Beijing: China this week accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent “Taiwanese president-elect William Lai” a message of congratulations following the result. Beijing called the message a violation of Washington’s commitment to maintain only unofficial ties […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: Indonesia is reviving plans to construct a giant sea wall in the latest of measures to prevent its capital city of Jakarta from sinking at a faster rate. The project will require three phases of construction, extending past the year 2040, with the first two stages requiring 164.1 trillion rupiah (S$14.04 billion) in […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan-China Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) this week urged the Pakistani government to learn poverty reduction techniques from China who successfully alleviated this menace. Moazzam Ghurki, President of the PCJCCI, expressed admiration for China’s successful poverty reduction initiatives in rural areas. He emphasized the desire of Pakistan and PCJCCI to […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy is a holiday paradise, there’s no doubt about it. Sensational food, majestic architecture, sublime beaches, gorgeous countryside and much more – there’s something for everyone in this delightful part of the world. If you’re planning a trip, it’s worth knowing how to unlock the full potential of Italy while you’re away. Read […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark’s prime minister this week proclaimed Frederik X king on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, after Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication, ending her 52-year reign as the country’s longest-serving monarch. Tens of thousands of people gathered on the streets of the Danish capital on Sunday to greet Frederik and bid […]
Read MoreKathmandu: Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi this week called on Nepal’s Foreign Affairs Secretary Sewa Lamsal. Matters related to the Nepal-Pakistan relations were discussed in the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, informed the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu. Ambassador Hashmi shared in social media X that they ‘discussed whole […]
Read MoreNewswire Washington: US President Joe Biden said this week that the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan, after Taiwanese voters rebuffed China and gave the ruling party a third presidential term. Earlier in the day, the Taiwanese ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai Ching-te came to power, strongly rejecting […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On New Year’s Day 2024, the presidents of China and the US exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The day before, the leaders of China and Russia also exchanged messages of New Year greetings. These two sets of relationships between major powers, which have […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Indian Ocean belongs to India alone, and regional countries’ cooperation with extraterritorial states is subject to New Delhi’s discretion – this is the latest message sent by India. Hindustan Times reported on December 31 that Sri Lanka has informed India that it will not allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at […]
Read MoreParis: The reopening of the La Tour d’Argent in Paris signals a new chapter in a spot with a very long and storied legacy. The mythology around one of Paris’s most famous restaurants, La Tour d’Argent, is legendary and far-reaching. The restaurant in the 5th arrondissement overlooks the Seine River and the Notre Dame Cathedral, […]
Read MoreXu Wei Beijing: China reaffirmed its commitment to building a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship with the United States this week, with its top diplomat calling on both sides to assume the vision and role befitting major countries to give the world “rock-solid certainty and positive energy”. Addressing a reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan this week invited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. In a meeting with Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, Pakistani Federal Minister for Industries and Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz discussed the options to enhance bilateral trade […]
Read MoreDing Gang People are eagerly anticipating the arrival of peace in the New Year because it is still something that the world lacks. The term “peace” has two meanings in English: One refers to safety and freedom from war and violence, while the other pertains to a state of tranquility, devoid of worry, problems, noise, […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov In his New Year greeting message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that in the face of changes unseen in a century and volatile international and regional situations, China-Russia relations have always maintained healthy and stable development, and moved steadily in the right direction in 2023. Putin sent heartfelt […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week praised the contribution of Pakistanis in Italy. In a recent media interaction, he said Italy was home to a significant and growing Pakistani community, estimating the population at around 200,000, with 140,000 having official documentation. The envoy said this indicates a robust presence of […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The UK is not passing on enough information about small boats crossing the Channel, a French report has said. The Court of Accounts, which audits spending in France, said intelligence provided to French police was often “first level” and “very general”. It said France needed more details about the boats and engines being […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: The development of China-Russia relations in the past three-quarters of a century has shown that to continuously consolidate and develop bilateral relations featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, meets the expectations of the international community and conforms to […]
Read MoreJakarta: For the last few years, Indonesia’s leadership role at the global level has become the world’s focus. This can be seen in the last two years, when the country has demonstrated its leadership by holding two major international events: the G20 Summit in 2022 and the ASEAN Summit in 2023. Indonesia has proven its […]
Read MoreNewswire Peshawar: A special road will be constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for the establishment of better trade relations with Afghanistan, officials said this week. Focusing on the proposed Sara Kanda Lajmeri Road, Inspector General Frontier Corps South Haroon Hameed and Deputy Commissioner South Waziristan Naseer Khan have issued special instructions for a […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week extend their warmest wishes for a New Year. “May the canvas of your days be painted with vibrant hues of success, and may each moment be a stepping stone towards a future adorned with fulfillment,” they said in a […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met the Australian leader of the opposition Peter Dutton MP. “Glad to meet the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Peter Dutton MP,” he posted on X. The relations between the two countries have been friendly, with former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf having visited Australia […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: The queen of Denmark has announced that she is to abdicate after 52 years on the throne. Announcing the surprise news to the nation in her new year speech, Queen Margrethe II said she would step down on 14 January, the 52nd anniversary of her accession, leaving the throne to her son, Crown Prince […]
