Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week unveiled two major digital initiatives at its High Commission in London, designed to simplify property and passport services for the country’s diaspora in the United Kingdom. The initiatives, “Provision of Land Record Services” and the “One Window Passport Processing System,” were inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Recently, the EU’s faltering response to the Ukraine crisis sparked much discussion. In fact, even before Ukraine, the EU had already exposed its weakening ability to cope with crises such as the eurozone debt crisis, the refugee crisis and Brexit crisis. In the past, crises often served as catalysts for collective EU action; […]
Read MoreGlobal Times In July, China’s total electricity consumption surpassed the 1-trillion-kilowatt-hours mark for the first time, reaching 1.02 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh), an increase of 8.6 percent year-on-year. Generally speaking, electricity consumption is the most direct indicator of an economy’s vitality. This is also the first time worldwide that a country’s monthly electricity use has exceeded […]
Read MoreWashington: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught ‘rolling her eyes’ at Donald Trump as European leaders congregated at the White House. Leaders of Italy, Germany, the UK and more all flew in to talk about the next steps for a potential Russia and Ukraine ceasefire deal. Having been embroiled in a war for several […]
Read MoreRebecca Rosman Paris: France’s latest political controversy isn’t about taxes, retirement or even cuts to summer vacation. It’s about air conditioning. As European summers get hotter, some say: Turn it on. Others say: Non, non, non. It started on a scorching day in late June, when far-right leader Marine Le Pen went on French TV […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talent, following a decision by the State Council. Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to promulgate the decision to amend the country’s regulation on the administration of foreigners’ entries and exits. According to the decision, China will […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “represents a problem in himself,” stressing her intention to use Denmark’s current presidency of the European Union to intensify pressure on “Israel.” In an interview with the Danish daily Jyllands-Posten, Frederiksen stated, “Netanyahu has become a problem in himself,” adding that his […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week dismissed speculation on any potential legislation on a 27th Constitutional Amendment as “baseless”. Even as the 26th Constitutional Amendment remains marred in controversy, power corridors in Islamabad have been abuzz with rumours of a possible 27th Constitutional Amendment. Speculation suggests that the […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said this week that China is ready to work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South, and jointly build a more just world and a more sustainable planet. Xi made the remarks during his phone talks with […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: While the film Dead to Rights, with the original Chinese title translated to Nanjing Photo Studio, smashes summer box office records, it is also reigniting national awareness of a dark chapter in China’s history and the courage of unsung heroes who stood up to fascism and brutality. Set against the backdrop of […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: The 2025 list of provincial-level green manufacturing entities has been released, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Henan Province. The list features 467 green factories, 22 green industrial parks, 37 enterprises practicing green supply chain management, and 13 certified green-designed product models. The total number of green factories […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Over my many decades in the cross-border financial services industry, I’ve seen first-hand how political and economic shifts in one country can shape the fortunes of another. Right now, Portugal is standing at the edge of what I believe will be one of its most significant growth periods for expatriate financial advice. With […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain this week met with the British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. The meeting discussed Pakistan-UK relations, providing skills and employment opportunities for Pakistanis, and bilateral ties. Chaudhry Salik Hussain welcomed the British government’s recent decision to resume flights of Pakistan International […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka, struck the right chord with Pakistanis on the country’s 78th Independence Day through a heartfelt and unique gesture. In a video message shared on social media, Dr. Kionka not only extended warm Independence Day greetings but also played the tune of Pakistan’s national […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, together with Abdul Hameed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, held a high-level meeting with HE MATSUO Takehiko, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, in Tokyo this week. The meeting explored new avenues […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the United States, Natalie Baker this week called on Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb wherein they discussed matters of mutual interest, including avenues for enhancing bilateral trade, commerce, and US investment in Pakistan. On this occasion, Aurangzeb said that Pakistan’s economy had “turned […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: A team of archaeologists has unearthed three remarkably well-preserved prehistoric tombs, known as Domus de Janas or “fairy houses,” in Sardinia, Italy, shedding new light on the island’s ancient funerary culture. Discovered during restoration works at the Necropolis of Saint Andrea Priu — a sprawling archaeological site with ruins spanning from prehistoric times […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari deserved recognition at the highest level as the party chairman received Nishan-e-Imtiaz. “Congratulations to Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on receiving the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz. Through principled diplomacy, he has eloquently championed Pakistan’s stance on the world […]
Read MoreAmbassador Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam, founding fathers Newswire Jakarta: The 78th Independence Day Anniversary of Pakistan, along with the commemoration of Marqa-e-Haq, was celebrated in Jakarta with national zeal and enthusiasm. The Embassy of Pakistan organized a flag-hoisting ceremony, attended by members of the Pakistani community, their families, and Indonesian friends. The […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Underscoring that oceans must remain zones of peace, Pakistan has drawn UN Security Council’s attention to the unchecked naval build-ups, militarization of strategic waters and pursuit of regional influence “through muscle-flexing”, as the 15-member body debated maritime security this week. “Attempts to dominate maritime spaces or marginalize coastal States must be rejected; […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The Pakistan Embassy in Paris celebrated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan with a flag hoisting ceremony. Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch raised the Pakistani flag to the tune of the national anthem in the presence of members of the diaspora, embassy officials, and Pakistani families including a large number of children. The colourful […]
