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Iran nuclear talks progressing amid ‘better atmosphere’
Riyadh: Chief negotiators of Iran and three European countries have temporarily returned to their home countries for consultations as expert talks continue, providing the latest evidence that international talks to salvage the…
- Technology
South Korean lab, EU develop intercontinental 5G-satellite system
Seoul: A South Korean research lab said on Thursday that it has successfully developed the world’s first intercontinental 5G-satellite network system to help communicate in case of a disaster. The 5G-satellite multiple…
- World
UK Brexit minister quits as new COVID-19 rules spark anger
London: A senior member of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet resigned Saturday night, adding to a sense of disarray within a government that has faced rebellion from his own lawmakers and voters…
- World
End of an era: Angela Merkel bows out after 16 years
Berlin: Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany’s first female chancellor on Nov. 22, 2005. Over the next 16 years, she was…
- Middle East
Iran nuclear talks pause, will reconvene in Vienna next week
Berlin: Diplomats negotiating in Vienna to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers have paused after five days of talks to consult with their governments and will reconvene next week, officials…
- World
Slovakia in lockdown records new daily record in infections
Bratislava: Coronavirus cases in Slovakia hit a daily record despite the country entering a national lockdown last week, the Health Ministry reported on Friday. The ministry said Slovakia confirmed 15,278 new cases…
- World
EU fines 4 banks USD 390M in foreign exchange trading cartel
Brussels: The European Union said on Thursday that it has fined four major banks a combined USD 390 million for colluding in a foreign exchange spot trading cartel that allowed them to…
- World
European Union investment plan to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative
New Delhi: The EU is to reveal details of a global investment plan that’s widely seen as a rival to China’s Belt and Road initiative, BBC reported. It’s regarded as part of…
- World
Sweden sticks to non-participation, not applying for NATO membership: Prime Minister
Moscow: Sweden has no plans to join NATO, the country’s prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, said on Tuesday while presenting the new government’s policy. “Our non-participation in military alliances serves our country well…
- World
EU to limit political ads, ban use of certain personal info
Brussels: Concerned by the misuse of political advertising to undermine elections, the European Union on Thursday unveiled plans to help people better understand when they are seeing such ads online and who…
- World
Venezuela slams EU renewal of sanctions days before elections
Caracas: Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister, Felix Plasencia has condemned the decision by the Council of the European Union (EU) to renew sanctions against officials of the South American country for another year.…
- World
EU executive says COP26 agreement a good start
Brussels: The head of the European Union’s executive arm says Saturday’s agreement at the U.N. climate conference gives us confidence that we can provide a safe and prosperous space for humanity on…
- World
Belarus says ready for dialogue with EU on migrant crisis
Minsk: Press Secretary of the Belarusian President Natalya Eismont has told the media that Belarus is always ready for a dialogue with European Union politicians on the migrant crisis. She said “we…
- World
Turkey bans citizens of Iraq, Syria, Yemen from flying to Belarus
Ankara: Citizens of Iraq, Syria and Yemen would not be allowed to fly from Turkey to Belarus, announced the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority. The declaration came amid the migrant crisis currently developing at…
- World
EU court upholds $2.8 bn fine against Google for anti-trust practices
London: In a major setback to Google, the European Union’s General Court on Wednesday upheld an earlier ruling by the European Commission that imposed a $2.8 billion fine on the search engine…
