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The regional signatories to this agreement, namely India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have not just adequate resources among themselves, but long-standing historical trading links for them to have implemented this sea-land connectivity project, along with the European Union, on their own. (File Image: Twitter)

Sanjaya Baru | After Look West, Modi govt now Acts West too

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced in July 2005 a “Look West” policy

18 Sep 2023 12:00 AM

In this article, you will learn about the route starting from London. (Photo by arrangement)

The Best Route For A Road Trip Around Europe

Breathtaking sights, unique culture, or a combination of both

29 Jan 2023 12:11 AM

AA Edit | Davos pricks rich consciences

The point is, are the world’s political leaders prepared to accept that there are ways to lessen historical iniquities?

18 Jan 2023 12:15 AM

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi has once again left for Europe on a personal visit. (PTI file photo)

Rahul Gandhi abroad on private trip, will miss key Congress meeting

Rahul is expected to return by the weekend, which will enable him to vote in the presidential election on July 18 and attend Monsoon Session

13 Jul 2022 7:21 AM

The shortage of working-age people and its unwillingness to alter its immigration policies to attract a more skilled workforce and to draw highly educated technology professionals due to age-old prejudices will cost Europe dearly. (Represenatational Image/ AFP)

Mohan Guruswamy | As world is transforming, Europe getting irrelevant

Within two decades, global GDP and power rankings will see substantial changes

29 Mar 2022 12:52 AM

The Bobcat Fire burns on a hillside on September 15, 2020 in Monrovia, California. California's national forests remain closed due to wildfires which have already incinerated a record 2.5 million acres this year. The Bobcat Fire, burning in the San Gabriel Mountains, has grown to over 40,000 acres. (AFP)

Satellite data shows smoke from US fires has reached as far as Europe

Estimates show that the blazes have spewed out more than 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide since mid-August this year

16 Sep 2020 3:49 PM

The Coca-Cola Company on Tuesday reported a 16 per cent decline in its unit case volume for the second quarter. (AP Photo)

India lockdown dents CocaCola sales in June quarter

Unit case volume declined 36 per cent driven by India and South Africa due to the impact of the coronavirus, said CocaCola

22 Jul 2020 9:03 AM

Butchers selling meat stand at their stall as they wait for customers at a market in Beijing on June 20, 2020. (AFP)

China's latest virus outbreak likely came from Europe: UN

To date, Chinese officials have identified 158 cases in Beijing in the past week

20 Jun 2020 2:43 PM

Protesters kneel as they gather in front of the US embassy during the Black Lives Matter protest rally in London. (AP)

Protests increase risk of coronavirus spread: UK health minister

Anti-racism protests started in the USA two weeks ago has now brought together thousands of Europeans on the streets in solidarity

08 Jun 2020 1:09 PM

A total of 375,070 deaths have been registered across the globe from 6,258,474 cases. (AP Photo)

Global coronavirus death toll tops 3,75,000

United States recorded most deaths, with 105,160, ahead of Britain with 39,045, Italy with 33,475, Brazil with 29,937 and France at 28,833

02 Jun 2020 1:23 PM

People sunbathe in Ostia beach, near Rome. (AP)

Europeans soak up the sun but travel rules cause confusion

European countries aim to open their borders for European travel in mid-June, but it isn’t clear when intercontinental travel will resume

25 May 2020 9:47 AM

A worker in protective gear sanitizes the exterior of Saint John in Lateran Basilica, in Rome. (AP)

Italy to allow international travel from June 3

In a bid to contain the contagion, Italy was the first European country to impose nationwide restrictions in March

16 May 2020 11:16 AM

A woman runs across London Bridge, backdropped by Tower Bridge, as she exercises in central London. (AFP)

Work and exercise restrictions ease in England

The pandemic has killed more than 36,000 people in Britain, according to official statistics

13 May 2020 2:52 PM

Women working for the regional public transport company distribute face masks in the main train station in Frankfurt, Germany, (AP)

Latest coronavirus updates from around the world

More than 2.97 million people have been reported to be infected and 205,948 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of on Monday

27 Apr 2020 1:47 PM

South Korea reported eight new cases, raising its total to 10,661 with 234 deaths. (AFP Photo)

Governments across globe under pressure to control covid19 economic damage

Governments face pressure to reopen factories, shops, travel and public activities

19 Apr 2020 12:42 PM

A medical official checks a patient to ensure the possibilities of COVID-19 disease during a nationwide lockdown, imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. (PTI)

Covid-19 cases crosses 2 million mark worldwide

Europe is the hardest hit continent, with 1,010,858 cases and 85,271 fatalities.

15 Apr 2020 4:55 PM

Coronavirus death toll in Italy hits 366

After mass testing uncovered more than 7,300 infections, Italy’s outbreak surged to nearly equal South Korea’s

09 Mar 2020 11:15 AM

Google’s challenge came on the final day of a three-day hearing at the General Court, Europe’s second-highest,.

Google protests 'eye-catching' USD 2.6 billion EU fine, judge disagrees

The sparring underlines the battle ahead for the world’s most popular internet search engine.

17 Feb 2020 7:18 AM

Venice’s mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has given a preliminary estimate of damage at more than 1 billion euros. (Photo: AP)

Royal garden reopens in France; new attraction for tourists

Venice's endurance symbolised in Royal Gardens re-opening.

18 Dec 2019 10:44 AM

According to animal rights organisations, only between 3,200 and 3,900 tigers live in the wild worldwide. (Photo: AFP)

Five of nine tigers narrowly survived gruelling journey across Europe

Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven.

29 Nov 2019 9:58 AM

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