Berlin, Jan 18 (IANS) Eight European countries — Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom — said on Sunday that tariff threats undermine transatlantic ties and “risk a dangerous downward spiral”. A joint statement from Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom expressed commitment to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest and offered support to the people of Greenland.In a…
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Brussels, Jan 18 (IANS) Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, urged the European Commission to trigger the EU’s anti-coercion instrument after US President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on a group of European countries over Greenland.”It is also now high time to use the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) … and formulate a clear EU response,” Lange said in a LinkedIn post, urging the Commission to start the ACI procedure immediately, Xinhua n…
Brussels, Jan 18 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa warned that US tariff threats linked to Greenland would undermine transatlantic ties and risk a “dangerous downward spiral.””Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral,” they said in a joint statement.Von der Leyen and Costa said territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law, essential for Europe …
Brussels, Jan 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on eight European countries unless Denmark accept a deal over Greenland has drawn swift rebukes from Nordic capitals and major European leaders, fueled calls for an EU-level response, and cast fresh doubt over the implementation of last year’s EU-US tariff “truce.”In a social media post on Saturday, Trump said the United States would levy a 10-per cent tariff from February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Fr…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The first Republic Day Parade to be held after Operation Sindoor last year promises a special display of military might through cutting-edge defence platforms and a grand flypast by 29 aircraft, an official said on Saturday. The special display of military power in the Parade is expected to be in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high praise for “Make in India” weapons and drones that proved their mettle during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.This year’s Republic Da…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit-1) here will remain closed for public from January 21 to 29 due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, an official of the President’s Secretariat said on Saturday. Normally, Rashtrapati Bhavan Main Building is open for public viewing from Tuesday to Sunday (except on Gazetted holidays) in seven time slots between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex is also open for visitors from Tue…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday underscored India’s commitment to integrating renewable energy with agriculture and food systems to enhance energy security, climate resilience and rural livelihoods. The minister was addressing the inter-ministerial dialogue on Scaling Renewable Energy in Agrifood Systems, jointly convened by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Abu Dhabi…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that he will open the new X algorithm to the public in seven days. It will include all code for organic and advertising post recommendations.“We will publish the full algorithm in a week. Still much to improve. It’s just trying to show you what you are most likely to find interesting. The goal is to maximise unregretted user-seconds,” Musk said.”This will be repeated every 4 weeks, with comprehensive developer notes, to help …
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed the strong political resolve on either side to address pending issues through constructive engagement towards a mutually-beneficial free trade agreement (FTA), an official statement said on Saturday.During the latest ministerial-level discussions, both sides emphasised the strategic importance of concluding a fair, balanced, and ambitious agreement that aligns with their shared values, economic priorities, and commitment …
Sofia, Jan 1 (IANS) Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the Euro as its official currency on New Year’s Day, becoming the 21st member of the Euro area. To ensure a smooth transition to the new currency, throughout January, the Bulgarian lev will remain in circulation alongside the Euro. Starting February 1, the Euro will become the country’s sole legal tender.From January 1 to June 30, the exchange of Lev for Euros is free of charge at banks and post offices. After this period, currency exc…