Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Located near the archaeological site of the Yinxu Ruins, which is the location of the last capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC), the new building of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China’s Henan Province, received 1.8 million tourist visits in a year since it opened to the public on February […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark this week hosted a high-stakes pre-budget dialogue on carbon taxation, emphasizing the urgent need for a well-rounded policy approach. Speaking at the forum Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf emphasized the urgent need for climate action in Pakistan, citing climate change […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week praised the progress of the Sindh People’s Housing Project, stating that its completion will provide permanent shelter to millions of homeless families. During a meeting chaired by Bilawal, attended by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and the chief secretary, officials shared […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials has maintained stable growth in recent years, an agricultural official said this week. The supply capacity of traditional Chinese medicine materials has continued to climb. The planting areas have now reached around 50 million mu (3.33 million hectares) across China, doubling over the past decade, […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: “It is known to all that the resilience and potential of the Chinese economy are obvious. In 2024, despite a series of uncertainties, China’s contribution to global economic growth still remains at around 30%, making it a vital engine,” Jiang Yi, Director of the Policy Research Office of the National Development […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: With a resounding whistle, a container train carrying leather goods set off from Putian Railway Station in Zhengzhou this week. After reaching Qingdao Port by rail, the goods will seamlessly transition to a maritime route bound for Spain, where they will be shipped to the European market. “It’s the first time Henan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The government of Japan this week awarded eleven outstanding Pakistani students the esteemed MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) Research Scholarships for the 2025 academic year. These scholarships will enable the students to pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees at leading Japanese universities, fostering academic excellence and strengthening […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Ms. Natalie Baker, Charge d’Affaires and Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, who called on him here this week. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and increasing US investment in Pakistan’s priority […]
Read MoreRome: World Rugby this week confirmed that Italy will host the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 from 29 June-19 July with matches held in four cities across the Lombardia and Veneto regions. It will be the third time that Italy has hosted the prestigious tournament featuring the 12 best U20 teams in the world but […]
Read MoreAlex McClintock Lisbon: The Spanish Steps were closed for renovations when I visited Rome for the first time. The Flatiron Building was covered in scaffolding during my last trip to New York. And I’ve lost count of the number of museums and art galleries I’ve missed out on by turning up on the wrong day. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan this week held an important meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott to discuss strengthening economic partnerships, enhancing trade relations, and exploring new avenues of mutual cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. During the meeting, Sanaullah, who also holds […]
Read MoreBerlin: The armed forces are also a focus, with Merz and the Social Democrats committed to a massive military buildup after years of neglect, as well as continued backing for Ukraine. Germany’s move to unlock hundreds of billions of euros in debt-financed defense and infrastructure spending passed its final legislative hurdle on Friday when lawmakers […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria risks losing €2.5 billion in EU grants from the Social Climate Fund because it is late in preparing its national plan, influential NGOs such as WWF, Za Zemyata (For the Earth) and Habitat Bulgaria have warned. “There are concerns that Bulgaria will not be able to submit its Social Climate Plan to […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week highlighted Sindh government’s decision to educate the children of convicted prisoners. “Sindh government has taken a historic step by launching Pakistan’s first-ever initiative to educate the children of convicted prisoners. This groundbreaking program will provide 4,684 children across Sindh with access to […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week celebrated Ramzan with the Pakistani students. “Delighted to collaborate with Pakistani students in hosting a special Iftar at the Australian National University! Wishing everyone a blessed Ramzan,” the envoy tweeted. Earlier, Pakistan High Commission Australia, Canberra Australia hosted an Iftar-dinner for Muslim students with […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said this week that Islamophobia has no place in any society. In a post on X, the envoy said Islamophobia is not just an attack on one community but on the universal values of justice, equality and human dignity. “Combating it demands […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistan, in collaboration with twelve (12) other countries, celebrated the vibrant and culturally significant festival of Nowruz at the UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. Guests were treated to a feast of traditional Pakistani cuisine, including shami kebabs, aromatic basmati biryani and refreshing lassi, offering a glimpse into Pakistan’s delicious culinary heritage. Nowruz is recognized by UNESCO […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan this week to discuss strengthening bilateral trade ties and upcoming business engagements between the EU and Pakistan. During the meeting, Dr. Kionka invited the Commerce Minister to deliver closing remarks at […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Lately the not-so-fresh idea of a “European strategic autonomy” has got back in circulation in many EU capitals. This should come as no surprise, given the condescending and even arrogant attitude displayed by the Donald Trump administration toward US’ European allies. Politicians and state officials across the European continent can no longer take […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Amid the complex and changing international situation, Europe’s self-positioning and the development of China-Europe relations have drawn significant attention. However, a series of recent actions and statements from the European side have been puzzling. First, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas claimed that if the US and Europe […]
