S L Kanthan The progress and development of the Global South – about 85 percent of the world’s population – should be celebrated, not hindered. China’s miraculous economic success over the last 40 years is an inspiration for the people of other developing nations. It is unreasonable for the US to suppress China’s development, seize […]
Read MoreRome: The Italian Ministry of Defence announced this week the signing of an intergovernmental agreement for the supply of 12 Leonardo M-346 FA (Block 20) light combat aircraft to Austria. The contract also includes a full mission simulator, IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile integration, Link 16 data link, Nexter 20mm gun pods, LAU-32 rocket launchers, and […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: France is “determined” to recognise a Palestinian state, its foreign minister said this week, condemning Israel for the “indefensible” situation in Gaza created by its military campaign and humanitarian blockade. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also reaffirmed that Paris backed a Netherlands-led initiative for a review of the cooperation agreement between the European Union […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping has reiterated that China has been and will remain an ideal, secure and promising destination for foreign investors, as he recently replied to a letter from Simon Lichtenberg, founder of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China. Believing in China is believing in a better tomorrow, and investing in […]
Read MoreDenmark inaugurated the world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol facility this week, marking a major step in the decarbonization of the shipping industry. Located in Kasso, southern Denmark, the €150 million ($167 million) plant is jointly owned by Denmark’s European Energy and Japan’s Mitsui, and will produce 42,000 metric tons, or 53 million litres, of e-methanol annually. […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week paid glowing tribute to the armed forces for safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty. “Youm-e-Tashakur (day of gratitude) observed @PakinAustralia (Pakistani High Commission). Rich tributes were paid to Armed Forces of Pakistan for their sacrifices in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty. special prayers offered for the Shuhda […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar this week stressed on resolution of core issue of Jammu and Kashmir for lasting peace in South Asia. In an interview, he said there could be no lasting peace in South Asia unless the core issue of Jammu & Kashmir is resolved in […]
Read MoreNewswire London: In an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan House, London, the Pakistani community in UK celebrated the Youm-e-Tashakur (the Day of Gratitude), this week to mark the heroic victory in operation Bunyan Marsoos (the Iron Wall). The High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK, Dr. Mohammad Faisal hoisted the National Flag. A large number of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar this week held a telephonic conversation with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot. The Deputy Prime Minister informed that Pakistan has shown restraint throughout the crisis and only exercised its right to self-defence, in line with the UN Charter and […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: State-run postal service PostNord announced this week that it will cease letter delivery in the Nordic nation by the end of 2025. While package distribution will continue, the move marks a significant shift in Denmark’s postal landscape and reflects the increasing digitisation of communication. The change will see the removal of approximately 1,500 mailboxes […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, continues to be a pillar of strength for Pakistan on the world stage, eloquently defending national interests with integrity and strategic insight. In a time of mounting regional tensions, his calm yet firm diplomacy has won admiration for presenting Pakistan’s case […]
Read MoreDing Gang In the spring of 1945, eighty years ago, Adolf Hitler’s “Third Reich” finally collapsed, and the world took a collective breath, turning a battered but hopeful page in history. After years of blood and fire, World War II ended not with a neat bow but with a planet desperate for genuine, lasting peace. […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On Friday local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders from over 20 countries and international organizations were invited to attend a ceremony in Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War. A day earlier, President Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint […]
Read MoreRome: Italy’s Leonardo this week reported a 12.2% jump in first-quarter earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) to 211 million euros ($238.58 million), boosted by volume growth and increased profitability compared with the same period last year. Leonardo’s shares rose as much as 2.8% after the results and were up 2% by 1431 GMT. […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: France and Poland this week signed a treaty committing both sides to mutual assistance in case of an attack by an aggressor, strengthening ties between the EU heavyweights in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The deal was signed in France’s eastern city of Nancy by French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping has engaged in extensive diplomatic efforts both at home and abroad this spring, cementing a closer bond with neighboring countries, advocating unity and cooperation, and injecting certainty and stability into a turbulent world. In a world grappling with growing uncertainty and instability fueled by protectionism and unilateralism, China has […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar this week held a telephone conversation with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. Ishaq Dar briefed the Foreign Minister of Denmark on the evolving regional situation and the measures taken by Pakistan’s National Security Committee in response to India’s baseless accusations and its unilateral and provocative actions. […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made Giorgia Meloni an unlikely leader of the European Union in its dealings with the United States. Italy’s prime minister may hail from a far-right nationalist party, but she is siding squarely with the EU, arguing that it is “childish” to think that Italy must […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week warmly congratulated Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election In a post on X, PM Sharif said, “Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election. I wish him continued success in serving the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan is monitoring the situation stemming from India’s aggressive moves that followed last week’s attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir, and will seek a UN Security Council meeting when “appropriate” to do so, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said this week. “It is evident that there was an incident, but now what has evolved in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, met with Dr. Faisal Mushtaq, Founder and CEO of The Millennium Universal College (TMUC), this week to discuss a major educational initiative set to transform the higher education landscape in Pakistan. During the meeting, Dr. Mushtaq shared his vision for Pakistan’s first […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy this week took delivery of its first UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) from Leonardo as part of a contract signed in 2020. The program covers a total of 25 aircraft, associated support, and training services for the army, with completion set for 2027. The arrival of Rome’s new helicopter followed two UH-169B […]
