Newswire Manama: The Italian Navy assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change of command ceremony, presided over by Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, this week. Sri Lankan Navy Commodore KMH Bettage turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 […]
Read MoreCraig 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 […]
Read MoreParis: France this week condemned Israel’s decision to build thousands of new homes in the West Bank and called on Israel to drop the controversial E1 project to link Jerusalem and the Maale Adumim settlement, calling it “a serious violation of international law”. France’s foreign ministry Saturday called on Israel to drop a plan to […]
Read MoreHenan 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 […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Aiming to foster regional economic collaboration and deepen ties with Chinese investors, a high-level delegation from the Pakpattan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) visited the headquarters of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) in Lahore on Wednesday afternoon. The delegation, led by PCCI President Dewan Muhammad Azmat Mehmood […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Etruscan civilization had a massive influence on the Roman Empire that came after it and eventually absorbed it. As such, we often see people describe the Etruscans as being the predecessors of the Romans. But when, really, did the Etruscans arrive in Italy? What does the archaeological and literary evidence show about […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: In solemn remembrance of the ongoing suffering and oppression of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Embassy of Pakistan in Jakarta observed Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) on August 5, 2025. The occasion marked six years since India’s unilateral and illegal revocation of the special constitutional status of Jammu […]
Read MoreNewswire New York: As Pakistan marked Youm-e-Istehsal—the Day of Exploitation—Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, issued a strong statement reaffirming the country’s unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and called on the international community to play its role in ending the ongoing injustice. […]
Read MoreNewswire Dakar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Senegal, under the leadership of Ambassador Saima Sayed, held a solemn and dignified ceremony to observe Youm-e-Istehsal, marking six years since the unilateral revocation of Article 370 by India and the intensification of human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event began with […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: The Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution in Beijing has received countless visitors this summer. In the exhibition hall, young children could be seen gathering around a display case containing a rusty bolt-action rifle. Known as Hanyang Zao, meaning Made-in-Hanyang, this rifle was used in the Nanchang Uprising led by the […]
Read MoreJakarta: Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week highlighted Pakistan-Indonesia historically friendly relations. “Honoured to serve in Indonesia, a country with which Pakistan shares deep historical ties. Proud that Pakistan stood firmly with Indonesia during its struggle for independence, raising its voice globally and supporting the Indonesian cause at the UN and beyond,” […]
Read MoreDing Gang When news broke about the recent Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, my thoughts immediately turned to Rong Kluea Market. Covering over 66 acres along the border between Thailand’s Sa?Kaeo Province and Cambodia’s Poipet, this commercial hub features thousands of stalls forming a massive trading belt. Back in early 2011, during another border flare-up, my colleagues […]
Read MoreDing Gang In recent years, China has made remarkable archaeological discoveries, from the mysterious bronze artifacts of the Sanxingdui Ruins to the magnificent Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City. These findings have become essential chapters in human history. However, these globally significant achievements consistently receive “selective neglect” in Western mainstream media coverage. Is this a coincidence […]
Read MoreNewswire 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. […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreFrench 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 […]
Read MoreHenan 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 […]
Read MoreLondon: 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 […]
Read MoreHenan 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 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Good news for skilled professionals in Pakistan: the United Kingdom has widened its doors for talented individuals who want to build a career in science, tech, arts, or academia — without the hassle of securing a job offer first. British Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance said this week the UK’s Global Talent […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Associated Press recently cited anonymous sources from the French military claiming that, following the India-Pakistan conflict in May, China “led a charge” to “spread doubts” about French-made Rafale jets and launched a large-scale “disinformation campaign” aimed at undermining the reputation and sales of this “France’s flagship fighter.” Some French media outlets quickly […]
Read MoreHelsinki: 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, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China Post this week officially launched its Zhengzhou-Luxembourg international postal cargo route. This is the company’s second intercontinental air route after the Nanjing-Luxembourg service, and its first such route in Henan. The newly launched Zhengzhou-Luxembourg postal route brings Henan closer to the world, reuniting old friends and embracing new ones. Zhengzhou and […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: The Danish government this week decided to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes by giving citizens copyrights of their personal features and voice. According to CNN, the new proposed legislation will allow public figures and artists as well as common people to protect their digital identity. Danish Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt explained that if someone […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), this week visited Australia to attend the 14th session of Annual Defence and Security Talks. An ISPR statement said during the visit, the Chairman JCSC met with high ranking civil and military leadership of Australia including Admiral David Johnston, Chief of […]
