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World EU chief von der Leyen faces no confidence vote STRASBOURG: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces a confidence vote Thursday that has little chance of succeeding but... Published 10 Jul, 2025 12:34pm
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World UAE among countries EU plans to remove from ‘high-risk’ money-laundering list The European Commission (EC) it set to remove the UAE from its list of high‑risk jurisdictions which have “strategic... Published 11 Jun, 2025 03:40pm
World EU ‘deeply regrets’ US sanctions on ICC judges BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The EU “deeply regrets” the US sanctions imposed on four judges of the International Criminal... Published 06 Jun, 2025 05:29pm
Business & Finance Saab CEO sees Europe streamlining defence demands amid spending push SINGAPORE: The European defence market needs to align requirements and demand in order to create scale as it... Published 01 Jun, 2025 02:24pm
Business & Finance EU threatens countermeasures over Trump’s steel tariffs hike BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Saturday that Europe was prepared to retaliate against President Donald... Published 01 Jun, 2025 02:21pm
Markets EU to set out plans to halt Russian gas imports by end-2027 BRUSSELS: The European Union will publish plans on Tuesday to ban new Russian gas deals by the end of this year, and... Published 06 May, 2025 01:01pm
World EU chief says Europe-Canada bond ‘growing stronger’ after Carney win BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark... Published 29 Apr, 2025 12:07pm
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World EU tariff pause after US move is appropriate decision, Spanish minister says MADRID: The European Commission’s 90-day pause on its first countermeasures against US President Donald Trump’s... Published 11 Apr, 2025 01:40pm
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Technology EU decisions on Apple, Meta due in coming weeks, antitrust chief says BRUSSELS: An EU decision on whether Apple and Meta have breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market... Published 08 Apr, 2025 05:29pm
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World EU to impose counter tariffs on over $28 billion of US goods The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28.33 billion) worth of US goods from next... Updated 12 Mar, 2025 11:28pm
World EU ministers to discuss joint borrowing for defence, use of existing funds BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers will discuss on Monday how to pay for defence through new joint... Published 10 Mar, 2025 11:18am
World Europe needs to ‘wake up’ following US policy shift, Greek PM says ATHENS: Europe should wake up and build its own defence policy following a dramatic shift by the United States over... Published 20 Feb, 2025 12:33pm
World EU eyes stricter food import rules in agriculture policy review BRUSSELS, (Belgium): The EU plans to crackdown on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
World EU says it will react firmly against US reciprocal tariff hikes BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Friday it saw no justification for U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed... Published 14 Feb, 2025 04:32pm
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Editorials GSP Plus review EDITORIAL: The visiting European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Olof Skoog in an exclusive interview... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 06:57am
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World UN seeks $47 billion in aid as donor appetite shrinks while crises multiply GENEVA: The United Nations on Wednesday sought $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people fleeing... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:46am
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World EU chief due in Balkans to discuss enlargement BELGRADE: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday starts a tour of six Balkan nations aspiring to join the bloc... Published 23 Oct, 2024 11:07am