World War I News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Battle of Kohima martyrs continue to inspire: LS Speaker
Kohima, Nov 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accompanied by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Tuesday paid tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives during the Second World War, calling the Kohima War Cemetery a "sacred ground of courage, sacrifice, and inspiration."
Kabir Bedi remembers his grandfather who died in France during World War I
Mumbai, Nov 9: On the occasion of Remembrance Sunday, veteran actor Kabir Bedi paid tribute to his maternal grandfather, who lost his life in France during World War I.
Names of 5 million Holocaust victims identified after decades of effort
Tel Aviv, November 4: Israel's Holocaust remembrance centre, Yad Vashem, has identified the names of five million Jews who were killed by the Nazis during World War II. Officials said this marks a major step in restoring the memory of the six million Jewish people who lost their lives in the Holocaust, Times of Israel reported.
Farah Khan stunned to see Diana Penty's grandfather's vintage home decor, gifted to him during World War II
Mumbai, Oct 28: Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently visited actress Diana Penty's ancestral home in South Bombay for a new episode of her YouTube series.
Army defuses World War II-era bomb found near river in Bengal's Birbhum, tremors felt in villages
Kolkata, Oct 23: Mystery has surfaced in a village near Bolpur in Birbhum district of West Bengal following the recovery of a live World War II-era bomb there.
Varun Tej Konidela on 'Kanche': A film that tested us, taught us, and changed us!
Hyderabad, Oct 22: Actor Varun Tej Konidela, whose critically acclaimed film 'Kanche', directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, completed 10 years on Wednesday, has now chosen to describe the film as one that "tested us, taught us and changed us".
Israeli police play Indian National Anthem on Haifa Day, video goes viral
Jerusalem, Oct 3: A video showing Israeli police playing the Indian National Anthem on Haifa Day recently has gone viral on social media, displaying the unique bonhomie between the strategic partners.
Trump accuses Xi of conspiring against US as Putin, Kim Jong attend Victory Parade
Washington, DC, September 3: US President Donald Trump accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of "conspiring against" America after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended China's largest-ever military parade on Wednesday.
Japan: Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing with global call for nuclear disarmament
Hiroshima, August 6: Thousands gathered in Hiroshima on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the world's first wartime use of a nuclear bomb, as survivors, officials and representatives from 120 countries and territories renewed calls for global disarmament, Al Jazeera reported.
Japanese PM offers condolences to Hiroshima atomic bombing victims
Hiroshima, Aug 6: Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday offered condolences to those who lost their lives in the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima as the nation marked the 80th anniversary of the incident. He reiterated his commitment to uphold Japan's three principles of not possessing, producing or permitting the introduction of nuclear weapons.
South Korean court orders Mitsubishi to compensate 107-year-old
Seoul, June 7: South Korean appeals court has ruled in favour of a 107-year-old South Korean victim of Japan's wartime forced labour in a damages suit filed against Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., sources said on Saturday.
Fatih Akin's 'Amrum' unveils teaser ahead of world premiere in Cannes Film Festival
Mumbai, May 7: Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin is all set to serve a delectable cinematic treat. The teaser for his upcoming film ‘Amrum’ has debuted ahead of the film’s world premiere in the Cannes Premiere section of the Cannes Film Festival.
Jacob Elordi is grateful for a lesson in history with his new miniseries
Los Angeles, April 24: Actor Jacob Elordi, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his recently released streaming series ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’, has expressed his gratitude to the series and its director, Justin Kurzel.
New Delhi: Russian Embassy, Indian Cyclists organise cycle rally to mark 80th anniversary of victory in Great Patriotic War
New Delhi, April 13: The Russian Embassy in India, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Cyclists, organised a special cycle rally in the national capital to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) and the 78th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Russia.
Colin Farrell in talks to star in 'Sgt. Rock' for DC Studios
Washington, March 18: Actor Colin Farrell, who rose to prominence as a classic DC villain in 'The Penguin', is in talks to return to the DC universe in 'Sgt. Rock', a World War II action film directed by Luca Guadagnino for DC Studios.
Memorial service held in Tokyo marking World War air raid
Tokyo, March 10: A memorial service was held on Monday at a park facility in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, marking the 80th anniversary of a massive air raid by the United States during the Second World War.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi pays tribute at Indian War Memorial in France
Paris, Feb 28: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has laid a wreath at the war memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought during World War I.
Army Chief General Dwivedi pays tribute to soldiers at War Memorial in France
New Delhi, February 28: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi laid a wreath at the Indian War Memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I.
World War III not far away: US President Donald Trump
Miami, February 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday, while speaking at FII Priority Summit in Miami, warned that "World War III is not far away" but claimed that his leadership would prevent it from happening.
World leaders, survivors gather in Poland to commemorate 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Warsaw, Jan 27: Auschwitz survivors and global leaders gathered at the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp in southern Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation.
Historical World War-II site in Arunachal's Nampong to be redeveloped: CM Khandu
Itanagar, Jan 20: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that the town of Nampong in the state's Changlang district, being a historical site of World War-II, holds immense historical, cultural, and economic significance as for centuries, the region has been a conduit for migration, trade and cultural exchange.