EU targets Chinese firms, N Korea in new Ukraine war sanctions BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday agreed to ban exports to three mainland Chinese firms and blacklist North Korea’s... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
World EU CO2 rules boost farmers, annoy environment activists BRUSSELS: The EU on agreed new rules for certifying carbon removals — including CO2 stored in farmland — ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Business & Finance EU removes Bahamas, Seychelles from tax haven blacklist BRUSSELS: The EU removed the Bahamas, Seychelles and two other jurisdictions from its tax havens blacklist on... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
World EU vows to hold Putin accountable at Navalny widow meeting BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell Monday pledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be held ... Published 20 Feb, 2024 03:09am
World EU launches Red Sea mission as US ship attacked twice DUBAI: The European Union launched a naval mission on Monday to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen’s Huthi rebels... Published 20 Feb, 2024 03:09am
World EU cuts growth and inflation forecasts for 2024 BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024,... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
Pakistan Pakistan downgraded to ‘authoritarian regime’ PARIS: Democratic standards across the world fell in 2023 amid the spread of wars, authoritarian crackdowns and... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
World EU’s Borrell urges Israel allies to stop sending weapons BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday urged allies of Israel – primarily the United States – to... Published 12 Feb, 2024 10:37pm
Markets Pakistan’s remittances clock in at $2.4bn in January, up 26% YoY However, inflow increase only 1% on a monthly basis Updated 12 Feb, 2024 10:40pm
World EU council president denounces Trump’s ‘reckless’ NATO threat BRUSSELS: Donald Trump’s threat to stop defending NATO countries that fall short of spending commitments if... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
World EU reaches agreement on spending rules BRUSSELS: The European Parliament and member states reached an agreement early Saturday on reforms to EU budgetary... Published 11 Feb, 2024 05:35am
Print Global statements on polls: FO expresses surprise over ‘negative tone’ ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday expressed surprise over the negative tone in statements by certain... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 05:25pm
Print US, UK and EU urge probe into elections The US State Department says there were 'undue restrictions' on freedoms of expression and assembly Updated 11 Feb, 2024 06:54pm
Pakistan Strategic Engagement Plan: Pakistan and EU agree to deepen ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to further deepen their relations in line with the Strategic... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
World EU agrees massive Ukraine aid deal in ‘message’ to Putin BRUSSELS: European Union leaders on Thursday overcame months of opposition from Hungarian leader Viktor Orban to... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am
Pakistan Pakistan, EU agree to strengthen parliamentary linkages ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen parliamentary linkages through frequent... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am
Pakistan Jilani meets EU official ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani met with the European Union Commissioner for Climate Action... Published 01 Feb, 2024 04:52am
World EU falls well short of ammunition target for Ukraine BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday said it would supply only half of the million artillery rounds it had pledged for... Published 31 Jan, 2024 09:39pm
World EU-S America trade deal totters as Europe’s farmers revolt BRUSSELS: Growing farmer protests in Europe and opposition from France have hit prospects for an EU-South America... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
World Hungary making talks on EU aid for Ukraine ‘more complicated’: senior EU official BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) talks on giving Ukraine 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in financial aid have been... Published 26 Jan, 2024 11:07pm
World EU top diplomat says Israel can’t ‘have veto’ on Palestinian state BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday said that Israel cannot be allowed to unilaterally block... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
World EU says Houthi attacks cause 22% drop in Red Sea traffic BRUSSELS: Maritime traffic through the Red Sea shipping route has fallen by 22 percent in a month due to attacks on... Published 23 Jan, 2024 10:10pm
World EU under pressure to defuse farmers’ anger BRUSSELS: EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Tuesday how to resolve European farmers’ growing discontent as... Published 23 Jan, 2024 11:25am
World EU growth plan potential ‘game changer’ for Western Balkans, official says SKOPJE: The European Union’s 6-billion euro growth plan for the Western Balkans is a potential “game changer”... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
World EU pushes Israel on two-state solution BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers on Monday pressed Israel for an eventual two-state solution with the Palestinians... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Business & Finance EU approves new rules to shake up market price data for investors LONDON: European Union lawmakers gave the nod on Tuesday to giving investors better access to stock and bond prices... Published 17 Jan, 2024 06:02am
World EU to debate sending naval mission BRUSSELS: EU countries will discuss next week a plan to set up a naval mission to help protect Red Sea shipping... Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am
World EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force PRISTINA: A long-awaited European Union’s visa liberalisation scheme allowing Kosovo nationals to travel to... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am
Business & Finance Iran, Russia to trade in local currencies instead of US dollar DUBAI: Iran and Russia have finalised an agreement to trade in their local currencies instead of the U.S dollar,... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
World Former EU Commission president Jacques Delors dies at 98 PARIS: Jacques Delors, a former head of the EU Commission and key figure in the creation of the euro currency, has... Published 27 Dec, 2023 11:27pm