european union

Islamabad, March 25 – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia.Furthermore, Pakistan continued its diplomatic outreach by holding telephone conversations and...

Madrid, March 25 – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reiterated his opposition to the war in Iran on Wednesday, which has spread across the Middle East, criticizing the military actions of the United States and Israel.The Spanish premier also defended his government's economic package aimed...

Riga, March 25 Estonia and Latvia reported on Wednesday that drones had entered their airspace from Russia. The Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) stated that its air force detected an unmanned aircraft entering Latvian airspace from Russia. According to the statement, the wreckage of the drone...

March 24, New Delhi – The European Union and Australia signed a Free Trade Agreement and a Security and Defence Partnership on Tuesday, concluding years of negotiations.EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finalized the long-awaited trade deal, aiming to...

New Delhi, March 23 – Indian chess great Koneru Humpy defended her decision to withdraw from the Candidates tournament in Cyprus later this month, saying it's impossible to play peacefully while surrounded by warships, while also asserting that she is "not scared" of penalties and is not playing...

New Delhi, March 22 Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy announced on Sunday that she would withdraw from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, citing concerns about her personal safety despite assurances from the organizers in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The Candidates...

Moscow, March 22 – The United States is pursuing a policy of dominance in global energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russian media."They (the United States) only care about their own well-being. They are willing to defend this prosperity by any...

Abu Dhabi, March 21: The effects of Iran's actions will be felt by people in all parts of the world, especially the most vulnerable, several world leaders stated on Saturday while strongly condemning Tehran's attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure...

March 21, New Delhi – Donald Trump has criticized NATO allies for not supporting the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, calling the alliance a "paper tiger" without American backing.In a social media post on March 20, Trump accused allies of refusing to join efforts to secure shipping...

March 21, New Delhi — The European Commission on Saturday urged European Union (EU) member states to lower their natural gas storage targets and begin refilling reserves gradually in order to curb demand following the disruption caused by the war in the Middle East and the resulting surge in...

Moscow, March 21 – European politicians are deliberately plunging their countries into crisis and darkness by continuing to reject Russian energy resources, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday."It is not a technical disaster or any natural catastrophe that is causing the...

Seoul, March 21 – South Korea will join seven other countries, including European nations and Japan, in a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign ministry said.The joint statement, issued by Britain, France, Germany...

Washington, March 21 The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network linked to Hezbollah, which is designated by Washington as a foreign terrorist organization.“Today, the United States is imposing sanctions to disrupt a global financial network that supports Hizballah...

New York, March 20 – The rift between US President Donald Trump and NATO deepened on Friday as he called members of the alliance “cowards” and warned that he would “remember” their refusal to help open the Strait of Hormuz.“Without the USA, NATO IS A PAPER TIGER,” he wrote on Truth Social.He...

March 20, New Delhi — Governments around the world are implementing measures to protect consumers from the rising cost of energy, which has been driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These measures range from tax cuts and subsidies to adjustments in supply.Germany is exploring...

New Delhi, March 20 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong held a telephone conversation on Friday, discussing the ongoing conflict in West Asia and Indo-Pacific issues.Following the conversation, EAM Jaishankar, in a post on his X handle, wrote...

Brussels, March 20 – Leaders of the European Union (EU) pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict "has not translated into immediate...

March 19, New Delhi: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned on Thursday of the urgent need to support Ukraine's war effort. European Union leaders are expected to pressure Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to lift his blockade on a vital 90-billion-euro ($103 billion) EU loan to Ukraine...

Colombo, March 19 – Sri Lanka cannot afford to ignore the increasing threat of transnational terrorism, as terrorist organizations in South Asia remain ideologically aligned, share targets and enemies, a report highlights, while emphasizing that the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks indicated that...

Gangtok, March 19 Calling cinema a powerful medium that transcends borders, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Wednesday that the inaugural Sikkim International Film Festival marks a significant step towards positioning the state as a vibrant hub of art and culture.Addressing the opening...