Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as dou...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Who is Rodrigo Paz? Bolivia’s president-elect ends nearly two decades of leftist ruleRodrigo Paz has won Bolivia's presidential runoff, ending nearly two decades of leftist governance. The centrist leader, son of a former pr...
20 Oct, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
NATO leaders are set to agree on a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won't apply to allNATO's chief emphasizes that all member nations must commit to a significant defense spending increase, aiming for 5% of GDP, to bolster co...
24 Jun, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
EU lawmakers face struggle to reach agreement on AI rulesThe draft AI rules have to be agreed by the European Parliament and European Union member states. They have so far been discussed three tim...
23 Oct, 2023, 08.37 PM IST
Spain elections 2023: Who is Pedro Sánchez? Leap-year born 6-foot-2-inches tall Socialist PM who looms over political rivalsPedro Sánchez has emerged a key political figure after Spain elections 2023 results were declared.
24 Jul, 2023, 07.47 PM IST
European Union hopes for early Jammu and Kashmir assembly pollsThe comments by a spokesperson of the EU came a day after a number of top diplomats from the 27-member bloc returned from Jammu and Kashmir...
19 Feb, 2021, 10.16 PM IST
US stimulus delay, Covid rise in Europe trigger India selloffAs the second wave of coronavirus hit Europe, various countries introduced fresh restrictions. Italy has shut cinemas halls and gyms, while...
27 Oct, 2020, 08.34 AM IST
Why Italy is suddenly giving markets such a big headache?Euro zone has just returned to haunt financial markets again.
30 May, 2018, 03.19 PM IST
Spain takes over Catalonia, fires defiant separatist leadersThe move early today came after separatist Catalan lawmakers passed a declaration of independence yesterday.
28 Oct, 2017, 01.24 PM IST
For global bond market the next world-changing event could be Italian voteIn the wake of the UK Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump, there's a risk that we'll start jumping at shadows, perceiving world-ch...
23 Nov, 2016, 06.32 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2014: Reigning world champions Spain fight for survivalSpain coach Del Bosque has suggested that he will make “two or three changes”, with goalkeeper Iker Casillas’s position under particular sc...
18 Jun, 2014, 05.24 AM IST
Narendra Modi prepones Agri Business Summit to avoid a clash with election campaignGujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has preponed the Vibrant Gujarat Global Agri-Business Summit, originally scheduled for January 2014, t...
23 Jul, 2013, 06.16 PM IST
- Silvio Berlusconi may end support for Mario Monti's Government
Berlusconi said his party, the biggest in parliament, may end support for Mario Monti's government because its policies are deepening the c...
29 Oct, 2012, 04.59 AM IST
- Gold trade lustreless, silver declines on profit-taking
Gold prices ended lustreless with marginal gains at the bullion market on stray buying activity from stockists and investors.
12 Jun, 2012, 06.45 PM IST
- Australia and New Zealand dollars firmer after Spain's bailout
Australian, New Zealand dollars were higher early on Monday as risk sentiment was lifted by better than expected data out of China move.
11 Jun, 2012, 07.59 AM IST
- Indian govt constrained by strictures to pursue market friendly policies: Alastair Newton, Nomura International
Expressing concern over the growing fiscal deficit of Spain, Alastair Newton said that the country may emerge as the next big problem for E...
10 May, 2012, 04.01 PM IST
- Spain's real estate sector suffered a hard landing in '07
With sales slumping, prices faltering and property developers despondent, Spain's housing market evidently failed to get the soft landing i...
30 Dec, 2007, 09.20 AM IST