European Commission triples humanitarian assistance for Gaza

Newswire Brussels: The European Commission has announced that it will increase its humanitarian aid to Gaza by three times, providing over 75 million euros to help alleviate the current crisis. President Ursula von der Leyen spoke to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres this afternoon regarding her on-going contacts with regional leaders. “The Commission will immediately […]

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Ruins of Tuimekent reveal significance of Kazakhstan’s heritage

Astana: Out of the 33 historical sites in Kazakhstan listed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), five are situated in the Zhambyl Region, which includes Akobe (Stepninskoye), Kulan, Ornek, Kostobe, and Akyrtas, a mysterious palace complex. Another significant cultural heritage site in the country is the ancient city of Tuimekent, the […]

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Celebrating Hispanic heritage and Army service in Vicenza, Italy

Newswire Vicenza: In the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) shines a spotlight on the extraordinary journey of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Miguel Ortega-Marin, senior maintenance warrant officer, material readiness division (G4), SETAF-AF. Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese pledges to increase trade, work visas for Pakistanis

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy, Andreas Ferrarese met Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Punjab House Islamabad this week to discuss increasing cooperation in the fields of culture, tourism and trade. In the meeting they also discussed measures regarding maximum exchange of trade and cultural delegations. The Italian ambassador reiterated his commitment to […]

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Photography competition on CPEC attracts massive interest

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) is receiving entries for the photography competition showcasing the progress of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a prominent project within China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). On October 5 in Islamabad, a nationwide photography competition on CPEC was launched. PCI has been witnessing a surge in participation, with […]

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Empowering young media professionals from developing countries: A seminar experience in Beijing, China

Adnan Hameed In an era where the flow of information is ceaseless and the media wields an unparalleled influence on public opinion, the role of media professionals has become more pivotal than ever before. It is in this dynamic landscape that I had the privilege of participating in an enlightening seminar designed to nurture the […]

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Ready to build ‘upgraded version’ of CPEC: Jiang Zaidong

Celina Ali Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said this week that Beijing was ready to deepen trade and investment cooperation with Pakistan and build an “upgraded version” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is growth-oriented, innovative, livelihood-enhancing, green and inclusive. Addressing the National Day Reception, Zaidong said that they are ready to […]

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Kazakhstan says ready to increase oil supplies to Germany

Newswire Berlin: Kazakhstan’s president said during a visit to Berlin this week that his country was willing to increase oil deliveries to German over the long term, as resource-poor Berlin seeks alternatives to imports from Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a press conference with Chancellor Olaf Scholz that Astana had […]

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SCO member countries can be mutually beneficial: Information Minister

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said this week that Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries can benefit from each other’s experiences and advanced technologies. Addressing Shanghai Cooperation Organization TV Festival in Nanjing, China, the Minister invited the media organizations of SCO countries to partner with Pakistan in joint […]

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EU parliament backs UN naming envoy to restart Cyprus peace talks

Newswire Brussels: The president of the European Parliament said Sunday she has conveyed the legislative body’s support for the appointment of a United Nations envoy to evaluate the chances of resuming stalemated talks to reunify ethnically divided Cyprus. Roberta Metsola said she personally communicated the position of the European Union’s legislature to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio […]

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For mutual trust to be regained, the US and China need to communicate openly

Zheng Yongnian While hostile sentiment against China grows in the US, there is also growing antipathy toward the US among the Chinese general public. This is true, especially on social media, where nationalist sentiment is somewhat elevated among some Chinese people. However, generally speaking, such sentiment is not strong among Chinese people. If we discuss […]

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Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, funded by china, launched in Indonesia

Newswire Jakarta: Indonesian President Joko Widodo this week inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway as it was set to begin commercial operations, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will drastically reduce the travel time between two key cities. The project has been beset with delays and increasing costs, and some […]

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Qatar Charity’s year-long aid benefits 617,000 flood victims in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: A total of 617,594 individuals, including Afghan refugees, affected by the 2022 Pakistan floods, have benefited from Qatar Charity’s year-long assistance, which was provided in the areas of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health, food, and shelter. The assistance was delivered this week through Qatar Charity’s office in Islamabad in 18 districts […]

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Italy: Sardinia to fight depopulation by importing shepherds from Kyrgyzstan

Newswire Rome: The local branch of the national farmers’ union, Coldiretti, struck a deal with Kyrgyzstan authorities to send about a hundred local farmers to the Mediterranean island, in an effort to keep its farming tradition alive. Italy’s Sardinia, a Mediterranean island known for its crystal-clear waters, its Caribbean-like sandy beaches, and the production of […]

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Indonesia pledges continued support for Palestinian statehood, urges UN to ‘walk the talk’

Newswire Jakarta: Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi this week appealed to the UN General Assembly on Saturday to uphold the principle of sovereignty, as she pledged continued support for Palestinian statehood. Addressing the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Marsudi referred to its theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity” […]

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China to impose sanctions on two US companies over Taiwan arms sales

China Economic Net Beijing: China has decided to impose sanctions on two US companies due to their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said this week. In disregard of China’s firm opposition, the U.S. government deliberately supplies weapons to China’s Taiwan region. This seriously violates the one-China principle and the […]

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Iran’s president urges US to demonstrate it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal

Newswire United Nations: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said this week that his country will never give up its right “to have peaceful nuclear energy” and urged the United States “to demonstrate in a verifiable fashion” that it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Addressing the annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, […]

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US clearly knows what ‘Global South’ least wants to hear at UNGA

Global Times Starting from Monday, the high-level week of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will begin and last until September 26. Compared to previous ones, this year’s UNGA has placed a greater emphasis on the “Global South” countries. Several high-level meetings to be held during the General Assembly will focus on the priorities […]

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Embassy of Ethiopia celebrates Ethiopian New Year

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Pakistan has celebrated Ethiopian New Year this week with traditional zeal and fervor. In this regard, a colourful reception was hosted here for Government of Pakistan’s officials, media, civil society, diplomatic corps and Ethiopian Diaspora. Gohar Ejaz, Minister for Commerce, graced the […]

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Italian police find stolen treasures at Australian university museum

Newswire Sydney: Italian art detectives have found stolen ancient treasures at a leading Australian university, including an artifact likely smuggled out of the country under piles of pasta, the institution said this week. Australian National University (ANU) said it was working with the “specialist art squad” of Italy’s Carabinieri military police to return the priceless […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri visits Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia

Arsalan Ali Arsal Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited the Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia. “Delighted to visit Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia. The range and quality of Pakistani food products from #Basmatirice, #Pinksalt, spices, and cooked food to frozen & processed fruits & vegetables was impressive. […]

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Indonesia aims to be world’s Islamic economy center

Abdullah Jan Jakarta: Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has affirmed that Indonesia, which is currently organizing the 2023 World Islamic Entrepreneur Summit (WIES), is determined to emerge as the center of the world’s Islamic economy. “We aim to position Indonesia as the world’s center of the Islamic economy development,” Amin said at the event. According to […]

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Chinese premier calls for advancing economic globalization, unity within G20

Xinhua New Delhi: Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week urged the Group of 20 (G20) members to resolutely advance economic globalization and promote unity, cooperation and inclusion within the G20. Keeping in mind the future of humanity, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization […]

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New Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan arrives, warmly welcomed

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The new Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong this week arrived in Islamabad to take up his new assignment and was warmly welcomed, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan announced. “The recently appointed Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday to officially assume his role,” the Embassy posted on […]

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