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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities constitute a “grave danger and a serious threat” to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, Pakistan told the United Nations Security Council during an emergency session convened on this week. Israel earlier launched widescale strikes on Iran, claiming that […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: On the occasion of the 35th National Day of the Russian Federation this week, President Asif Ali Zardari extended warm greetings to President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Ambassador in Islamabad, and the people of Russia. In his speech, President Zardari said Pakistan joins in celebrating the joy of Russia’s National Day, reflecting […]
Read MoreRome: Italy this week marked a significant milestone in military aviation with the official induction of Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft into service with the Italian Air Force. The new jet, designated T-345A by the Armed Forces, is now operational with the 61st Wing at Galatina Air Base, replacing the long-serving MB-339. Developed and produced by […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week launched a trial policy that grants unilateral visa-free entry to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, expanding its unilateral visa-free access list to 47 countries. Under the policy, which will remain in effect through June 8, 2026, holders of ordinary passports from these four countries can enter […]
Read MoreNewswire Copenhagen: Denmark will acquire short-range air defence systems from MBDA France, Germany’s Diehl Defence and Kongsberg Gruppen of Norway, the Nordic country’s defence ministry said in a statement this week. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in February ordered the military to go on a buying spree to beef up the country’s defences in preparation […]
Read MoreAli Rehman Malik Walk through some of the post-industrial towns of Lancashire and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into another century. In places like Blackpool and Burnley, home to some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England, the streets still echo with the ghosts of Victorian Britain, not from nostalgia, but from neglect. […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On June 10, the People’s Daily published an exclusive interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei on its front page. When talking about facing external blockades and suppression, Ren said, “Don’t dwell on difficulties, just take action and move forward step by step.” He also called on the whole society to support theoretical research, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Favourable policies such as visa-free transit and a nationwide instant tax refund system are helping to make China an increasingly popular destination for international travellers, alongside strong global demand for “Made in China” products. At a DJI store in Beijing’s SKP mall on April 23, an American tourist browsed drones on his […]
Read MoreLorie Konish Copenhagen: Denmark has moved to increase its retirement age to 70 — making it the highest retirement age in Europe. Yet it may be difficult for the U.S. to follow its lead. The new change in Denmark will apply to public pension retirements starting in 2040. Since 2006, the country has been adjusting […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week urged the United Nations General Assembly not to remain a bystander while Palestinians were being slaughtered, maimed and starved. “The cries from Gaza cannot continue to be met with silence– the world cannot afford another day of inaction,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, […]
Read MoreLahore: The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Mr Yerzhan Kistafin, visited the University of Health Sciences (UHS) here this week, accompanied by Dr Anar Turmukhambetova, Board Chairman and Rector of Astana Medical University, along with embassy officials Daniyar Altayev and Rana Irfan Haider. During the visit, the Kazakh delegation met with UHS Vice Chancellor Prof […]
Read MoreDing Gang Those born in the 1950s are the first ferrymen of the computer civilization. We’ve witnessed the digital revolution unfold, upgrading our skills and capabilities alongside each new version of Windows. Through this journey, we’ve developed a profound understanding of what an “operating system” truly means to modern life. Without Windows, countless software applications […]
Read MoreGlobal Times China’s visa-free “circle of friends” has once again expanded. Effective June 1, China began implementing a trial policy that unilaterally grants visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. Beginning June 9, the policy will also apply to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. These initiatives vividly reflect China’s diplomatic […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Chinese President Xi Jinping said this week that China is ready to work with Germany to open a new chapter in their all-round strategic partnership, to steer China-EU relations toward new progress and to make new contributions to the stable growth of the world economy. Speaking to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over […]
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