Arab states, EU agree on need for two-state solution to Israel crisis BARCELONA: Arab states and the European Union agreed at a meeting in Spain on Monday that a two-state solution was... Published 27 Nov, 2023 11:09pm
World EU diplomacy chief urges ‘long lasting’ Gaza truce BARCELONA: EU’s top foreign policy official Josep Borrell called for an extension of the truce in the Gaza Strip,... Published 27 Nov, 2023 05:29pm
World EU faces growing Muslim animosity over Gaza war stance: Borrell BRUSSELS: The European Union faces growing animosity across the Muslim world and beyond due to accusations of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:54pm
World Only Palestinian Authority can run post-war Gaza: EU’s Borrell MANAMA: Only the Palestinian Authority can run Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war is over, European Union foreign... Published 18 Nov, 2023 02:00pm
World Germany says EU won’t reach ammo target for Ukraine BRUSSELS: Germany on Tuesday deepened the despondency around Western efforts to back Ukraine by saying the EU would... Published 15 Nov, 2023 12:03am
World EU plan for new Russia sanctions to go to members this week: Borrell BRUSSELS: European Union officials are finalising the “last details” of a proposed 12th package of sanctions on... Published 13 Nov, 2023 10:45pm
World Largest Gaza hospital ‘not functioning’ amid Israeli assault GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 05:35pm
World EU's Borrell condemns West Bank attacks by Israeli settlers BRUSSELS: The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell on Tuesday renewed calls for a pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict and... Published 31 Oct, 2023 10:48pm
World EU mulls call for ‘humanitarian pause’ in Gaza LUXEMBOURG: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday that he believed the bloc’s leaders would back a ... Updated 24 Oct, 2023 06:48am
World EU debates Gaza truce call, as top diplomat urges more aid LUXEMBOURG: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday urged faster aid deliveries to Gaza, and said the bloc... Published 23 Oct, 2023 12:46pm
World Borrell says EU takes China seriously, expects same in return BEIJING: The European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Saturday his message to Chinese officials on a... Published 14 Oct, 2023 10:05am
World EU foreign policy chief expected in China for pre-summit talks SHANGHAI: European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is due to arrive in China on Thursday, looking to manage... Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:25am
World EU ‘unequivocally’ condemns Hamas attacks BRUSSELS: The European Union on Saturday “unequivocally” condemned attacks by the Palestinian group Hamas on... Published 08 Oct, 2023 03:12am
World Ukraine FM hails ministers’ meeting ‘within future borders’ of EU KYIV: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Monday welcomed a first ever meeting of the European Union’s... Published 02 Oct, 2023 01:17pm
World German foreign minister arrives in Kyiv as EU ministers meet BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Kyiv, a spokesperson for her ministry said on... Published 02 Oct, 2023 12:23pm
World EU's Borrell, in Kyiv, says bloc will increase military aid KYIV: European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday the bloc would increase military support to... Published 01 Oct, 2023 10:49pm
World EU's Borrell urges countries to order more ammunition for Ukraine TOLEDO: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged member countries on Wednesday to order more ammunition for... Published 30 Aug, 2023 11:08pm
World Niger coup leaders dissolve govt, declare Tiani head of state NIAMEY: Leaders of the coup in Niger declared General Abdourahamane Tiani as the new head of state on Friday, and... Published 29 Jul, 2023 05:28am
Markets As West fears Tunisia collapse, hopes of IMF bailout fade TUNIS: Western nations fear an economic collapse in Tunisia could trigger even greater migrant flows to Europe and... Published 26 Jul, 2023 11:40am
World EU considers 20 billion euro Ukraine defence fund BRUSSELS: The European Union is drawing up plans to set up a 20-billion-euro ($22 billion) fund to be spent over... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:23pm
World EU’s Borrell: Russia is causing a global food crisis with grain deal withdrawal PARIS: Russia is responsible for a major global food supply crisis, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep... Published 20 Jul, 2023 01:09pm
Markets EU seeks more land exports of Ukraine grain after Russia drops Black Sea deal BRUSSELS: The European Union is seeking to transport more Ukrainian grains via road and rail to help make up for... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
World China’s top diplomat tells EU not to ‘vacillate’ BEIJING: The European Union must not “vacillate” and needs to “clarify” its strategic relationship with... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
World China’s foreign minister to miss ASEAN meet, deepening mystery over whereabouts China’s foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia as expected this week, sources... Published 11 Jul, 2023 10:47am
World China cancels rescheduled visit from EU top diplomat BRUSSELS: China has cancelled a visit to Beijing planned for next week by the European Union’s foreign policy ... Published 05 Jul, 2023 06:00am
World 'Weaker Putin is a greater danger': EU's Borrell BRUSSELS: The EU's top diplomat warned Thursday that a "weaker" Russian President Vladimir Putin would pose a... Published 29 Jun, 2023 04:39pm
World NATO says peacekeepers ‘unwavering’ as Kosovo tensions flare BRUSSELS: NATO on Sunday underlined the “unwavering” commitment of its KFOR peacekeeping force to its duties in... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:55am
Pakistan GSP Plus scheme will continue to assist developing economies: Khar ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has expressed the hope that the European ... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
World EU pledges 560mn euros for Syrians fleeing war BRUSSELS: The European Union on Thursday pledged 560 million euros ($600 million) to help countries neighbouring... Published 15 Jun, 2023 02:52pm
World EU’s top diplomat discusses Ukraine’s ammunition needs with South Korea SEOUL: The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said he met South Korea’s defence minister on Saturday to... Published 03 Jun, 2023 05:42pm
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