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  Apple faces first-ever charges under EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA)

  Technology | June 25, 2024 8:33 IST

  European 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 IST

  Far-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 IST

  The 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Putin'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 IST

  The 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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  Direct talks, not unilateral recognition: US on European countries recognising Palestinian statehood

  World | May 23, 2024 9:28 IST

  The US maintained that it supports a two-state solution for Palestine, but stressed that it should come through direct talks between all parties. The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Norway, Ireland and Spain, with other countries expected to follow suit, has deepened Israel's isolation.

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  Xi Jinping coins 'New Cold War' term in meeting with Emmanuel Macron | Here's all you need to know

  News | May 08, 2024 23:44 IST

  Xi Jinping coins 'New Cold War' term in meeting with Emmanuel Macron | Here's all you need to know In a pivotal moment during his visit to Europe, Chinese President Xi Jinping reached out to French President Emmanuel Macron, urging him to avert what could be a 'new Cold War'. Watch the video to know

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  China's President in France on a rare visit: Why Xi's visit dubbed crucial for EU, Ukraine war?

  World | May 06, 2024 11:47 IST

  China's President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday for a rare visit with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who is set to press him to reduce trade imbalances and try to convince him to use his influence on Russia over the war in Ukraine.

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  Xi Jinping leaves for Europe with high hopes of mending trade ties with EU amid soaring tensions

  World | May 05, 2024 16:25 IST

  Xi Jinping's first stop will be Paris, where his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron will be waiting for his arrival amid the fact he had a similar trip to Beijing last year.

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  Xi Jinping to visit France this week to promote Belt and Road initiative in a major blow to West

  World | April 29, 2024 14:35 IST

  Xi will also visit Hungary, a country Lin called an "important cooperation partner for China in promoting the Belt and Road initiative, and China and Central and Eastern European countries' cooperation."

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  EU eases travel for Indian passport holders with long-term Schengen visas under 'cascade' regime

  World | April 23, 2024 20:49 IST

  The European Commission had adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals amid strengthened relations between India and the EU. Indian nationals can avail long-term, multi-entry visas for two years to countries under Schengen area.

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  Meta, Google, Apple could be fined 10% of their global turnover: Here's why

  Technology | March 27, 2024 13:56 IST

  European antitrust regulators will be investigating tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta platforms for potential breaches of the EU's new Digital Markets Act. If found guilty of a breach, these companies could face fines of up to 10 percent of their global annual turnover.

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  Haiti violence: US military airlifts embassy personnel, EU temporarily closes its offices

  World | March 11, 2024 19:04 IST

  Haiti entered a state of emergency last Sunday after fighting escalated while Prime Minister Ariel Henry was in Nairobi seeking a deal for the long-delayed UN-backed mission.

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  Polish farmers stage violent protests in Warsaw, threaten to bring country to standstill | VIDEO

  World | March 07, 2024 10:39 IST

  The protesters burned tyres and threw firecrackers outside PM Donald Tusk's office in the Polish capital as they protested against food imports from Ukraine and the EU's plan on climate change. Police used tear gas, pepper sprays and stun grenades to quell the protest in Warsaw.

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  US, UK and EU express concerns over Pakistan's electoral process, urge probe into irregularities

  World | February 10, 2024 16:35 IST

  The elections in Pakistan held on Thursday were marred by militant attacks and suspension of mobile phone services, resulting in at least 12 deaths. Despite that, Pakistan's Foreign Office insisted that the elections were held "peacefully and successfully".

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  EU foreign policy chief Borrell says two-state solution process must continue

  News | January 22, 2024 18:25 IST

  EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell insisted on Monday that the two-state solution process for Palestinians and Israelis must continue.

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  EU foreign policy chief Borrell says two-state solution process must continue

  News | January 22, 2024 16:22 IST

  EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell insisted on Monday that the two-state solution process for Palestinians and Israelis must continue.

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  'NATO is dead': Trump told EU that US would never help Europe under attack, says official

  World | January 11, 2024 14:34 IST

  According to European Commissioner Thierry Breton, Trump promised to quit the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) during the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2020. Trump repeatedly clashed with traditional allies over trade and defense spending during his presidency.