EU ‘deeply regrets’ US sanctions on ICC judges BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The EU “deeply regrets” the US sanctions imposed on four judges of the International Criminal... Published 06 Jun, 2025 05:29pm
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World EU chief holds talks with US Republican leading Russia sanctions push BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen met Monday with Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator leading a push for... Published 02 Jun, 2025 05:20pm
World EU chief calls for ‘independent Europe’ amid global turmoil AACHEN: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for a “truly independent Europe” at a time of seismic change on the... Published 29 May, 2025 05:29pm
Markets Dollar stutters as US tax debate grinds on; yen gains TOKYO: The dollar struggled to regain its footing Tuesday as investor concerns over a sweeping tax and spending bill... Published 27 May, 2025 07:47am
Markets London metals gain after Trump tariff reprieve LONDON: Prices of metals in London rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rescinded his threat of a 50%... Published 27 May, 2025 03:05am
Business & Finance Euro higher after Trump delays EU tariffs TOKYO/LONDON: The euro hit a one-month high against the US dollar on Monday after US President Donald Trump backed... Published 27 May, 2025 03:05am
World EU, US trade chiefs to speak Monday after Trump tariff reprieve BRUSSELS: The EU’s trade chief and his US counterpart will speak Monday afternoon, the European Commission said,... Published 26 May, 2025 05:48pm
World Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9, European markets rally BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump backed away from his threat to impose 50% tariffs on imports from the European... Updated 26 May, 2025 12:58pm
World EU and UK reach tentative agreement ahead of summit, say EU officials BRUSSELS: The European Union and Britain reached a tentative agreement on defence and security, fisheries and youth... Published 19 May, 2025 01:11pm
World US vice president meets EU Commission chief, hopes to move forward trade talks ROME: US Vice President JD Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister... Published 18 May, 2025 09:34pm
World Europe pledges half a billion euros to lure scientists as Trump battles universities PARIS: The European Union and France on Monday announced half a billion euros worth of incentives to lure scientists... Published 06 May, 2025 03:19am
World EU chief says Europe-Canada bond ‘growing stronger’ after Carney win BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark... Published 29 Apr, 2025 12:07pm
World EU halts counter-tariffs but no pause in US-China trade war BRUSSELS: The EU paused plans for retaliatory tariffs on US goods Thursday after President Donald Trump abruptly... Published 10 Apr, 2025 06:34pm
World EU ‘open for negotiations’ after latest Trump tariff threat CAPE TOWN: The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two... Published 13 Mar, 2025 10:32pm
World EU unveils 4.7bn-euro investment package for South Africa CAPE TOWN: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday plans to have billions of euros pumped into investments... Published 13 Mar, 2025 07:49pm
Technology Electric transport groups urge EU not to ease CO2 emission rules The European Union should reject European automakers’ push to weaken 2025 CO2 car emission targets and related... Published 21 Feb, 2025 01:34pm
World EU tells US Europe wants to ‘partner’ on Ukraine peace BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told US envoy Keith Kellogg on Tuesday that Europe wants to work with... Published 18 Feb, 2025 04:20pm
World EU, Canada and Mexico condemn Trump move to hike steel, aluminium tariffs US president raises tariff rate on aluminium to 25% Published 11 Feb, 2025 10:44pm
World EU must act in ‘own interest’ in cut-throat world: von der Leyen BRUSSELS: The EU needs to be more clear-eyed on the world stage in the face of US President Donald Trump’s “America... Published 04 Feb, 2025 05:21pm
World Facing Trump threat, EU unveils blueprint to ‘reignite’ economy BRUSSELS: Promising a “simplification shock”, the EU unveiled a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe’s... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World EU, China warn against trade friction at Davos after Trump return DAVOS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Tuesday that Europe was ready to negotiate with the United States and... Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:06am
World EU announces extra 1 billion euros in refugee funding for Turkiye ANKARA: The EU is to give Turkiye an extra one billion euros ($1.05 billion) in funding to care for the Syrian... Published 17 Dec, 2024 05:19pm
World EU says states can limit asylum rights for migrants ‘weaponised’ by Russia BRUSSELS: The European Union said Wednesday that member states bordering Russia and Belarus can limit the right of... Published 12 Dec, 2024 06:01am
World EU’s von der Leyen to visit Moldova in show of support ahead of referendum CHISINAU: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Moldova on Thursday for talks with... Published 10 Oct, 2024 12:23pm
World EU chief says in Kyiv to offer support ahead of winter KYIV: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that she had arrived in Kyiv to offer support ahead of winter, as... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:10am
World EU chief announces $11bn for nations hit by ‘heartbreaking’ floods WROCLAW (Poland): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
World EU chief von der Leyen announces Friday Ukraine visit BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Kyiv on Friday and meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, as the... Published 19 Sep, 2024 02:52pm
World Flood-hit region leaders to meet in Poland to discuss EU aid WARSAW: The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission... Published 19 Sep, 2024 11:42am
World EU chief to visit Poland to meet leaders of flood-hit nations WARSAW: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will on Thursday meet leaders of several flood-hit... Published 18 Sep, 2024 05:37pm