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European Union hikes tariffs on India, Indonesia stainless steel makers

The European Union has determined that imports of cold-rolled flat stainless steel products from India and Indonesia benefit from unfair subsidies and imposed tariffs

From trade to truffles: EU slaps more sanctions on Russia after Ukraine war

Pure-bred horses, truffles, a soccer club owner and a media company chief. They were among the targets of new European Union sanctions against Russia on Tuesday that sought to deny oligarchs their love of luxury and rob the nation of lucrative steel exports. The 27-nation bloc sought to stay away from sanctions that would sap its supply of Russian energy, but pounced with measures worth billions while stifling its ability to work on global markets by banning EU rating agencies to work with Russian clients. These new sanctions will cut Russia off even further and drain its resources to finance this barbaric war. So one can say that the Russia has become the most sanctioned nation in the world, which is very dubious honour indeed, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said. The continued punishment of Moscow for its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine was done in close consultation with Western allies, from the United Kingdom to the United States. Together they agreed t

Meta Platforms slapped with $19 million fine for EU data law breaches

Meta Platforms was fined 17 million euros ($19 million) for violating the European Union's privacy rules by failing to prevent a series of data breaches on its Facebook platform in 2018

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Euro rises on hopes of progress in peace talks

By Stefano Rebaudo

EU approves new round of Russia sanctions targeting energy, steel, defence

The European Union formally approved on Tuesday a new barrage of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, which include bans on investments in the Russian energy sector, luxury goods expo

Leaders of Poland, Czech, Slovenia travel to Kyiv in EU show of support

The leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia are travelling on Tuesday to Kyiv which is currently under fire, on an EU mission to show support for Ukraine as Russia's invasion intensifies

EU imposes 4th set of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

The European Union has announced that the 27-nation bloc has approved a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine

Talks with Ukraine may soon produce draft agreements: Russia delegate

RIA news agency quoted Leonid Slutsky as comparing the state of the talks now with the situation when they first started, and saying there was "substantial progress"

As sanctions rise, Russian billionaires reshape fortunes while they can

But the truth is murkier - revealed in arcane corporate filings that can take days before becoming public

Talks over Iran's tattered N-deal comes to a halt, says report

Nearly four years ago the then US President Donald Trump decided to leave the 2015 nuclear deal, and re-imposed sanctions on Tehran

'Nothing is taboo': European Union mulling new sanctions against Russia

If Putin intensifies the bombing, lays siege to Kyiv and intensifies the scenes of war, we know that we will have to take massive sanctions again, Macron said.

Google and Facebook 'Jedi Blue' ad deal probed by EU, Britain

The Jedi Blue agreement enables Meta via its Meta Audience Network, to participate in Google's Open Bidding programme, which is a rival to header bidding.

EU disburses first instalment of EUR 300 million aid to Ukraine

The remaining funds (EUR 600 million) will be disbursed later in the year, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the EU and Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: EU to boost military support to Kyiv, mulling new sanctions

The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said the 27 officials taking part at two-day summit outside Paris will agree to inject an extra 500 million euros into the fund for military aid to Ukraine

EU leaders seek ways to give support economies amid high energy prices

European Union leaders on Friday tried to find ways to support the continent's economies as they face skyrocketing energy prices amid a crisis aggravated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

China not supplying aircraft parts after sanctions, says Russia

Russia would eye opportunities to source parts from countries, including Turkey and India, after failing to get them from China

Euro dips as traders await EU policy response to war in Ukraine

Traders were looking to the ECB meeting later in the day for clues about how policy makers will balance the risk of higher inflation with the damage war in Ukraine will cause to economic growth

Record inflation hits EU countries as sanctions against Russia kick in

High inflation has hit the European Union as energy prices skyrocket amid the Russia-Ukraine war

Zelenskyy discusses with EU members on various sanction against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy consulted with EU members and talked to Charles Michel, President of the European Council to discuss various sanctions against Russia to ensure the security of civilians.Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said, "Consultations with EU partners continue. Talked with Charles Michel @eucopresident. Discussed sanctions against the Russian aggressor, the need for coordinated pressure on Russia to ensure the security of civilians, support for Ukraine in our struggle & Ukraine's membership in the #EU. #StopRussia."Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Antony Blinken, US secretary of state to discuss strengthing Ukraine's defence capabilities."Call with @SecBlinken on further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities," Kuleba tweeted.He further thanked the US government for banning the import of Russian oil. He further tweeted, "Grateful to the U.S. for the new package of tough sanctions on Russia. Pressure must be ...

EU hits Russia with more sanctions, set to snub Ukraine on swift membership

EU targets 160 Russians, including oligarchs, also slaps sanctions on Belarus central bank, three lenders; EU leaders to discuss war in Ukraine at summit on Thursday