Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough in deep-brain imaging

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Chinese scientists have, for the first time in the world, achieved high-resolution deep-brain multicolor two-photon imaging in freely moving mice using a newly developed miniature two-photon microscope. The study, which provides a new tool for decoding complex brain function mechanisms, was published online in the journal Nature Methods. The brain operates through […]

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Senator Rubina Khalid visits flood-hit areas of Buner and Swat, assures full support to victims

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid this week visited flood-ravaged areas of District Buner and Swat to express solidarity with the affected families, monitor relief operations, and reaffirm the government’s commitment to stand by the victims in their time of need. During her three-day visit, the BISP chief toured […]

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Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni spotted ‘rolling her eyes’ after laughing at Trump’s joke during meeting

Washington: 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 […]

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China to launch new type of visa for young science, technology professionals

Henan 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 […]

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Denmark: Netanyahu is “a Problem in Himself”

Copenhagen: 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 […]

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Bilawal Bhutto dismisses 27th Constitutional Amendment rumours as ‘baseless’

Liaquat 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 […]

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Leonardo support Italian Navy at Formidable Shield 2025

Craig 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 […]

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Where guns once roared, violins strike new chord in rural China

Henan 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 […]

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Denmark to complete $3.4 billion of air defense purchases by year-end

Rudy 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 […]

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Leonardo acquires Iveco defence vehicles for €1.7 billion

Rome: Italy’s Leonardo is going to purchase IDV, the military subsidiary of Iveco Group, for €1.7 billion. This would enlarge Leonardo’s land systems portfolio. Leonardo has agreed to buy Iveco Group’s military vehicle branch, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), for €1.7 billion. The transaction comprises IDV’s wheeled armoured vehicles and Astra-branded heavy-duty trucks, media reports said. […]

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92% of international doctorate holders who graduated in France are professionally integrated

Newswire Paris: The French Ministry of Higher Education and Research has released a “Note Flash” on the professional integration of doctorate holders who graduated in 2020. According to this statistical report, the professional integration percentage of French nationals doctors three years after earning their doctorate is very close to that of foreign nationals (94% vs. […]

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Denmark’s Ambassador Jakob Linulf for international support to overcome Pakistan’s climate challenges

Celina Ali Islamabad: The outgoing Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week underscored the urgency of climate action, and suggested that countries like Pakistan, which are deeply vulnerable to climate disruptions, need not only international cooperation but also localized strategies for resilience. He was speaking at the signing ceremony of landmark Memorandum of […]

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Britain and France to develop new generation air-to-air missile

Newswire London: Britain and France will develop a new generation of air-to-air missiles to replace the existing Meteor, the UK Defence Journal reported this week. The new missile will embody the entire technological potential of both countries, and its use will be possible both on sixth-generation aircraft and on existing combat aircraft of both countries. […]

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Denmark to launch three-year energy cooperation program with Pakistan

Abdullah Jan Lahore: Denmark is set to launch a three-year Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) program with Pakistan’s power sector, aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of key national energy institutions. The initiative, backed by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), will begin on January 1, 2026, and is designed to support Pakistan’s transition towards a more […]

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Italy’s Meloni: Recognizing Palestinian state before it is established may be ‘counterproductive’

Newswire MILAN: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that recognizing the State of Palestine before it is established could be counterproductive. “I am very much in favor of the State of Palestine but I am not in favor of recognizing it prior to establishing it,” Meloni told Italian daily La Repubblica. “If something […]

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China’s AI tech boosts global trade efficiency, facilitates supply chain

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: To provide a quick overview of what its digital technology can do for China’s many small and medium-sized exporters, a Nanjing-based software firm put up nine striking Q&A posters at an ongoing trade fair in Beijing. “Where is my product most in-demand overseas?” “How can I ensure my product passes customs compliance?” […]

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Pakistan, Denmark reaffirm strengthening cultural cooperation

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Denmark this week hosted a farewell reception in honour of the Ambassador Jakob Linulf, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure in Pakistan. Pakistan, Denmark reaffirm strengthening cultural cooperation The event was graced by the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, who attended as the […]

