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
World Zelensky hails EU backing as ‘historic’ step on path to join bloc KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday praised a decision from the European Commission to give its... Published 17 Jun, 2022 04:19pm
World EU recommends 'candidate status' for Ukraine BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Friday recommended war-torn Ukraine be formally named a "candidate" for joining... Published 17 Jun, 2022 04:17pm
Markets Facing gas ‘blackmail’ by Russia, EU turns to Israel BEERSHEBA, (Israel): The European Union wants to strengthen its energy cooperation with Israel in light of ... Published 15 Jun, 2022 08:22am
World Ukraine to get word on EU hopes next week KYIV: Ukraine’s bid to become a candidate to join the EU will get a clear signal next week, the bloc’s chief... Published 12 Jun, 2022 08:24am
World EU's von der Leyen tells Zelenskiy opinion on membership ready next week KYIV: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv... Updated 11 Jun, 2022 08:13pm
World EU’s von der Leyen to discuss Ukraine’s EU membership progress with Zelenskiy KYIV: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen returned to Kyiv on Saturday for a meeting with President... Published 11 Jun, 2022 03:26pm
World EU not ready to agree Russia oil ban BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will fail to agree on a Russian oil ban at a summit on Monday and Tuesday in... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
World EU’s von der Leyen says Russia is using food supplies as a weapon DAVOS: Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the... Published 24 May, 2022 04:46pm
World 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