Poor nations' leaders unleash anger and despair at UN summitCentral African Republic's president told the UN Least Developed Countries meeting in Doha that his resource-rich but impoverished nation w...
05 Mar, 2023, 08.47 PM IST
European Union to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions, top up of Ukraine arms fund"There is agreement, in principle, but there's also the big elephant in the room," a senior EU diplomat told reporters, referring to Budape...
12 Dec, 2022, 06.42 PM IST
EU countries meet to agree stance for U.N. climate negotiationsThe EU, the world's third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, is facing pressure from developing nations to soften its long-standing resis...
24 Oct, 2022, 09.48 AM IST
Refugee crisis strains Moldova's healthcare system: MinisterMore than 331,000 refugees have entered Moldova since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 and of them 100,000 are still in the country, Ala N...
23 Mar, 2022, 12.46 PM IST
EU to double COVAX vaccine funding to 1 billion eurosAccording to an EU official who spoke anonymously, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen will make the announcement later Frid...
19 Feb, 2021, 05.02 PM IST
Covid-19: US notches 4 million virus cases, Europe tops 3 million amid fresh outbreaksHaving recorded more than 144,000 total fatalities, the US has seen a coronavirus surge, particularly in southern and western states, as Te...
24 Jul, 2020, 11.43 PM IST
Italy's PM says virus crisis should be opportunity to reform countryConte said his coalition government was preparing a plan of reforms to simplify bureaucracy, push digital investments and green energy, imp...
13 Jun, 2020, 05.48 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
- Durban Climate Summit: European Union for a new global treaty to tackle climate change
The “common statement” glosses over the differences between the European Union and vulnerable developing countries (LDCs and AOSIS).
09 Dec, 2011, 04.37 PM IST
- EU offer to fast-start funding a damp squib
The European Union has offered e7 billion to the $30 billion fast-start funding announced in Copenhagen. The EU contribution is unlikely to...
02 Dec, 2010, 01.27 AM IST
- EU summit targets India, China on G20 climate financing
The European Union (EU) has challenged rising powers India and China to brake their soaring greenhouse gas emissions in return for Western ...
19 Sep, 2009, 06.12 AM IST
- Luxembourg richest country in EU; Bulgaria poorest
Luxembourg is the richest country in the EU, with Ireland second, while Bulgaria is the poorest, the European Union statistics said.
24 Jun, 2008, 12.23 AM IST
- British MP hits out at EU over basmati rice shortage
Growing unease in the Indian restaurant industry over the shortage and rising prices of basmati rice has reached the House of Commons with ...
05 May, 2008, 08.44 AM IST
- 'Economic Partnership between EU, ACP to cost $9 bn'
Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries will cost $9 bn.
24 Apr, 2008, 09.36 PM IST
- Mandelson warns EU of talks breakdown
Mandelson urged the 27 EU nations to show flexibility at the upcoming meet or risk collapse of WTO talks.
18 Jun, 2007, 06.58 PM IST
- G20 meet to resume WTO talks
The Group of 20 emerging countries and world trade heavyweights the United States, European Union and Japan clamored here on Monday for a r...
11 Sep, 2006, 11.10 AM IST
- Developing nations to be dependent on world mkts: UN
Despite farm production expanding faster in developing countries than in developed economies, the poorest nations will be increasingly depe...
06 Jul, 2006, 11.50 AM IST