Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that Pakistan and Türkiye were historic friends. “The historic visit of President @RTErdogan marked by President @AAliZardari and First Lady @AseefaBZ’s gracious welcome, reflects the enduring bond between Türkiye and Pakistan—rooted in brotherhood, shared history, and a future of mutual cooperation,” […]
Read MoreAthens: According to a proposed legislative measure, Greece plans to offer financial incentives to citizens who choose to live in villages along the Evros River, which marks the border with Türkiye. Social Cohesion and Family Affairs Minister Sofia Zacharaki has introduced a bill to the parliament that envisages a 10,000 euros ($10,500) subsidy for families […]
Read MoreDing Gang “Three dollars for one of these?!” I stared in disbelief at the avocado prices on my computer screen. Years ago, when I was working in New York, avocados were one of the cheapest fruits in the supermarket, selling for just 99 cents each. Looking at the price tags on e-commerce platforms, I can […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Canada, long known for championing “value-based diplomacy,” recently staged a textbook example of “value-confused diplomacy.” Amid persistent calls from the US “wanting” Canada as its 51st State and ongoing threats of tariffs, 13 Canadian premiers recently visited Washington for lobby. However, what drew particular attention was not the US-Canada relations, but their decision […]
Read MoreRome: Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni wants to find a solution for Italian-run migrant centres in Albania before a decision of the European Court of Justice. Premier Giorgia Meloni is considering plans to repurpose two controversial Italian-run centers in Albania to keep them operational after Italy’s courts blocked the implementation of a protocol between Rome and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: President of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Dominique Pradalié, met with Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France to Pakistan, to discuss the current Pakistani media landscape including in light of developments in the legal framework in this regard. Pradalié emphasized the importance of upholding freedom of expression and press freedom, as enshrined […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: In the first month of 2025, Henan Zhongyu International Port Group operated 303 China-Europe freight trains, transporting goods worth approximately $490 million with a total weight of about 385,000 tons. This marks the highest January record in the company’s history, laying a solid foundation for high-quality development in the new year and […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark’s strict immigration policies resulted in the granting of just 860 asylum requests last year, the lowest number with the exception of 2020, when Covid-19 lockdowns halted new arrivals. Denmark’s immigration approach has been influenced by the far-right parties for over 20 years, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the head of the Social Democrats, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that public relations between Pakistan and the United States should be strengthened. Bilawal Bhutto, while talking to Pakistani media representatives in Washington after attending the national prayer breakfast hosted by President Donald Trump, said that he had important meetings with leaders […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan’s film market kicks off 2025 with a strong start in Spring Festival sales. During the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, the province’s box office revenue reached 587 million yuan, a 15.47% increase from the same period in 2024, according to the local authority on February 5, accounting for 6.15% of the national […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Belgrade: The Hubei Performing Arts Group brought a vibrant showcase of Chinese folk arts to Belgrade, on Saturday evening with a flash performance at Galerija Shopping Mall, as part of Serbia’s Spring Festival celebrations. The “Charming Hubei” program kicked off with a suona solo, “Snow Lantern Festival,” immediately drawing a crowd. This […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: During the 2025 Spring Festival holiday (from January 28 to February 4), Henan’s postal and express delivery services saw a steady increase, with more than 100 million parcels collected and delivered, according to the local authority on February 7. Of these, 56.3967 million parcels were collected, marking a 30.01% increase compared to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Gujrat: Portuguese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr Frederico Silva this week visited the Hafiz Hayat Campus of the University of Gujrat (UoG) where he was warmly received by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zahoorul Haq, senior academics, and administration officials. Mian Imran Masood, former education minister of Punjab and vice chancellor of the University of […]
Read MoreNewswire London: It is one of the least appreciated substances on the planet and its misuse is now threatening to unleash environmental mayhem. Phosphorus is a key component of fertilisers that have become vital in providing food for the world. But at the same time, the spread of these phosphorus compounds – known as phosphates […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week sought technical support from Germany to develop its climate action plans and accelerate the transition to clean energy sources, according to Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam. During a meeting with a three-member delegation from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, led […]
Read MoreSofia: The newly elected government in Sofia this week reaffirmed its commitment to the country’s entry into the eurozone in 2026 and promised to keep a tight lid on budget spending. PM Rosen Zhelyazkov announced that the 2025 budget will set a deficit of no more than 3%, which would meet the Maastricht criteria, amid […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: A team of archaeologists and law enforcement officials has uncovered ancient tombs in southern Italy, including what may be a warrior’s tomb, following an investigation into illegal construction that damaged a historical burial site. Authorities announced the discovery on Wednesday, shedding light on a significant archaeological find linked to the region’s past. The […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was a ray of hope for the future. “The more you lose, the stronger your faith is”. A very inspiring talk by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. His message on interfaith harmony is direly needed in […]
Read MoreAkamatsu Shuichi meets Yousaf Raza Gilani Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani this week reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its ties with Japan and expanding cooperation in multiple sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations. During a meeting with Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan, the Chairman Senate emphasized the […]
