Explainer: Why the UK's Brexit proposal falls short for the European Union
Britain`s latest proposal for an agreement on the terms of its divorce from the European Union has been widely rebuffed in Brussels because it does not meet the objectives of the so-called Irish border backstop.
Oct 04, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
Brexit: UK will leave the European Union on October 31, says Finance Minister Javid
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union on Oct. 31, hopefully with a deal, finance minister Sajid Javid said on Monday.
Sep 30, 2019, 19:44 PM IST
Deshhit: EU Parliament backs India on Jammu and Kashmir, says Pakistani terrorists target Europe
In yet another diplomatic win for India, the European Union Parliament supported New Delhi's stance on Kashmir and called Pakistan an “ambiguous” nation.
Sep 18, 2019, 21:00 PM IST
British PM Boris Johnson urges lawmakers to back October 31 Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged lawmakers to support an October 31 Brexit, saying they had promised to honour the result of the country`s 2016 decision to leave the European Union.
Aug 08, 2019, 17:13 PM IST
Parliament vs prime minister: Can a no-deal Brexit be blocked?
If the European Union refuses to renegotiate the terms of Britain`s departure, Johnson says he will take the country out without a divorce deal on October 31. Some in parliament are determined to stop him. Below are some of the likely moves and countermoves.
Aug 06, 2019, 21:23 PM IST
Germany, France, UK, EU urge Iran to revert to upholding nuclear deal
"Iran has stated that it wants to remain within the JCPoA. It must act accordingly by reversing these activities and returning to full JCPoA compliance without delay," they added.
Jul 09, 2019, 21:07 PM IST
More EU leaders sign up to carbon net-zero goal by 2050 ahead of summit
UN negotiators hope the gathering of EU heads of state will show commitment to the 2015 Paris pact to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Jun 17, 2019, 21:44 PM IST
Nationalists surge in EU Parliament vote, but pro-EU parties remain dominant
The far-right and nationalists in Italy, Britain, France and Poland came out on top in their national votes on Sunday.
May 27, 2019, 14:07 PM IST
UK's Theresa May told to ditch Brexit talks with opposition Labour
Thirteen of May’s former cabinet colleagues as well as Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Conservative lawmakers, wrote to May to ask her not to agree Labour`s demand for a post-Brexit customs union with the EU.
May 14, 2019, 15:21 PM IST
Twitter launches emoji for European Parliament elections in May
Twitter launched on Wednesday an emoji for the European Parliament elections in May, seeking to provide a visual link to channel conversations around a vote set to affect the European Union in the coming years.
Apr 10, 2019, 06:40 AM IST
UK parliament approves Brexit law forcing Prime Minister Theresa May to consult on delay
Britain`s parliament approved legislation on Monday that gives lawmakers the power to scrutinise and even change Prime Minister Theresa May`s request that the European Union agree to delay Brexit until June 30.
Apr 09, 2019, 05:10 AM IST
No-deal Brexit fears rise as parliament sinks British PM May's deal
Lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May`s Brexit deal for a third time on Friday, sounding its probable death knell and leaving Britain`s withdrawal from the European Union in turmoil on the very day it was supposed to quit the bloc.
Mar 30, 2019, 07:59 AM IST
Unprecedented move: British lawmakers vote to seize control of Brexit process for a day
The move underlined to what extent UK PM Theresa May has lost her authority, although she said the government would not be bound by the results of the so-called indicative votes.
Mar 26, 2019, 06:00 AM IST
May in fight to retain grip on Brexit as parliament seeks control
British Prime Minister Theresa May was holding crisis talks with colleagues on Sunday in an effort to breathe life into her twice-defeated Brexit deal after reports that her cabinet was plotting to topple her.
Mar 25, 2019, 00:00 AM IST
Returning to London, Britain's Theresa May faces mammoth task to change minds on Brexit
May secured a two-week reprieve to try to get the deal she negotiated in November.
Mar 22, 2019, 19:57 PM IST
EU regulators fine Google 1.49 billion euros for blocking advertising rivals
Last year, the EU competition enforcer imposed a record 4.34 billion euro fine on Google for using its popular Android mobile operating system to block rivals.
Mar 20, 2019, 17:12 PM IST
Under pressure, Britain's Theresa May scrambles to win support for Brexit deal
After parliament backed a move to delay Brexit, May still has only three days to win approval for her deal to leave the European Union if she wants to go to a summit with the bloc`s leaders on Thursday with something to offer them in return for more time.
Mar 17, 2019, 19:43 PM IST
Pollution a global challenge, will work with India to find solution: EU Ambassador
With the air quality of national capital deteriorating, the European Union's Ambassador to India Tomasz Kozlowski on Wednesday said that pollution is a global problem.
Nov 21, 2018, 16:31 PM IST
Britain's Theresa May seeks to cut deal on future EU ties in Brussels
British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives in Brussels on Wednesday to attempt to agree a blueprint of Britain`s post-Brexit ties with the European Union, which the bloc`s diplomats said was being held up by disagreements over Gibraltar, fisheries and trade.
Nov 21, 2018, 07:02 AM IST
Don't sell out the United Kingdom: Northern Irish kingmakers warn British PM Theresa May
The Northern Irish party which props up Prime Minister Theresa May`s government warned her on Friday that her negotiation had raised alarm bells and that it could not support a Brexit deal that divided up the United Kingdom.
Nov 09, 2018, 13:42 PM IST
