Newswire Sofia: Bulgaria continues its military modernization efforts, now surpassing NATO’s 2% defense spending target by dedicating 3% of its GDP to defense, writes Peter Suciu from the National Interest. The country’s latest acquisition, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, marks a significant step in replacing its outdated Soviet-era MiG-29 jets, which had been in service since […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week felicitated Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of re-election as the PPP Chairman. “Congratulations to Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on his re-election and to Humayun Khan, Nadeem Afzal Chan and Amna Piracha on being elected as Secretary General, Secretary Information, and Secretary Finance,” Umar Rehman […]
Read MoreYang Xuedong Currently, economic globalization is facing strong headwinds. The “Washington Consensus,” once promoted by the US and other Western countries as the standard model for development, has not only lost its appeal among many developing nations but has also proven ineffective in addressing internal challenges within developed countries. Amid growing discussions about finding solutions […]
Read MoreGlobal Times President Xi Jinping met with visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on Friday. This marks Sanchez’s third visit to China within three years, highlighting Madrid’s emphasis to deepening China-Spain relations and representing the continuation of the friendly policies toward China from many European countries. Sources from the Spanish government revealed that […]
Read MoreRome: Italy this week transferred 40 migrants whose asylum applications had failed to Italian-run detention centers in Albania. An Italian navy ship carrying the migrants left from Brindisi in southeast Italy and arrived in the Albanian port of Shengjin. The migrants, who are all men, are due to remain in a camp in Albania until […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: France plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference on settling the conflict in New York in June, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview broadcast. “We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,” Macron, who this week […]
Read MoreNewswire Copenhagen: Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen this week called for increased Arctic defence collaboration with the United States during a visit to Greenland, and firmly dismissed Washington’s desire to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen’s visit follows months of tension between Washington and Copenhagen over US President Donald Trump’s repeated declarations that the Arctic […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week warned against attempts to exploit the situation in Balochistan and vowed to counter any threats to the federation. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering on the 46th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that April 4 was the darkest chapter in Pakistan’s history when tyranny tried to silence the voice of the people, but Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s defiance became eternal. “April 4, the darkest chapter in Pakistan’s history when tyranny tried to silence […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A senior Pakistani diplomat this week warned that the UN Security Council was failing to provide relief to the Palestinians who continue to suffer in occupied territories from deadly Israeli bombings, starvation, displacement and collective punishment, as he sounded a clarion call for action to redress the situation. “What is happening before […]
Read MoreGlobal Times In a world increasingly shaped by fractured alliances, three Asian neighbors – China, Japan, and South Korea – have quietly revived a long-dormant trilateral dialogue. The 13th China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held in Seoul recently. Their foreign ministers also met in Tokyo on March 22 for the first time […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week vowed to eliminate Tuberculosis. “Today, on World Tuberculosis Day, we stand united in our resolve to eliminate a disease that has claimed far too many lives and continues to impact millions around the world. Tuberculosis is not just a health issue; it is a social […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the Sindh government’s initiative to offer 30,000 scholarships for Google Career Certificates in partnership with Google and Tech Valley. Calling it a “game-changing step toward digital transformation,” Malik emphasized that the initiative aligns with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision of […]
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 MoreNewswire Paris: France will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion), President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 26 at a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris. “We must continue to provide immediate support to Ukraine — it is necessary in order to keep up […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron said this week that Russia must accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire deal put forward by the United States and Ukraine. Macron added he had discussed the situation on Friday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, said he […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhangzhou: The Chinese military will spare no effort to reach the goals set for the centenary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in 2027, a spokesperson said this week. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the delegation of the PLA and the People’s Armed Police Force, described reaching the PLA centenary goals and speeding up […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Sunday said her government remains “open-minded” about deploying Danish soldiers to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping force. “As I have said before, we have an open mind as a Danish government,” Frederiksen told TV2 following a high-level meeting in London hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week held separate meetings with the ambassadors from key Western countries and discussed with them ways to enhance mutually beneficial relations, particularly in trade, economic growth, and regional peace efforts. Bilawal Bhutto met with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the women have played an inspiring role in the country. “On International Women’s Day, we honour the resilience and contributions of Pakistani women in shaping our nation. From Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto—the first female Prime Minister of […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week paid tribute to the Palestinian people’s bravery and courage. “Amid the ruins of war, resilience shines through. Sharing from today’s The Australian a powerful image of people gathering for Iftar, sharing a meal surrounded by devastation—but not defeated by it. A testament to faith, […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch this week presented her letters of credence as Pakistan’s Ambassador to France to President Emmanuel Macron. At a dignified Presentation of Credentials ceremony held at the Elysee Palace, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch conveyed the best regards of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to President […]
Read MoreDing Gang The US anxiety and fear of China is nothing new. It has played out like an endless drama with infinite sequels since the Cold War. The latest installment in this long-running saga features a flashy new twist: the “threat” of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI). This time, the “theme song” is straightforward: “China must […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s leading aerospace and defense company, Leonardo, has indicated that its collaboration with Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar is progressing swiftly, according to the company’s chairman, Stefano Pontecorvo. At an event in Genoa showcasing Leonardo’s new digital archives, Pontecorvo addressed the potential partnership between Leonardo and Baykar. When asked about the pace of progress, […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: As president of France in the 1960s, it was he who launched the policy of French strategic independence. Of course, he said, Americans were more our friends than Russians are. But the US too had interests. And one day their interests would clash with ours. In the world of today, his warnings have […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Beijing: China’s Ministry of Public Security this week voiced firm opposition to the U.S. threat of imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese exports. A spokesperson made these remarks in response to a media inquiry on the United States’ threatened tariff hike, which would be in effect from March 4 and cited […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, held a meeting with Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Principal Social Protection Specialist, Ms Xin Long, at BISP Headquarters this week to explore avenues for providing employment opportunities through skill training and non-formal education to BISP beneficiaries. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation in […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The third death anniversary of former interior minister and senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Senator Rehman Malik, was observed this week. A seasoned statesman and retired senior bureaucrat, Malik played a significant role in Pakistan’s political and security landscape. Throughout his career, Malik held various key positions, most notably […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China has become the world’s second most influential soft power nation after the United States, according to the sixth annual Global Soft Power Index released here by Brand Finance this week. The report shows that China surpassed Britain to claim second place with a score of 72.8 out of 100, marking its […]
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