Britain’s Big Ben marks 100 years of New Year ‘bongs’ LONDON: London’s Big Ben on Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of its “bongs” to ring in the New Year being... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
Markets Saudi Arabia buys wheat in tender DUBAI: Saudi Arabia bought 1,353,000 metric tons of wheat in a tender, the General Food Security Authority (GFSA)... Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:04am
World Ukraine and Hungary prepare for Zelenskiy, Orban meeting amid tensions Ukraine and Hungary are preparing a meeting of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the... Published 28 Dec, 2023 10:59pm
Markets Soggy wheat fields raise early concerns for Europe’s harvest PARIS: Torrential rain is expected to cut wheat planting in France, Germany and Britain in an early setback for next... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
Print Baloch protesters: EU envoy concerned over mishandling ISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan, Riina Kionka, on Friday, expressed “deep” concerns over the... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:11pm
World Macron faces cracks in his govt over migration law PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron faced cracks within his ruling alliance on Wednesday after parliament passed... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Life & Style Holiday travel peaks in Europe despite security warnings LONDON/MUNICH: Travel within Europe in the busy holiday season is exceeding 2022 levels, despite security warnings... Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:39pm
World UK foreign minister Cameron to visit Jordan, Egypt this week British foreign minister David Cameron will travel to Jordan and Egypt this week to push for a sustainable ceasefire... Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:21am
World Turkiye’s Erdogan says EU will ‘stall’ Ukraine, Moldova accession ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was on Tuesday cited as saying the European Union would stall Ukraine and... Published 19 Dec, 2023 06:08pm
World EU extends suspension of tariffs in US steel dispute BRUSSELS: The European Union said Tuesday it would prolong its suspension of retaliatory tariffs on US goods after... Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:38pm
World Kenya, EU ink ‘historic’ trade deal NAIROBI: Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World EU adopts new round of sanctions on Russia BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday adopted a new package of sanctions on Russia that include an import ban on... Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:13pm
World Kenya, EU ink ‘historic’ trade deal NAIROBI: Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of... Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:37pm
World EU launches ‘illegal content’ probe into Elon Musk’s X BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday announced “formal infringement proceedings” against Elon Musk’s X platform under a law... Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:09pm
World Japan expands sanctions over Russia’s Ukraine invasion TOKYO: Japan announced expanded sanctions on Friday over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, revealing dozens of newly... Published 15 Dec, 2023 10:48am
World EU leaders wrestle with Orban over Ukraine support BRUSSELS: EU leaders will face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday as he threatens to veto... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:06am
World EU reaches deal to reform electricity market BRUSSELS: The European Union reached an agreement on Thursday to reform the bloc’s electricity market in a bid to... Published 14 Dec, 2023 10:45am
Pakistan Team Europe signs €179m accord on new climate initiative in Punjab ISLAMABAD: As a part of the Team Europe Initiative, “Building Back Better Through Green Jobs Creation,” ... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
Opinion Pakistan’s promising economic outlook The finance division’s ‘monthly economic outlook report’ for the month of November reveals that Pakistan’s... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
World EU budget chief sees deal on 50bn euros for Ukraine, has plan B BRUSSELS: European Union leaders are likely to reach a deal on 50 billion euros ($54 billion) for Ukraine this week... Published 14 Dec, 2023 12:01am
World Ukraine’s top mobile operator hit by biggest cyberattack of war KYIV: Ukraine’s biggest mobile network operator said it hoped to restore operations by Wednesday after coming under... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:33am
World UN demands ceasefire in Gaza as Israel, US show increasing divisions UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO/GAZA: Israel faced growing diplomatic isolation in its war against Hamas as the United Nations... Published 13 Dec, 2023 10:10am
World Iran’s jailed Narges Mohammadi to receive Nobel Peace Prize in absentia OSLO: The Nobel Peace Prize will be handed out in Oslo on Sunday but with the notable absence of winner Narges... Published 10 Dec, 2023 12:03pm
World Georgians march for EU ahead of candidacy decision TBILISI: Georgian non-governmental organisations staged a pro-European Union march in the capital Tbilisi on... Published 10 Dec, 2023 03:33am
World EU adds two top Hamas commanders to ‘terrorist list’ BRUSSELS: The European Union on Friday added two of Hamas’s top military commanders to its terrorist blacklist,... Published 08 Dec, 2023 08:10pm
World EU ministers need more time to agree on new fiscal rules BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers moved closer to an agreement on new EU fiscal rules early on Friday after... Published 08 Dec, 2023 12:38pm
Business & Finance German inflation eases to 2.3% in November BERLIN: German inflation eased in November to 2.3%, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming... Published 08 Dec, 2023 12:19pm
World Ukraine using trains to move blocked lorries across Polish border KYIV: Ukraine began using train platforms on Thursday to bypass a border blockade by Polish truck drivers,... Published 08 Dec, 2023 11:20am
Opinion Important climate finance issues at COP28 The world is faced with not only the existential threat of climate change crisis, but the impact it is producing in... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Business & Finance China and EU leaders agree on need of ‘balanced’ trade ties BEIJING: China and the European Union agreed their trade relationship should be more balanced at their first... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?