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
World EU chief warns Russia on trade ties as Ukraine tensions flare BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday warned Russia its trade with the European Union was "far more... Published 20 Jan, 2022 06:47pm
World EU's von der Leyen says Europe must be involved in Ukraine talks PARIS: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that negotiations to resolve tensions between Russia and... Published 07 Jan, 2022 07:11pm
Business & Finance Euro marks 20 eventful years PARIS: The euro on Saturday marked 20 years since people began to use the single European currency, overcoming... Published 02 Jan, 2022 05:05am
World EU chief vows to work with Scholz for 'strong Europe' BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Germany's new chancellor Olaf Scholz on... Published 08 Dec, 2021 03:47pm
World Time to ‘think about mandatory vaccination’: EU chief BRUSSELS: It is time for the European Union to “think about mandatory vaccination” against Covid, European... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
World US and other countries tighten travel rules over Omicron WASHINGTON/PARIS: Air travellers to the United States will face tougher COVID-19 testing rules to try to slow the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
World Blaming Turkey for Belarus border crisis 'misguided': Erdogan aide ISTANBUL: Blaming Turkey or its national airline for the humanitarian crisis at the Polish border with Belarus is... Published 14 Nov, 2021 04:12am
World EU announces 1-bn-euro aid package for Afghanistan BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday pledged a one-billion-euro ($1.2-billion) aid package for Afghanistan, "to avert a major... Published 12 Oct, 2021 05:10pm
World EU chief vows to 'uphold' EU principles in Poland row BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Friday to firmly defend the primacy of EU law... Published 08 Oct, 2021 03:37pm
Markets EU's von der Leyen: ‘We must invest in renewables for more stable energy prices’ KRANJ: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the issue of high energy prices was... Published 06 Oct, 2021 12:40pm
World Global player? EU summit to seek answers on China, US strategy Leaders will also discuss the idea of setting up an EU gas reserve and decoupling electricity prices from gas prices, the European Commission President says Published 05 Oct, 2021 05:59pm
World Pandora Papers revelations: EU must do more says Von der Leyen HELSINKI: The European Union must do more to combat tax evasion and aggressive tax planning, EU Commission President... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 11:52pm
World EU announces defence summit, more aid after Afghan govt collapse STRASBOURG: Europe will seek to boost its own military capacity after the collapse of the US-backed government in... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
World EU chief says 70% of adults in the bloc fully vaccinated BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday 70 percent of adults in the European Union were now fully... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:36pm
World EU increases humanitarian aid for Afghans to over 200mn euros This humanitarian aid will come on top of member states' contributions to help the people of Afghanistan Published 24 Aug, 2021 01:39pm
Print EU chief appeals to members: take in Afghan refugees MADRID: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday appealed to European Union states to take in Afghan refugees flown... Published 22 Aug, 2021 03:47am
World EU says no recognition of Taliban, no political talks BRUSSELS: The European Union has not recognised the Taliban, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on... Updated 21 Aug, 2021 08:32pm
Print European lawmakers seek EU intervention against human rights violations in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: In a major development on Friday, as many as 16 Members of European Parliament (MEPs) wrote a letter to... Updated 31 Jul, 2021 11:38am
World Brussels says 70% of EU adults have at least one Covid shot Overall, 57 percent of over-18s are now fully vaccinated across the 27 nations Published 27 Jul, 2021 04:06pm
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