Heat will stay on in Europe this winter, but after? Europe is likely to scrape through this winter without cutting off gas customers despite reduced Russian supplies,... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
World After year of climate disasters, world off-track to curb warming PARIS: Catastrophic floods, crop-wilting droughts and record heatwaves this year have shown that climate change... Published 28 Dec, 2022 12:26pm
World Russia ready to negotiate with all parties over Ukraine: Putin MOSCOW: Russia is ready to negotiate with all parties involved in the war in Ukraine but Kyiv and its Western ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
World Ryanair strike in Belgium adds to year-end travel woes BRUSSELS: Belgian-based Ryanair cabin crews will strike on and around New Year, unions said Friday, adding to... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:51pm
Opinion Investors eye a new market in Central Europe: homes for rent With rising interest rates and limited supply putting home ownership out of reach for a growing number of people in... Published 20 Dec, 2022 06:39am
World EU parliament sacks VP charged in Qatar bribe probe STRASBOURG (France): The European Parliament on Tuesday sacked one of its own vice presidents amid corruption... Published 14 Dec, 2022 06:37am
World EU agrees on ‘carbon mechanism’ at borders for industrial imports BRUSSELS: EU member states announced Tuesday the adoption of a mechanism that would bring the bloc’s industrial... Published 13 Dec, 2022 12:53pm
Business & Finance UK economy rebounds in Oct LONDON: Britain’s economy rebounded in October a little more strongly than expected from September when output was... Published 13 Dec, 2022 07:38am
World Qatar graft probe damages European Parliament, EU ministers say BRUSSELS: The European Union’s credibility is at stake, EU foreign ministers warned on Monday, following... Published 13 Dec, 2022 07:36am
Print Europe can do without Russian gas: IEA PARIS: Europe faces a major shortfall of natural gas in 2023 if Russia completely cuts off deliveries but has... Published 13 Dec, 2022 05:58am
World Russia ramping up production of ‘most powerful’ weapons: Medvedev MOSCOW: Russia’s ex-president Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday the country was ramping up production of... Published 12 Dec, 2022 07:21am
World Biden, Macron pledge ‘unwavering’ alliance, but trade dispute looms WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden greeted President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Thursday with full-scale... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:44am
Print UN launches record $51.5bn funding appeal Estimates that 339 million people worldwide will need some form of emergency assistance next year Updated 02 Dec, 2022 10:11am
Business & Finance Global factory activity shrank last month LONDON/TOKYO: Factory output fell widely last month as slowing global demand and the impact of China’s COVID-19... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 10:09am
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 closes slightly lower LONDON: Europe’s STOXX 600 index slipped in cautious trading on Tuesday as a fall in technology and chemicals... Published 30 Nov, 2022 06:49am
World Qatar announces first major gas deal for Germany DOHA: Qatar on Tuesday announced its first major deal to send liquefied natural gas to Germany as Europe scrambles... Published 29 Nov, 2022 06:21pm
World Cocaine ‘super-cartel’ busted in Europe, Dubai: Europol THE HAGUE: Police have smashed a huge drugs “super-cartel” that controlled around a third of Europe’s cocaine... Published 29 Nov, 2022 05:57am
Editorials Russia disappoints? EDITORIAL: It’s too soon to tell whether reports about Russia offering coal instead of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)... Published 19 Nov, 2022 06:09am
World Europe piles pressure on Iran’s leaders as protests rage DUBAI: Iran’s clerical rulers faced mounting international pressure on Monday over their crackdown on protests,... Published 15 Nov, 2022 06:38am
World At least 15,000 killed by hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO COPENHAGEN: At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health... Updated 07 Nov, 2022 10:52pm
World Britain to reclaim access to EU research programmes LONDON: London will Monday urge Brussels to unblock access to European scientific programmes for British... Published 07 Nov, 2022 01:07pm
Markets Euro holds above dollar parity before ECB LONDON: The euro held above parity with the dollar Thursday but eurozone stocks dropped as the European Central Bank... Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:02pm
World EU chief calls for closer ties to Central Asia in Kazakhstan visit ASTANA: EU chief Charles Michel on Thursday called for closer ties with Central Asia on his first official visit to... Published 27 Oct, 2022 02:11pm
Print Europe risks ‘deeper recessions’ on war and inflation: IMF WASHINGTON: Downturns in parts of Europe could turn into “deeper recessions” across the continent as energy... Updated 24 Oct, 2022 09:58am
World Ukraine war pushes 4 million children into poverty: UN PARIS: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic fallout have thrown four million children into... Published 17 Oct, 2022 09:42am
Business & Finance German chemicals giant BASF unveils cost-cutting plan BERLIN: German chemicals giant BASF on Wednesday announced cost savings worth 500 million euros ($485 million) a ... Published 17 Oct, 2022 06:41am
Technology Hounded at home, China’s video game firms welcomed in Europe PARIS: China is investing billions in Europe’s video game industry, but analysts have warned that there could be... Published 16 Oct, 2022 10:14am
Pakistan PIA Turkish Airlines code-share agreement: Pakistanis to fly to Europe, UK and US from Istanbul KARACHI: Pakistani passengers will be able to fly to Europe, UK and USA from Istanbul under PIA Turkish Airlines... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Editorials A sagacious suggestion EDITORIAL: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged China and the United States, the two most economically... Published 03 Oct, 2022 05:52am
World Europe braces for mobile network blackouts PARIS/STOCKHOLM/MILAN: Once unthinkable, mobile phones could go dark around Europe this winter if power cuts or... Updated 29 Sep, 2022 05:56pm
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?