Read MoreRome: The Board of Directors of Leonardo, meeting today under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, has approved the new organizational structure of Leonardo, which includes the establishment of two Deputy General Managements. These Deputy General Managements are respectively dedicated to commercial development and business program coordination, led by Carlo Gualdaroni, and to Strategy, Innovation, and […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France. So says a French politician who is making headlines in his country for suggesting that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the monument, which was a gift from France nearly 140 years ago. Raphaël Glucksmann, as a member of the European Parliament […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week rolled out a raft of measures to curb drones’ interference with flight operations, as part of efforts to strengthen airspace security at civil transport airports and surrounding areas. The move aims to address growing concerns over drone activities interfering with commercial flights across the country, according to the office […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week reviewed the progress of Denmark’s $2 billion investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met with Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf to discuss the project. They focused on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year. Both sides emphasized the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week inaugurated an “I Work for Sindh” smartphone application, as part of a job portal developed by the Sindh Information Department, to help unemployed youth get jobs in the province. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, was attended by […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Beijing: In the book-lined office of Professor Stelios Virvidakis at the University of Athens, Greece’s oldest and most esteemed academic institution, a letter is carefully preserved like a precious, delicate bridge model. It came from President Xi Jinping, delivered to congratulate the inauguration of the China-Greece Center for Mutual Learning of Civilizations in […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Since the Annabelle doll became an instantly recognisable icon in the horror universe just over 10 years ago, the myth of the doll that comes to life (as old as cinematic horror itself) has come back into fashion. With Dollhouse, by Japanese director Shinobu Yaguchi, the big winner at this year’s Fantasporto, which […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Jo Moir, Development Director at the British High Commission, this week highlighted key area for reporting for the climate journalists. Speaking at a Climate Journalist workshop, she acknowledged the challenges faced by journalists covering climate stories. She highlighted three main areas for climate journalists to concentrate their reporting on: Nationally Determined Contributions […]
Read MoreBerlin: German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz reached an agreement with the Greens this week on a massive increase in state borrowing just days ahead of a parliamentary vote next week. This should ensure the package’s approval in the lower house of Germany’s parliament on Tuesday and by the upper house on Friday. Of the promised infrastructure […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Producer prices in Bulgaria this week saw significant growth at the beginning of 2025, positioning the country among the fastest-growing in the European Union. According to Eurostat data, Bulgaria recorded the second-highest increase in producer prices within the EU in January 2025. Producer prices across the euro area and the EU increased more […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of the European Union (EU), Dr. Riina Kionka on Friday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister’s House. At the outset, the Prime Minister thanked the EU Ambassador for expressing condolences on the recent terrorist attack on Jaffar Express train in Balochistan and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Umar Rehman Malik, Head of PPP Digital Media, has strongly condemned the barbaric terrorist attack on Jaffer Express, calling it an unforgivable crime against innocent civilians. He emphasized that such cowardly acts will never break Pakistan’s spirit or weaken the nation’s unwavering resolve against terrorism. “Our prayers are with the victims and […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy is advancing its crypto regulatory framework through Legislative Decree 129/2024, aligning domestic law with the EU’s MiCAR. With enforcement set for June 2025 and oversight by Consob and the Bank of Italy, the initiative aims to balance innovation and risk, mirroring similar shifts in Washington Driving the future. Italy is moving decisively […]
Read MorePaul Carter and Kitty Knowles Tokyo: In Japan, a smelly waste product is being reimagined as a potential clean fuel of the future that is powering cars and tractors. We’re being eyed suspiciously by dozens of cows. Their breath fogs cartoonishly from their nostrils. It’s a brisk morning in snowy Hokkaido, an island in the […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Donald Trump’s administration in Washington is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban and Pakistan has been placed in a group that would be considered for a partial suspension of visa issuance if their governments “do not make efforts to address deficiencies within […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad will formally step into his role as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) on March 31, 2025, following the retirement of Munir Akram. At 80 years old, Munir Akram has concluded a diplomatic career that spanned nearly two decades at the UN, during which he represented […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, this week strongly condemned the attack and hijacking of the Jaffar Express Train in Balochistan province, Pakistan. Australian Government denounces the incident and offers its deepest sympathies to those affected, he said in his post on social media platform, X. Hawkins emphasized that Australia […]
Read MoreAstana: Kazakhstan this week welcomed the statements from the Ministries of foreign affairs of Azerbaijan and Armenia regarding the conclusion of negotiations on the draft Agreement on Peace and the Establishment of Inter-State Relations between the two countries. “We express confidence that the agreements reached and the signing of this historic document will be an […]
Read MoreDing Gang More than two thousand years ago, atop the walls of Syracuse in Sicily, Archimedes was said to have directed soldiers to raise polished bronze shields. According to legend, these reflective surfaces concentrated sunlight into deadly beams, igniting the sails of Roman warships. When I stood on a platform to see the vast array […]
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