'Possible' to start Ukraine EU entry talks this year: Kyiv KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after hosting a summit with the EU on Friday that it was ... Published 04 Feb, 2023 02:20am
World EU-Ukraine wartime summit to deliver on some issues, disappoint on others KYIV: European Union leaders will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Friday, bringing the... Published 03 Feb, 2023 10:51am
World Putin warns West over arms deliveries to Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed a decisive response to any country threatening Russia and lashed... Published 03 Feb, 2023 12:11am
World EU chief arrives in Kyiv, says bloc ‘stands by Ukraine’ KYIV: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said she had arrived in Kyiv with a team of commissioners on... Published 02 Feb, 2023 01:45pm
World EU on tour de force in Ukraine as war anniversary nears BRUSSELS/KYIV: More than a dozen top European Union officials arrive in Kyiv on Thursday with promises of more... Published 02 Feb, 2023 09:58am
World EU unveils plan to counter US green subsidies, China competition BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday unveiled proposals to counter the threat to European industry from US green subsidies... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
World EU must seek to de-risk rather than decouple from China: von der Leyen DAVOS: The European Union needs to work and trade with China on clean tech and push for a level playing field rather... Published 17 Jan, 2023 03:58pm
World NATO, EU look to protect critical infrastructure BRUSSELS: NATO and the EU on Wednesday announced a “joint taskforce” aimed at bolstering the protection of critical... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:33pm
World EU faces subsidy race with US in trade spat BRUSSELS: EU leaders debated how to protect their industries from subsidised American competition, amid fears of a... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
World EU vows investment in push to boost SE Asia ties BRUSSELS: The EU vowed billions of dollars of investment in southeast Asia Wednesday, as leaders looked to bolster... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:19am
World EU targets Russian armed forces, banks in new sanctions BRUSSELS: The EU's executive arm on Wednesday proposed imposing sanctions on Russia's armed forces, three banks and... Published 07 Dec, 2022 11:35pm
World EU chief says bloc must act over US climate plan ‘distortions’ BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday the bloc must act to address “distortions” created by... Published 04 Dec, 2022 08:17pm
World Russian oil price cap can be adjusted to market developments: EU head PARIS: A new price cap on Russian seaborne oil will be adjustable over time so that it can react to market... Published 02 Dec, 2022 11:40pm
World EU pledges 250 million euros in aid to Moldova CHISINAU: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Thursday announced 250 million euros ($249 million) in... Published 10 Nov, 2022 06:18pm
World EU chief congratulates Meloni on becoming Italy PM BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday congratulated far-right leader Giorgia Meloni... Published 22 Oct, 2022 02:01pm
Markets Dollar pushes further above 150 yen as US yields soar; sterling slumps SINGAPORE: The dollar strengthened broadly on Friday, punching to fresh 32-year highs above 150 yen, as US Treasury... Published 21 Oct, 2022 10:54am
World EU agrees ‘roadmap’ to contain energy prices BRUSSELS: EU leaders on Friday reached agreement on a “roadmap” aimed at putting in place measures within weeks to... Published 21 Oct, 2022 10:06am
World EU agreement to sanction Iran over protest crackdown BRUSSELS: EU countries have agreed sanctions on Iran following its brutal crackdown on protests over Mahsa Amini’s... Published 12 Oct, 2022 10:21pm
Markets EU signals shifts towards gas price cap STRASBOURG, (France): The EU is “ready to discuss” a price cap on gas within the bloc to bring down soaring... Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am
World ‘New era’ as Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline starts pumping SOFIA: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday hailed a “new era” as a long-awaited... Published 02 Oct, 2022 05:48am
World UK’s new PM vows billions in Ukraine aid, admits US trade talks off LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday vowed billions more in financial and military aid to... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
World Germany says it will deliver two more multiple rocket launchers to Ukraine BERLIN: Germany will supply two more multiple rocket launchers to Ukraine, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said... Published 16 Sep, 2022 12:35am
World Zelensky says Ukraine wants to join EU single market KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday his war-scarred country wanted to join the European... Published 15 Sep, 2022 08:31pm
World EU chief in Kyiv for talks on closer cooperation KYIV: EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday she was in Kyiv for meetings with officials,... Published 15 Sep, 2022 01:18pm
World Norway ‘sceptical’ about gas price cap: PM OSLO: Norway, which has replaced Russia as Europe’s leading supplier of natural gas, said Monday it was “sceptical”... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:00pm
World Russia widens Ukraine war aims as gas pipeline restart tests nerves Moscow's military "tasks" in Ukraine now go beyond the eastern Donbas region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov... Published 20 Jul, 2022 11:45pm
Markets EU efforts insufficient to get through winter without Russian gas: IEA PARIS: Europe’s efforts to diversify suppliers will not be enough to get it through winter without Russian gas, ... Published 19 Jul, 2022 06:00am
Markets EU signs deal with Azerbaijan to double gas imports by 2027 BRUSSELS: The European Commission signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday with Azerbaijan to double imports ... Published 19 Jul, 2022 06:00am
World EU chief urges Ukraine to speed anti-corruption reform KYIV: The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told Ukraine’s parliament on Friday that EU... Published 01 Jul, 2022 02:09pm
World EU vows 600mn euros for Africa, others on food crisis BRUSSELS: The European Union on Tuesday pledged an additional 600 million euros to help vulnerable nations weather a... Published 21 Jun, 2022 03:24pm