Music ‘haven of freedom’ Tangiers hosts global jazz festival TANGIERS: The Moroccan city of Tangiers, which has a long history as a haven of inspiration for American jazz... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:58am
World Macron warns ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan PIA planning to commence operations to Europe KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after reporting operating profits for the first time in 13 ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Business & Finance PIA planning to commence operations to Europe KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after reporting operating profits for the first time in 13 ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
World US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:11am
World Spain says Europe is ready to recognise Palestinian state MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday said there were “clear signs” in Europe that countries in... Published 13 Apr, 2024 03:49am
Markets Dollar firm ahead of US CPI release; yen to face crucial test TOKYO: The dollar consolidated on Wednesday ahead of a key inflation report later in the day, while the yen remained... Published 10 Apr, 2024 11:23am
World Top Europe court condemns Switzerland in landmark climate ruling STRASBOURG, (France): Europe’s top rights court on Tuesday said Switzerland was not doing enough to tackle climate... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
World China says US, Europe accusations of ‘overcapacity’ are groundless BEIJING: China’s electric vehicle companies do not rely on subsidies to gain a competitive advantage, Commerce... Published 08 Apr, 2024 10:14am
World Top Europe rights court to issue landmark climate verdicts STRASBOURG, (France): Europe’s top rights court will on Tuesday issue unprecedented verdicts in three separate... Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am
World Joe Biden to reassure Polish leaders as Ukraine fears mount WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden hosts Poland’s President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the White... Published 12 Mar, 2024 12:11pm
World Europe must do more against ‘catastrophic’ climate risks: EU COPENHAGEN: Europe could suffer “catastrophic” consequences from climate change if it fails to take urgent and... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
World India, Europe trade group to sign pact on Sunday, sources say NEW DELHI: India is expected to sign an economic agreement on Sunday with a group of four European countries aimed... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 10:33pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 hits record high in strong start to March PARIS: Europe’s benchmark index hit a new record high on Friday propelled by rate-sensitive stocks, with investors... Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am
Markets Asia LNG imports are robust, but record supply keeps spot prices muted: Russell LAUNCESTON: The spot price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is continuing to meander at low levels amid ample supply... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:18am
World Tens of thousands grounded in German airport security staff strike FRANKFURT, (Germany): Tens of thousands of passengers were grounded on Thursday as airport security staff across... Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am
World UN confirms Europe hit record high temperature in 2021 GENEVA: The World Meteorological Organisation confirmed on Tuesday that continental Europe recorded in 2021 its... Published 30 Jan, 2024 02:51pm
Markets Red Sea worries cause spike in refined fuel prices, but market will adjust: Russell LAUNCESTON: The main impact from the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the threat to ships transiting the... Published 30 Jan, 2024 10:21am
World Red Sea crisis seeps into German chemicals sector FRANKFURT: Germany’s chemicals sector, Europe’s largest, is starting to feel the pinch from delayed shipments via... Published 22 Jan, 2024 12:18pm
Technology Tough luxury market hits Bentley as sales drop 11% in 2023 LONDON: British luxury carmaker Bentley on Friday reported an 11% drop in vehicle sales for 2023 as high-end... Published 19 Jan, 2024 10:10am
Pakistan Counterfeits cost Europe 16bn euros each year: agency PARIS: Counterfeit products — mainly clothes — cost the European economy 16 billion euros a year and result in... Published 17 Jan, 2024 06:02am
Life & Style Swifties’ enthusiasm for their idol’s tour boosts travel demand in Europe Taylor Swift fans, commonly known as ‘Swifties’, are spurring massive air travel demand in Europe as they follow... Published 16 Jan, 2024 06:56pm
Opinion Internet disruptions, again It increasingly appears that the current caretaker setup in the country is clearly competing with authoritarian... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
Life & Style Holiday travel peaks in Europe despite security warnings LONDON/MUNICH: Travel within Europe in the busy holiday season is exceeding 2022 levels, despite security warnings... Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:39pm
World Festive food and fizz top Europeans’ Christmas shopping list LONDON: Supermarkets in the UK and Europe are offering more own-brand festive food from roast duck to truffle... Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:30am
Technology Meta Platforms’ paid ad-free service targeted in Austrian privacy complaint BRUSSELS: Meta Platforms’ paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of its biggest... Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:13pm
World Air pollution behind over 250,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 STOCKHOLM: Fine particle pollution caused the deaths of over 250,000 people in the European Union in 2021, according... Published 24 Nov, 2023 07:26pm
World Kremlin says NATO’s desire for a ‘military Schengen’ zone in Europe ratchets up tensions MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Friday that NATO’s desire to have a military analogue of the Schengen Zone in Europe to... Published 24 Nov, 2023 06:35pm
World Three positive climate developments PARIS: While humanity’s efforts to curb planet-warming emissions are nowhere near enough to avoid heating the world... Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:15pm
Business & Finance Investors pump over $600m into defence funds WASHINGTON: Investors piled into exchange-traded funds tracking defence companies since October in anticipation of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
