Refugee arrivals dip, but Ukraine's neighbours scramble to provide shelter
Arrivals are still building on an influx overwhelming volunteers, non-governmental organisations and authorities in eastern Europe's border.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Ukrainian president signs formal request to join the EU
The presidents of eight central and eastern European member states of the bloc called for granting Ukraine the status of an EU candidate.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Germany offers Poland help with refugees from Ukraine
Germany will offer support to countries in eastern Europe, especially Poland, facing an influx of refugees from the conflict in Ukraine.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Biden orders nearly 3,000 US troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Russia has denied plans to invade Ukraine but signalled it was in no mood for compromise on Wednesday.
Thu Feb 03 2022
U.S. sending nearly 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe in coming days
President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of nearly 3,000 American troops to eastern Europe in the coming days amid a standoff with Russia over Ukraine.
Wed Feb 02 2022
US responds to Russia security demands as Ukraine tensions mount
Russia has demanded NATO pull back troops and weapons from eastern Europe and bar Ukraine from ever joining.
Thu Jan 27 2022
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Coronavirus deaths in Eastern Europe topped 1 million as the Omicron variant threatened to batter the region.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Switzerland on alert as European heatwave persists
The heatwave affecting parts of Western, Central and Eastern Europe since June 27 will continue unabated over the coming days.
Sat Jul 04 2015
Khazanah eyes 'sukuk' issuance in Europe
Khazanah Nasional Bhd is considering the issue of sukuk or Islamic bonds in Eastern Europe following the opening of its office in Istanbul, Turkey, last November.
Thu Sep 04 2014
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025