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European Council President Donald Tusk, left, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker greet each other. (Photo: File/AP)

EU, Japan sign landmark trade deal to eliminate nearly all tariffs

The ambitious pact signed in Tokyo runs counter to President Donald Trump’s moves to hike tariffs on imports from many US trading partners.

17 Jul 2018 6:27 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

Chequers deal: A dead duck for UK?

The Brexitiers won by a narrow margin of 52 to 48 per cent of vote.

14 Jul 2018 12:47 AM

The root of the conflict is the Trump administration’s assertion that China has long used predatory tactics in a drive to supplant America’s technological supremacy. (Photo: AP)

No one wins: Elevated risks of trade war on global economy

Trade war that erupted between US, China carries major risk of escalation that could slow global economy.

07 Jul 2018 12:21 PM

2 summits & shaping of a new world order

With China and India, the SCO has the world’s two fastest-growing economies.

03 Jul 2018 5:38 AM

Harley-Davidson has announced that it is moving some of its production overseas to avoid tariffs on bikes sold in the European Union. (Photo: AP)

Harley-Davidson to take 'a big hit' for moving production overseas: Trump

US President said, Wisconsin-based motorcycle manufacturer risks losing American customers if it shifts production overseas.

02 Jul 2018 12:49 PM

Trump is a long-time critic of the WTO. He often complains that the world trade body is biased against the US.(Photo: File)

Trump denies of withdrawing from WTO, accuses of treating US ‘very badly’

Trump's remarks came amid reports that he has told his top officials that he wants to withdraw the US from the WTO.

30 Jun 2018 10:14 AM

An EDMC official said that the aim of this meeting was to create an enabling environment between India and EU for efficient solid waste management in the country. (Photo: PTI)

European Union delegation takes tips from municipal body

As per Ms Sharma, the EDMC has been making consistent efforts towards better management of solid waste.

30 Jun 2018 5:03 AM

India-Nepal ‘bridge’ is still unshakeable

Oli’s words also need to be analysed in the light of certain recent events in South Asia.

28 Jun 2018 2:47 AM

It also enshrines Brexit day in British law as March 29, 2019 at 11pm (2300 GMT) -- midnight Brussels time, defined by the end of the two-year Article 50 withdrawal process. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

UK is now allowed to leave EU as Brexit bill becomes law

The bill transfers decades of European law onto British statute books in bid to avoid any legal disruption.

26 Jun 2018 5:33 PM

Harley-Davidson Inc said on Monday it would move production of motorcycles shipped to the European Union from the United States.

Harley-Davidson to move some production out of US to avoid EU tariffs

The shift in production is an unintended consequence of Trump’s administration imposing tariffs on European steel and aluminum.

26 Jun 2018 11:59 AM

The visit from June 17-23 will provide an opportunity to hold in-depth discussions with the political leadership on a wide range of global, regional and bilateral issues and advance India's growing strategic engagement with the European Union, the Ministry of External Affairs said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sushma Swaraj leaves for 7 day tour of four European nations

India and France are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Strategic Partnership.

17 Jun 2018 7:53 PM

Gilgit-Baltistan region. (Photo: AFP/File)

Gilgit-Baltistan: Is India losing the plot?

Pakistan continues with its old tricks for Kashmir is in its jugular veins.

15 Jun 2018 4:54 AM

London's tech companies have attracted over 4 bn pounds of investment since European Union referendum vote in June 2016.

London top hub for Indian tech investment

London has attracted more investment projects from India than any other major European city.

14 Jun 2018 11:55 AM

Last month a senior Iranian official said European powers had until the end of May to come up with an economic package to compensate Iran for the effects of the US withdrawal. (Photo: AP)

Iran 'cannot wait forever' for confirmation of 2015 nuclear accord

The remaining signatories to the pact have been scrambling to find ways to preserve the accord since Trump's announcement.

09 Jun 2018 10:08 AM

According to EU Commission guidelines, ‘a certification must accompany animals en route to the EU, when they are presented for entry into the EU at an approved EU Border Inspection Post’. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Penka the cow sentenced to death by Brussels for straying from Bulgaria into Serbia

Penka was sentenced to death because she lacked the correct paperwork for entering the European Union.

05 Jun 2018 1:32 PM

Putin, who was recently re-elected to a fourth Kremlin term, also played down reported links between his United Russia party and Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPOe), which is now part of the governing coalition in Vienna. (Photo: AP)

Russia wants united, prosperous European Union, says Vladimir Putin

Putin will meet Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen as well as Kurz on Tuesday.

05 Jun 2018 10:31 AM

During the call, May also announced her support for Trump's plan to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore next week. (Photo: File)

Theresa May tells Trump that US tariffs on EU steel are unjustified

The leaders spoke for 1st time since the announcement in 30-minute call and agreed to discuss the issue further at the G7 summit in Canada.

05 Jun 2018 10:25 AM

The latest death toll was published around 7:00 pm (1800 GMT), after the search and rescue operation had ended for the day. (Photo: AFP)

More than 50 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisian coast

Tunisian authorities said 48 bodies were recovered, close to the city of Sfax, while 68 people were rescued.

04 Jun 2018 9:46 AM

On Thursday, however, Trump announced that those exemptions were not being extended, and his decision immediately drew furious responses from Canadian President Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: AP)

World on brink of trade as US slaps steel, aluminium tariffs on allies

Washington angered its major allies by slapping duties of 25 per cent and 10 per cent on imports of aluminium and steel.

02 Jun 2018 12:00 PM

France and Germany want national initiatives to be complemented by EU ones, which can have more added value for the establishment and the growth of tech start-ups.

France, Germany push for EU funding for technology start-ups

Europe has long been seen as a laggard in developing new technologies compared with the United States.

28 May 2018 5:04 PM

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