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PIA issues UK flight schedule, as ban lifted on Pakistani airlines

Celina Ali Islamabad: In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s aviation sector, the United Kingdom this week officially removed Pakistan from its air safety list, paving the way for Pakistani airlines to resume operations in British airspace after a five-year ban. The development has sparked a wave of relief and optimism among aviation authorities, passengers, and […]

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Italy: Leonardo unveils new tank gun and 30 km range ammunition

Newswire Rome: Italian defense company Leonardo has introduced the new 120mm L55 tank gun featuring a 55-caliber long barrel, along with the VULCANO precision ammunition designed specifically for it. According to RID, the extended 55-caliber barrel length delivers higher muzzle velocities and improved performance at elevated operating pressures. Leonardo credits this leap in capability to […]

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France’s National Day celebrated in Karachi

French Consul General Alexis Chahtahtinsky highlights bilateral ties Abdullah Jan Karachi: The Consul General of France in Karachi, Alexis Chahtahtinsky, this week hosted a grand reception to mark Bastille Day, France’s National Day, commemorating the historic revolution of 1789 and the values of Liberte, Egalite, and Fraternite. The event was attended by Governor Sindh Kamran […]

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China’s first concept verification center for time-honoured brands established in Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: This Week , The Zhengzhou Technology Exchange Market–Caoshanhu Health Concept Verification Center – Also Known As The Caoshanhu Health Innovation Center – Was Officially Inaugurated At Zhongyuan Science And Technology City In Zhengzhou, The Capital Of Central China’s Henan Province. As The First Concept Verification Center In China’s Health Sector Jointly Established […]

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Denmark leads global push to protect human identity from ai exploitation

Dr Taimoor Ul Hassan Copenhagen: In A Small Yet Significant Legislative Leap, Denmark Recently Etched Its Name Into The Digital Rights Frontier By Officially Recognising The Human Face, Body And Voice As Intellectual Property. This Groundbreaking Move Treats Personal Physical And Vocal Attributes Not Just As Biometric Data, But As Elements Of Identity Worthy Of […]

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Leonardo trails rivals with $1.9 billion euro bid for iveco’s defence business

Newswire Milan: Italian Defence Company Leonardo Has Made The Lowest Bid For The Defence Business That Automotive Group Iveco Has Put Up For Sale, Bloomberg News Reported, After The Rome Government Expressed A Preference For A Domestic Buyer. Iveco, Which Is Controlled By Italy’S Billionaire Agnelli Family, In May Said It Would Proceed With A […]

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Uk and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

London: Britain And France Have Reached A Landmark Agreement To Launch A Pilot Programme That Will Allow The UK To Send Back Some Migrants Who Arrive In Small Boats Across The English Channel. The Deal, Announced Thursday By Prime Minister Keir Starmer And President Emmanuel Macron In London, Aims To Curb Illegal Migration And Strengthen […]

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Over 15,000 China-Europe freight trains depart from Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On June 28, a fully loaded freight train left the China-Europe Railway Express (Zhengzhou) assembly center, marking a significant milestone with over 15,000 China-Europe trains launched from Henan. This “Steel Silk Road”, stretching across Eurasia, now operates more than 12 trains daily, cutting the travel time from Central China to the world […]

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Karbala guiding light to stand firm for righteousness: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Youm-e-Ashura reminds us of the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood, justice and tyranny. The supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), his family and companions at Karbala is a guiding light for all those who rise against oppression and […]

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Italy: Leonardo takes a stake in Finland’s SSH as European defence M&A inches forward

Helsinki: Italy’s Leonardo (LDOF.MI), opens new tab will buy a 24.55% stake in Finland’s SSH (SSH1V.HE), opens new tab to expand its cybersecurity business, the companies said on Tuesday, in a sign of some progress in European defence consolidation and cooperation. The deal will see the Italian aerospace and defence group become SSH’s biggest shareholder, […]

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Pakistan, France sign €12 million grant to improve water, sanitation in Punjab

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) this week signed a grant agreement worth €12 million in the Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across selected urban areas in Punjab. The agreement was signed by Mr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of […]

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