Fire or ice: Why a ceasefire in the Gulf cannot holdAs the specter of renewed conflict between the US and Iran looms, the Strait of Hormuz stands at the center of this brewing storm. A fresh ...
13 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
India, EU "ready to take next step together," says European CommissionEuropean leaders joined India for Republic Day celebrations. This event highlights growing EU-India ties. The upcoming EU-India Summit will...
26 Jan, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Ramble to break the 'ice' on the ski slopesPresident Trump proposed a deal at Davos, offering enhanced security and oil to European allies in exchange for Greenland. This strategic m...
22 Jan, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Europe fills diplomatic agenda for India this weekEurope takes center stage in Indian diplomacy this week. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Monday, seeking trade expansion before the...
12 Jan, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
How the EU's $105 billion loan to Ukraine will work without frozen Russian assets?European Union leaders will borrow 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine's defence for the next two years. This decision bypasses a plan to use ...
19 Dec, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
EU must follow law in using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, ECB President Christine Lagarde saysECB President Christine Lagarde said that any EU decision on using frozen Russian state assets for Ukraine must adhere to international law...
07 Oct, 2025, 07.08 AM IST
How will the West use Russia's $300 billion frozen assets?The EU plans a "Reparations Loan" for Ukraine, utilizing approximately 140 billion euros from frozen Russian central bank assets without di...
30 Sep, 2025, 07.52 PM IST
Russia warns Europe: We will go after any state which takes our assetsRussia warned European states against seizing its frozen assets after reports the EU considered using billions of dollars in Russian funds ...
15 Sep, 2025, 01.39 PM IST
Euro zone bond yields at six-week highs, bond auctions in focusGermany's longer-dated bond yields hit six-week highs on Tuesday, as an absence so far of additional U.S. tariffs on the European Union lef...
08 Jul, 2025, 09.20 PM IST
EU and UK wrangle to last in push for defence pact resetThe European Union and Britain are preparing for a crucial summit in London. Discussions will focus on defence ties, fishing rights and foo...
16 May, 2025, 01.07 PM IST
Europe stocks mark record closing as defence stocks soarEuropean governments are poised to further scale up their plans for defence spending in the coming years, which should benefit the equity p...
18 Feb, 2025, 05.40 AM IST
EU's top diplomat back Donald Trump call to boost defence spendingEU leaders highlight the urgency to boost defence spending in response to Russia's growing threat. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and ...
22 Jan, 2025, 06.05 PM IST
EU must find billions for arms within a year, defence chief saysThe EU's new defense chief is urging a massive boost in military spending by 2030 to counter a potential Russian threat. He proposes innova...
09 Dec, 2024, 09.02 PM IST
Europe's defence sector seeks EU clarity, greater efficiencyEurope intensifies defense spending post-Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but challenges persist for battle readiness. Issues encompass financ...
01 Dec, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
European Union measures to 'tighten thumbscrews' on BelarusThe bloc will ban exports to Belarus of any communications equipment that could be used for spying, and tighten an arms embargo to include ...
21 Jun, 2021, 02.51 PM IST
Donald Trump and Brexit give momentum to EU defence pushThe EU, where most govts are also NATO allies, have come under increased pressure from Trump, who scolded Europeans for failing to spend en...
07 Jun, 2017, 02.33 PM IST
Resurrecting common bonds will be a smart move to defend Euro post Greece crisisOnce euro membership is proven to be anything but irrevocable, the remaining members will need to reassert their unity.
17 Jun, 2015, 05.41 AM IST