Sophie Binet Paris: In the recent elections in France, the far right loomed on the precipice of power. The only thing that stopped them from winning was the mobilisation of the far left. The far right was defeated, and the centrist Emmanuel Macron lost 70 MPs. The left, meanwhile, came out on top. This victory […]
Read MoreDaniel R DePetris New York: Last week, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan travelled to China for a multi-day trip in an attempt to keep relations between Washington and Beijing on a somewhat even-keel as the United States prepares for a political transition in several months’ time. The trip was notable in several respects. It […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A Danish multinational firm, FLSmidth, this week expressed its interest in investing in Pakistan’s mining industry. FLSmidth, which provides the global mining and cement industries with equipment and services, expressed interest during a meeting of a Danish business group, led by Denmark’s Ambassador Jakob Linulf, with Pakistani ministers for finance, commerce, petroleum, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of Pakistan, this week reaffirmed her commitment to combating Tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan and on the global stage. In a high-level meeting with the leadership of Dopasi Foundation and a delegation of esteemed parliamentarians, led by Dr Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, the discussion centred on addressing Pakistan’s […]
Read MoreBrussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this week welcomed the nomination of the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s prime minister. “Congratulations,” said von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive arm. “I know that Michel Barnier has the interests of Europe and France at heart, as his long […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad and Beijing will start work on five new economic corridors with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a civil-military hybrid body set up by Pakistan last year to attract foreign investment. Pakistan says it has completed more than 50 projects worth $25 billion under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Prince Christian of Denmark, who graduated from high school in June, will spend some time traveling before he begins any further studies or military training. “On 4 September, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will set out for an extended stay in East Africa,” the Royal House of Denmark announced this week. “There, The […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The decision of the Punjab government to provide a subsidy to power consumers in the province remains a bone of contention between the two major allies, with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calling the move ‘unsustainable’ in a speech this week. The PPP chief, whose party rules Sindh, also […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government was told by Italy’s finance minister that its budget plans mustn’t deviate from any pledges to Brussels to fix the public finances. In a cabinet meeting this week, Giancarlo Giorgetti set out the process that the country needs to follow to conform to newly revamped fiscal rules to […]
Read MoreParis: France and Serbia have signed a $3bn agreement for the sale of 12 French-made Rafale fighter jets, as European countries try to coax Serbia away from close ties with Russia. The landmark sale, signed by Serb Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic and Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier on Thursday, comes as French President Emmanuel Macron […]
Read MoreAfter 45 days of conventional fighting nukes would be tempting, wargamers suggest The Economist It is bad enough to contemplate a war in Asia. It is grimmer still to think through a nuclear one. But somebody has to. And so Andrew Metrick, Philip Sheers and Stacie Pettyjohn, all of the Centre for a New American […]
Read MoreNewswire Copenhagen: While the south swelters, Denmark’s mild temperatures and extended daylight hours are providing the perfect summer escape for many. With rising temperatures in southern Europe, more and more tourists are flocking to cooler destinations in the north. Denmark, in particular, has become an increasingly popular choice for those looking to escape the scorching […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week announced the conferment of national awards for 104 Pakistanis and foreigners in recognition of their services, excellence, and sacrifices in their respective fields. The awards were announced on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and will be presented to the awardees at an investiture ceremony on Pakistan Day, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: “Eight years ago the catastrophic earthquake that devastated Central Italy. The terrible shock at 3,36am, fixed in the minds of each of us by the stopped clock of the Civic Tower of Amatrice, triggered a seismic sequence which spread its destructive effects for several months to follow and involved a very vast territory […]
Read MorePierre Breteau Paris: August 24 marked 39 days since French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Gabriel Attal’s government. Since then, the caretaker prime minister and his team have been managing “day-to-day affairs,” while waiting for a government to emerge from the legislative elections of June 30 and July 7. Since the advent of […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products this week said that by imposing anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), the European Union (EU) could lose Chinese investment in Europe. Chinese enterprises expressed grave concerns over reports that the EU’s identification of Chinese EVs as “subsidized” […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: As of August 2024, Denmark, nestled on the Jutland Peninsula and surrounded by an archipelago of over 400 islands, remains a country of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The peninsula, Jutland, constitutes more than two-thirds of the country’s total land area. At its northern tip lies the island of Vendsyssel-Thy, separated from the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto was honored with the Soft Diplomacy Award at a ceremony hosted by the UAE Consulate in Karachi this week in commemoration of Pakistan’s Independence Day. The Humanitarian Award was presented in recognition of her tireless efforts in eradicating polio and her successful lobbying of the UAE […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The US government has cleared the potential sale of six General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Block 5 Reaper unmanned air vehicles to Italy. The possible package is valued a $738 million, says the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). Included in the package are three ground control stations, sensors, communications equipment, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: France this week commemorated the 1944 Allied landings in Provence, an event overshadowed by the Normandy landings two months earlier, but still key to the World War II endgame in Europe. Six African leaders joined official events as President Emmanuel Macron singled out the contribution of soldiers recruited — often forcibly — […]
