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In pics | Nations take 'right' turn in Europe, check the list
World | February 25, 2025 16:30 ISTWith Friedrich Merz set to become the Chancellor in Germany, the European Union will have a considerable number of members being governed by right-wing parties. With Trump, a Republican, heading the US government, policies of protectionism and isolationism are only set to get a boost worldwide.
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AI Summit: JD Vance's speech hints at Europe and US division over AI regulation
World | February 11, 2025 16:34 ISTUS President JD Vance's address at the AI Summit in France on Tuesday hinted that the US and Europe are divided over AI regulation. In his speech, Vance said that the AI systems made in US will be free of ideological bias.
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'No heating, no light': Russia's Gazprom halts natural gas supply to Europe via Ukraine
World | January 01, 2025 12:55 ISTAfter Gazprom announced it would halt gas flows, the Moldovan Prime Minister accused Putin of using energy "as a political weapon” and said his government does not recognise the debt cited by the Russian energy giant, which he said has been “invalidated by an international audit.”
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'Fraught with serious risks': Russian foreign ministry warns citizens against travelling to US
World | December 14, 2024 16:08 ISTNotably, since the war began in Ukraine, the United States has extended approximately $62 billion in military aid. Additionally, Washington, last month, authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia.
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Apple faces fresh EU scrutiny, new product sparks regulatory concerns
Technology | November 05, 2024 14:26 ISTApple has once again come under scrutiny from the European Union Commission. The commission has directed the American tech giant to comply with the regulations set forth in the Digital Marketing Act.
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Can Russia-Ukraine conflict lead to nuclear war- Here's what Putin's ally said!
Originals | September 20, 2024 14:58 ISTCan Russia-Ukraine war conflict lead to nuclear war: A senior Russian lawmaker has cautioned that if Ukraine were to launch strikes on Russian territory using missiles supplied by the West then it could result in a "worldwide war involving the use of nuclear arms."
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Central Europe hit by severe floods: 24 killed in Romania, Poland and Czech, EU promises aid | WATCH
World | September 20, 2024 12:52 ISTA low-pressure system named "Boris" caused the worst flooding in more than two decades from Romania to Poland over the past week, and also affected Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Seven people were killed each in Poland and Romania, and five in Austria and Czech Republic each.
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Breton quits as France's EU commissioner, drops explosive resignation letter againt von der Leyen
World | September 16, 2024 16:25 ISTThierry Breton of France stepped down as a member of the European Commission on Monday and will no longer be his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition.
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PM Modi congratulates RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on receiving 'A+' rating in Global Finance Report
Business | August 21, 2024 10:37 ISTRBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an "A+" rating by Global Finance magazine, making him one of only three central bank governors globally to receive the top distinction for the second consecutive year. The rating recognises Das's leadership in navigating India's economic challenges.
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PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of European Commission
World | July 19, 2024 14:28 ISTUrsula von der Leyen got 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in a secret ballot in the 720-member chamber to win another term in the European Parliament. The EU is India's largest trading partner, accounting for 12.2 per cent of total Indian trade.
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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission President | WATCH her first reaction
World | July 18, 2024 18:46 ISTVon der Leyen gained 401 of the 707 votes cast. There were 284 votes against her candidacy, 15 abstentions and seven void ballots. The secret ballot came hot on the heels of strong gains by the far right in last month's election for the European Parliament.
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EU court lambasts European Commission for failing to provide enough info on COVID-19 vaccine deals
World | July 17, 2024 14:14 ISTThe European Commission was tasked with organising the joint procurement of vaccines during the pandemic and leading negotiations with manufacturers. It refused to grant complete access to COVID-19 vaccine contracts worth $2.9 million to a group of EU lawmakers.
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France Legislative Election: Macron's party may suffer major losses in snap polls as voting begins
World | June 30, 2024 15:46 ISTFrench voters began voting in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country's first far-right government since World War Two, a potential sea change at the heart of the European Union.
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Apple faces first-ever charges under EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA)
Technology | June 25, 2024 8:33 ISTEuropean Union (EU) regulators have investigated Apple for allegedly breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by restricting support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe. Apple's current App Store policies limit ‘steering’, which is essential for enabling app developers to reduce dependency.
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Far-right parties dominate European Parliament elections, setback for liberals: Main takeaways
World | June 10, 2024 17:54 ISTFar-right parties have dominated the four-day elections at the European Union, which could make it harder for the Parliament to pass decisions. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's party has surged ahead in the EU polls, which France's Emmanuel Macron received a drubbing by his far-right rivals.
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Macron dissolves French Parliament as far-right advances in EU polls, calls for early elections
World | June 10, 2024 8:22 ISTThe EU election results were a hard blow for Macron, who has been advocating for Europe-wide efforts to defend Ukraine and the need for the EU to boost its own defences and industry.
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Good news for Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni, gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
World | June 10, 2024 7:50 ISTThe Brothers of Italy party, led by Meloni, solidified its position as the nation's foremost political force, surpassing its previous success of 26 percent in the 2022 general elections. This assertion is supported by projections from the state broadcaster RAI.
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What's at stake in the European Parliament election that concludes Sunday? FAQs
World | June 09, 2024 12:30 ISTThe election will shape how the European Union, a bloc of 450 million citizens, confronts challenges including a hostile Russia, increased industrial rivalry from China and the United States, climate change and immigration.
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Russia warns of 'possible consequences' if Ukraine uses Western-supplied weapons on its soil
World | May 29, 2024 11:05 ISTPutin's warning came as Ukraine secured an agreement with Belgium for 30 F-16 jets, while the Netherlands has committed to providing Kyiv with a Patriot air defence system. Support for Ukraine has been slow from Western countries, leaving it to the mercy of better-equipped Russian forces.
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Spain, Norway and Ireland will formally recognise Palestinian statehood. Here's why that matters
World | May 28, 2024 14:51 ISTThe move has deepened Israel's diplomatic isolation amid widespread criticism over its conduct in the Gaza war, in which 36,000 Palestinians have been killed. However, the symbolic move is unlikely to have any impact on the war as peace talks between Israel and Hamas remain stalled.
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