Read MoreRosalia Romaniec Berlin: If Germany’s planned National Security Council (NSR) already existed today, Chancellor Friedrich Merz would probably not be the sole target of criticism for halting German arms deliveries to Israel over the situation in Gaza. “The decision would probably have been made with better preparation and the vote would have been smoother,” Aylin […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: In response to a request for legal assistance from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, a team of investigators from the National Investigative Service (NIS) is conducting searches and seizures in homes and offices in Sofia and the country, the Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office said this week. The request is related to an investigation […]
Read MoreDing Gang When news broke about the recent Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, my thoughts immediately turned to Rong Kluea Market. Covering over 66 acres along the border between Thailand’s Sa?Kaeo Province and Cambodia’s Poipet, this commercial hub features thousands of stalls forming a massive trading belt. Back in early 2011, during another border flare-up, my colleagues […]
Read MoreDing Gang This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. With the release of films such as Dead to Rights and 731 Biochemical Revelations, the historical memory of the Nanjing Massacre has gained new dissemination through artistic forms. These works not only present historical […]
Read MoreCraig Langford Rome: Leonardo’s advanced naval sensors and command systems were deployed aboard the Italian Navy’s Giovanni delle Bande Nere during NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, where they demonstrated integrated air and missile defence capabilities alongside Allied forces, according to a company statement this week. The Giovanni delle Bande Nere, the first of Italy’s PPA […]
Read MoreParis: France this week condemned Israel’s decision to build thousands of new homes in the West Bank and called on Israel to drop the controversial E1 project to link Jerusalem and the Maale Adumim settlement, calling it “a serious violation of international law”. France’s foreign ministry Saturday called on Israel to drop a plan to […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Braving the sweltering summer afternoon in central China, 12-year-old Chen Yulin steadied her violin beneath her chin and, joined by four classmates, played the patriotic tune “My Motherland and I” with practiced precision. The students, from Queshan County in Henan Province, were rehearsing for a school performance to mark the 80th anniversary […]
Read MoreRudy Ruitenberg Paris: Denmark plans to wrap up its acquisition of ground-based air defense systems by the end of the year, with a total planned investment of as much as 25 billion Danish kroner (US$3.4 billion), according to the country’s Defence Ministry. For the long-range component, Denmark expects to choose between the U.S. Patriot and […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Human Right Cell’s President Farhatullah Babar this week expressed concern over the human rights situation in Balochistan and called upon the government to heed the recent report of the fact-finding mission of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on the subject. Mr Babar said that the voice […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Aiming to foster regional economic collaboration and deepen ties with Chinese investors, a high-level delegation from the Pakpattan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) visited the headquarters of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) in Lahore on Wednesday afternoon. The delegation, led by PCCI President Dewan Muhammad Azmat Mehmood […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Douyin, a popular Chinese short-video sharing platform, responded this week that it is cooperating with an investigation and will tighten its management of improper, unfriendly content of cyberbullying. The response followed a recent incident where a 57-year-old obstetrician-gynecologist surnamed Shao died after falling from a hospital in Zhoukou, Henan province, earlier this […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: A senior-level delegation from the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) visited the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) this week, as part of a broader initiative to explore cross-border investment opportunities and deepen regulatory cooperation between China and Pakistan. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Yi Jiang, Director at ACFIC, […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank have secretly hosted a special guest couple, Ayda Field and Robbie Williams, at their Portuguese house. While the 35-year-old princess or her husband have kept the family getaway secret, the American actress shared a slew of glimpses from the sun-soaked trip on her Instagram account. Her […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott has expressed her intention to travel directly from Pakistan to Manchester aboard a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight. In a video message shared after travelling from Karachi to Islamabad on a domestic PIA flight, the envoy stated that she planned to fly to Manchester in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The outgoing Head of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka this week paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr (President’s House). Welcoming Dr. Kionka, the president said that Pakistan attached great importance to its multidimensional partnership with the European Union. He observed that a strong […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Thousands of Pakistanis are eyeing Germany’s much-awaited Opportunity Card visa “Chancenkarte” as a gateway to Europe’s largest economy, hoping to escape limited job prospects at home and tap into high-demand sectors abroad. Designed to attract skilled workers without requiring a job offer, the visa offers a clear route to employment and integration—especially […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Over 60% of businesses in Bulgaria are open to hiring workers from non-EU countries, according to findings shared in the context of the ongoing project “Functionally Sustainable Migration and Integration in Bulgaria”. The initiative is being carried out by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in partnership with the Center for […]
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