Slovenia’s government recognises Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval BELGRADE: The Slovenian government on Thursday approved a decision to recognise an independent Palestinian state,... Published 30 May, 2024 07:23pm
World EU set to discuss Rafah mission, Borrell criticises Israel’s Netanyahu BRUSSELS: The European Union aims to agree in principle on Monday to press ahead with an EU border mission at Rafah,... Published 27 May, 2024 01:42pm
World Macron heads to Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years PARIS/BERLIN: French President Emanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a... Published 26 May, 2024 10:13am
Markets French wheat rating slips, maize sowing slows as rain returns PARIS: The condition of French soft wheat declined slightly last week to remain at a four-year low while maize... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
World Avoid trade war with China, says France’s finance minister at G7 STRESA: France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Friday the G7 must provide a “united front” against Chinese... Published 24 May, 2024 03:08pm
World EU’s Borrell says recognising Palestine is not a gift to Hamas MADRID: European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Friday said that recognising a Palestinian state... Published 24 May, 2024 01:42pm
Pakistan Punjab PA Speaker meets Margaret Cook-led team LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met with the delegation headed by Margaret Cook, Team Leader of the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
World Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes RAFAH: Israel and Hamas, engaged in heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip, both angrily rejected on Monday moves to... Updated 21 May, 2024 11:52am
World Greece urges EU defend consumers against multinationals ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the EU to take on multinationals unfairly restricting the... Published 20 May, 2024 05:29pm
World World leaders mourn Ebrahim Raisi death World leaders expressed sorrow over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter... Updated 20 May, 2024 10:28pm
Opinion US working hand in glove with Israel It is heartening to note that the European Union has taken a meaningful step against Israel’s growing belligerence... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
World EU to sign off on asylum overhaul as some push for tougher policies BRUSSELS: A month ahead of EU elections expected to see a surge by far-right parties, the 27-nation bloc will on... Published 14 May, 2024 10:47am
Pakistan KP, EU join hands to equip youth with market-oriented skills PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the support of European Union has launched a new ... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World UK’s Labour holds 30-point poll lead over Sunak’s Conservatives LONDON: Britain’s opposition Labour Party has increased its poll lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s... Published 09 May, 2024 01:42pm
World EU chief accuses far-right party of ‘betraying’ Germany FRANKFURT: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the AfD of “betraying” Germany,... Published 08 May, 2024 06:16pm
World EU clears $14.9bn purchase of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon BENGALURU: The European Union cleared US Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout by Japan’s Nippon Steel on Monday, ... Published 07 May, 2024 07:41am
World EU’s Borrell calls on Georgia to respect its citizens’ right to peaceful assembly TBILISI: The European Union on Wednesday called on Georgia to respect the right of peaceful assembly and not use... Published 01 May, 2024 02:23pm
World EU lawmakers greenlight new rules to rein in national spending STRASBOURG, (France): European Union lawmakers on Tuesday backed new budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt MOSCOW: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has already drafted legislation to... Published 23 Apr, 2024 01:48pm
Editorials Regional conflicts and global economy: the nexus EDITORIAL: Regional conflicts have been impacting on the global economy in recent years – beginning with the Russian... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:34am
World EU chief demands ‘European awakening’ on defence BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must take the “next leap forward” on defence as it... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:25pm
World Laggard EU seeks growth fixes to compete in global shift to new technologies BRUSSELS: The European Union risks being left behind by the United States, China and other rivals in the global ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
World EU ministers to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on Tuesday: Borrell BRUSSELS: The European Union foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday to discuss the escalation in tensions in the... Published 14 Apr, 2024 07:43pm
Technology China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions SHANGHAI: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s founder called for openness in a rare speech in the United... Published 14 Apr, 2024 11:03am
Markets Strategie Grains nudges up EU wheat crop forecast PARIS: Strategie Grains has edged up its forecast for the European Union’s 2024 soft wheat harvest reflecting... Published 14 Apr, 2024 03:23am
Pakistan ‘Panama Papers’ trial to begin eight years after tax scandal PANAMA CITY: Twenty-seven people are set to go on trial on Monday for money laundering in connection with the... Updated 08 Apr, 2024 10:31pm
Opinion Global conflicts, economic uncertainties 2024 emerged as a comparatively optimistic period in contrast to the challenging preceding years marked by Covid-19... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Markets Dollar takes a breather ahead of US jobs data SINGAPORE: The dollar was pinned beneath recent peaks on Thursday with traders taking remarks from Federal Reserve... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:40am
World EU condemns attack on Iran’s embassy in Damascus BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday condemned an airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1 that... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am