EU fines Google $1.7 bn for unfair online ad rules

Brussels: The European Union’s antitrust regulators on Wednesday fined Google 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for abusing its dominance in the online search market by blocking rivals. Google has abused its market dominance by imposing a number of restrictive clauses in contracts with third-party websites which prevented Google’s rivals from placing their search adverts on […]

Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini (File Photo/ Facebook)

European Union urges India, Pakistan to exercise restraint

Brussels :  The European Union (EU) on Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to exercise “utmost restraint” and avoid any further escalation of the situation on their border, as it could lead to “serious and dangerous consequences” for both countries and the wider region. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, in […]