Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 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
Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the USCanada has joined a major European Union defense fund. This move allows Canadian defense companies access to a significant EU loan program....
02 Dec, 2025, 06.58 AM IST
Poland, 17 others apply for EU defence fund aimed at reducing US relianceEuropean Union nations are seeking funds to strengthen their defence capabilities. Eighteen countries have applied for the Security Action ...
30 Jul, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Gold dips as dollar firms, Trump's Powell remarks ease market jittersGold prices experienced a slight dip in early Asian trading due to a stronger dollar and easing market concerns after President Trump sugge...
17 Jul, 2025, 08.07 AM IST
‘We can’t rely on America forever’: EU unveils €800 billion defence plan to deter Russian threat, strengthen military preparedness by 2030The European Union has unveiled plans for a €150bn defence fund, aiming to strengthen its military capabilities and reduce reliance on exte...
24 Mar, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
EU Commission proposes 800-billion-euro defence planThe European Commission has proposed a new joint EU borrowing of 150 billion euros to enhance defence capabilities, within an overall 800 b...
05 Mar, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Not rushing to formally recognise Taliban: EUGunnar Wiegand, the European Commission’s managing director for Asia and the Pacific, on Wednesday said that formal relations with the Tali...
03 Sep, 2021, 11.56 AM IST
Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy, a first in EUThe deal was signed with Adienne Srl, the Italian subsidiary of a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company, and Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russi...
10 Mar, 2021, 07.34 AM IST
The next 'safe' asset? EU joint bond markets spring to lifeThe EU market, with just 54 billion euros outstanding at the start of this year, is expected to grow exponentially in coming years to fund ...
09 Dec, 2020, 05.08 PM IST
European Union in talks with Moderna, BioNtech, CureVac to secure Covid-19 vaccinesThe talks follow a deal reached in June by four EU states with AstraZeneca for the upfront purchase of 400 million doses of its potential C...
17 Jul, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
Dollar records small weekly gain on safe-haven demandMarkets this week have been focused on an uptick in coronavirus cases in many U.S. states, as well as new infections detected in Beijing, r...
20 Jun, 2020, 10.43 AM IST
Emerging markets high beta relative to overall market: Peter Dixon, Commerzbank"The uncertainty shock which has hit the UK is also going to be repeated, perhaps to a lesser extent to cross the rest of EU," says Peter D...
05 Jul, 2016, 11.08 AM IST
Brexit could cause "serious shock" to UK's economy: Confederation of British IndustryThe report angered Brexit campaigners, who believe the government is trying to scare voters into supporting Britain remaining in the EU.
21 Mar, 2016, 05.44 PM IST
Sterling recovers with global stocks, EU summit key to more gainsWage earnings due to be released Wednesday could see investors price in low rates for longer, with base effects likely to depress annual gr...
15 Feb, 2016, 04.57 PM IST
- EC proposal to legalise ship exports to Asia faces opposition
Instead of dumping ships abroad, the Commission has been told to respect its own laws and create good shipyard jobs at home.
15 Oct, 2012, 01.30 PM IST
- Euro firms as China voices support for EU bailout efforts
The euro slightly firmed after a senior Chinese official reportedly expressed support for measures by the European Union.
21 Dec, 2010, 10.06 AM IST