Graeme Smith cleared of racism charges

Graeme Smith, the former CSA director of cricket, has been cleared of racism charges in an independent arbitration process following the Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) commission’s report. The SJN made tentative findings that Smith had engaged in prejudicial behaviour on three counts; advocates Ngwako Maenetje SC and Michael Bishop cleared him on all of […]

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US should regard Pacific Island countries as independent states: China

Newswire Beijing: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson this week reiterated that the security cooperation between China and the Solomon Islands does not target any third party, and that the United States should respect these Pacific Island countries as independent and sovereign states rather than as its appendages. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks at a […]

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Pakistan committed to Afghan peace: Hina Rabbani Khar

Staff Writer Islamabad: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar this week said Pakistan was committed to continuing its efforts toward ensuring peace in Afghanistan and the region. She expressed these views in a meeting with Pakistan’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq who called on her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. […]

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Italy: Rome exhibition celebrates magic of Disney

Newswire Rome: Palazzo Barberini in Rome is staging an exhibition dedicated to Disney, the world’s most famous animation studios, from 15 April until 25 September 2022. The interactive show is displaying orignal Disney sketches from its earliest hand-drawn classics up to modern-day sequences created using the most sophisticated digital technology. Titled Disney: The art of […]

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How China can counter translation bias

Tang Jingtai In recent years, Western public opinion has often been subject to mistranslations, omissions, additions and twisted interpretations of some key issues and events related to China. There are two prominent examples of this phenomenon. First, objective constraints, especially mistranslations in the absence of appropriate political and economic contexts and professional backgrounds, make it […]

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Italy a great destination for students from around the world: Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo said this week that Italy was a great destination for students from around the world. His comments came after La Sapienza in Rome confirmed its position as the top university in the world for Classical Studies and Ancient History in the 2022 edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds […]

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Xi Jinping: China and EU should add stabilizing factors to a turbulent world

Newswire Beijing: President Xi Jinping recalled his visit to the EU headquarters eight years ago when he suggested that China and Europe work together to build a bridge of friendship and cooperation across the Eurasian continent, foster a China-EU partnership for peace, growth, reform and civilization, and forge a China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership of greater […]

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UNESCO announces `2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ for study of Silk Roads shared heritage

Newswire ISLAMABAD, April 4: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Sunday afternoon announced `2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ to mobilize young researchers for study of the Silk Roads shared heritage. The UNESCO Silk Roads Youth Research Grant was first launched in 2021 and is organized within the UNESCO Silk Roads […]

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China’s principled neutrality, strategic partnership with Russia accelerate multipolar trends

Andrew Korybko Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov just paid his first visit to China since the onset of his country’s ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. That conflict triggered unprecedented US-led Western sanctions that raised questions about Russia’s long-term macroeconomic stability. Nevertheless, China refused to participate in these illegal economic restrictions imposed outside the UN […]

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The West must get used to a more assertive Middle East

Christopher Phillips The West’s Middle Eastern allies have been notably lukewarm in their condemnation of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead, they have hedged their bets. Most approved, and some even co-sponsored, the toothless UN General Assembly resolution of March 2 calling for immediate withdrawal but, at the same time, none have joined the Western-led […]

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Time for OIC to become more active in international politics

Ajmal Shams The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers held its 48th session in Islamabad last week. It was another significant opportunity for the member states to come together within the framework of an important international platform. For the approximately 2 billion adherents of Islam worldwide, who make up about 25 percent of […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo joins ‘The European House’ as Principal Expert for geopolitical affairs

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week joined The European House as Principal Expert for geopolitical affairs. “Delighted and honoured to join The European House @Ambrosetti_as Principal Expert for geopolitical affairs. Thank you to @ValerioDeMolli Managing Partner and CEO of @Ambrosetti,” he said in a tweet. ?The European House – Ambrosetti is […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri attends Australian War College International Day

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week attended Australian War College International Day. “Glad to attend Australian War College International Day. Pakistan Army & Air Force officers are attending the Australian War College as International Students. Guests thoroughly enjoyed food and music,” he tweeted after the event. The Australian War […]

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Denmark to support Pakistan energy sector: Ambassador Lis Rosenholm

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week expressed a keen interest in the green transition in Pakistan and the exchange of knowledge with Pakistan about renewable energy. In an interview, she highly appreciated the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Initiative. The envoy said that Pakistan and Denmark share the ambition to fight […]

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Italy, Argentina to meet in ‘Finalissima’ Wembley showdown on June 1

Newswire Wembley will host the revived ‘Finalissima’ match between UEFA EURO 2020 winners Italy and CONMEBOL Copa America 2021 champions Argentina on 1 June. European football’s governing body Uefa and South American counterparts Conmebol agreed last year to play three editions of the intercontinental match. Twenty-nine years after its last edition, the relaunch of this […]

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China to build partnerships with Islamic world: FM Wang Yi

Newswire Islamabad: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said this week that China was ready to build partnerships with the Islamic world for the promotion of multilateralism and democracy in international relations as well as for unity and cooperation. “China is ready to build four partnerships with Islamic countries. We should be partners […]

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Russia warns US that diplomatic relations on verge of breaking down

Moscow: Moscow has warned that relations with the US are ‘on the verge of a breakdown,’ and has summoned the US ambassador to officially protest President Joe Biden’s description of Vladimir Putin as a ‘murderous dictator.’ A Russian Foreign Ministry statement this week referred to Biden’s “recent unacceptable statements” about Putin, referring to Biden’s criticism […]

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China encourages Europe to build ‘indivisible security’ mechanism with Russia

Yang Sheng Beijing: China recently encouraged European countries to establish an indivisible, sustainable, effective and balanced security mechanism on different diplomatic occasions, with analysts saying that since the Ukraine crisis has brought serious damage to the security of Europe, the relevant parties need to realize that it is the US, an external superpower, that manipulates […]

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Russia and Iran support early resumption of nuclear deal: Lavrov

Newswire Moscow: Moscow and Tehran stand for the early resumption of full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear program (JCPOA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said this week following talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. “We discussed in detail the current situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets Brigadier-General John Jacob’s great-great-grandson

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Dr Elmo Jacob, great-great-grandson of Brigadier-General John Jacob, famously known as John Jacob of Jacobabad. “Glad to meet Dr Elmo Jacob, great-great-grandson of Brigadier-General John Jacob, famously known as John Jacob of Jacobabad,” he tweeted. The envoy added: “Jacobabad, a vibrant city […]

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Pakistani archaeological sites very important for different religions: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the archaeological sites in Pakistan were very important for different religions of the world. In a media interaction, the envoy noted that the Italian archaeological mission, in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa archaeological department, had been protecting and excavating archaeological sites in Pakistan […]

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Huge discounts on puma Italy winners range at subside sports

Oli Coates Relive Italy’s unforgettable Euro 2020 triumph with the Puma Italy Winners collection – now available at discounted prices of more than 35%. They came, they saw, they conquered. The Azzurri’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over England at Wembley goes down in history as one of the European Championship’s most memorable finals. What better […]

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Conscripts, reservists don’t and won’t take part in Ukraine operation: Putin

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said conscripts and reservists aren’t taking part in Russia’s military operation in Ukraine and won’t do so. “I would like to emphasize that conscripts aren’t and won’t be taking part in hostilities, and there will be no additional call-up of reservists from the reserve,” he said in a video address […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauds Pakistani textile sector

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the Pakistani textile sector for their valuable contribution towards promoting the image of the country. “Glad to see more of “Made in Pakistan” in the textile sector. Hilton Worldwide in among buyers of Pakistani textile products,” he tweeted with a product. Hilton […]

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