A photo of Moroccan football players offering the Sajdah Al Shukr (prostration of gratitude) went viral after their historic victory in a World Cup 2022 match as they beat Belgium 2-0 on Sunday…
- India
Trekkers from Belgium stuck in high mountains in Himachal
Shimla: Two trekkers from Belgium, Peter Van Geit and Sneha, have been trapped in the high mountains of Bara Bhangal in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district for five days, officials said. In a…
- World
Six people injured after van drives into Brussels cafe
Brussels: A van drove into a cafe in Brussels, injuring six people, the fire department of the Belgian capital has confirmed. The incident took place around 1 p.m., on Thursday, said Walter…
- World
Research station in Antarctica hit by Covid outbreak
London: A research station of Belgium in Antarctica has been hit by an outbreak of Covid-19, even after workers were being fully vaccinated. Since December 14, at least 16 of the 25…
