Historical and socio-cultural antecedents: Russo-Ukrainian war (2022) — II During the rule of imperial Russia and under the Soviet Union, Russian was the common language of public life in... Updated 30 Jun, 2022 06:35am
World Macron seeks allies as new French parliament opens PARIS: France's lower house of parliament reopens Tuesday after an election upset for President Emmanuel Macron ... Published 28 Jun, 2022 10:10am
World Ukraine war robs India’s ‘Diamond City’ of its sparkle SURAT: Yogesh Zanzamera lays out his bed on the floor of the factory where he works and lives, one of around two... Published 26 Jun, 2022 11:00am
Opinion Summer travel misery ahead as industry workers in revolt A spiral of worker strikes in Europe’s crucial aviation sector and cancelled flights at a time when millions of... Published 26 Jun, 2022 05:44am
World Nine European countries urge NATO to beef up eastern flank BUCHAREST: Nine Central and Eastern European countries on Friday asked NATO to strengthen its eastern flank... Published 10 Jun, 2022 07:55pm
World Iran to face censure amid stalled nuclear talks VIENNA: Major European countries and the United States are expected to seek to censure Iran when the UN atomic... Published 06 Jun, 2022 11:17am
Markets EU’s 6th sanctions package against Russia, including oil BRUSSELS: EU countries have reached agreement on their sixth package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:58pm
Pakistan PM’s Turkey visit to open new economic opportunities: analysts LAHORE: Terming Turkey as a big market for exports being a gateway to European countries, analysts expressed ... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:09am
Business & Finance French inflation hits new record of 5.8% in May PARIS: French inflation rose more than expected in May to a new record, preliminary EU-harmonised data showed on... Published 31 May, 2022 01:32pm
Markets EU wheat higher with Chicago before US holiday PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Friday to extend a rebound from a two-week low, supported by a rally in Chicago as... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Markets EU may clinch summit deal to embargo Russian oil shipments BRUSSELS: EU countries scrambled on Friday to reach a deal that would embargo seaborne deliveries of Russian oil but... Published 27 May, 2022 08:06pm
Opinion Emerging superpower and its bloc of nations! During the Second World War, the US played a very pivotal role in its victory by financing the war efforts of many... Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am
World EU lawmakers back minimum corporate tax, seek future review BRUSSELS: The European Parliament overwhelmingly backed the European Union’s adoption of a global minimum tax for... Published 19 May, 2022 06:15pm
World Scholz defends Germany’s commitment to secure Ukraine arms amid growing criticism BERLIN: Germany will continue to support Ukraine militarily although it has practically maxed-out the weapons it can... Published 20 Apr, 2022 01:16am
Pakistan Pakistan values its relationship with EU countries: COAS Gen Bajwa In meeting with Romanian ambassador, COAS says Islamabad looking forward to enhancing cooperation Published 18 Apr, 2022 06:27pm
Markets Putin tells Europe: You cannot ditch Russian gas but we’re turning east President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow will work to re-direct its energy eastward as European... Published 14 Apr, 2022 05:45pm
World UK's Johnson calls on Russians to share truth about Ukraine 'atrocities' LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a video appeal to Russians on Tuesday, calling on them to share... Published 05 Apr, 2022 11:14pm
World EU extends ban on mobile roaming fees BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday extended for another 10 years its ban on mobile phone roaming surcharges for... Published 04 Apr, 2022 03:09pm
Opinion Eastern Europe embraces Ukraine refugees as workforce Eastern European countries are embracing the millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion as a potential... Updated 13 Mar, 2022 06:43am
Markets Japan to freeze assets of three Belarus banks TOKYO: Japan will freeze the assets of three Belarusian banks, the government said Thursday, days after EU countries... Published 11 Mar, 2022 10:57am
World UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran for talks as UK says deal 'close' Updated 05 Mar, 2022 12:29pm
Markets Iron ore rises as Russia-Ukraine conflict clouds supply outlook MANILA: Benchmark iron ore futures in China and Singapore climbed by more than 3percent on Monday as traders worried... Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:34am
Markets Greece sees no disruption in gas flows ATHENS: Gas flows to Greece continue smoothly and there is no disruption a day after Russia invaded Ukraine, Greek... Published 25 Feb, 2022 03:11pm
World Ukraine says ‘critically important to remain calm’ KYIV: Ukraine urged its citizens on Saturday to keep calm and avoid panicking in the face of mounting worries that... Published 13 Feb, 2022 05:48am
Opinion Pope Francis’ cri de coeur Pope Francis deserves a lot of praise for asking all European countries that they must share the responsibility for... Published 21 Jan, 2022 05:27am
Pakistan Qureshi to visit Romania, Spain: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will undertake an official visit to Romania and Spain from January... Published 08 Jan, 2022 03:59am
World German minister wants to avoid lockdown as infections jump BERLIN: The German government does not want to impose another lockdown even as cases of COVID-19 jump again as the... Published 05 Jan, 2022 12:11pm
Pakistan Qureshi urges world community to help avert looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Wednesday, feared that the looming humanitarian crisis in... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:00am
Editorials Healthcare initiative: tread carefully EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan while launching Naya Pakistan Sehat Card scheme in Lahore stated that “this ... Updated 15 Dec, 2021 07:04am
Editorials A new threat of Covid-19 EDITORIAL: Just as life seemed to be returning to normalcy in most parts of the world, a new and possibly more... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
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