South Korea, EU agree to boost security ties amid Ukraine, North Korea tension SEOUL: South Korea and the European Union agreed on Monday to step up cooperation on security amid tension over... Published 22 May, 2023 05:38pm
Technology Facebook given record $1.3bn fine, given 5 months to stop EU-US data flows DUBLIN: Meta was hit with a record 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) fine by its lead privacy regulator in the... Updated 22 May, 2023 02:49pm
Markets Oil supply won't be affected by stricter price cap enforcement: IEA HIROSHIMA: The International Energy Agency (IEA) does not expect moves by the Group of Seven nations to counter the... Published 21 May, 2023 11:01am
Markets German farmers plant less winter wheat HAMBURG: Germany’s winter wheat sown area for the 2023 harvest has been reduced by 1.4% to about 2.85 million... Published 21 May, 2023 04:00am
Business & Finance G7 vows economic coercion will ‘face consequences’ HIROSHIMA, (Japan): G7 leaders vowed Saturday that attempts to “weaponise” trade and supply chains would “fail... Published 21 May, 2023 04:00am
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to attend G7 Hiroshima summit in person HIROSHIMA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will travel to Hiroshima, Japan, on Sunday to join the Group of... Published 19 May, 2023 10:56am
World G7 to discuss diamond trade with future Russia sanctions in mind HIROSHIMA: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations will discuss how to trace Russian diamond trade at a summit... Published 18 May, 2023 02:58pm
World EU, UK closer to signing delayed deal on financial services BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday moved forward with a delayed agreement with Britain to advance cooperation on... Published 17 May, 2023 09:02pm
World Japan ramps up G7 security after PM attacks HIROSHIMA: Security is tight at every G7 summit, but this year’s host Japan has more to prove than most, after an... Published 17 May, 2023 10:52am
World Women still struggling with boys’ club of Greek politics ATHENS: As the credits rolled on Greek television’s long-awaited election debate between the party leaders, one... Published 16 May, 2023 12:13pm
Markets EU urged to crack down on imports of Indian fuels made with Russian oil: FT The European Union should crack down on India reselling Russian oil into Europe as refined fuels including diesel,... Published 16 May, 2023 09:56am
World Zelensky shores up weapons pledges as EU honours Ukraine fight PARIS: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky secured fresh promises of military aid during weekend visits to France... Published 15 May, 2023 10:51am
World EU says latest Armenia-Azerbaijan talks should build momentum for peace BRUSSELS: The European Union on Sunday welcomed the latest meeting between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan as ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
World G7 and EU to ban restart of Russian gas pipelines: FT The Group of Seven (G7) industrial powers and the European Union will ban Russian gas imports on routes where Moscow... Published 14 May, 2023 10:09am
Pakistan Khar leaves for Sweden to attend 2nd EU Indo-Pacific Forum ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will undertake an official visit to Stockholm,... Published 13 May, 2023 05:59am
World EU plans to tweak China policy but keep balanced approach STOCKHOLM: The European Union’s diplomatic service has set out plans to recalibrate the bloc’s China policy, aiming... Published 12 May, 2023 11:29am
Print EU emphasises ‘restraint and sincere dialogue’ ISLAMABAD: European Union has emphasised restraint and sincere dialogue to address Pakistan’s challenges after the... Updated 10 May, 2023 08:55am
World EU envoy to China hails Xi’s call with Ukraine president as positive step BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was a very positive... Published 09 May, 2023 10:17am
World EU targets evasion in new round of Russia sanctions BRUSSELS: Brussels has proposed to EU member states an 11th round of sanctions over Russia’s war on Ukraine aimed at... Published 08 May, 2023 05:35pm
Markets Russia sticking to its oil output cuts: Deputy PM Novak MOSCOW: Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday Russia was abiding by its voluntary pledge to cut oil... Published 04 May, 2023 01:12pm
Markets Global gas markets rebalancing, to remain tight in 2023: IEA LONDON: Global gas markets are gradually rebalancing but are expected to remain tight in 2023 amid lower Russian... Published 04 May, 2023 10:35am
World EU eyes ‘blacklist’ of corrupt individuals worldwide BRUSSELS: The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to crack down on corruption in the bloc, including a... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Markets Russian Urals crude price rises to $58.63/bbl in April MOSCOW: Russia’s Finance Ministry on Tuesday said the price of Russia’s flagship Urals crude oil blend in April was... Published 02 May, 2023 03:51pm
World UN says Taliban envoy can meet Pakistan, China ministers next week Pakistan's UN mission requested an exemption for Muttaqi to travel between May 6-9 'for a meeting with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and China' Published 02 May, 2023 12:45pm
Markets Yen sinks to 15-year low vs euro as dovish BOJ contrasts with ECB TOKYO: The yen continued its steep descent on Tuesday, reaching a 15-year low to the euro, as the implications of a... Published 02 May, 2023 09:25am
Technology EU tech tsar Vestager sees political agreement on AI law this year TAKASAKI: European Union tech regulation chief Margrethe Vestager said on Sunday the bloc will likely reach a... Published 30 Apr, 2023 11:37am
World Pfizer, BioNTech propose EU pays half for each cancelled COVID dose: FT Pfizer Inc and BioNTech’s new proposal with the European Union includes a provision for member states to pay half... Updated 30 Apr, 2023 12:07pm
Pakistan Pakistan, EU resolve to combat terrorism jointly by increasing cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have reaffirmed their determination to jointly combat terrorism by... Published 29 Apr, 2023 06:04am
World Eurozone GDP grows 0.1% in first three months of 2023 BRUSSELS: The eurozone economy lumbered forward in the first quarter, official data showed Friday, expanding just... Published 28 Apr, 2023 04:51pm
Technology Microsoft says EU more attractive after UK blocks deal LONDON: Microsoft on Thursday said the European Union was “more attractive” for businesses than post-Brexit Britain... Published 27 Apr, 2023 05:21pm
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