Read MoreLiu Yang and Chi Jingyi Beining: China this week initiated dispute settlement proceedings against the EU’s provisional anti-subsidy measures against Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) at the WTO to safeguard the interests of its EV industry’s development and global green transition cooperation, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said. Experts said that the move suggests that China […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a major upcoming economic development for Pakistan, Denmark’s Maersk Shipping Line will invest $2 billion over the next two years in the infrastructure of ports, terminals, dredging, transshipment, and road construction. This announcement was made this week by the Federal Minister for Naval Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh while briefing journalists in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights and fostering the development and empowerment of minorities in Pakistan. He emphasized that the PPP will never compromise on these core principles. The PPP Chairman on the occasion of National Minorities Day, underscored his […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week said that taking her seven-year-old daughter on an official visit to China set a good example that should help advance the rights of working mothers. In an interview with lifestyle magazine Chi, she said there had been a lot of debate in Italy after being pictured […]
Read MoreParis: France remained Europe’s top physical net power exporter in the first half of the year at 40.8 TWh – a 31% jump from the second half of 2023, a Montel Analytics report showed this week. The surge was due to increased nuclear output, a surplus of hydropower generation and persistently low demand, despite French […]
Read MoreCelina Ali ISLAMABAD, August 2: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week pledged to revamp Pakistan’s economy by emulating China’s model. The PM stressed that the objective would be to achieve similar economic success on a smaller scale. Speaking to a 12-member Chinese delegation led by Wang Fukang, the prime minister said that during his […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Tourists visiting Copenhagen this summer are encouraged to participate in unusual kinds of vacation fun, including plucking floating trash from the Danish capital’s waterways, cycling to museums instead of going by car, or volunteering at an urban garden. All these activities are part of a new, four-week pilot project called CopenPay that rewards tourists […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid during her visit to the Peshawar Tehsil Office this week emphasized that there will be zero tolerance against any misbehavior with the women beneficiaries. The purpose of the visit was to monitor the arrangements at the office and review the facilities provided for […]
Read MoreRome: Italy’s controversial plan to open migrant processing centres in Albania has been delayed. Officials cite construction issues at the Gjadër site primarily due to the region’s hot weather. Initially set to open this week, the centres are expected to be operational in several weeks, according to Italian Cabinet Secretary Alfredo Mantovano. The agreement signed […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and France this week affirmed their commitment to deepen economic relations, exploring investment opportunities, and expanding bilateral trade. This commitment was expressed during a meeting between Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik and French Ambassador Nicolas Galey in Islamabad. Ali Pervaiz Malik provided an overview of Pakistan’s economic progress, […]
Read MoreBeijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in Vientiane, Laos this week. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee […]
Read MoreNewswire Sardinia: He’s been spotted soaking up the sun and enjoying a dip in the sea in Sardinia with Queen Mary of Denmark. But while his wife, 52, showed off her age-defying figure in a patterned swimsuit, Danish King Frederik, 56, offered a rare glimpse of the tattoos on his leg and shoulder. When enjoying […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week underscored the need for enhancing the outreach of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as well as the number of beneficiaries for the uplift of underprivileged sections of society. President Zardari was talking to Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid during a briefing on the program. President Asif […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: French climber Benjamin Vedrines summited Pakistan’s K2 in record time on July 28, reaching the top of the world’s second-highest mountain in just under 11 hours. The 32-year-old specialist in high-speed ascents – made without the aid of oxygen – left K2 base camp just after midnight on July 27 and reached […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Beijing: The US should immediately correct its wrongdoings, stop deceiving the world with lies, cease slandering and smearing other countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said this week commenting on the report of US Marine Corps’ release of official doctrine on how it employs deception. The US should provide an explanation to […]
Read MoreOttawa: Breaking the glass ceiling, General Jennie Carignan this week took charge as Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), becoming the first woman to lead the country’s armed forces. Carignan, a military engineer by training, has led troops in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq and Syria during her 35 years in the Canadian Army. Speaking at the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhaw Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi this week emphasized the urgent need for interfaith harmony, calling it pivotal for fostering peace. He said this during his visit to Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh, Jogian Shah. He was accompanied by provincial president Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muhammad Ali Shah Bacha, former minority […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week she would still be able to work with Ursula von der Leyen despite her Brothers of Italy party having voted against a second term for the German as head of the European Commission. Members of the European Parliament backed von der Leyen’s bid for another […]
Read MoreParsi: French authorities have recalled Olympics-branded water bottles for children containing excessive levels of endocrine disruptor Bisphenol A. The reusable bottles made by the Vilac company have “levels of Bisphenol A not in line with regulations” on products designed for contact with foods, government website Rappel Conso (Consumer Recall) said. The white-coloured flasks with beige, […]
Read MoreLiu Caiyu Beijing: China this week urged Japan to play a constructive role in maintaining and promoting peace, stability, development, and not act as a “vanguard” of NATO’s Asia-Pacific expansion, following Japan’s new defense white paper, which delivers its strongest words yet on Taiwan island. Observers said that such narratives smearing China expose Japan’s real […]
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