Read MoreTokyo: Hundreds of thousands of people visited shrines across Japan to welcome the New Year. It was the first time since 2019 that no COVID restrictions were in place since the Japanese government downgraded the pandemic’s status to the same as the flu last May. Sensoji and Meii shrines in Tokyo were packed with Japanese […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China is far ahead in the digital economy in terms of scale with its value reaching 7.47 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, according to the Asia Digital Economy Report 2023 released this week. According to this report, issued during an event in Beijing by Li Baodong, secretary-general of Boao Forum for Asia, Japan […]
Read MoreJakarta: Saudi Arabia and Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Halal product assurance cooperation in addition to the mutual recognition of each other’s Halal certificates. The agreement was signed between Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. Importantly, the agreement also expands to cooperation in training, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: It’s not like there are bad places to go in the Italian Dolomites, but a few areas seem to have a little something extra — a more dramatic position amid the mountain ranges, a closer proximity to the slopes, a chicer culinary scene, a more exclusive vibe, and just a wee bit more […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week wished people across the world a Merry Christmas. In a message, he said Christmas is the moment that brings all people together. “It is about spreading love, hope, and peace. It is also a time to be thankful and spread good feelings to everyone […]
Read MoreParis: A Christmas Dinner was hosted at the Embassy of Pakistan, Paris on December 21, 2023. Ambassador of Pakistan Asim Iftikhar Ahmad welcomed the guests and thanked them for being part of the celebrations. He said that this coming together of people from different faiths, nationalities and backgrounds, is what makes this celebration of Xmas […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week greeted everyone on Christmas. “Season’s greetings. Wishing you all a festive Christmas with joy, laughter and warmth of loved ones! May the spirit of the season bring happiness to your hearts and homes. Merry Christmas,” he posted on X. The envoy has been playing […]
Read MoreParis: Despite facing serious labour shortages, the French government passed a more restrictive immigration bill this week after watering down measures that would have streamlined the legalisation of foreign workers. But some of the law’s new provisions may still offer a glimmer of hope for the country’s hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants. Until it […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: Kazakhstan is ready to increase exports to Pakistan on 40 processed goods worth $21.5 million, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev said at a December 21 meeting with Secretary for Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs Kazim Niaz, reported the Kazakh Trade and Integration Ministry. Shakkaliyev highlighted Kazakhstan’s opportunities for exporting processed products […]
Read MoreGlobal Times As the calendar turns from page to page, we stand at the door of a new year, with a glimmer of optimism amid tensions in the US-China relationship. Two recent developments cast a bright light of hope for the future: the advancement of direct US-China military talks and the possible resumption of narcotics […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The French parliament on Tuesday passed an immigration bill backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron after he faced a major rebellion within his own party over the far right’s support of the toughened-up legislation. The lower house voted in favour of the legislation by a wide majority, with the ruling party […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: On a sunny morning in July, a group of 14 visitors from Guangzhou, China, were shown around the iconic landmarks of Park Guell and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. The excitement was perceptible on the faces of their guide, Chen Tingting, whose business thrived again after three years of COVID-19-related hiatus. Chen said […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani this week addressed letters to the leadership of the United Nations, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the European Union, inviting their attention to the illegality of the recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India on the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: When Rishi Sunak invited national leaders to attend his Bletchley Park AI summit last month, just one showed up: Giorgia Meloni. Sunak is this weekend returning the favor, attending a political festival organized by the far-right Italian premier — who is increasingly becoming the British Conservative prime minister’s political soulmate. Sunak’s spokesperson told […]
Read MoreJakarta: Indonesia’s president has ordered the military to help farmers plant rice, as severe drought fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon threatens yields. Joko Widodo told army officers to take advantage of recent rainfall in some provinces and help with the planting effort. Prolonged drought has reduced output of the staple crop in South […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Beijing: This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. High-level interactions between the two countries have been frequent, and exchanges in various fields such as the economy and trade have been increasing. At the end of November, the 12th meeting of the China-Vietnam Economic and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan appreciates the Danish government’s decision to prohibit the burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an, the caretaker Foreign Minister said this week, as the Nordic country attempts to reduce tensions with the Muslim world. Denmark and Sweden have seen a string of protests in recent weeks where copies of the Holy […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Sukkur: Indonesian Consul General (CG) Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat this week that his country enjoyed strong relations with Pakistan since the independence of both the countries. Speaking at the Sukkur Press Club during a Meet the Press event, he highlighted the mutual support both nations have extended despite facing various challenges. Expressing gratitude […]
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