Read MoreParis: France this week recognised additional sites at which Harkis – Muslims who fought alongside the French during the Algerian War – faced harsh living conditions following Algeria’s independence. While the move will allow up to 6,000 more Harkis and their descendants to claim compensation, groups representing the victims say it doesn’t go far enough […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, this week urged efforts to promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence (AI) in a beneficial, safe and fair direction. Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Greenland and Denmark agreed this week to strengthen their ties in response to US President Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of the strategically located Arctic island, their leaders said after talks in Copenhagen. Greenland’s new Prime Minister, Mr Jens-Frederik Nielsen, landed in the Danish capital on April 26 for a three-day visit, in […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The first monument dedicated to Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin (BTC), has arrived in Italy. In the small Molise municipality of Fornelli, with 1,800 inhabitants, the inauguration of the statue created by the young local crypto artist, Mattia Pannoni, took place on May 1. Italy will also host its first monument dedicated […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Chairman of the Institute of Research and Reforms International (IRR International) Ali Rehman Malik accompanied by Riaz Ali Turi this week visited Lady Fatima Church in Islamabad to offer heartfelt condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. During the visit, a floral wreath was […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a reflection of Pakistan’s proactive and people-centered diplomacy, High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri continues to play a leading role in deepening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Australia across multiple sectors, including trade, education, and cultural exchange. Since assuming office in Canberra, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has been at the forefront of advancing […]
Read MoreMilan: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week mourned Pope Francis on Monday as a friend who had given her comfort in tough times and done his duty to the end. “The Pope and I had a more active relationship than was apparent. It went well beyond our respective institutional roles,” she told Italian state […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China is poised to see a further increase in its grain output in 2025, building on last year’s record-high of 706.5 million tonnes, while also strengthening its capacity to supply grain and other major agricultural products, a report has shown. The country’s 2025 grain output is projected to hit 709 million tonnes, […]
Read MoreNewswire Dakar: A reception was hosted at the Pakistan Embassy, Dakar to celebrate 85th National Day of Pakistan. Members of the Diplomatic Corps, officials from the Senegalese government, businessmen, members of the civil society, friends of Pakistan and Pakistan Diaspora from Senegal attended the event. H.E. Ms. Khady Dienz Gueye Minister of Youth, Culture and […]
Read MoreWashington: Giorgia Meloni’s charm offensive to the White House went off without a hitch, with US President Donald Trump using the moment to assert that he “fully expects” to clinch a trade deal with the European Union. The Italian Prime Minister claimed that Mr Trump accepted an invitation to Rome in the near future and […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as US President Donald Trump’s new administration has started slashing funding for universities and research bodies. Macron did not mention the US, where hundreds of scientists have been dismissed in cutbacks to research […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: The trade volume between China and the member states, observer states and dialogue partners of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization reached a record high of $890 billion in 2024. The figure, representing 14.4 percent of the country’s total exports, was disclosed during a conference on industrial cooperation for sustainable development among SCO members […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, continues to play a pivotal role in bolstering bilateral relations between Pakistan and Australia through proactive diplomacy, economic engagement, and people-to-people connectivity. Since assuming his post, High Commissioner Chaudhri has spearheaded multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation in trade, education, climate action, and technology. […]
Read MoreAmbassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad says Pakistan deeply alarmed by Israel’s attacks on sovereign Syrian territory Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to act “decisively” against Israeli airstrikes in Syria which were damaging civilian infrastructure and urban centers and causing civilian deaths, the country’s permanent mission to the UN […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch this week interacted with the representatives of Pakistani media based in Paris at the Embassy of Pakistan. A wide range of discussions followed encompassing Pakistan-France relations and issues relating to the Pakistani community in France. The ambassador appreciated their role in promoting Pakistan’s perspective and […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: France plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference on settling the conflict in New York in June, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview broadcast. “We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,” Macron, who this week […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
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