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
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025