French tourism businesses are wary of customers drying up as droughts worsen
Paris: At the pristine southern French lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, tourists in pedal boats and on white water rafts — and...
Month: July 2023
UK: Poor quality university courses face limits on student numbers
London: Universities could be restricted in recruiting students to poor quality courses, under new government plans. Ministers will ask the...
Why is there no UK heatwave as Europe swelters during Charon?
London, A deadly heatwave sweeping across Europe with temperatures forecast to shatter records in the coming days stands in complete...
EU and Tunisia finalise deal on migration
Brussels: The European Union and Tunisia have signed a memorandum of understanding for a “strategic and comprehensive partnership” aimed at...
EU looks to Greece for niche metals
Athens: Greece could be Europe’s answer to China’s decision to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, rare earth elements used...
EU seeks to revive Latin America, Caribbean ties as it turns away from China, Russia
Brussels: Over 50 leaders from the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean will hold their first summit in eight...
Italy shuts main Sicily airport until Wednesday due to fire
Rime: The airport in the Sicilian city of Catania, close to some of the main tourist hot spots in eastern...
Italy: Teenage tourist is under investigationfor defacing Rome’s Colosseum
Rome: A Swiss teenager is under investigation for defacing the Colosseum, Italian media outlets report. The 17-year-old was filmed carving...
Italy: 3 survivors rescued from rubble of collapsed apartment building in Naples
Rome: A wing of a three-story apartment building collapsed Sunday in a seaside suburb of Naples, and three people were...
Tragic Accident on GT Road Rawalpindi Causes Multiple Deaths, injuries and Traffic Disturbance
A tragic incident occurred on the GT Road, Rawalpindi on Swan Bridge. According to the update, a truck loaded with...
Pakistan seeks Chinese investment to upgrade agriculture, IT, mining, housing sectors: Ahsan Iqbal
Beijing: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has said that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will provide...
15-member Pak delegation to visit China
Celina Ali Islamabad: A 15-member Pakistani delegation led by Ambassador (R) Sohail Mahmood Director General, Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad...
Bilawal Bhutto lays foundation stone of Dhabeji Special Economic Zone
Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari laid the foundation stone of Dhabeji Special Economic Zone in Thatta district of Sindh...
Putin discusses grain deal, BRICs summit with Ramaphosa
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in which they discussed the...
EU urged to probe Mediterranean shipwreck killing 700, including Pakistanis
New York: Nearly a month after the sinking of an overloaded boat off the Greek coast where 700 people, including...
EU tries to push Azerbaijan-Armenia peace as Russia offers more talks
Brussels: The European Union urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to refrain from “violence and harsh rhetoric” on Saturday at the latest...
EUTM MOZ welcomes the UK Foreign Affairs Select Committee
Maputo: The European Union Training Mission Mozambique (EUTM MOZ) Mission Force Commander, Commodore Martins de Brito, welcomed the UK Foreign...
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next cabinet reshuffle
London: Ben Wallace has said he will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years...
From Rome, through Sicily: Italy latest night train is a €25,000 luxury getaway on rails
Rome: On Italy’s newest rail service, trains will take days to reach their destinations and tickets will cost thousands of...
Italy foreign minister Tajani succeeds Berlusconi as Forza Italia chief
Rome: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was elected on Saturday as leader of Forza Italia, the conservative party founded 29...
Italy asks Louvre to return antiquities
Paris: Italy has demanded the restitution of seven antiquities which it believes were looted before being sold by dealers to...
PM expresses solidarity with Turkiye in commemorating 7th anniversary of Democracy, National Unity Day
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan joined the brotherly people and government of...
China unveils regulation on consular protection, assistance
China Economic Net Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed an order of the State Council to unveil a regulation...
Pakistani SDGs secretariat to take inspiration from China’s experiences: Convenor
Islamabad: Romina Khurshid Alam, the Convener of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Task Force and Special Assistant to the...
Eleven children die every week attempting to cross Mediterranean migration route – UNICEF
Celina Ali United Nations: During the first half of the year, 289 boys and girls died while crossing the Mediterranean...
Chinese companies keenly interested to set up joint ventures in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Chinese manufacturers companies on Friday afternoon visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and showed keen interest...
Historical importance of ancient Silk Road highlighted
Islamabad: Speakers at a cultural forum has emphasized the historical importance of the ancient Silk Road. This road served as...
UK work visa to now cost as high as £1,482, study visa to hit £417
London: The UK government says the state-funded national health service (NHS) will increase from £624 per year to £1,035 per...
Fifth of UK universities’ income comes from overseas students, figures show
London: One in every five pounds received by UK universities last year came from international students, according to Guardian analysis...
EU to give Tunisia €1bn to fight trafficking and prop up ailing economy
Brussels: The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is to return to Tunisia on Sunday with the...