Read MoreWashington: Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated end of the three year Russia-Ukraine war, indicated that Russian negotiators want to meet with US counterparts. Trump told the New York Post that he had spoken to Putin, remarking that “I better not say” just how many […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a great loss for the whole world. “With the passing of H H Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the world has lost a visionary leader dedicated to improving lives through education, healthcare, and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiris right to self-determination. “On #KashmirSolidarityDay we reaffirm our full support for the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for self-determination promised to them by the UN,” the envoy said. He added: “International […]
Read MoreNewswire Athens: In recognition of International Greek Language Day, Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Giorgos Kotsiras, emphasized the crucial role of the Greek language as a cornerstone of global culture. In his message, Kotsiras stated, “International Greek Language Day presents a valuable chance to contemplate the enduring and universal nature of the Greek language – a […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The European Union’s member states need to increase defence spending to keep pace with the threats facing the continent, its foreign policy chief warned this week. Kaja Kallas, who served as prime minister of Estonia until July 2024, said “every euro spent on school, healthcare and welfare [was] vulnerable” if the bloc didn’t […]
Read MoreDing Gang The Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has recently garnered significant attention in the global technological landscape. It has developed AI models that not only rival but, in some cases, surpass those of leading American companies. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it has been accomplished despite hardware constraints, through the application of innovative algorithms […]
Read MoreGlobal Times DeepSeek has emerged as a captivating topic of discussion in the global AI community. This small team of fewer than 140 people has achieved what even some tech giants struggle to accomplish. Nearly all the engineers and researchers powering this company’s success were educated at China’s universities, and the average age of the […]
Read MoreRome: The arrest this week of a treasurer of a local chapter of the Democratic Party (PD) in Italy, following allegations of his involvement, along with 35 others, in immigration crimes has led to intense politial debate between Italy’s ruling right-wing coalition and the center-left opposition. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said that she believed the […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: French investigators have opened a probe into social media platform X over allegations that the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk manipulated its algorithm, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said on Friday. In a written response to POLITICO, the prosecutor’s office said the investigation followed a “report from a member of parliament dated […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark will halt all ongoing offshore wind tenders as the existing framework where no subsidies are offered does not work under current market conditions, its energy minister said this week. The global offshore wind industry has been hit by surging costs, rising interest rates and supply chain bottlenecks. Denmark said in December that its […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s exports to over 160 countries and regions saw growth in 2024, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC). The country’s exports grew 7.1 percent year on year, reaching 25.45 trillion yuan (about 3.55 trillion U.S. dollars) last year, marking the eighth consecutive year of growth, according to the latest data […]
Read MoreStephen Ndegwa Beijing: The Chinese Spring Festival, also known as the Spring Festival, has a remarkable history spanning over 4,000 years. Originally an agrarian tradition marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it has evolved into one of the most widely celebrated cultural events worldwide. Today, nearly one-fifth of the world’s population […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Karachi: Days after a Karachi trader joked about exchanging the Sindh chief minister with the chief executive of Punjab, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told the city’s businessmen that they should come to him with their grievances. This week, Bilawal hosted a lunch for the city’s prominent businesspersons and invited them to form […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s railways have transported over 200 million passengers since the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Jan. 14, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) said. As of Jan. 30, the country’s railways had transported a total of 206 million passengers, according to the China Railway. The transportation was […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Foreign Office (FO) this week categorically rejected “baseless and unfounded allegations” targeting Pakistan-China friendship, a day after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s strong reaction against media speculations over his alleged participation in an anti-China event during his recent visit to the United States (US). Naqvi had vehemently rejected allegations of involvement in […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon : Portugal’s green political party, Livre, has proposed to grant Portuguese nationality to stateless people who have been residing in Portugal for at least three years, provided they have sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language and don’t pose a risk to national security. The bill proposed by Livre was discussed in the Parliament […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union’s mission in Islamabad this week reminded Pakistan that trade benefits it received under the GSP+ scheme depended on progress the country made on addressing a list of issues, including human rights, saying “tangible” efforts remained essential. The statement came after a week-long visit to Pakistan by Ambassador Olof Skoog, […]
Read MoreBritish Deputy Head of Mission calls for urgent action Celina Ali Islamabad: British Deputy Head of Mission Martin Dawson said this week that if Pakistan fails to take urgent action to curb the impact of climate change, it could face losses of up to $1.2 trillion by 2050. Speaking at the launch ceremony of the […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria has made progress in meeting the convergence criteria for joining the eurozone, according to European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde. Speaking at a news conference, she noted that the assessment primarily falls under the European Commission’s jurisdiction but emphasized that the process in Bulgaria is advancing. Lagarde highlighted that the ECB’s […]
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