Oil prices, stocks higher after EU snubs Russia ban NEW YORK: Crude prices were higher Friday and stock markets made decent gains after European countries decided... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
World US, EU agree new pact on data transfers, but lawsuits loom BRUSSELS: President Joe Biden on Friday said the US and EU had reached a new agreement on the transfer of personal... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Print EU plans minimum gas storage as energy prices soar BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday proposed a law requiring natural gas storage be filled to a minimum 80 percent before... Updated 24 Mar, 2022 09:55am
Opinion Climate goals take second place as EU states cut petrol prices A growing number of European countries are cutting fuel taxes to lower surging pump petrol prices. The move brings... Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am
Markets EU countries support plan for world-first carbon border tariff BRUSSELS: European Union countries on Tuesday backed the bloc’s plan to impose a world-first carbon dioxide... Published 16 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Business & Finance Global carmakers raided by EU and UK antitrust regulators BRUSSELS: EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday raided several automotive companies and associations in several... Published 16 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Editorials Country needs an ‘energy emergency’ EDITORIAL: The US-led West is placing sanctions on Russia. These have global repercussions in terms of energy ... Published 14 Mar, 2022 07:01am
Editorials A price one has to pay? EDITORIAL: Abdicating diplomatic norms last week, 23 Islamabad-based envoys mainly from the European Union, issued a... Published 09 Mar, 2022 06:44am
Markets Energy conference kicks off as Ukraine conflict leaves oil market in turmoil The world's biggest gathering of energy industry leaders kicks off in Houston Monday, as Russia's invasion of ... Published 07 Mar, 2022 01:39pm
World Putin tells Ukraine to stop fighting LVIV/KYIV, (Ukraine): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday his campaign in Ukraine was going according to... Published 07 Mar, 2022 06:07am
World EU considering curbing Russia’s rights in IMF BRUSSELS: European Union officials are examining curbing Russia’s influence and access to finance at the... Published 05 Mar, 2022 04:10am
Print Pakistan’s rejoinder to 22 EU countries ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a strong exception to the media statement released by the European delegation to the... Updated 05 Mar, 2022 09:56am
World UK sanctions insurance services for Russian aviation companies LONDON: Britain on Thursday announced new sanctions preventing Russian companies in the aviation and space industry... Published 03 Mar, 2022 01:22pm
Business & Finance Sterling rises vs euro, focus on economy, rate hike bets LONDON: Sterling rose against a weakening euro on Wednesday, with investors focusing on market bets on UK and euro... Published 03 Mar, 2022 04:39am
World EU sanctions 22 Belarus officers over Ukraine invasion BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 22 senior Belarusian military officers over Minsk's... Published 02 Mar, 2022 09:41pm
Business & Finance EU excludes 7 Russian banks from SWIFT under sanctions BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday excluded seven Russian banks from the global SWIFT network, as sanctions were ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 08:15pm
World Iran says key issues remain unresolved in Vienna nuclear talks VIENNA: Iran said on Monday efforts to revive a 2015 nuclear deal could succeed if the United States took a ... Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:34am
World China so far not helping Russia evade Western sanctions WASHINGTON: China so far does not appear to be helping Russia evade Western financial sanctions on Moscow over its... Published 28 Feb, 2022 07:35am
World 'Very probable' that Swiss will freeze Russian assets - president GENEVA: Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that it was "very probable" that neutral Switzerland would... Published 28 Feb, 2022 01:02am
World Erdogan ‘saddened’ by Russian invasion, Ukraine urges Turkey to shut straits ANKARA: Turkey backs Ukraine’s territorial integrity and is “sincerely saddened” by Russia’s invasion,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
World Sweden, Finland firm on staying out of NATO STOCKHOLM: Sweden and Finland plan to stay out of NATO despite the “shock” of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Opinion 'Disinformation' on Ukraine resonating in Eastern Europe In eastern Europe, a region once ruled by Moscow with deep resentment against Russia, unverified claims and... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Markets Major gas exporting nations say they cannot guarantee prices, supplies DOHA: Major gas exporting nations said Tuesday they could not guarantee prices or supplies at a summit overshadowed... Published 23 Feb, 2022 04:54am
World EU agrees 'in principle' to military instructor mission: Ukraine BRUSSELS: Ukraine's foreign minister on Monday said the European Union had agreed "in principle" to set up an... Published 21 Feb, 2022 06:07pm
World Iran MPs put forth conditions for reviving nuclear deal DUBAI: Iranian lawmakers have laid out six conditions for the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with global... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
Markets European stocks at risk if Russia invades Ukraine LONDON: Russia-exposed European stocks have been under pressure for weeks amid fears Russia could invade Ukraine and... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
World EU warns of information 'manipulation' over Ukraine BRUSSELS: The EU is seeing stepped-up "manipulation" of information to support what looks like fabricated pretexts... Published 20 Feb, 2022 11:36am
World EU summit looks to boost strained ties with Africa BRUSSELS: EU and African leaders meet for a two-day summit on Thursday, seeking to reboot ties with pledges of major... Published 17 Feb, 2022 09:51am
World NATO to consider new troops on southeastern flank amid Russian threat BRUSSELS: NATO defence ministers are expected this week to set in motion a plan that could establish four... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
Markets Qatar Petroleum no longer in EU antitrust crosshairs BRUSSELS: Qatar Petroleum is unlikely to face further EU antitrust action three years after EU regulators opened an... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am