Ukraine war puts EU ‘at crossroads’ on anniversary BRUSSELS: As the EU poises to mark its anniversary on Monday, it is morphing into a more muscular global actor, a... Published 08 May, 2022 11:30am
Markets Rouble jumps to around 2-year high vs dollar, euro as EU ups sanctions The Russian rouble jumped on Wednesday to around a two-year high against both the dollar and the euro, retaining the... Published 04 May, 2022 09:05pm
Markets Oil jumps 4% as EU proposes ban on Russian oil LONDON: Oil prices jumped on Wednesday as the European Union, the world’s largest trading bloc, spelled out plans to... Updated 04 May, 2022 08:07pm
World EU targets Russian oil, banks as Moscow’s ally Belarus stages army drills KYIV/BRUSSELS: The EU proposed its toughest sanctions yet against Russia on Wednesday, including a phased oil... Published 04 May, 2022 05:09pm
World EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters - von der Leyen STRASBOURG: The European Union will ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters as part of a sixth sanctions package... Published 04 May, 2022 12:03pm
World EU vows ‘coordinated response’ to Russia gas stoppage BRUSSELS: The EU said Wednesday it was “prepared” for Moscow to suspend gas supplies to the 27-nation bloc and is... Published 27 Apr, 2022 02:27pm
World EU, India agree to set up trade, technology council NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) and India agreed on Monday to set up a trade and technology council to... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
World EU, India agree to broaden ties amid Ukraine war NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) and India agreed on Monday to set up a trade and technology council to... Published 25 Apr, 2022 11:23pm
World EU’s von der Leyen in India with Ukraine on agenda NEW DELHI: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will press India over its neutral stance on the ... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
World EU's von der Leyen in India with Ukraine on agenda NEW DELHI: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will press India over its neutral stance on the ... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:35pm
Pakistan Pakistan values its relations with the European Union: PM Shehbaz President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Friday made a telephone call to Prime Minister Muhammad... Published 22 Apr, 2022 09:46pm
Opinion As EU eyes stopping Russian gas imports, Israel sees an opening As Europe aims to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel because of the Ukraine invasion, Israel hopes to help fill the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
World Ukraine faces ‘hard battle’ in eastern regions, Zelensky says KYIV: Ukraine is ready for a tough battle with Russian forces amassing in the east of the country, President... Published 10 Apr, 2022 05:49am
World Global pledging event raises 10.1bn euros for Ukraine WARSAW: A global pledging event for Ukrainian refugees called “Stand Up for Ukraine” has raised 10.1 billion... Published 10 Apr, 2022 05:49am
World EU's Von der Leyen, Borrell say they are en route to Kyiv KYIV: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Friday that she was en route to the Ukrainian... Published 08 Apr, 2022 01:53pm
World EU’s Von der Leyen to travel to Kyiv Friday STOCKHOLM: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Kyiv on Friday to show Europe’s... Published 07 Apr, 2022 09:57pm
World EU chief von der Leyen in Kyiv ‘this week’ BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel “this week” to Kyiv, accompanied by EU... Published 05 Apr, 2022 04:59pm
World China to go 'its own way' as EU seeks support on Ukraine BRUSSELS/BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told EU leaders on Friday that Beijing would push for peace in "its own... Published 01 Apr, 2022 07:33pm
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
World EU to ban steel imports from Russia, luxury goods exports to Moscow BRUSSELS: The European Union will suspend Moscow's privileged trade and economic treatment, crack down on its use of... Published 12 Mar, 2022 12:47am
World No breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks as besieged civilians endure bombardments LVIV: Talks between Ukraine and Russia's foreign ministers on Thursday failed to bring any respite in the conflict ... Published 11 Mar, 2022 12:38am
World EU’s von der Leyen says have enough gas for this winter BERLIN: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the bloc has bought enough... Published 09 Mar, 2022 01:09pm
Technology YouTube blocks Russian channels RT, Sputnik in Europe PARIS: YouTube has blocked Russian channels RT and Sputnik in Europe "taking into account the ongoing war in... Published 01 Mar, 2022 03:43pm
World EU unveils new sanctions to 'cripple' Putin BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday said that Brussels would propose to freeze the... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 04:14pm
World EU leaders agree 'maximum impact' sanctions on Russia BRUSSELS: EU leaders wrapped up an emergency summit early Friday with agreement to punish Moscow for its invasion of... Published 25 Feb, 2022 10:10am
World EU to launch new sanctions against Russia over ‘barbaric’ attack on Ukraine BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will discuss new, tough sanctions on Russia at an emergency meeting later on... Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:04pm
World 'Unprovoked and unjustified': world reacts to attack on Ukraine WASHINGTON: World leaders swiftly condemned Russia's military attack on Ukraine on Thursday, with Western capitals... Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:23pm
World EU to react with 'firmness' to Putin's recognition of Ukraine separatists BRUSSELS: European Union leaders on Monday denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognise the... Published 22 Feb, 2022 02:01am
World EU chief unveils 150bn-euro investment plan for Africa DAKAR: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday unveiled plans to muster investment of more than 150 billion euros... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
World Qatar seeks EU guarantees emergency gas stays within EU LONDON: Top gas producer Qatar is asking the European Union to restrict resales of gas outside the bloc if it wants... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am