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As Russia presses assault, Ukraine given possible path to European Union

The European Union's arm recommended putting Ukraine on a path to membership, a symbolic boost for the embattled country but one that did not slow a Russian onslaught that is taking civilian lives

Zelenskyy, European leaders discuss Ukraine's EU integration prospects

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania in Kiev to discuss his country's prospects to join the European Union

Toshiba, Sony, Samsung Electronics lose court fight against EU cartel fine

The European Commission in 2015 fined five firms 116 million euros ($120.5 million)

Western leaders pledge arms and EU path for Ukraine during Kyiv visit

Four European Union leaders say they support fast-tracking Ukraine becoming an official candidate to join the bloc. That came as the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania visited Kyiv on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron told a news conference that the leaders "are doing everything so that Ukraine alone can decide its fate. Macron also promised six more powerful truck-mounted artillery guns.

India, EU look to make a fresh start for a trade deal in Brussels

The launch of fresh negotiations with the EU comes close on the heels of India signing two trade deals, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia

Macron hints Ukraine visit to carry 'message of support' ahead of EU summit

Macron said a message of support must be sent to Ukraine before EU heads of state and government have to make important decisions at their Brussels meeting

EU signs deal to buy almost 110K doses of Danish vaccine to curb monkeypox

The European Union (EU) has signed a deal with Danish manufacturer Bavarian Nordic for the purchase of 109,090 doses of vaccine to curb the spread of monkeypox

Amazon offers to share data, boost rivals to dodge EU fines: Report

The world's largest online retailer is hoping its concessions will stave off a potential European Union fine that could be as much as 10% of its global turnover

EU antitrust probe: Google offers to let ad rivals place YouTube ads

The EU competition watchdog singled out Google's requirement that advertisers use its Ad Manager to display ads on YouTube and potential restrictions on the way in which rivals serve ads on YouTube

Russia got $98 billion from fuel exports in 100 days of war: Report

According to the report, the EU took 61 per cent of Russia's fossil fuel exports during the war's first 100 days, worth about 57 billion euros

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy asks EU for 7th sanctions package against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the European Union (EU) to impose a seventh package of sanctions against Russia due to its continued war against Kiev

EU special envoys meet as human rights situation in Afghanistan worsens

Amid the deteriorating human rights situation due to the Taliban regime, Special Envoy of the European Union for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson hosted Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan

Migrant crisis is a 'global challenge': G7 leaders

Last year, some 1.3 million refugees, mostly from conflict-ridden Syria and Iraq, asked for asylum in the European Union

Seal a tax deal

Minimum global corporate tax rate solves many problems

US, G7 allies aim to strip Russia of 'most favored nation' status: Report

Stripping Russia of its favored nation status paves the way for the United States and its allies to impose tariffs on a wide range of Russian goods.

G7 warns against unjustified export restrictions in wake of Ukraine war

G7, EU and other organisations are calling for guarding against export restrictions in wake of the Ukraine-Russia war for stabilising food prices

Biden to attend emergency NATO summit in Brussels, G7; address EU leaders

US President Joe Biden would attend an emergency NATO Summit, address European Union leaders and hold meetings with G-7 leaders, his national security advisor said

EU lawmakers uphold ban on new combustion engine cars by 2035: Report

Members of Parliament rejected an amendment that would have allowed some auto emissions from new vehicles after 2035

German transport minister opposes EU ban on vehicles with combustion engine

The plan, which still needs to be approved by EU member states, would significantly boost electric vehicles because lawmakers refused to exempt cars powered with synthetic fuels from the ban.

India, France hope India-EU trade pact to conclude before 2024

India and the EU (European Union) bloc are due to reopen FTA (Free Trade Agreement) talks in Brussels on June 17, the commerce ministry said in a statement