EU chases tech independence but gaps remainEurope wants more homegrown tech to cut its dependencies on the United States and China, but the EU warned Wednesday the bloc has more work...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
EU chief says Europe, US need to be 'strong partners in AI'European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged strong partnership between Europe and the United States on artificial intelligence...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
EU countries need a more integrated defence market, defence commissioner saysA unified European Union defence market promises to boost the bloc's defence sector. Governments could procure more European-made equipment...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?Europe's trade gap with China is widening. This is leading to protective measures on items like electric vehicles and e-commerce. Leaders a...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economyBritain's economy shows weak growth since leaving the European Union. Various researchers estimate significant losses in GDP, productivity,...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
EU lawmakers to approve migrant detention and deportation boostEuropean lawmakers are set to approve stricter migration rules. These new regulations grant authorities more power to detain irregular arri...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media accessUrsula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union, is advocating for revisions to how children access social media platforms. A recent s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker saysUkraine is fast-tracking financial reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028, despite ongoing war. Gover...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
EU moves Ukraine's membership bid forward, but tough road aheadThe European Union has officially started membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova. This is a major political and moral boost for Ukraine....
15 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Europe rolls out new migration system: Here's what you need to knowThe EU's new Pact on Migration and Asylum is now in effect, introducing mandatory screening for irregular arrivals and border asylum proced...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delaysEU member states have agreed to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for passenger compensation, rejecting a proposal to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
EU to make it harder to suspend carbon fee on importsEU economy ministers have agreed to restrict the suspension of the bloc's carbon emissions fee on imports, aiming to boost certainty for lo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
EU countries weigh 'tearing apart' bloc's diplomatic service, FT reportsFrance and Germany are in talks to reform the European Union's 15-year-old diplomatic service. The goal is to enhance the bloc's ability to...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Dry-Bulk shipping rates extend decline as capesize demand coolsThis decline is attributed to cooling demand in larger vessel segments, particularly Capesizes, despite a strong first half of the year. An...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
EU plans lower taxes on clean energy in drive to cut power billsThe European Union is set to propose new regulations next month. These plans aim to cut taxes on renewable energy and boost electricity sys...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST