Europe Germany seeks further EU sanctions against Iran drones BERLIN: Germany’s foreign minister called Tuesday for the European Union to impose fresh sanctions on Iranian drone... Published 16 Apr, 2024 05:18pm
Europe UK unemployment rises as wage growth eases LONDON: British unemployment has risen as wage growth has eased, official data showed Tuesday, leaving the door open... Published 16 Apr, 2024 01:33pm
Europe Ukraine says it downs all nine drones launched by Russia Ukraine’s air defence systems destroyed all nine drones launched in a Russian attack, the air force said on Tuesday.... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:09pm
Europe Hundreds of houses, plots flooded in Russia’s Kurgan region Water levels in rivers in swathes of Russia’s Ural and southwestern Siberian regions continued to rise rapidly,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 11:48am
Europe Laggard EU seeks growth fixes to compete in global shift to new technologies BRUSSELS: The European Union risks being left behind by the United States, China and other rivals in the global ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Europe Prince Harry loses bid to appeal UK security ruling LONDON: Prince Harry will not be allowed to appeal the downgrading of his personal security when he visits Britain, ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Europe Sudan crisis ‘almost catastrophic’: WFP chief PARIS: The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is “almost catastrophic”, the head of the UN food agency said Monday,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Europe Russia restoring oil refining capacity knocked out by drones MOSCOW: Russia has been able to swiftly repair some of key oil refineries hit by Ukrainian drones, reducing capacity... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Europe Zelensky calls for same ‘unity’ from allies as for Israel KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies on Monday to show the same “unity” toward Ukraine as... Published 15 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
Europe Meta ‘temporarily’ closes Threads network in Turkiye ISTANBUL: Facebook owner Meta said Monday it would “temporarily” shut down its Threads short-messaging service in... Published 15 Apr, 2024 07:38pm
Middle East EU’s Borrell says Middle East on cliff edge, urges Iran-Israel de-escalation MADRID: The European Union’s foreign policy chief said on Monday the Middle East stood “on the edge of the cliff”... Published 15 Apr, 2024 07:07pm
Europe Four killed in Russian shelling on east Ukraine KYIV: Russian shelling killed four people in the eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk, authorities said Monday, as... Published 15 Apr, 2024 02:06pm
Europe We must avoid escalation in Middle East: Macron PARIS: France will do all it can to avoid further escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle... Published 15 Apr, 2024 01:15pm
Europe Russia says it’s extremely concerned by rise in Middle East tensions, urges restraint MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday it was very worried by the rise in tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s mass... Published 15 Apr, 2024 02:11pm
Europe Turkiye unemployment dips to 8.7%, near lowest in a decade Turkiye unemployment rate fell 0.3% percentage points month-on-month to 8.7% in February, official data showed on... Published 15 Apr, 2024 01:10pm
Europe British PM Sunak’s Rwanda scheme set to pass parliament but challenges await LONDON: The British parliament is set to finally approve a divisive law this week to pave the way for asylum seekers... Published 15 Apr, 2024 11:19am
Europe Croatia elections pit PM against president ZAGREB: Croatia heads to the polls on Wednesday for parliamentary elections that have centred around a bitter fight... Published 15 Apr, 2024 10:19am
Europe UK’s Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran LONDON: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran’s drone and missile attack,... Published 15 Apr, 2024 01:07pm
Europe Manchester attack survivors file case against MI5: lawyers LONDON: More than 250 survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack have filed a lawsuit against Britain's domestic... Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:40pm
Europe EU ministers to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on Tuesday: Borrell BRUSSELS: The European Union foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday to discuss the escalation in tensions in the... Published 14 Apr, 2024 07:43pm
Europe Scholz warns Iran as attacks on Israel overshadow China trip CHONGQING/BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned Iran against further attacks on Israel on Sunday as the escalating... Published 14 Apr, 2024 04:55pm
Europe Ukraine says strengthening defences in battered frontline town KYIV: Ukrainian troops defending the frontline town of Chasiv Yar under relentless Russian attack have received... Published 14 Apr, 2024 04:32pm
Europe G7 leaders to discuss Iranian attack in Sunday video call ROME: Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, has called a video meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday to... Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:50pm
Europe Ukraine says it downs all 10 Russia-launched drones Ukraine’s air force said on Sunday its air defence systems destroyed all 10 attack drones that Russia launched at... Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Europe More homes in Russia’s Orenburg flooded, water levels inch down About 1,000 more homes were flooded in Russia’s Orenburg in the 24 hours to Sunday morning, but water levels in the... Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:21am
Europe How did some countries react to Iran’s retaliatory strike against Israel PARIS: Countries around the world condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to... Updated 14 Apr, 2024 07:56pm
Europe Passengers rescued from fatal Turkiye cable car accident after 23 hours ISTANBUL: Rescue workers finished evacuating dozens of passengers trapped for 23 hours mid-air Saturday after a... Published 13 Apr, 2024 08:46pm
Europe Zelenskiy thanks Germany for new Patriot system at 'critical time' KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz for delivering an additional... Updated 13 Apr, 2024 08:34pm
Europe Police arrest international gang in $686mn medicinal cannabis scam MADRID: Spanish police said on Saturday it led an international operation to arrest a gang which allegedly defrauded... Published 13 Apr, 2024 05:15pm
Europe Ukraine says situation in east has ‘deteriorated significantly’ KYIV: “The situation on the eastern front has deteriorated significantly in recent days” in the face of a heightened... Published 13 Apr, 2024 02:03pm