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Qatargate bribery: Does EU’s infamous scandal targeting Kashmir have Turkish, Pak roots?
New Delhi: The European Parliament’s Qatargate bribery scandal is now touching Indian shores. A number of websites in Europe have reported how various countries and individuals seem to be influencing the Jammu…
- Middle East
Iran slaps ‘retaliatory’ sanctions on EU, UK individuals, entities
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions on 17 individuals and four entities of the European Union and the UK for “supporting terrorism and fomenting violence and unrest in Iran”. “The…
- World
EU ambassador assaulted in Khartoum amid violent conflict in Sudan
Dublin: EU’s ambassador in Sudan Aidan O’Hara has been assaulted at his home in Khartoum, which is gripped by deadly fighting between rival forces, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin has said. The…
- Technology
UK bans TikTok on government devices over security concerns
London: TikTok will be banned from UK government phones amid security concerns around the Chinese-owned social media video app, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden announced in Parliament on Thursday. The ban brings…
- Technology
WhatsApp to clearly outline how its privacy updates will affect EU users
London: Meta-owned WhatsApp has committed to being more transparent on changes to its terms of service in the European Union. The European Commission said in a statement that the company will make…
- World
‘Decisive breakthrough’: UK PM Rishi Sunak declares new Brexit pact
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday unveiled a “decisive breakthrough” in achieving a new deal with the European Union (EU) to resolve the post-Brexit trade dispute related to Northern Ireland.…
- Middle East
Iran imposes ‘retaliatory’ sanctions on EU, British individuals, entities
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry imposed new “retaliatory” sanctions on several individuals and entities of the European Union (EU) and Britain for “supporting terrorism and inciting violence”. The move targets those supporting…
- World
EU formally bans gas and diesel car sales from 2035
London: In a move to boost the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the European Parliament has approved the law to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars in the EU,…
- Middle East
Egypt’s FM, EU envoy discuss Israeli-Palestinian conditions
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister and EU envoy discussed here the developments of the Israeli-Palestinian situation and the escalating violence. The Egyptian top diplomat Sameh Shoukry warned against the serious repercussions of the…
- World
Ukraine sets to get 3 bn euros from EU this week: PM
Kiev: Ukraine is set to receive 3 billion euros (about $3.25 billion) from the European Union (EU) this week as a part of fresh financial aid, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has…
- World
NATO, EU sign declaration on cooperation
Brussels: NATO and the EU signed a third Joint declaration on cooperation that aimed to further expand their strategic partnership collaboration and strengthen collective European defence. “We have just signed the third…
- World
Italian PM reaffirms commitment to EU recovery plan
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the challenges of economic growth and European migration policy here. Meloni reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to the European…
- Pakistan
Could have used harsher words to describe Pakistan: Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who has often described Pakistan as the “epicentre of terrorism”, has said that considering the neighbouring country’s role in promoting cross-border terrorism, he could have…
- Technology
Smartphone makers may be forced to bring back removable batteries
London: The European Union (EU) has now agreed on new laws and regulations aimed at making batteries more sustainable and reusable which might force smartphone makers to bring back removable batteries, the…
- Technology
EU passengers will soon be able to use 5G tech on planes
London: Airline passengers in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to use 5G technology in their phones to full effect in the sky, the media reported. According to BBC, the…
