European Union

Jet, Set and No Go: These places are banning international travel due to new COVID variant in SA

The new Covid-19 variant discovered in South Africa on Thursday has got the global aviation sector on tenterhooks with several countries banning or contemplating on ban on air travel.

Nov 26, 2021

Why governments across the globe are taxing major tech companies: Explained

It is pertinent to note that the IMF has also expressed some interest in the proposal.

Oct 13, 2021

Denmark won't recognize Taliban as legitimate govt of Afghanistan; will continue development efforts [details]

The European country admitted that the Taliban government was not created legally and that the group had taken control of the country not in a peaceful manner.

Sep 5, 2021

What is happening in Mali: PM, Defence minister arrested amid coup [details]

Col Goita contested that he was not consulted about the cabinet reshuffle, claiming that he should have been named vice president instead. That's it and we have a coup.

May 26, 2021

EU Covid passport scheme to start from July 1

The European Union's (EU) Covid-19 passport scheme will be up and running from July 1, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said.

May 22, 2021

Covid Impact: Temporary layoffs in EU hit record high

The pandemic-related restrictions introduced by the governments of the European Union (EU) member states have resulted in the closure of businesses and record temporary layoffs, according to authorities.

Apr 20, 2021

Germany dealt a huge blow to China with Indo-Pacific strategy

The most important objective of this strategy is the goal of "diversification" of partnerships & supply chains beyond China and strengthening relations with other Indo Pacific partners.

Sep 2, 2020

India among 58 nations questioning WHO on COVID-19 response

India is among 58 nations, including 27 European Union members, who have moved a draft resolution demanding evaluation of the World Health Organisation (WHO)'s response towards the novel coronavirus pandemic.

May 18, 2020

COVID-19 travel advisory: Indian passport holders from Europe, Turkey not allowed in the country

Till now, Covid-19 has infected more than 190,000 people and over 7500 have lost their lives. Here's an updated travel advisory for those coming home to India.

Mar 18, 2020

UK unveils new points-based visa system; Indians may benefit

The new system would mean that the citizens of the European Union will not be getting preferential access to living and working in the UK.

Feb 20, 2020

Britain leaves EU today: Twitter divided on Brexit day; here are the reactions

Few people became emotional while some expressed their anger over Britain leaving 40-year membership of the European Union.

Jan 31, 2020

EU moves resolutions against Citizenship Act, Kashmir; India says 'matter is internal'

Out of 751 members of the EU Parliament, 626 have moved six resolutions on both the issues ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brussels for the India-EU summit in March.

Jan 27, 2020

India-US strategic ties go ballistic as US tags NavIC 'allied' navigation system

ISRO's NavIC will be designated 'allied' satellite navigation system vis-a-vis GPS along with EU's Galileo and Japan's QZSS for sharing data and mutual consultations; Russian GLONASS and Chinese Beidou designated 'non-allied'

Dec 12, 2019

Britain will face challenges in post-Brexit trade talks, experts say

Aligning British rules with those of the US would create divergences with the EU and inevitably create extra friction.

Nov 8, 2019

'Curated, Sanitised picnic': Mufti slams centre over EU delegation Srinagar visit; Here are reactions from other leaders

The European Union lawmakers will meet the residents, traders, state government officials and the houseboat owners to 'see the ground situation.'

Oct 29, 2019

Guess what Faf du Plessis is relying on to improve South African cricket – Brexit! Here's why

After suffering a humiliating whitewash at the hands of India, Faf du Plessis talked about how Brexit could help his team in future.

Oct 22, 2019

How will the Brexit deal affect large Indian corporate investors in the UK?

Tata Group is happy that the Brexit deal removes some uncertainty while many others are yet to decide and remain tight-lipped as they assess the situation

Oct 18, 2019

US widens trade war; slaps 25 percent tariffs on European goods, 10 percent on Airbus

But no tariffs will be imposed on EU-made aircraft parts used in Airbus' Alabama assembly operations or those used by rival US planemaker Boeing Co, safeguarding US manufacturing jobs.

Oct 3, 2019

Iran warns of 'strong step' away from nuclear deal if Europe cannot offer new terms

Iran's oil should be bought and its money should be accessible to return to the country, said Ali Rabiei, an Iranian government spokesman.

Sep 2, 2019

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen since President Trump withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran last year and imposed crippling unilateral sanctions.

Aug 31, 2019