Newswire 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 MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: On April 2, the Department of Science and Technology of Henan Province announced that as of March 31, a total of 6,659 technology contracts had been registered across the province, with a transaction value of 69.06 billion yuan. This represents a year-on-year increase of 161.7%, surpassing the first-quarter target and marking a […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded a Pakistani climber’s courageous gesture to rescue Frenchman Vadim Druelle on Annapurna. “A Pakistani climber’s courageous gesture to rescue Frenchman Vadim Druelle on Annapurna – A story of bravery and altruism,” the envoy posted on X. French mountaineer Vadim Druelle, 23, had to […]
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 MoreAlmaty: Kazakhstan this week discovered its largest deposit of rare earth metals, containing around one million tonnes of the elements that are seen as vital for the future economy, the Central Asian country said. Rare earths comprise 17 raw materials that are essential for the green energy transition and highly sought by the likes of […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Archaeologists unearthed two well-preserved funerary enclosures at Liternum Archaeological Park. One of them belonged to a Roman gladiator. Excavations at a necropolis in southern Italy’s Liternum Archaeological Park revealed two ornate tombs—one of which belonged to a gladiator, according to an etched marble epitaph. “This necropolis, thanks to its excellently preserved wall structures […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Defence company Leonardo (LDOF.MI), opens new tab, utility Enel (ENEI.MI), opens new tab and power generation supplier Ansaldo Energia have reached a deal to create a new company to study the use of nuclear power, Italy’s Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said. Addressing a conference in Milan, Pichetto said Enel would contribute with […]
Read MoreParis: French President Emmanuel Macron this week called for European companies to suspend planned investment in the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on American imports. “Investments to come or investments announced in recent weeks should be suspended until things are clarified with the United States,” Macron said during a […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with His Excellency Jakob Linulf, the Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, this week at the Petroleum Division. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with special emphasis on mining sector and technological collaboration. The meeting highlighted the critical […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The inaugural EU-Pakistan Business Forum is set to take place in Islamabad from May 14-15 to enhance economic cooperation, according to a joint announcement by the government and European Union delegation this week. The EU is the largest single market in the world and the largest destination for Pakistani ex-ports. The EU […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, has highlighted the steady evolution of Australia-Pakistan relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1947. Speaking on the subject recently, he emphasized that the relationship, once primarily shaped by Commonwealth ties and Cold War-era cooperation, has since expanded to encompass trade, education, defense, and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week welcomed the diplomatic progress towards settling the “tragic” Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the recent limited agreement prohibiting attacks on energy infrastructure followed by another to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, hoping the parties would honour their commitments. “We appreciate the United States and its leadership’s active engagement, also […]
Read MoreDing Gang The morning sun illuminates the intricate stone bricks of Durbar Square, bringing the exquisite stone carvings on the 18th-century palace walls to life. My fingers gently touch the newly restored wooden doors, their surface warm and vivid — as if they had just awakened from a masterful surgery. The carved patterns tell a […]
Read MoreRome: Italy’s government tightened its citizenship laws this week, preventing people from delving deep back into their family history to try to claim a much sought-after Italian passport. Under existing rules, anyone who can prove they had an Italian ancestor who was alive after March 17, 1861, when the Kingdom of Italy was created, can […]
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 MoreHenan 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 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 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreEvandro Menezes de Carvalho The first few months of the Trump administration have shaken up the chessboard of the international system. Some pieces on this board, which were accustomed to playing in certain positions, are being discarded or forced to assume new roles. Using chess as a metaphor, those who were once “queens” are now […]
Read MoreRome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week confirmed that Italy does not foresee any involvement in a potential military mission on the ground in Ukraine. The statement came following her participation in a videoconference with around 25 Western leaders, convened by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine, Caliber.Az […]
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 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 MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week proposed transboundary water cooperation and the water-climate-environment nexus as key themes for inclusion in the interactive dialogue of the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference. Delivering a national statement during the organizational session of the 2026 UN Water Conference at the ECOSOC Chamber, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent […]
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 MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar this week discussed cooperation on multilateral platforms with Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, with the foreign office in Islamabad describing their conversation as “productive.” Both Pakistan and Denmark began their two-year terms as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council in January 2025, joining the […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhangzhou: Chinese beverage company Mixue Bingcheng’s public offering subscription phase concluded on Wednesday, with the financing amount setting a new record for IPOs on the Hong Kong stock market. In its current IPO, Mixue Bingcheng, headquartered in Zhengzhou, capital city of Central China’s Henan province, plans to issue about 17.0599 million shares, with […]
Read MoreDing Gang The findings of a Wednesday-released report from the American Chamber of Commerce on the state of business in southern China reveals a fascinating trend: Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and weakened confidence in the future of China-US relations, American companies are reinvesting in China. They are expanding operations in the world’s second-largest economy and […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The National Bureau of Statistics of China recently released data showing that in 2024, the nationwide per capita disposable income reached 41,314 yuan ($5,672), exceeding 40,000 yuan for the first time – nearly double the 21,996 yuan recorded in 2015. This milestone not only marks a significant improvement in the living standards of […]
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