Newswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Rome this week. The two leaders discussed several challenges facing the European Union. ‘Old friendship, new chapter, big plans,’ Orbán wrote in a post on X following the meeting. During their discussions, Meloni congratulated Orbán on Hungary’s successful EU Presidency, highlighting […]
Read MoreParis: French President Emmanuel Macron said this week he will stay on “until the end” of his five-year term, until May 2027, after a no-confidence vote in parliament toppled the government. Speaking to the nation in a televised address on Thursday, Macron said he would name a new prime minister in the “coming days”. “The […]
Read MoreBeijing: China will continue to exempt certain U.S. goods from additional tariffs until the end of February next year, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said this week. According to a statement issued in April, these items from the United States were excluded from the tariff countermeasures against the U.S. Section 301 measures […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership with National Counter Terrorism Authority NACTA (NACTA) and support from the Embassy of Denmark, Islamabad this week kicked off the project ‘Strengthening Pakistan’s Response to effectively prevent the spread of violent extremism virtually and amongst youth in vulnerable communities (SPREE)’ by organizing […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week stressed the need for the ‘National Action Plan 2’ to combat terrorism in the country, following terrorist attacks against foreigners, civilians, and armed forces. “The government never desires for any citizen to lose their life in incidents of unrest. We hope both the […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Strong momentum in the dining and retail sectors, a vibrant cultural and tourism market, and a higher quality of life driven by trade-in programs. With a series of policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption taking effect, Henan’s consumption potential is accelerating. In October, the province’s total retail sales of consumer […]
Read MoreRepresentatives of the Belarusian tourism industry took part in an information tour of the Chinese Province of Henan at the end of November, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency. The delegation included representatives of the tour operators authorized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China to receive groups […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: The Si River, formerly known as Sishui, belongs to one of the major rivers in ancient times. The Si River that originates from Heiyu Mountain in Xintai City, Shandong Province, flows through seven counties and districts including Xintai, Sishui, Qufu, Yanzhou, Zoucheng, Rencheng, and Weishan, and drains into the South Four Lakes at […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week celebrated the PPP foundation day. “On #PPPFoundationDay, heartfelt congratulations to the leadership, workers & supporters of @PPP_Org for their unwavering commitment to democracy, equality, peace, and prosperity,” he posted on X. The PPP leader added: “Founded by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, PPP […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portugal has won the award for “Best Golf Destination in the World” at the World Golf Awards 2024 in Funchal, and has also scooped the prize for “Best Golf Destination in Europe” for the third year running. The announcement came this afternoon, with Turismo de Portugal attributing the country’s success “to the integrated […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Bulgarian Ambassador Irena Gancheva called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi this week. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, economic and cultural cooperation and matters of mutual interest. On the occasion, Sindh Chief Minister apprised the Ambassador that Sindh government wants to enhance cooperation with Bulgaria in the […]
Read MoreAthens: Greece has decided to withdraw from the World Expo scheduled for next year in Osaka, Japan, the organizer said this week, with the European country citing fiscal constraints. It is the eighth country to drop out after initially planning to participate in the expo, to be hosted by the commercial hub of western Japan, […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: In a show of solidarity following Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union offered the prospect of eventual membership to Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, signaling to the Kremlin that these countries are not within its sphere of influence. When United States President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: New funding announced this week will support first-of-its-kind investment facility to deliver climate technologies and private sector support in Pakistan. The announcement follows launch of FCDO report highlighting the estimated cost of inaction on climate change for Pakistan and delivers on UK climate change commitments. Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 95,311 (equivalent to PKR 26.5 million) in total to two local NGOs for development projects in Sindh. The grant contracts were signed between the Consul General of Japan, Mr. HATTORI Masaru, and representatives of the two NGOs at […]
Read MoreWashington: US trade officials announced on Nov 29 a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four South-east Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods. It is the second of two preliminary decisions that President Joe Biden’s Commerce Department is making in 2024 […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week advised the Pakistani travellers to complete their homework before flying to Australia. “Important information to avoid difficulties at the airport!” he p[osted on X, tagging Australian High Commoner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins’ post which read: “Attention Australian visa holders! Got a shiny new passport? […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Ambassador in France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week reiterated that facilitation of the diaspora was a top priority of the government and the embassy was fully committed towards that objective. The ambassador interacted with members of the Pakistan community in a Khuli Kuchehri at Pakistan Mission Paris which focused discussion on […]
Read MoreAstana: Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Kazyna state fund and China’s SANY Renewable Energy (SANY RE) have begun construction of a $114 million wind turbine component manufacturing plant in the Zhambyl region, marking a step in the country’s renewable energy sector. The plant, which is set to begin operations in late 2025, will produce essential components such as nacelles, […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Milan has a new center for migrants, the Milano Welcome Center, which will be a unique point of access to services for those who just arrived in town and have been granted international protection. The Milano Welcome Center, housed in a refurbished 2,000-square-meter municipal building near Milan Central Station, hosts approximately 60 professionals, […]
