EU’s von der Leyen welcomes Israel-Hamas truce deal BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she welcomed the agreement... Published 22 Nov, 2023 11:52am
World EU chief discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis in Egypt CAIRO: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday said she was opposed to the “forced... Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:43pm
World Palestinian envoy criticises West for Gaza stance, calls for more support GENEVA: A Palestinian envoy on Friday criticised Western states for supporting Ukraine by calling out Russia's... Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:00am
World EU’s von der Leyen visits Kyiv ahead of report on accession progress KYIV: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Saturday ahead of a report the European... Published 04 Nov, 2023 12:35pm
World UN chief leads calls for ‘united’ response to AI threats BLETCHLEY PARK (United Kingdom): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Thursday for a “united, sustained,... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
World EU working on proposal for frozen Russian assets: von der Leyen BRUSSELS: The European Commission is working on a proposal to pool some of the profits derived from frozen Russian... Published 27 Oct, 2023 07:54pm
World Two Swedes killed in Brussels shooting BRUSSELS: Two Swedish nationals were shot dead in Brussels late Monday by a suspect who remains at large, in an... Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:44am
World EU to launch humanitarian air corridor to Gaza: von der Leyen TIRANA: The European Union will launch a humanitarian air corridor to Gaza through Egypt with the first flights... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:13pm
World EU to triple humanitarian aid to Gaza to 75m euros BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Saturday the EU is tripling humanitarian aid... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
World Von der Leyen to Netanyahu: 'Europe stands with Israel' TEL AVIV: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday that Israel has a duty to... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:50pm
World EU’s von der Leyen and parliament chief head to Israel BRUSSELS: The presidents of the European Commission and Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola, will... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:16pm
World Biden, EU’s von der Leyen set to meet in Washington on Oct. 20 US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to meet on Oct, 20, likely in... Published 27 Sep, 2023 06:14pm
Markets Dollar holds steady, yuan rises on better-than-expected China data TOKYO: The dollar held steady in Asia on Friday, edging off slightly from overnight gains against peers, as the yuan... Published 15 Sep, 2023 09:32am
Markets China stocks end flat; auto shares pare losses SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks ended largely flat on Thursday, with auto stocks trimming losses after the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
World Ahead of COP28, EU chief visits oil-rich UAE ABU DHABI: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visited the United Arab Emirates Thursday, three months before it hosts UN... Published 07 Sep, 2023 08:08pm
World EU ready to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines on maritime security MANILA: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday the European Union was ready to strengthen... Published 31 Jul, 2023 09:58am
World New Zealand signs ‘ambitious’ trade deal with EU BRUSSELS: The European Union and New Zealand on Sunday signed a free trade agreement which Brussels says can lift... Published 09 Jul, 2023 05:44pm
World EU leaders push to fund Ukraine with proceeds from Russia's frozen assets BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will push senior officials on Thursday to find legal ways to funnel proceeds from... Published 29 Jun, 2023 07:53pm
Pakistan Paris summit: PM Shehbaz holds talks with EU, IsDB chiefs Takes stock of ongoing projects with Islamic Development Bank president Conveys commitment to Ursula von der Leyen regarding working in close collaboration with European institutions Updated 23 Jun, 2023 04:48pm
World EU asks member states for 50bn euros to support Ukraine BRUSSELS: Brussels on Tuesday asked EU member states to provide 50 billion euros ($55 billion) more to support... Updated 20 Jun, 2023 05:07pm
World Paris summit to push for global debt and climate reform PARIS: World leaders will gather in Paris this week with ambitions to reimagine global financing for a new era... Published 19 Jun, 2023 11:19am
World Fossil fuel-centred growth is obsolete, says EU’s von der Leyen An energy mix based on fossil fuels cannot deliver sustainable economic growth for future generations, European... Published 15 May, 2023 06:56pm
World EU chiefs congratulate Turks on ‘massive’ vote turnout BRUSSELS: EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel congratulated Turkish voters on their large turnout in... Published 15 May, 2023 05:15pm
World Zelensky demands faster support on EU chief's symbolic visit KYIV: Ukraine warned Tuesday it needs more and faster support from the European Union, including a clear path to... Published 09 May, 2023 10:57pm
World EU chief von der Leyen to visit Kyiv on Tuesday BRUSSELS: European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with Ukraine’s... Published 08 May, 2023 03:46pm
World EU offers more cash to appease Ukraine grain concerns BRUSSELS: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an extra 100 million euros of support for... Published 19 Apr, 2023 05:45pm
World EU lawmakers adopt vast carbon market reform STRASBOURG, (France): The European Parliament adopted sweeping climate measures on Tuesday aimed at massively ... Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am
World Kremlin followed EU-China talks, doubts China will change stance The Kremlin said on Friday it had followed “important talks” between Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President... Published 07 Apr, 2023 04:24pm
World Ukraine is ‘determining factor’ in China-EU ties: EU chief BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Beijing on Thursday that its stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine would... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:26pm
Markets Europe turbo charges its critical minerals drive LONDON: The European Union has unveiled the accelerator in its drive to reduce the bloc’s import dependency for... Published 28 Mar, 2023 06:21am