Switzerland could align with EU energy saving drive: minister ZURICH: Switzerland could prevent an energy shortage by aligning with a European Union plan to cut gas use by 15%... Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Markets Winter diesel shock looms as tanks dry up ahead of sanctions LONDON: Europe is heading into winter with seasonally low levels of diesel in storage tanks, with major implications... Published 12 Aug, 2022 10:53pm
World Iran says EU proposal to revive nuclear deal could be 'acceptable' DUBAI: A European Union proposal to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal “can be acceptable if it provides assurances”... Published 12 Aug, 2022 04:38pm
Pakistan PM for sustained high-level exchanges with EU Tells ambassador Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with the EU Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:18am
World EU says US plan for EV tax breaks discriminatory, may breach WTO rules BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday it was “deeply concerned” about proposed tax credits for purchases of... Published 11 Aug, 2022 06:33pm
World EU puts forth ‘final’ text to resurrect Iran nuclear deal DUBAI/WASHINGTON: The European Union on Monday put forth a “final” text to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as... Published 09 Aug, 2022 03:37am
Print Trade war with China could cost Germany six times as much as Brexit: Ifo Automotive industry, manufacturers of transport equipment, mechanical engineering sectors to be biggest losers of trade war Updated 11 Aug, 2022 10:39am
Markets Russian stocks rebound as Moscow Exchange delays return of some foreign investors Russian stocks were given a reprieve and the rouble strengthened on Monday after the country's top stock exchange... Published 08 Aug, 2022 11:37pm
World EU submits a ‘final text’ at Iran nuclear talks: European official VIENNA: The European Union has submitted a “final text” at talks to salvage a 2015 deal aimed at reining in Tehran’s... Published 08 Aug, 2022 07:58pm
Print Pakistan, EU launch MIP with initial grant of 265m euros Islamabad: The government of Pakistan and the European Union on Thursday launched Multi-Annual Indicative Programme... Updated 05 Aug, 2022 11:11am
World US ratifies Finland, Sweden accession to NATO WASHINGTON: The US Senate ratified the entry of Sweden and Finland into NATO Wednesday, strongly backing the... Published 04 Aug, 2022 10:44am
Business & Finance Possible for US, EU to avoid recession: Fed official WASHINGTON: The United States and the European Union can avoid recession and achieve a soft landing by bringing... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Business & Finance Pakistan-Iran trade: Absence of credible payment mechanism major irritant: PBF PESHAWAR: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Senior Vice President, Muhammad Riaz Khattak on Monday said that Pakistan... Published 02 Aug, 2022 05:36am
World Iran says ‘optimistic’ after EU proposal for nuclear deal TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it remains “optimistic” about a possible revival of the 2015 nuclear deal after the... Published 01 Aug, 2022 03:59pm
Print EU envoy, minister discuss GSP Plus scheme ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka on Friday called on Minister for Commerce,... Updated 30 Jul, 2022 09:50am
Pakistan Planning minister advocates national consensus to achieve development goals ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday, while calling for evolving a ... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am
Markets Russia cuts gas flows further as Europe makes savings plea BERLIN/FRANKFURT: Russia delivered less gas to Europe on Wednesday in a further escalation of an energy stand-off... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am
Pakistan Mushaal urges world bodies to save Yasin’s life ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick Peace and Culture Organisation Chairperson urged the world’s bodies to force... Published 27 Jul, 2022 05:23am
Business & Finance EU countries rewrite plan to cut gas demand Move comes as Europe prepares for a winter of uncertain supplies from its main gas supplier Russia Updated 26 Jul, 2022 11:39am
Markets EU lawmaker proposes market data waiver for smaller bourses LONDON: Smaller stock exchanges in the European Union should be exempt from having to supply market prices to a... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Opinion Neglected forests at the mercy of wildfires in Spain, Portugal With climate change making devastating wildfires more likely, experts warn Spain and Portugal need to better manage... Published 24 Jul, 2022 05:04am
Editorials Blocking export of Ukraine grain EDITORIAL: Climate change is of course a real threat to food security the world over, but the Russia’s blockade of... Published 24 Jul, 2022 05:04am
Markets EU lawmaker proposes market data waiver for smaller bourses LONDON: Smaller stock exchanges in the European Union should be exempt from having to supply market prices to a... Published 22 Jul, 2022 09:00pm
World UK spy chief doubts Iran supreme leader will back nuclear deal WASHINGTON: Britain’s spy chief voiced doubt Thursday on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear accord with Iran, saying... Published 22 Jul, 2022 06:07am
Life & Style France plans fashion revolution with climate-impact labels By next year, every item of clothing sold in France will require a label detailing its precise climate impact Published 21 Jul, 2022 12:56pm
World Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now Ukrainian armed forces said they had killed 111 Russian soldiers in the south and east over the past day, as... Published 21 Jul, 2022 11:17am
World Russia widens Ukraine war aims as gas pipeline restart tests nerves Moscow's military "tasks" in Ukraine now go beyond the eastern Donbas region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov... Published 20 Jul, 2022 11:45pm
Markets EU diplomats agree new Russia sanctions, target gold BRUSSELS: European Union diplomats meeting in Brussels on Wednesday agreed a new round of sanctions against Russia... Published 20 Jul, 2022 07:24pm
Markets EU tells members to cut gas usage amid new Putin warning BRUSSELS/LONDON: The European Union told member states on Wednesday to cut gas usage by 15% until March as an... Published 20 Jul, 2022 06:38pm
Markets Euro jumps 1% against dollar awaiting ECB rate hike LONDON: The euro jumped more than one percent against the dollar Tuesday, as traders mull whether the European... Published 19 Jul, 2022 02:26pm