Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoffEuropean Union nations aim to finalize a trade agreement with the United States. President Donald Trump has set a July 4 deadline for this ...
19 May, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rulesEU countries and European Parliament lawmakers have agreed to a watered-down AI Act, delaying implementation for high-risk systems until De...
07 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
India plans global diplomatic push across Europe, Africa, BRICS and Quad in MayIndia is set to ramp up its global diplomacy in May, with multiple high-level engagements across Europe, Africa and key groupings such as B...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zonesEurope faces a severe fuel crisis and soaring energy costs due to the Iran war. The European Union is now exploring new energy routes in th...
25 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Turkey mulls sending F-16s to northern Cyprus amid Mideast warAnkara is contemplating deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus. This move is being considered as a security measure following a rec...
07 Mar, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Congress alleges SEBI probe into Adani stalled by ‘silence’ from tax-haven countriesAmidst PM Modi's Cyprus visit, Congress alleges a key figure in the Adani "scam" holds Cypriot citizenship. Jairam Ramesh claims SEBI inves...
16 Jun, 2025, 11.11 AM IST
'I doubt Mr. Modi's advisors are even aware of it': Jairam Ramesh recalls India's historic role in Cyprus' independenceJairam Ramesh recalls India's support for Cyprus independence under Nehru. He questions Modi's awareness of this legacy amid Modi's Cyprus ...
16 Jun, 2025, 10.08 AM IST
As defence ties strengthen, US assesses Cyprus baseA U.S. military team will evaluate Cyprus's defence infrastructure, aiming to enhance interoperability with the U.S. and partners. This vis...
21 Jan, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Cyprus takes delivery of Israeli air defence system, report saysCyprus received an Israeli air defense system. The system is called Barak MX. It will replace the older Russian Tor M1. Russia was Cyprus's...
05 Dec, 2024, 05.41 PM IST
European Union, Middle East nations look to train at Cyprus security centerThe Cyprus Center for Land, Open-Seas, and Port Security (CYCLOPS) is scheduled to start operating on Jan. 16, 2022, Foreign Minister Nikos...
03 Jun, 2021, 03.53 PM IST
Faced with US, EU sanctions, Erdogan calls for dialogueErdogan's comments came hours after the EU gave the green light for the expansion of sanctions against Turkey over its exploration of gas r...
11 Dec, 2020, 07.20 PM IST
Cyprus bets on Narendra Modi government, tourism to boost bilateral tiesKeen to further boost bilateral ties with India under the Narendra Modi-led government, Cyprus is looking to bolster tourism activities.
25 May, 2014, 11.57 AM IST
- Tiny Cyprus, Malta join euro
The Mediterranean islands scrapped the Cyprus pound and Maltese lira to bring the number of countries using the shared currency to 15.
01 Jan, 2008, 06.30 AM IST
- FIIs' tryst with tax waiver gets done?
Residents and FIIs routing their investments may have to pay a 10% short-term capital gains tax.
30 Apr, 2007, 01.23 AM IST
- Indo-Singapore treaty to affect manufacturing cos
The imminent Indo-Singapore treaty has turned on the heat on tax haven Mauritius, and to some extent Cyprus. FIIs may now route their funds...
23 Jun, 2005, 02.41 AM IST