EU agrees on using Russian asset profits for Ukraine BRUSSELS: EU member states reached agreement Wednesday on a plan to use billions of euros in profits from frozen... Published 08 May, 2024 09:52pm
World EU chief accuses far-right party of ‘betraying’ Germany FRANKFURT: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the AfD of “betraying” Germany,... Published 08 May, 2024 06:16pm
World EU ready for ‘tough decisions to protect economy’, von der Leyen tells China PARIS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from... Published 06 May, 2024 05:28pm
Markets EU Commission expects gas prices to fall BRUSSELS: The European Commission expects gas prices to fall as the global suppply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World EU chief demands ‘European awakening’ on defence BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must take the “next leap forward” on defence as it... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:25pm
World Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe’s vast visa-free zone BUCHAREST: After 13 years of waiting, Bulgaria and Romania are to partially join the Europe’s vast Schengen area ... Published 31 Mar, 2024 02:53am
World EU and Philippines relaunch free trade talks BRUSSELS: The European Union and the Philippines announced the resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Technology EU parliament adopts ‘pioneering’ rules on AI STRASBOURG: The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to the world’s most far-reaching rules to... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
World From ‘Green Deal’ to EU defence hawk: Ursula von der Leyen: BRUSSELS: Ursula von der Leyen has navigated back-to-back crises as head of the European Commission, from Covid to... Published 06 Mar, 2024 11:44am
World Use Russian asset profits to arm Ukraine: EU chief STRASBOURG: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday for profits from Russian assets... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 05:01pm
World EU tools up to protect key tech from China BRUSSELS: The European Union unveiled Wednesday plans to strengthen the bloc’s economic security including ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
World EU 27 states will provide further funds to Ukraine BRUSSELS: The chief of the European Union’s executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Wednesday said she was... Published 17 Jan, 2024 01:40pm
World ‘Europe must up its game’ on AI: von der Leyen DAVOS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told Davos on Tuesday that “Europe must up its game” on artificial... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:58pm
Markets Dollar struggles to gain footing in thin trade; yen steady SINGAPORE: The dollar was trying to find a floor on Tuesday in holiday-thinned trade, pressured by signs that... Published 26 Dec, 2023 09:53am
World EU adopts 118 million euros aid plan for Palestinian Authority The European Commission on Friday said it had adopted a 118 million euros ($130 million) aid package to support the... Published 22 Dec, 2023 04:45pm
World EU agrees ‘historic’ reform of asylum laws BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday agreed to an overhaul of its asylum system that includes more border detention centres... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
World Kenya, EU ink ‘historic’ trade deal NAIROBI: Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World EU adopts new round of sanctions on Russia BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday adopted a new package of sanctions on Russia that include an import ban on... Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:13pm
Markets Dollar takes a dive after Fed signals rate cuts next year TOKYO: The dollar was under pressure on Thursday after the Federal Reserve’s latest economic projections indicated... Published 14 Dec, 2023 09:35am
World EU chief urges sanctions on ‘extremist’ Israeli West Bank settlers STRASBOURG: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday backed imposing sanctions on “extremist” Israeli settlers... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:08pm
World EU welcomes COP 28 climate agreement, von der Leyen says BRUSSELS: The agreement reached on the COP 28 climate summit could speed up the transition to a cleaner and... Published 13 Dec, 2023 03:00pm
Markets Yen rallies on hints of BOJ policy shift SINGAPORE: The yen extended its towering rally on Friday and marched toward its best week against the dollar in... Published 08 Dec, 2023 10:06am
Business & Finance China and EU leaders agree on need of ‘balanced’ trade ties BEIJING: China and the European Union agreed their trade relationship should be more balanced at their first... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World EU tells China ‘differences’ must be addressed BEIJING: EU President Ursula von der Leyen told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday that the bloc and its biggest... Published 07 Dec, 2023 05:29pm
World EU chief warns China on trade gap ahead of summit BRUSSELS: European Union member states won’t tolerate their growing trade imbalance with China forever, EU chief... Published 05 Dec, 2023 05:28pm
World 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