Newswire Sofia: With the investment of the German defense concern “Rheinmetall” Bulgaria becomes part of the European defense ecosystem. This was stated by President Rumen Radev at a joint briefing with the company’s CEO Armin Papperger during the opening of the new high-tech ammunition factory of the company in Unterlüs in the German province of […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Following the ongoing Western discussions around the Russia-Ukraine conflict, one cannot miss a noteworthy shift in accent that became particularly visible after US President Donald Trump met a group of European leaders and Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on August 18. Speculations about a likely territorial compromise between Moscow and Kiev gave […]
Read MoreDing Gang This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. With the release of films such as Dead to Rights and 731 Biochemical Revelations, the historical memory of the Nanjing Massacre has gained new dissemination through artistic forms. These works not only present historical […]
Read MoreRome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week claimed Italy helped shape Western plans for security guarantees to Ukraine, casting Rome as an architect rather than a bystander in Western talks. Speaking at the Meeting of Rimini, a Catholic festival of politics and reflection, Meloni said a diplomatic breakthrough had finally been achieved after three […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: United again, cooperating again, in the name of defence, particularly against Russia. Thus ends the first “joint council of ministers” between France and Germany of the Friedrich Merz era, held this week in Toulon, chaired by the Chancellor and French President Emmanuel Macron (who carefully avoided speaking in public about the profound crisis […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Chinese scientists have, for the first time in the world, achieved high-resolution deep-brain multicolor two-photon imaging in freely moving mice using a newly developed miniature two-photon microscope. The study, which provides a new tool for decoding complex brain function mechanisms, was published online in the journal Nature Methods. The brain operates through […]
Read MoreGabriela Pomeroy Copenhagen: The Danish government this week announced it will abolish a 25% sales tax on books, in an effort to combat a “reading crisis”. The tax is one of the highest in the world. Culture Minister Jacob Engel-Schmidt says he hopes scrapping it will lead to more books flying off the shelves. The […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid this week visited flood-ravaged areas of District Buner and Swat to express solidarity with the affected families, monitor relief operations, and reaffirm the government’s commitment to stand by the victims in their time of need. During her three-day visit, the BISP chief toured […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: China’ s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, this week reaffirmed his country’ s strong commitment to deepening agricultural and industrial cooperation with Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, describing the initiative as a “symbol of friendship and an engine of socio-economic progress.” Speaking at a seminar on ‘CPEC in my […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Luoyang, central China’s Henan Province — once the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and renowned for its Buddhist grottoes that stand as testaments to human devotion and artistry — recently hosted global heritage experts to address the preservation of the world’s fragile stone heritage. The International Forum on Cave Temple Conservation 2025 […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: At a high-level webinar on “China–Pakistan Relationship: Youth Perspective” held this week, experts from both Pakistan and China highlighted that the sustainability of the all-weather strategic partnership depends on strengthening youth-centered educational, cultural, and academic exchanges. The event was organized by the Asian Institute of Eco-Civilization Research and Development (AIERD), bringing together […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Roughly 10 years ago, Kaitlin Wichmann’s life looked great on paper: The Kansas native had just graduated from college, was living in Los Angeles, had a full-time marketing job and enjoyed beautiful ocean views while working from her office in Santa Monica. But she wasn’t happy. “Every day going into my job, parking […]
Read MoreBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott says through vital assistance reaching affectees Celina Ali Islamabad; The United Kingdom this week announced £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to support Pakistan’s response to the devastating effects of the 2025 monsoon season. This funding will help more than 223,000 people across seven flood-affected districts in Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Through funds provided by the European Union, UN Women Pakistan, in partnership with the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA), successfully concluded a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Gender-Responsive Policing under the EU-financed Deliver Justice Project. The training empowered 27 police instructors, nine men and 18 women from Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, Ms. Ina Lepel, visited the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad this week, where she met with Ambassador Atajan Movlamov. As reported on the website of the Turkmen diplomatic mission, the parties expressed their commitment to ensuring stability, strengthening peace and expanding […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: About one-third of Bulgarian household spending is directed toward food and non-alcoholic beverages, according to the latest figures from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) for the second quarter of 2025. The data, which compares household budgets with the same period of 2024, highlights notable shifts in consumption patterns, with some products seeing increased […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, currently on a five-day official visit to Japan, unveiled ambitious plans to transform Lahore and other cities in Punjab on the model of Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city renowned for its advanced urban planning, environmental sustainability, and industrial development. During her visit to Yokohama, a major commercial and cultural […]
