Athens: High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower centerpiece of Greece’s future “smart city” look out over the Saronic Gulf. At their feet, construction machinery stirs up dust. Its backers say the 8 billion euro (US$8.43 billion) project financed by private funds is a symbol […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: A Bulgarian-led initiative to bring down electricity prices by improving energy interconnection in the region of southeastern Europe was backed by eight countries at COP29 in Baku. The project was announced by Bulgarian energy minister Vladimir Malinov, in the presence of the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, and the Prime Minister of the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott celebrated King Charles’ 76th birthday, emphasizing the strong bond between the UK and Pakistan where she admired Pakistan’s heritage and creative spirit shone through. Jane Marriott shared her excitement about King Charles’ birthday schedule in an exclusive interview with a private news channel. The British High Commissioner’s […]
Read MoreBrussels: The EU Commission this week predicted a slight increase in growth in the eurozone currency union and a continued fall in inflation in 2025. However, the commission also pointed to risks arising from geopolitical tensions, as well as weak investment and a high cost of living. The EU Commission’s forecasts showed eurozone growth ticking […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 2.831 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 18.5 million USD/ around 5.119 billion PKR) for Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin. On 13 November 2024, a signing ceremony for the assistance was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: On her first day back at school, young Reshma Saleem from Amankot marveled at the sight of her newly rebuilt Government Primary School. The once crumbling structure was now a beacon of hope, boasting freshly painted walls, spacious halls, and solar panels gleaming in the sun. This transformation, funded and supported by […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week wished the Sikh community in Pakistan and abroad a happy Guru Nanak Jayanti. “Wishing the Sikh community a joyous and blessed Guru Nanak Jayanti. Plan a visit to #NankanaSahib and #KartarpurSahib to experience these sacred sites. Take advantage of our No Fee Visa Prior […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week participated in International Youth Art Festival. “International Youth Art Festival event organized by Kazakh Mission at UNESCO – beautiful work of many young artists from around the world including Dua from Pakistan,” the envoy posted on X. UNESCO’s Paris headquarters hosted an exhibition and album […]
Read MoreAibarshyn Akhmetkali Astana: Kazakhstan this week marked the 130th anniversary of Beimbet Mailin, a renowned Kazakh poet, writer and playwright who championed the struggles of women and the poor in Kazakh Soviet literature. Born in 1894 in what is now Beimbet Mailin district of the Kostanai Region, he came from a poor family and lost […]
Read MoreLaura Itzkowitz Rome: Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the world’s most famous and beloved cheeses, yet its birthplace is rarely one of the first places that people think of when planning a trip to Italy. What a shame. Despite living in Rome for five years and visiting Italy dozens of times before that, it took me […]
Read MoreDing Gang It began with a single ship laden with iron ore, traversing 11,000 miles from Brazil’s sun-drenched coast to China’s bustling Tianjin Port. That Saturday in July 1973 marked more than just another delivery – it was the opening chapter of one of global trade’s most remarkable partnerships, shaping the world we live in […]
Read MoreGlobal Times With the inauguration of the Chancay Port, a key Belt and Road Initiative project jointly built by China and Peru, we witness a significant moment in history. This project marks a new phase in China-Latin America connectivity, creating a modern Asia-Latin America land-sea corridor. World economic history is characterized by the continuous connection […]
Read MoreAkbar Novruz Baku: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week strongly advocated for the inclusion of nuclear energy in the global energy mix, emphasizing its potential as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. During her speech at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Meloni acknowledged the urgent need to limit […]
Read MoreParis: French President Emmanuel Macron this week held an expanded discussion session on Saturday with a group of Saudi and French business leaders to develop and expand mutual investments between the two countries. The meeting, held at the Élysée Palace in Paris, was attended by the visiting Saudi Minister of Investment, Eng. Khalid Al-Falih. The […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing this week, expressing the readiness to work with the new Indonesian government to continue promoting self-improvement, solidarity and win-win cooperation among major developing countries. Prabowo is in China for a state visit at the invitation of Xi. Xi noted that […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: In June 2024, Denmark stepped up its climate efforts by launching a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Fund, providing DKK 28.3 billion (about €3.8 billion) over the next 16 years to support the CO2 capture, transport, and storage. This ambitious fund is designed to help Denmark achieve its climate goals, contributing to a reduction […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said this week that the government was taking all-out measures including the necessary legislation to protect the rights and address the problems being faced by overseas Pakistanis. In a meeting with the Chairman of Overseas Foundation Syed Qamar Raza who called on him here at the […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: As President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Donald Trump on his election as United States president, observers said that Beijing is urging Washington to tackle China-US ties with a cool head and offer the rest of the world a sense of predictability. In the message, Xi pointed out that history […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week cited effective leadership, stable policies, adaptability, and a peaceful foreign policy as key factors in China’s ascent to global prominence. The lawmaker, in his introductory remarks while chairing the “China at 75: A Journey of Progress, Transformation and Global Leadership,” celebrating 75 years of the founding […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain this week met Chinese investors’ delegation, led by Madam Scarlett Xiang, Head of China Government Investment. It was agreed upon in the meeting to increase investment and cooperation in health, technical education, agriculture, manufacturing of electric vehicles and other sectors. Chinese investors expressed […]
