NATO sends reinforcements and US puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise MOSCOW/BRUSSELS: NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships... Published 25 Jan, 2022 10:19am
World EU offers Ukraine 1.2bn euro aid package BRUSSELS: The European Union aims to help Ukraine with a 1.2 billion euro financial aid package to mitigate the... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:09pm
World Taliban and Afghan civil society members begin Oslo talks: Norway OSLO: The first Taliban delegation to visit Europe since returning to power in Afghanistan began talks Sunday with... Updated 23 Jan, 2022 05:49pm
World European Union re-establishes physical presence in Afghanistan KABUL/BERLIN: The European Union said on Friday it was re-establishing a physical presence in Afghanistan for... Published 21 Jan, 2022 06:47pm
Business & Finance BoE to get more powers over clearing and settlement LONDON: The Bank of England will get more powers to set direct requirements for clearing and settlement houses as... Published 18 Jan, 2022 04:20am
World Poland has entered a fifth wave of COVID, says minister WARSAW: Poland is experiencing a fifth wave of COVID-19 infections, the health minister said on Monday, warning that... Published 17 Jan, 2022 11:01pm
World Thousands protest in Vienna against mandatory vaccination VIENNA: Thousands of people took to the streets of Austria’s capital on Saturday to protest against government... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
World Erdogan tells EU envoys bloc ignored Turkey's efforts to improve ties ANKARA: President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told ambassadors from the European Union that the bloc had not provided... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:42pm
Markets FranceAgriMer cuts wheat export outlook, raises stocks again PARIS: FranceAgriMer on Wednesday lowered its forecast of French soft wheat exports in 2021/22, partly due to ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
World EU's Borrell seeks 'concrete action tracks' over Ukraine PARIS: The European Union must define concrete steps in its response to Russia's military build-up on Ukraine's... Published 12 Jan, 2022 05:42pm
Technology Germany doesn't rule out closing Telegram BERLIN: Germany could shut down Telegram if the messenger service popular with far-right groups and people opposed ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:22pm
World British trade minister arrives in India for talks NEW DELHI: Britain's trade minister arrived in India on Wednesday to begin talks as part of its efforts to sign its... Published 12 Jan, 2022 12:36pm
Markets UK finance reigns in Europe despite Brexit fallout LONDON: One year after Britain's formal exit from the European Union, London's powerful City financial sector still... Published 12 Jan, 2022 09:57am
Business & Finance UK manufacturers optimistic despite Brexit risks: poll LONDON: British manufacturers are optimistic over the 2022 outlook but fear fresh Brexit fallout one year after the... Published 11 Jan, 2022 06:33am
Print Europe nuclear plants ‘need 500bn euro investment by 2050’ PARIS: The European Union will need to invest 500 billion euros ($568 billion) in new generation nuclear power... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:16am
Markets Europe nuclear plants 'need 500bn euro investment by 2050': EU commissioner PARIS: The European Union will need to invest 500 billion euros ($568 billion) in new generation nuclear power... Published 09 Jan, 2022 12:58pm
Opinion STPF 2015-18: A review — I The approximate value of potential to be harnessed in 2015-18 of Strategic Trade Policy Framework Review (STPF) was... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
World Covid is masking hit to finance from Brexit, says City of London LONDON: The City of London’s policy chief said on Wednesday that Britain’s attempt to get on the front foot in... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Sports Jansen grabs four as India struggle on first day of second Test JOHANNESBURG: Four years after impressing Indian captain Virat Kohli as a net bowler, Marco Jansen produced a... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:29pm
Opinion Macron takes EU reins as election looms France takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union on Saturday, affording President Emmanuel Macron the... Published 02 Jan, 2022 05:05am
Print EU drafts plan to label gas and nuclear investments as green BRUSSELS: The European Union has drawn up plans to label some natural gas and nuclear energy projects as “green”... Updated 02 Jan, 2022 09:48am
World Germany backs France for 'more sovereign' Europe: Baerbock BERLIN: France and Germany bear a "special responsibility" to make the European Union a stronger world power as ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 01:30pm
World EU says backs arms embargo after Myanmar massacre BRUSSELS: The European Union said Thursday it supports an international arms embargo on Myanmar's military regime ... Published 30 Dec, 2021 02:55pm
World EU legal action against Poland over judicial independence BRUSSELS: The EU announced on Wednesday it is launching legal action against Poland for ignoring European Union law... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
World EU approves fifth jab as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic BRUSSELS: The European Union approved its fifth Covid-19 vaccine Monday, stepping up its battle against the Omicron... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Business & Finance Romania to boost investment spending to 6.7% of GDP in 2022 BUCHAREST: European Union recovery funds will help Romania boost its investment spending to 6.7% of gross domestic... Published 19 Dec, 2021 12:58pm
World EU leaders weigh new sanctions on Russia amid ‘series of attacks’ BRUSSELS: The European Union is under assault from Russia on multiple fronts and must unite behind new economic... Published 17 Dec, 2021 04:30am
World EU leaders weigh new sanctions on Russia amid 'series of attacks' BRUSSELS: The European Union is under assault from Russia on multiple fronts and must unite behind new economic... Updated 16 Dec, 2021 05:54pm
World Italy's Draghi says EU must ask Russia to reduce tensions with Ukraine ROME: The European Union must ask Russia to urgently reduce tensions with Ukraine when EU leaders meet in Brussels ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 02:28pm
World EU hits Russian mercenary group Wagner with sanctions BRUSSELS: The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian private military contractor Wagner Group on Monday as well... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am