Astana, Kazakhstan becomes cultural tourism hub with world nomad games showcasing unique sports and nomadic traditions

Astana: The World Nomad Games, an event celebrating the traditional sports and culture of nomadic communities, were held in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, bringing thousands of spectators and athletes from across the globe. This year’s Games featured thrilling competitions like kokpar — a polo-like game using a goat carcass — and showcased other nomadic skills, including […]

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Zhengzhou hosts first archaeological exploration skills competition, showcasing diverse talents

Newswire Zhengzhou: This week, the first-ever Zhengzhou Archaeological Exploration Skills Competition commenced at the Gangcui Ruins, located at the southeastern corner of the Dashi Gu City site. Participants, ranging from seasoned veterans to young newcomers, competed in field exercises, performing tasks such as drilling holes, observing soil samples, and sketching findings. Eleven teams from various […]

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Umar Rehman Malik stands for Kashmiris’ freedom

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that freedom was the birth right of the Kashmiris. “Expressing solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris who continue to struggle courageously for their right to self-determination, facing unimaginable brutalities daily. This right is enshrined as their fundamental right under United Nations resolutions,” […]

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The mysterious ancient tablet found in Greece that’s at the centre of an archaeology row

Newswire Athens: A badly damaged tablet from 5079 BC discovered in Greece may shatter archaeological consensus about the earliest human writings. Archaeologists believe that the first writing wasn’t developed until 3,000 to 4,000 BC in Sumeria, which is modern-day Iraq. However, academics have been debating whether the Dispilio Tablet’s markings are forms of written communication […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri urges world to stand with Kashmiris

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week urged the world to stand with the Kashmiris amid Indian oppression. “Senator @DavidShoebridge remarked that Kashmir faces one of the harshest military occupations, with 900,000 troops deployed. The world must not ignore these human rights abuses,” he posted on X, citing international support for […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad leads special event to mark Kashmir Black Day

Newswire Paris: The Embassy of Pakistan in France organized a Special Seminar marking the Kashmir Black Day this week, to express solidarity with the Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. In his speech, Ambassador […]

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Republic Day of Kazakhstan celebrated in Islamabad

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Republic Day of Kazakhstan was celebrated in Islamabad this week. The event’s distinguished guests included the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, the Minister for Communications, Privatization and Investment Board, Abdul Aleem Khan, and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage, Attaullah Tarar, Special […]

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France’s absent public workers face benefits cut in savings blitz

Newswire Paris: France’s government said this week that state workers behind a massive rise in absenteeism will be targeted as it desperately seeks billions of euros in budget savings. Facing European Union pressure to slash spending, but similar heat from domestic parties over the planned penny-pinching, the minority conservative government set out another €5 billion […]

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Four lessons from 30 years of US-China climate cooperation

Betty Wang, Taylah Bland, Dialogue Earth Beijing: Over the past three decades, the United States and China have brokered several breakthrough climate agreements and policy innovations. From the establishment of the US-China Forum on Environment and Development in 1997 to the Sunnylands Statement in 2023, this bilateral environmental relationship has continually adapted to political shifts. […]

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Denmark To Implement World’s First Crypto Unrealized Gains Tax

Denmark is set to pioneer an unprecedented tax reform by introducing a tax on unrealized capital gains for cryptocurrencies, starting January 1, 2026. This bold move aims to integrate cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin into the existing financial taxation framework, treating them similarly to other investment assets. The Tax Law Council has recommended this tax to […]

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Canton Fair displays Chinese high-tech products, attracting crowds of global buyers

Chi Jingyi Whenever you spot a big crowd of global buyers gathering at a booth in the Canton Fair complex, it’s clear that high-tech, high-value-added products, such as industrial automation equipment, humanoid robots, intelligent bionic hands and hydrogen bicycles, are showcased by Chinese exhibitors. This is a common scene at the 136th session of the […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri participates in Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s annual dinner

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s annual dinner. “Great to be part of Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s Annual Dinner. Pakistani engineers are playing an important role in the Australian economy,” he posted on X. The event was well attended by all sorts of […]

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2,000-year-old temple from ‘Indiana Jones civilization’ found submerged off Italy

Kristina Killgrove Naples: An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast near Naples. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Archaeologists have discovered ancient altars and inscribed marble slabs submerged along the Italian […]

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RENK Group establishes subsidiary in Italy to strengthen european defence strategy

Newswire Rome: RENK Group AG, a leading provider of military and civilian propulsion solutions, announced the founding of its new subsidiary, RENK ITALIA Srl. Based in La Spezia, a strategically significant region for defence and industrial projects, this move will enhance the company’s ability to serve Italian customers and expand its influence across the Mediterranean. […]

