Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In 2024, the total import and export value of foreign trade in Central China’s Henan province reached 820.17 billion yuan, ranking among the top 10 nationwide for five consecutive years, with a year-on-year increase of 1.2 percent, reflecting resilience and momentum for sustained development, according to Zhengzhou Customs on January 16. In […]
Read MoreNewswire Zhengzhou: With China relaxing and optimizing its visa-free policies and introducing measures to facilitate foreign travelers, “China travel” has become a top choice for many international tourists. According to the latest data from the National Immigration Administration of China, in 2024, immigration authorities nationwide handled 610 million border crossings, a year-on-year increase of 43.9 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan Academy of Letters this week hosted the launch of the Urdu translation of Portuguese author José Luís Peixoto’s novel Nenhum Olhar (Blank Gaze), with the participation of Ambassador of Portugal Frederico Silva. The acclaimed novel, now beautifully rendered in Urdu as Viran Nazar by the renowned Pakistani author Muhammad Atif […]
Read MoreVanessa Wachtmeister Berlin: At the age of 33, I sometimes feel like I’ve already lived a thousand lives. I’m originally from Los Angeles, and over the last decade, I’ve done everything from teaching English in China to serving as an emergency aid worker in Turkey during the war in Syria. After I completed my master’s […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriot this week said that the United Kingdom will always continue its full cooperation with Pakistan to promote entrepreneurial culture and skills and instil entrepreneurial spirit in youth of the country. Pakistani youth have entrepreneurial skills and potential and the British High Commission in Islamabad will […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: In 2024, Bulgaria secured approximately 32 billion leva in EU funding. A significant portion of these funds has been directed toward large-scale infrastructure ventures, making a visible impact across the country. Sofia received the largest portion, totalling 6.2 billion leva. Significant investments include expanding the Sofia Metro and other critical infrastructure upgrades. Plovdiv […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Meloni was the sole European leader at Trump’s presidential inauguration last Monday, an honour that came barely two weeks after she flew to Florida to meet him at his Mar-a-Lago retreat, and propelled her into pole position to become Washington’s new go-to ally in Europe. “Trump has chosen her for […]
Read MoreTokyo: The Imperial Household Agency said that its official Instagram account showcasing the activities of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako has been viewed more than 200 million times and received about 19 million likes in the six months since it was launched in April. The most popular post, which garnered more than 690,000 likes, […]
Read MoreWashington: The Sultani family was nearing the final stages of their case to resettle in the US, though their plan was disrupted after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20 suspending the relocation of refugees to the US. “My family and I couldn’t sleep at night” since the executive order was signed, […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has been instrumental in taking the Pakistan-Australia friendly relations to new heights. The seasoned diplomat during his ongoing tenure has been holding high-level meetings and hosting numerous events to promote the cause. Pakistan-Australia relations have evolved significantly since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1947. This […]
Read MoreAli Rehman Malik speaks about devastating impact of terrorism Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week highlighted the philanthropic efforts of the Institute of Research & Reforms, International (IRRI). “We organised a thermal tracksuit distribution tonight because of the freezing temperatures and the alarming rise of rough sleepers in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Alternate Permanent Representative of Pakistan and Representative to the Security Council, this week met with Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov. They exchanged views on counter-terrorism, important work of the UN Office of Counter-terrorism (UNOCT), upcoming review of the Global Counter-terrorism Strategy, cooperation in capacity building and training programs, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Authorities in Pakistan said this week they will begin surveillance of travelers between the ages of 15 and 40 on their way to Europe. This is to try and curb increasing incidents of migrant smuggling. Two Pakistani officials said they will begin questioning all passengers aged between 15 and 40 towards around […]
Read MoreEU funds trip Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Union is hosting a 23-member Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani to visit the Parliaments and Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs) of Austria and Ireland. The European Union Delegation to Pakistan earlier hosted a pre-departure reception ahead of the visit, starting at the weekend. […]
Read MoreDing Gang US President Donald Trump’s inauguration has recently become a focal point for the media. My attention was drawn to a group photograph featuring some American business leaders gathered at the ceremony, including Elon Musk from Tesla, Tim Cook from Apple, Jeff Bezos from Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg from Meta. These names and faces […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Though the BRICS group has already been around for quite some time, in recent days it has once again become the center of public attention. The renewed interest most likely came from the recent enlargement of the group, which saw its membership double within one year. Earlier this month, Indonesia became a full […]
Read MoreJean-Pierre Darnis Rome: Giorgia Meloni was the only leader of a European Union member state at the second inauguration of Donald Trump. The Meloni government’s relationship with the Trump presidency appears to be a crucial issue, both at the Italian and European level. The question is whether, yielding to Trump’s siren calls, the government may […]
Read MoreMark Segal Paris: The government of France has called for a significant implementation delay and major amendments to some of the key European sustainability reporting and environmental due diligence regulations introduced over the past few years, in a bid to help reduce bureaucratic burdens and simplify compliance obligations for companies, and for small and medium-sized […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Despite facing challenges in environmental protection amid efforts to boost its economic recovery, China has made consistent progress over the past year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said. In 2024, the average density of PM2.5 particulate matter in the country’s 339 major cities was 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, down 2.7 […]