Read MoreNewswire Manama: The Italian Navy assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change of command ceremony, presided over by Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, this week. Sri Lankan Navy Commodore KMH Bettage turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and U.S Acting Ambassador Natalie Baker held an important meeting in Islamabad this week, where they discussed bilateral relations, counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics cooperation. During the meeting, Acting Ambassador Baker congratulated Minister Naqvi on receiving the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz award and extended her best wishes for his future responsibilities. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Pakistan contributed the least to global carbon emissions, yet suffers among the most from climate disasters. In a statement, he said the recent floods have swept away entire communities, leaving behind destruction and despair. Melting glaciers, cloudbursts, and flash floods […]
Read MoreJakarta: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, the Pakistani ambassador to Indonesia, this week mentioned the economic sector as one of the main areas to be strengthened during his tenure in Jakarta. During an interview, he stressed the importance of enhancing trade cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia. “We already have a Preferential Trade Agreement with Indonesia. We are […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week warned the world about the dangers posed to the regional and international peace by collaboration between Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade. Delivering a statement at UN Security Council briefing on “Threats to international peace & security caused by terrorist acts”, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week unveiled two major digital initiatives at its High Commission in London, designed to simplify property and passport services for the country’s diaspora in the United Kingdom. The initiatives, “Provision of Land Record Services” and the “One Window Passport Processing System,” were inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Recently, the EU’s faltering response to the Ukraine crisis sparked much discussion. In fact, even before Ukraine, the EU had already exposed its weakening ability to cope with crises such as the eurozone debt crisis, the refugee crisis and Brexit crisis. In the past, crises often served as catalysts for collective EU action; […]
Read MoreGlobal Times In July, China’s total electricity consumption surpassed the 1-trillion-kilowatt-hours mark for the first time, reaching 1.02 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh), an increase of 8.6 percent year-on-year. Generally speaking, electricity consumption is the most direct indicator of an economy’s vitality. This is also the first time worldwide that a country’s monthly electricity use has exceeded […]
Read MoreWashington: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught ‘rolling her eyes’ at Donald Trump as European leaders congregated at the White House. Leaders of Italy, Germany, the UK and more all flew in to talk about the next steps for a potential Russia and Ukraine ceasefire deal. Having been embroiled in a war for several […]
Read MoreRebecca Rosman Paris: France’s latest political controversy isn’t about taxes, retirement or even cuts to summer vacation. It’s about air conditioning. As European summers get hotter, some say: Turn it on. Others say: Non, non, non. It started on a scorching day in late June, when far-right leader Marine Le Pen went on French TV […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talent, following a decision by the State Council. Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to promulgate the decision to amend the country’s regulation on the administration of foreigners’ entries and exits. According to the decision, China will […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “represents a problem in himself,” stressing her intention to use Denmark’s current presidency of the European Union to intensify pressure on “Israel.” In an interview with the Danish daily Jyllands-Posten, Frederiksen stated, “Netanyahu has become a problem in himself,” adding that his […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week dismissed speculation on any potential legislation on a 27th Constitutional Amendment as “baseless”. Even as the 26th Constitutional Amendment remains marred in controversy, power corridors in Islamabad have been abuzz with rumours of a possible 27th Constitutional Amendment. Speculation suggests that the […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said this week that China is ready to work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South, and jointly build a more just world and a more sustainable planet. Xi made the remarks during his phone talks with […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: While the film Dead to Rights, with the original Chinese title translated to Nanjing Photo Studio, smashes summer box office records, it is also reigniting national awareness of a dark chapter in China’s history and the courage of unsung heroes who stood up to fascism and brutality. Set against the backdrop of […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: The 2025 list of provincial-level green manufacturing entities has been released, according to the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Henan Province. The list features 467 green factories, 22 green industrial parks, 37 enterprises practicing green supply chain management, and 13 certified green-designed product models. The total number of green factories […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Over my many decades in the cross-border financial services industry, I’ve seen first-hand how political and economic shifts in one country can shape the fortunes of another. Right now, Portugal is standing at the edge of what I believe will be one of its most significant growth periods for expatriate financial advice. With […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain this week met with the British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. The meeting discussed Pakistan-UK relations, providing skills and employment opportunities for Pakistanis, and bilateral ties. Chaudhry Salik Hussain welcomed the British government’s recent decision to resume flights of Pakistan International […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka, struck the right chord with Pakistanis on the country’s 78th Independence Day through a heartfelt and unique gesture. In a video message shared on social media, Dr. Kionka not only extended warm Independence Day greetings but also played the tune of Pakistan’s national […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, together with Abdul Hameed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, held a high-level meeting with HE MATSUO Takehiko, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, in Tokyo this week. The meeting explored new avenues […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the United States, Natalie Baker this week called on Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb wherein they discussed matters of mutual interest, including avenues for enhancing bilateral trade, commerce, and US investment in Pakistan. On this occasion, Aurangzeb said that Pakistan’s economy had “turned […]
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