Read MoreZoe Williams Lisbon: If you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite Porto city, towards the sea, the scene will be classic Portugal for a while: a lot of waterside restaurants, a lot of grilled chicken, some stalls selling unlikely items made of cork (aprons?). A little […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The ancient Roman archaeological park of Pompeii in southern Italy said this week it would cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000 as a response to its surging popularity. The change, effective from Nov 15, comes after a peak of more than 36,000 daily entrances on a free-admission, the park said in a statement. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Greece emerged as the sixth most popular Schengen Area country for visa applications in 2023, according to data from SchengenVisaInfo. The country received 627,008 visa requests, accounting for over 6% of all Schengen visa applications submitted this year. The majority of these applications originated from Turkish citizens, totaling 254,377 (40.5%), followed by […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria has approved humanitarian aid amounting to 929,019 leva to support Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Armenia. This assistance will be offered as voluntary contributions through international organizations, as confirmed by a recent government decision. The funds are designated for several prominent humanitarian agencies, including the United Nations Office for the Coordination […]
Read MoreBrussels: The European Commission published this week its report on progress made by candidates to become members of the European Union on the road to fulfilling all the necessary criteria. UKRAINE: Ukraine applied for EU membership several days after it was invaded by Russia in February 2022, and was granted candidate status in June that […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari, held an important meeting this week with Ms Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, at the British High Commission in Islamabad. The high-level discussion focused on enhancing humanitarian cooperation, with particular emphasis on addressing health and climate challenges […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Mitsuhira Wada this week to discuss longstanding bilateral cooperation and perspectives on regional and global issues. Mitsuhira Wada who has completed his three-year tour of duty in Pakistan, reflected on a steady growth of bilateral economic […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: In a major step toward advancing reproductive healthcare in Sindh, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Sindh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Family Planning Skills Lab at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) this week. The launch ceremony was led by Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho and USAID Mission […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the cricket team on defeating Australia in Australia after more than two decades. “Congratulations – comprehensive much-needed victory. Just when spirits needed a lift, Team 🇵🇰 has reignited the passion of millions. Here’s to resilience, grit, and the unstoppable spirit of Pakistani cricket!” he posted […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A significant development in Pakistan-France trade relations emerged this week as a traders and businessmen delegation from Pakistan, led by chairman and CEO of Global Trade and Expo Center Pakistan, Mazhar Hussain Thathal, had a cordial meeting with Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan, and Ms Arooj Rizvi, Trade and Investment Counsellor […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, this week proposed establishing a sister-city relationship between Islamabad and Astana, alongside renaming an Islamabad street after a distinguished Kazakh figure. Ambassador Kistafin, in a meeting with CDA chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa underscored his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan, spanning cultural, economic, and […]
Read MoreDing 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 […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week felicitated US President-elect Donald Trump on winning the elections. “Heartfelt congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on his historic victory in the presidential election. Entrusted with the mandate of the American people, he stands poised to shape a new chapter in world affairs,” he […]
Read MoreWarwick 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire Budapest: The EU must focus on setting its own house in order, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week, citing tariffs, competitiveness and defence as the most pressing issues the bloc faces as it comes to terms with Donald Trump’s election win. Trump’s return to power poses a major challenge for the European […]
Read MoreParis: Europe must be willing to take charge of its own destiny, the French government spokeswoman said this week, as Donald Trump won the US presidential election. “We must not ask ourselves what the United States will do, but what Europe is capable of doing. In a number of key sectors – defense, industrial recovery, […]
Read MoreNationals from South Korea and Slovakia have been added to the list of people who do not need a visa to visit for up to 15 days Jane Caiin Beijing: People from nine more countries, including South Korea, Norway, Finland and Slovakia, will have visa-free entry to China from Friday, as Beijing tries to attract […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: The Danish Energy Agency this week approved construction for German utility RWE’s 1.1GW Thor offshore wind farm, clearing the way for work to start in the spring. The plan is to install 72 Siemens turbines some 22km off the western shore of Jutland. RWE says they’ll supply power to a million households. RWE Offshore […]
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