Read MorePiers Forster and Wang Yi Global surface temperatures reached record levels in 2024 as the impacts of climate change are being felt around the world. All countries, no matter their development status, are affected by climate change. For example, this month has seen floods in Valencia, Spain, claiming more than 200 lives, and flooding in […]
Read MoreChina Daily One day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli Security Cabinet had approved a two-month deal to end the fighting in Lebanon, a ceasefire came into effect on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward for efforts to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and fueling hopes that a deal […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy is top for the amount of funding received under the European Union’s near 200 billion euro post-COVID Recovery Fund for its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) with 122 billion received out of the total of 194, Premier Giorgia Meloni said after a meeting of the ‘Control Room’ on the plan this […]
Read MoreFrancesco Fontemaggi Paris: France this week showed off to the world the gleaming restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral, just over a week before the 850-year-old mediaeval edifice reopens following painstaking restoration after the devastating 2019 fire. President Emmanuel Macron conducted an inspection of the restoration, broadcast live on television, saying workers had done the […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China will soon grant visa-free entry to citizens of Japan and eight other countries as part of its ongoing efforts to boost international tourism and business travel, authorities announced this week. From November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, trial visa exemption will be applied to ordinary passport holders from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, […]
Read MoreJaranwala: Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf this week emphasised the challenges faced by developing countries in wastewater treatment, linking the lack of effective systems to environmental degradation and the acceleration of climate change He expressed these views while speaking at a seminar organised by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) on wastewater treatment. The seminar, chaired […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week underscored the critical importance of safeguarding, empowering and fostering the holistic development of children. He stated that children embody the aspirations for a brighter future, and their well-being must remain a national priority. In a statement on Universal Children’s Day, the PPP […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: This year marks the 10th anniversary of China’s proposal to build a China-Latin America community with a shared future. Over the past decade, Henan province has significantly contributed to China’s deep connection with Latin America. Henan has positioned itself as a logistics hub connecting the Chinese and Latin American markets, thanks to […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week reached a significant milestone in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, becoming the first country in the world to achieve an annual production volume surpassing 10,000,000 vehicles. This marks a major achievement in the global shift toward sustainable transportation. At the same time, Central China’s Henan province, which has […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: BRF has signed an agreement with OSI Group subsidiary Henan Best Foods to purchase a processed foods plant in the Henan Province of China. Th potential transaction is valued at US$43 million, BRF revealed in an announcement to the market, which can be found on the company’s investor relations webpage. The plant was […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria is confidently moving towards its goal in tourism for 2024 – to attract 13 million visitors by the end of the year and achieve 14 billion in tourism revenue, which will set a new standard for success in the sector, the Tourism Ministry said. National Statistical Institute (NSI) data confirm that 2024 […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: In an effort to contribute more to social integration and public benefit, authorities in Portugal have unfolded plans to launch the new Solidarity Golden Visa. Although it has yet to be approved when it will enter into force, this program would grant residency to wealthy internationals, provided they make an investment of at […]
Read MoreTasos Kokkinidis Athens: A recent analysis of fossils recovered in the 1990s in the village of Nikiti in northern Greece supports the controversial theory that apes, the ancestors of humans, evolved in Southeastern Europe instead of Africa. The 8 or 9-million-year-old fossils had first been linked to the extinct ape called Ouranopithecus. However, a team […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Andrew Dalgleish, a distinguished British diplomat, this week left Pakistan as the Deputy High Commissioner of the United Kingdom in Pakistan and now prepares to assume his new role as the British Ambassador to France. With a career spanning decades of service, Dalgleish has been recognized for his leadership, diplomacy, and commitment […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner in Pakistan Jane Mariott this week welcomed Matt Cannell as the new Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter. With a distinguished career spanning diverse roles in diplomacy and development, Cannell brings a wealth of experience to this critical position. Prior to his appointment, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Brussels: Romania and Bulgaria are poised to gain full Schengen Area membership by early 2025, following Austria’s decision to lift its opposition. This agreement, reached during ministerial discussions, paves the way for unrestricted travel across land borders, complementing their existing air and maritime access. Romania and Bulgaria are on track to become full […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Due to its high quality of life, Milan ranks first on the list of the most livable cities in Italy, Azernews reports. Milan, along with Bolzano, Monza and Brianza, Bologna, and Trento, makes up the top five most livable cities in Italy. The study considered several key factors, including economic development, environmental sustainability, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Some 700 youngsters from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including 375 women, learnt critical market-driven vocational and technical skills through a three-month-long training programme that had been supported by the government of Japan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP). The training programme was designed to empower youth from […]
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