Greece softens ‘tough’ migration policy for Ukrainians ATHENS: For more than two years, Greece’s conservative government has prided itself on enforcing a “tough but fair”... Published 10 Apr, 2022 10:54am
World Macron faces a tough fight as France votes on Sunday PARIS: France votes on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election, with far-right candidate Marine Le Pen... Published 10 Apr, 2022 10:20am
World EU agrees to freeze assets of Sberbank boss, Putin's daughters BRUSSELS: The European Union has agreed to freeze the assets in the EU of the boss of Russia's top lender Sberbank,... Published 09 Apr, 2022 12:11am
Markets EU's full ban on Russian coal to be pushed back to mid-August BRUSSELS: European Union envoys are set to approve on Thursday a ban on Russian coal that would take full effect ... Published 07 Apr, 2022 01:05pm
Markets Asian markets track Wall St retreat on hawkish Fed bets HONG KONG: Equities sank Wednesday after Wall Street tumbled on bets the Federal Reserve will act more aggressively... Published 06 Apr, 2022 11:52am
Markets FTSE 100 rises LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 index edged higher on Tuesday powered by healthcare and utility stocks, while investors... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
World US to ban 'all new investment' in Russia on Wednesday WASHINGTON: The United States, in coordination with the G7 and European Union, will ban "all" new investments in... Published 06 Apr, 2022 12:05am
World EU considering coal, oil sanctions against Russia LUXEMBOURG: The EU is considering to hit Russia with sanctions on oil or coal over the war in Ukraine, a top... Published 05 Apr, 2022 03:17pm
World US, Europe plan Russia sanctions as Ukraine warns of more civilian deaths LVIV: The United States and Europe were planning new sanctions on Tuesday to punish Moscow over civilian killings in... Published 05 Apr, 2022 10:13am
Markets Industrials and leisure stocks boost UK shares higher LONDON: Gains in industrials and leisure stocks drove Britain’s share indexes higher on Monday, with investors... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Business & Finance US dollar firms on prospect of more sanctions over Ukraine NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar gained on Monday, rising for three straight sessions, as civilian killings in north... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
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
World Nationalist Orban vs challenger MZP at Hungary polls BUDAPEST: Long-time nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces a united opposition for the first time... Published 03 Apr, 2022 10:16am
Markets French grains in good shape as cold snap, spring sowing in focus PARIS: Cereal crops in France, the European Union’s biggest producer, remained mostly in good shape last week, ... Published 03 Apr, 2022 05:34am
World EU to seek China rethink over Russia ties BRUSSELS: The EU holds a virtual summit with China on Friday amid increasing alarm over Beijing’s growing proximity... Published 01 Apr, 2022 10:44am
Pakistan Training organised on safety of journalists Karachi: To ensure journalists’ safety and security while reporting from field, Centre for Peace and Development... Published 01 Apr, 2022 05:41am
World EU to lend Tunisia 450m euros and pledges investment TUNIS: The European Union plans to lend Tunisia 450 million euros ($500 million) to support its budget and invest 4... Published 31 Mar, 2022 07:33am
World Government critic prevented from leaving India NEW DELHI: A prominent Indian activist and writer has said she was prevented from flying to Europe to speak about... Published 30 Mar, 2022 02:06pm
World EU advisers propose expansion of sustainable finance rules LONDON: European Commission advisers on Monday proposed an expansion of the bloc’s sustainable finance rules to... Published 30 Mar, 2022 06:08am
World Biden says ‘butcher’ Putin ‘cannot remain in power’ WARSAW: US President Joe Biden on Saturday castigated Vladimir Putin over the month-old war in Ukraine, bluntly... Published 27 Mar, 2022 11:22am
World New world order? Pandemic and war rattle globalisation PARIS: Globalisation, which has both fans and detractors alike, is being tested like never before after the one-two... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 12:34pm
World EU sees Iran nuclear deal in ‘days’ as envoy due in Tehran TEHRAN: The European Union’s coordinator for talks to restore the Iran nuclear deal is due in Tehran on Saturday,... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
World US, EU strike LNG deal as Europe seeks to cut Russian gas BRUSSELS/LONDON: The United States will work to supply 15 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 09:54am
World G7 allies seek to halt Russian gold transactions BRUSSELS/ LONDON: The G7 group of advanced economies and the European Union pledged to block transactions involving... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Markets EU leaders plan energy security boost, brush off Russian rouble demand BRUSSELS: European Union leaders are set to agree at a two-day summit starting on Thursday to jointly buy gas as ... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Markets Gulf stocks end higher, Aramco down after trading ex-dividend DUBAI: Middle East stock markets ended higher on Wednesday, mirroring global mood as investors diverted their... Published 24 Mar, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance How Russia's war in Ukraine rocked global economy PARIS: In a month of conflict in Ukraine, global oil prices have soared, foreign companies have exited Russia and... Updated 23 Mar, 2022 11:26am
Markets VLSFO cash premiums slip, HSFO cash premiums gain SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) dipped on Tuesday, weighed down by ... Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am
Markets Asia’s naphtha margin slides NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack slumped for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, hitting the lowest level since... Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am
Markets Oil dips as dollar rises, EU looks less likely to ban Russian oil NEW YORK: Oil stumbled on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and it looked unlikely that the European Union would... Published 23 Mar, 2022 04:58am