Read MoreDavid Silverberg Copenhagen: Gabriel Hoces repeats a word seven times when he discusses what it’s like to work in Denmark – “trust”. “No one is trying to micromanage you, or look over your shoulder,” says Mr Hoces, who works for a tech firm in Copenhagen. “Bosses aren’t coming in to check if you put in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that the strength of a nation lies not in “guns and bullets”, but in its rich culture, strong history, and political heritage. He emphasised that it was from these foundations that the power to confront challenges of a new era could […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: On the morning of January 17, accompanied by the majestic national anthem of the People’s Republic of China, the Third Session of the 13th Henan Provincial Committee of the CPPCC solemnly opened in the Provincial People’s Hall. The meeting should have been attended by 892 members, with 806 present, meeting the required […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: China’s sales of home appliances surged in 2024 under its policy-backed trade-in program, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC). Retail sales of home appliances and audio and visual equipment under the scheme reached 1.03 trillion yuan (about 143.29 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, according to data from the National Bureau […]
Read MoreTa Kung Zhongyuan Zhengzhou: On January 10, the unveiling ceremony for the Henan Provincial Foreign-Related Legal Service Center was held in Zhengzhou, marking the establishment of China’s first provincial-level foreign-related legal service center. The event was attended by He Zhenhua, Party Secretary and Director of the Henan Provincial Department of Justice; Wang Jun, Member of […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Data provided by the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security in Portugal show that foreign workers’ contributions to Portugal’s social security system are already sufficient to fund 17% of national pensions and retirements. In 2023 the Portuguese social security system disbursed 15.8 billion euros in benefits, with immigrants to the country injecting […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week paid a visit to the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) with an aim to strengthen collaboration between the leading higher education institutions in UK and NUST. Rector NUST, Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif greeted the British High Commissioner upon her arrival at […]
Read MoreBerlin: Christian Wagner, spokesperson for German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, has some advice for Germans living abroad: If you want to make sure that your vote counts in the Bundestag election on February 23, get your election documents now, because getting the ballot paper with the party candidates in time, filling it out and sending […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: The Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, said this week that Bulgaria has made significant progress in meeting the needed requirements for inclusion in the US Visa Waiver Program. Among the technical requirements for inclusion in this program is maintaining a tourist visa refusal rate for Bulgarians under three per cent. While […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: Pakistan’s Chargé d’affaires in Belgium Faraz Zaidi met Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee, European Parliament, David McAllister here this week and discussed relations between Pakistan and European Union and avenues for deepening cooperation. They also shared views on matters of regional and global importance. In a post on X, Faraz Zaidi said, “A […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the PPP-led Sindh government was setting new standards in the health sector. “The report released by PALISI (Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators) highlighting the reduction in child mortality at Sindh’s public hospitals is a testament to the continuous […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that Pakistan is a heaven for the tourists. Highlighting Pakistan’s beauty on X, he shared pictures of the beautiful sites. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said Pakistan offered enormous opportunities to the tourists with safe and secure environment. High Commissioner Chaudhri said Pakistan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, met UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari this week. They exchanged views on a number of issues on the Security Council’s agenda including the Middle East, Afghanistan and UN’s role therein, according to a press release of the Pakistani Mission. Last week, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistani authorities this week announced the arrest of a suspected human smuggler from Azad Kashmir, accusing him of involvement in last year’s Greece boat tragedy that killed five nationals and charging him with sending one victim abroad after taking Rs 4.5 million ($16,200). The incident occurred in December when a wooden vessel […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shuichi this week inaugurated a solar-powered irrigation system in Tehsil Shakar Garh, District Narowal. Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu commended the NGO for successfully completing the initiative. He expressed hope that the project would enhance agricultural productivity, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and contribute positively to the […]
Read MoreWashington: Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, Jim and Birte Falconer, Mike and Becky Hughes, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, University of Washington and Walker Family Foundation, and its fiscal sponsor is […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy has always been a highly desired location for tourism, residence and property purchase. With its picturesque landscapes, artistic and cultural importance, and rich history, it checks the boxes for many expats. Foreigners are also drawn to the mild Mediterranean climate and lower cost of living, making Italy a popular destination for retirees. […]
Read MoreEvandro Menezes de Carvalho Rapid and dynamic changes have shaped the contemporary global landscape, many of which revolve around China’s increasingly prominent role. As the world’s second-largest economy and a leader in technological innovation, China attracts attention and sparks debates about its image and influence on the international stage. A recently published survey by the […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell The concept of “Hehe” in Chinese culture, with the first “He” embodying harmony, peace and balance and the second representing convergence, unity and cooperation, is central to both the individual and collective mind-set in China. Rooted in thousands of years of philosophy, the idea of “Hehe” serves as a guiding principle for living […]
Read MoreRome: It was one of the most daunting items in her in-tray when she was appointed Italy’s prime minister just over two years ago. Giorgia Meloni had been elected on a promise to stop the boats that brought tens of thousands of migrants and refugees from North Africa to Italy with metronomic regularity every year. […]
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