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Assange took refuge in the diplomatic mission in 2012 after a British judge ruled he should be extradited to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault there. (Photo: AP)

Julian Assange ‘breaks promise’, Ecuador cuts off communication with world

The decision was taken because the Australian had broken a 2017 promise to not interfere in other countries’ affairs while in the mission.

29 Mar 2018 2:31 PM

The US has said that Russia needs to change behaviour for better relations. (Photo: File)

US, 14 other EU countries expel Russian diplomats over UK spy attack

Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Lithuania are among countries that have expelled Russian diplomats.

26 Mar 2018 7:25 PM

Donald Trump has temporarily excluded six countries, including Canada and Mexico, and European Union states from higher US import duties on steel and aluminium meant to come into effect on Friday. (Photo: File)

Trump temporarily exempts EU, 6 others from steel, aluminium tariffs

After May 1, Trump would decide whether to permanently exempt the countries based on the status of talks.

23 Mar 2018 5:47 PM

The proposal would give consumers the right to pre-contractual information and to cancel contracts within 14 days.

EU plans tougher consumer laws for Facebook, Gmail

This comes after the reports that a political consultancy misused the data of 50M FB users in a bid to influence the 2016 US election.

23 Mar 2018 8:30 AM

In the European Union 'we are a customs union and act collectively. It cannot be in the interest of the US government to divide Europe, nor will it succeed,' German Economy Minister Altmaier said. (Photo: AFP)

US 'will fail if it tries to split Europe': Germany

The shock measures by US are in response to 'unfair' trade practices, but EU has vowed to retaliate for a tit-for-tat trade war.

19 Mar 2018 8:59 AM

‘Ugly American’ is back: Shun all the failed ideas

Unlike China under the Great Qing, the United States runs a massive trade deficit equal to around three per cent of its GDP.

17 Mar 2018 12:37 AM

Narendra Modi had given Trudeau a cool reception, but he is expected to be much more welcoming for Macron after a warm meeting between the two in Paris 2017. (Photo: File)

Modi expected to be ‘much more welcoming’ to Macron than Trudeau

Macron will ‘spend a lot of time with Narendra Modi,’ a source in the French presidency said.

08 Mar 2018 1:07 PM

Trump ignited fears of a trade war and an outcry from US trading partners this week when he abruptly announced blanket 25 per cent tariffs on imported steel and 10 per cent on aluminium. (Photo: AP)

Trump tariffs expected next week with no country exemptions: Ross

Ross, who said he expected them to go into effect in the coming week, played down the impact on the US economy of retaliatory measures.

05 Mar 2018 11:30 AM

Foreign ministers will also ask Mogherini and the EU's foreign service, the EEAS, on Monday to look at ways to strengthen the bloc's 1990s-era arms embargo on the Southeast Asian country that remains in place. (Photo: File)

After US, Canada, EU looking to levy sanctions on top Myanmar generals

Any new travel bans and asset freezes would be the EU's toughest measures yet to try to hold the military accountable for the abuses.

23 Feb 2018 7:01 PM

The UK's Department of Health and Social Care plans to make the increase effective from later in 2018 in order to raise additional funds for the state-funded National Health Service. (Photo: File/Representational)

‘Health surchage’ to be doubled in UK for long-term visitors, including from India

The surcharge is paid by all visitors from outside the EU seeking to live in the UK for six months or more to work, study.

05 Feb 2018 6:50 PM

While the visa category used by numerous IT professionals from India among others was discontinued in 2010, the applicants are eligible to apply for permanent residency in Britain if they meet the necessary requirements. (Photo: File/Representational)

Skilled Indian professionals protest UK’s ‘unfair, inhuman’ visa norms

The protest Wednesday focused on the issue of indefinite leave to remain applications being delayed or turned down by the UK Home Office.

31 Jan 2018 6:42 PM

The explosion comes exactly a week after Taliban militants stormed a luxury hotel in Kabul, killing at least 22 people, the majority foreigners. (Photo: ANI)

95 killed, 158 injured in suicide car bombing in Kabul, Taliban claims attack

Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack.

27 Jan 2018 2:42 PM

Trump said in a statement, 'Despite my strong inclination, I have not yet withdrawn the United States from the Iran nuclear deal.' (Photo: AP)

Trump keeps Iran nuclear deal alive, waives sanctions ‘for last time’

Trump says, 'I have outlined two possible paths forward: either fix the deal's disastrous flaws, or the United States will withdraw.'

13 Jan 2018 1:26 PM

Angela said, 'There are still big obstacles on the path that need to be cleared.' (Photo: AP)

‘Big obstacles’ still in way of Germany coalition deal: Merkel

September's inconclusive elections left Merkel without a majority for a fourth term and struggling to find partners to govern with.

11 Jan 2018 6:01 PM

The long-awaited shake-up arrives ahead of another year of potentially bruising battles over Brexit, as talks with the European Union enter a key new phase amid continued divisions in the Conservative party. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May to reshuffle cabinet in New Year reboot as Brexit looms

Labour Party has started the new year attacking Theresa May government's handling of the crisis-hit health service and railways.

08 Jan 2018 12:03 PM

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AFP | File)

A year of self-deceptions?

Chinese investment in Britain may create jobs but will come with demands for huge returns to China.

30 Dec 2017 12:27 AM

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AP)

2017: A year of unusual predicaments

The Kushner/Netanyahu collaboration has begun with the acknowledgement of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

29 Dec 2017 1:24 AM

An internal investigation revealed that Damian Green had made misleading comments about pornography found on computers in his parliamentary office. (Photo: AFP)

Damian Green, UK PM Theresa May's deputy, resigns over pornography scandal

Damian Green’s resignation is a blow for May as she navigates the final year of tortuous Brexit negotiations.

21 Dec 2017 11:38 AM

Japan's whaling fleet left for the Southern Ocean last month, planning to kill 333 minke whales over a four-month period.

Countries come together asking Japan to stop whale killing

Apart from EU, 12 countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand and others too ask for culling to be curbed.

18 Dec 2017 12:59 PM

We will not be derailed from this fundamental duty to deliver the democratic will of the British people, says Theresa May. (Photo: File)

Have 'proven the doubters wrong': Theresay May on critics of Brexit deal

Pressure lifted on the embattled leader after she struck a deal with the European Union over Britain's divorce terms last Friday.

17 Dec 2017 5:19 PM

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