Read MoreDing Gang In September, China will solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This event represents far more than a tribute to the sacrifices of generations past; it is a moment for the world to reexamine China’s crucial […]
Read MoreGlobal Times From Wednesday to Thursday, the meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States was held in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, drawing extensive international attention. This is because the meeting not only served as a “warm-up event” for the Tianjin SCO Summit this year, but also achieved the […]
Read MoreItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that the country will achieve new NATO targets for defense spending through a flexible approach and without redirecting funds from other budget priorities. Italy, which currently spends 1.5% of GDP on defense, plans to gradually increase this figure. The PM also insisted that no euro would be […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Seven Pakistani French-language teachers are set to travel to France for a prestigious month-long training programme at CAVILAM, a leading language institute in Vichy. French Ambassador Nicolas Galey welcomed the group at the embassy here on Monday and noted that three of the educators would be experiencing France for the first time. […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Yutong Bus Co, a leading Chinese bus manufacturer headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan province, is expected to have its new batch of buses for the Central Asian market officially come off the production line this month, marking new progress in Yutong’s deep integration into the Central Asian market. Since the beginning of this […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Portugal hosted a vibrant celebration of Portugal’s National Day at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad this week, marking 886 years of Portuguese statehood and commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Portugal and Pakistan. The event was attended by prominent Pakistani dignitaries, diplomats, business leaders, and members of civil […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week acknowledged the immense talent in Pakistan. “The youth of Pakistan are brimming with talent and potential — a true asset for our future,” he posted on X. The envoy said Pakistan had once again topped the world in securing the most Erasmus […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week called for decisive global action at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the underlying root causes of conflict, emphasizing that sustainable peace can only be achieved by tackling issues such as poverty, underdevelopment, and the denial of fundamental rights. Delivering a national statement during the UNSC’s Open […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The joint venture “LBA Systems,” announced this week at the 55th Paris Air Show between Türkiye’s leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, Baykar, and Italian Leonardo, one of Europe’s largest defense companies, was covered in the Italian press. The country’s high-circulation newspaper, Corriere della Sera, reported under the headline “Leonardo’s drone agreement with […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: La Galerie, Alliance Française de Lahore, this week presented ‘A Shadow That Glow’s, a group exhibition curated by Amra Khan and Anne Sophie Francais, featuring the works of six emerging artists: Aleena Usman, Hamna Malik, Joyce Gill, Noor Fatima, Shiza Ali Noor, and Zainab Lashari. A Shadow That Glows gathered six artists whose […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Throughout the summer, the Danish Armed Forces will increase its presence in Greenland, at sea, on land, and in the air. The aim is to strengthen the Danish forces’ operational capabilities in the Arctic and to support societal security in Greenland. “The security policy situation requires the Armed Forces to practice the ability to […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardaari said this week that the world cannot afford another global war. Speaking at news conference in Brussels, Bilawal said: “We certainly do not want a war on this border (with Iran). Pakistan has condemned the strikes that took place over the last couple of […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China has been strengthening its international partnerships in the marine sector, expanding its “circle of friends” through extensive maritime collaboration. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, China has forged marine cooperation agreements with over 50 countries and international organizations. It has also set up joint marine centers, laboratories, and observation stations […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: A Chinese defense spokesperson this week urged relevant countries to abide by the one-China principle and stop sending any wrong signal to the “Taiwan independence” separatists. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks while commenting on a chief-of-staff level war-gaming hosted by a civilian group in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri continues to play a key role to cement the Pakistan-Australia ties further. Australia enjoys long-standing and growing ties with Pakistan, underpinned by deepening people-to-people links. Diplomatic relations were established on partition in 1947 and Australia has maintained a resident mission in the country since […]
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