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
World Macron says EU chief to join him on visit to China BRUSSELS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen would... Published 24 Mar, 2023 09:09pm
Business & Finance Biden, EU chief meet on trade tensions WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and top EU official Ursula von der Leyen meet Friday to defuse a transatlantic trade... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:38pm
World EU will never accept Russia threat to its security: von der Leyen OTTAWA: European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, addressing Canada’s parliament on Tuesday during a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 11:40am
Print EU will tackle US green subsidies, overcome e-fuels impasse FRANKFURT, (Germany): EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday she is determined to counter... Published 06 Mar, 2023 06:59am
World UK PM strikes Northern Ireland deal with EU LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struck a new deal with the European Union on post-Brexit trade rules for... Published 28 Feb, 2023 06:15am
World UK and EU clinch Brexit deal over Northern Ireland trade LONDON: Britain and the European Union proclaimed Monday a "new chapter" in relations as they agreed a crucial... Published 27 Feb, 2023 11:25pm
World Hopes of deal on North Ireland protocol as EU chief to meet UK PM LONDON: The prospect of a deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland appeared tantalisingly close... Published 27 Feb, 2023 11:46am
World EU ‘can move mountains’ to supply ammunition to Kyiv, says von der Leyen MUNICH: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday she was confident the EU’s joint interest in... Published 18 Feb, 2023 08:29pm
World UK’s Sunak tells Northern Ireland’s SDLP: Protocol deal ‘not done yet’ BELFAST: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Northern Ireland’s Social Democratic and Labour Party on Friday a... Published 17 Feb, 2023 03:28pm