Ding Gang During my stay in Kenya, I spoke with several middle-aged Kenyans who shared their plans to send their children abroad for education, which they have been saving for. When I inquired about their preferred countries, the two most popular countries were the US and the UK, followed by China. They noted that students […]
Warwick Powell On November 11, the Japanese Diet convened to elect a new prime minister. Incumbent Shigeru Ishiba of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) retained his position. The journey won’t be straightforward, however, as Ishiba’s LDP and its coalition partner Komeito lost their governing majority at the recently held parliamentary election. The LDP will be […]
Ding Gang On the last day of my recent trip to Nairobi, I visited the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters, where a portrait of Wangari Maathai caught my attention. Her most famous initiative was the establishment of the landmark Green Belt Movement in 1977. The movement began by organizing women in rural Kenya to plant […]
Global Times Recently, Hong Kong singer Andy Lau held a concert at the Taipei Arena, where he performed the well-known song “Chinese People.” Created to celebrate Hong Kong’s return to China, the song has been a staple in Andy Lau’s concert tours for over 20 years. However, in Taipei, some politicians from the pan-Green camp […]
Warwick Powell Tied into a war in Ukraine, confused about its identity and autonomy, the European political establishment has consigned EU member states to a period of considerable perturbation. The eurozone economies are being buffeted by major headwinds. Hampered by high energy costs, eurozone economies are witnessing industrial hollowing out as energy-intensive industries shutter. How […]
Celina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week celebrated the 75 years of Pakistan-Denmark diplomatic relations. “Thrilled to celebrate a monumental milestone: 75 years of ????-???? diplomatic relations! In 1949, Danish representative in Tehran, Axel Caspar Frederik Sporon-Fridler, was accredited to Karachi,” he posted on X. Denmark-Pakistan relations are friendly. Pakistan and […]
Amelia Nierenberg Sofia: Archaeologists in Bulgaria made an unexpected discovery in an ancient Roman sewer last week: A well-preserved marble statue, taller than a man. “We found it by accident,” said Lyudmil Vagalinski, the scientific director of the excavation. “It was amazing. A whole statue appeared in front of us.” The discovery could illuminate how […]
London: To celebrate Prince William’s 42nd birthday, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, this week turned to the whimsical, posting a fun photo she took of her husband and their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. In the photo, the four are holding hands, leaping over a sand dune at […]
Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Pakistani cadet Afaq Mashwani on securing Maj Gen Finley Award 2024 upon completing his training at Royal Military College of Australia. “Pakistani cadet Afaq Mashwani has secured Maj Gen Finley Award 2024 upon completing his training at Royal Military College of Australia. The […]
Newswire Zhengzhou: This week, the first-ever Zhengzhou Archaeological Exploration Skills Competition commenced at the Gangcui Ruins, located at the southeastern corner of the Dashi Gu City site. Participants, ranging from seasoned veterans to young newcomers, competed in field exercises, performing tasks such as drilling holes, observing soil samples, and sketching findings. Eleven teams from various […]
Yang Sheng Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week held talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda, who was on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two countries signed a series of bilateral cooperation documents in trade and agriculture, and the two leaders also exchanged views on […]
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prominent leader of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week urged for national unity amid economic crises. The daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (late) expressed concern that the budget falls short of providing the necessary relief to those struggling the most. “We […]
Newswire Islamabad: In a significant demonstration of solidarity this week, all major political parties in Pakistan united in their endorsement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This came during a crucial meeting chaired by Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) and a member of the Communist Party’s […]
Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week reiterated that Pakistan was ready for the new phase of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with a focus on industrial sectors and business-to-business collaboration. The prime minister made these remarks while talking to a Chinese delegation headed by Minister of International Department of the Central Committee of the […]
