Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Commission is set to propose counting carbon credits bought from other countries towards the European Union’s 2040 climate target, a Commission document showed. The EU executive had initially planned a 90% net emissions cut, against 1990 levels, but in recent months has sought to make this goal more flexible, in […]
Read MoreBerlin: German lawmakers voted this week to suspend family reunions for many migrants, part of a drive by the new conservative-led government for a tougher approach to migration. Parliament’s lower house voted 444-135 to suspend the possibility of family reunions for two years for migrants who have “subsidiary protection,” a status that falls short of […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: The authorities this week enforced a state of emergency in the country’s north-eastern Shumen region after a video and prints were discovered last week pointing to an escaped predator. Bulgaria’s north-eastern region of Shumen has been placed on high alert as authorities search for a wild predator said to be a black panther […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Republic of Italy and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia this week discussed cooperation to engage the leadership of Pakistan for the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from July 27-29. The discussion was held during a meeting between Dr Jemal […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week underscored the need for Libyan stakeholders to “address the absence of a definite roadmap” for the political reconciliation process and the reunification of institutions in the divided country. “Open-ended processes will not encourage the relevant stakeholders to act with a sense of urgency,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), this week visited Australia to attend the 14th session of Annual Defence and Security Talks. An ISPR statement said during the visit, the Chairman JCSC met with high ranking civil and military leadership of Australia including Admiral David Johnston, Chief of […]
Read MoreAstana: Kazakhstan is enhancing regional air connectivity and international flight offerings with several new routes launched by Kazakh and foreign carriers, the country’s Civil Aviation Committee reported this week. Starting June 27, Kyrgyz carrier Asman Airlines will launch direct flights from Issyk-Kul to Almaty, operating twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said this Swat tragedy and earlier catastrophic floods in Sindh were stark reminders that climate change is not a future threat but it’s here and accelerating. “Glacial melt, erratic monsoons, and unregulated development have turned vulnerable regions into disaster zones,” he said […]
Read MoreDing Gang In September, China will solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This event represents far more than a tribute to the sacrifices of generations past; it is a moment for the world to reexamine China’s crucial […]
Read MoreGlobal Times From Wednesday to Thursday, the meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States was held in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, drawing extensive international attention. This is because the meeting not only served as a “warm-up event” for the Tianjin SCO Summit this year, but also achieved the […]
Read MoreItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that the country will achieve new NATO targets for defense spending through a flexible approach and without redirecting funds from other budget priorities. Italy, which currently spends 1.5% of GDP on defense, plans to gradually increase this figure. The PM also insisted that no euro would be […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Seven Pakistani French-language teachers are set to travel to France for a prestigious month-long training programme at CAVILAM, a leading language institute in Vichy. French Ambassador Nicolas Galey welcomed the group at the embassy here on Monday and noted that three of the educators would be experiencing France for the first time. […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Yutong Bus Co, a leading Chinese bus manufacturer headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan province, is expected to have its new batch of buses for the Central Asian market officially come off the production line this month, marking new progress in Yutong’s deep integration into the Central Asian market. Since the beginning of this […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Prince Christian of Denmark this week officially stepped into his role as heir to the throne during a significant State Council meeting at Christiansborg Castle. For the first time since King Frederik ascended the throne earlier this year, the 18 year old Crown Prince took his permanent seat at the Council joining the King […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week called for a national education emergency, highlighting the critical need for greater investment in health, education, and human capital in light of escalating public hardships. Participating in the ongoing budget debate in the National Assembly, she underscored the importance of a pro-poor and pro-women budget, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: On the golden plains of Central China’s Henan province, farmers harvesting wheat under the scorching sun pause for a refreshing break, not with water from a jug, but with freshly made iced lemonade delivered straight to the fields. Priced at just 4 yuan (55 cents), these chilled drinks are part of Mixue […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians, students and scholars gathered at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) under “Friends of Silk Road” auspices, focused on “Strengthening Mutual Understanding Between Pakistan and China and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Neighbouring Countries.” Speakers celebrated the enduring “Iron Brothers” partnership, championed a multipolar […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a show of strengthened regional ties, Pakistan, China and Bangladesh have agreed to pursue trilateral cooperation grounded in the principles of openness, inclusiveness, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and trust. This agreement, aimed at fostering win-win outcomes through closer coordination and shared goals, was reached during the inaugural Bangladesh-China-Pakistan Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The National Day of Portugal was celebrated this week at a mega event hosted by Portuguese Ambassador to Pakistan Frederico Pinheiro da Silva. Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq participated as the chief guest in a ceremony held here at the Serena Hostel. Portuguese Ambassador to Pakistan Frederico Pinheiro da […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union Delegation to Pakistan, led by EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka, this week hosted a warm and vibrant Europe Day reception in Islamabad, commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration—a foundational moment in European history that ultimately paved the way for the creation of the European Union. Held in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Portugal hosted a vibrant celebration of Portugal’s National Day at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad this week, marking 886 years of Portuguese statehood and commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Portugal and Pakistan. The event was attended by prominent Pakistani dignitaries, diplomats, business leaders, and members of civil […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week acknowledged the immense talent in Pakistan. “The youth of Pakistan are brimming with talent and potential — a true asset for our future,” he posted on X. The envoy said Pakistan had once again topped the world in securing the most Erasmus […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week called for decisive global action at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the underlying root causes of conflict, emphasizing that sustainable peace can only be achieved by tackling issues such as poverty, underdevelopment, and the denial of fundamental rights. Delivering a national statement during the UNSC’s Open […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the services of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto for the country. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto on her birth anniversary, a guiding beacon of light and courage in politics. She dreamed of a peaceful, progressive, and prosperous Pakistan and sacrificed her life […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq here. At the meeting, the Speaker said that enhancing parliamentary cooperation is key to further solidifying bilateral ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. He said Pakistan deeply valued its long-standing relationship with the UK […]
Read MoreTokyo: Japan is the latest nation hoping to tempt disgruntled US researchers alarmed by the Trump administration’s hostile attitude to academia to relocate to the Land of the Rising Sun. The Japanese government aims to create an elite research environment, and has detailed a ¥100 billion ($693 million) package to attract researchers from abroad, including […]
Read MoreIslamabad: US President Donald Trump and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir discussed joint counterterrorism efforts and expanding bilateral trade during their “cordial” meeting in Washington, the military’s media wing said this week. Field Martial Munir met with Trump at the White House, becoming the first serving chief of army staff […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The German Embassy in Islamabad has introduced a new Consular Services Portal to simplify and accelerate the application process for all types of work visas for Pakistani citizens. The embassy announced that the online system, accessible at digital.diplo.de/visa, will increase the number of visas processed and eliminate the need for waiting lists. […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: This week, Euro zone finance ministers officially recommended that Bulgaria join the euro area on January 1, 2026, making it the 21st member of the euro zone. This recommendation follows earlier favorable assessments of Bulgaria’s readiness by both the European Commission and the European Central Bank. The country has been preparing for this […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Ahead of the June 17 conference in the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Deborah Bergamini, Forza Italia’s deputy secretary and head of the foreign affairs department, underscored the significance of the port of Trieste, in northeastern Italy, the urgent need to secure maritime routes, and the geopolitical value of deepening relations with both India […]
Read MoreDing Gang Scale models of Chinese military aircraft are on display at the booth of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) in preparation for the 55th Paris Air Show, which runs from June 16 to 22, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo: Screenshot from the official WeChat account of AVIC Scale models of Chinese […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov The recent G7 Summit, which took place in Canada’s Kananaskis on Monday and Tuesday, marked the semi-centennial anniversary of the group. The first top-level meeting of the six most powerful Western nations (G6) was held in Rambouillet, France, in the fall of 1975, and a year later after accepting Canada as its member, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The joint venture “LBA Systems,” announced this week at the 55th Paris Air Show between Türkiye’s leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, Baykar, and Italian Leonardo, one of Europe’s largest defense companies, was covered in the Italian press. The country’s high-circulation newspaper, Corriere della Sera, reported under the headline “Leonardo’s drone agreement with […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: La Galerie, Alliance Française de Lahore, this week presented ‘A Shadow That Glow’s, a group exhibition curated by Amra Khan and Anne Sophie Francais, featuring the works of six emerging artists: Aleena Usman, Hamna Malik, Joyce Gill, Noor Fatima, Shiza Ali Noor, and Zainab Lashari. A Shadow That Glows gathered six artists whose […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping this week called for learning from veteran leader Chen Yun and carrying forward his legacy with an enterprising spirit and hard work to build China into a strong country. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Throughout the summer, the Danish Armed Forces will increase its presence in Greenland, at sea, on land, and in the air. The aim is to strengthen the Danish forces’ operational capabilities in the Arctic and to support societal security in Greenland. “The security policy situation requires the Armed Forces to practice the ability to […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardaari said this week that the world cannot afford another global war. Speaking at news conference in Brussels, Bilawal said: “We certainly do not want a war on this border (with Iran). Pakistan has condemned the strikes that took place over the last couple of […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: During a May inspection tour of Henan Province, Chinese President Xi Jinping stood before the ancient stone carvings of the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. He paused in silence. The limestone cliffs, into which over 110,000 Buddhist figures were carved more than 1,500 years ago, have withstood dynasties and the […]
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