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Successful SCO meeting a major diplomatic win for Pakistan, PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the successful hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Government meeting as a major achievement for Pakistan on diplomatic front. “Pakistan’s diplomatic profile further strengthened internationally after successfully hosting this summit,” the prime minister said while addressing a banquet organized in honor of senators of […]

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50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark

In a village in central Denmark, archeologists made a landmark discovery that could hold important clues to the Viking era: a burial ground, containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons. “This is such an exciting find because we found these skeletons that are so very, very well preserved,” said archeologist Michael Borre Lundø, who led the […]

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‘Why Be Rigid, Both Countries Must Think…’: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vouched for bilateral talks with India, even as India ruled out such a possibility during the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad.In an interview the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman urged both nations to engage in dialogue on the sidelines of the SCO meeting. “Why […]

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Labourers, the unsung heroes who transformed Islamabad for SCO Summit

Islamabad: As Islamabad hosted the 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit this week, a dedicated team of workers and labourers transformed the city into a vibrant spectacle. Their efforts in decorating, illuminating, and maintaining the city’s landscape created a striking backdrop for the prestigious event, capturing the […]

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‘Choose France’ initiative boosts education partnership

French envoy highlights increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges Islamamabad:French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, stated on Friday that the partnership between Pakistan and France in higher education is gaining momentum, marked by increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges. This relationship, strengthened by the “Choose France” initiative, is paving the way for further collaboration between […]

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Whole world risks losing from US-China rivalry

Gideon Rachman London: American and Chinese foreign policy sometimes feel like mirror images. The Americans are obsessed by containing Chinese power. The Chinese are obsessed by containing American power. But the mirroring stops when it comes to how these policies are executed. Washington and Beijing bring different strengths to their battle for power and influence. […]

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Seminar discusses export of Cherries to China

Gwadar Pro Gilgit: The Pakistan Horticultural Development & Export Company (PHDEC) under the Ministry of Commerce held a one-day seminar titled “Export of GB Cherries to China: Lessons Learned, Future Strategies & PHDEC Project on Development of High-Demand Cherry Varieties” this week. The seminar brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, exporters, processors, […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri launches book on Pakistan

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week launched a book on Pakistan. “Gaynor Shaw’s book “Reverie of the Highlands-A visual journey through Pakistan’s spectacular North”launched at a ceremony organised @PakinAustralia to display Pakistan’s beauty and diversity,” the envoy posted on X. Gaynor Shaw, the wife of former Australian High Commissioner to […]

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Barkaat’s exhibition in Paris showcases convergence of disability and artistry

Paris: A solo painting exhibition by Barkaat titled “Silent Horizons – a journey through brush and soul” was held at Pakistan House, Paris displaying the convergence of disability and artistry as a rarity of remarkable beauty. The event was attended by a number of ambassadors, art lovers and people from all walks of life. Ambassador […]

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Pakistan stands for expanding interregional cooperation with Kazakhstan

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, had a meeting with Nawabzada Yousaf Khan Hoti, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam (PMLQ) party, representing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the press service of the Kazakh MFA reported. The sides discussed the current state and future prospects […]

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In 75 years, China has become increasingly prominent in driving global development

Global times The 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China is a momentous occasion, not only for the over 1.4 billion Chinese people but also with global significance and historical importance. Over these 75 years, the journey of Chinese modernization has profoundly transformed China and influenced the world, truly realizing that […]

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Did 1.4 billion Chinese achieving poverty alleviation cut into Washington’s cake?

Global Times These days the People’s Republic of China is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Over the past 75 years, China has grown from a poor and backward country to the world’s second-largest economy, with about one-sixth of the world’s population escaping poverty. However, as China continued to rise, the US’ attitude toward China has changed […]

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Denmark embassy, AKF sign agreement to mitigate climate risks in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Pakistan and the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad this week signed an agreement to improve coastal communities’ resilience to climate change and mitigate climate risks in Pakistan, says a press release. The project ‘Sindh Coastal Resilience Integrated Programme (SCRIP)’ focusses on tackling climate vulnerability in coastal districts […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has a good news for Urdu lovers

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week announced that Urdu Language School Canberra is now a member of the ACT Community Language Schools Association. “Delighted to share that Urdu Language School Canberra is now a member of the ACT Community Language Schools Association. To celebrate this achievement and to honour the […]

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UNESCO’s Lidia Brito meets Chairman NDMA, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad

Celina Ali Islamabad: UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, Lidia Brito, this week met with Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik to discuss Pakistan’s innovative approach to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Paris along with Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. The meeting emphasized Pakistan’s DRR model, recognized globally as a best practice, […]

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