Boat tragedy near Libyan coast claims lives of at least 16 Pakistani nationals: FO
Celina Ali Islamabad: A tragic boat accident off the coast of Libya has resulted in the deaths of at least...
Month: February 2025
Nafisa Shah chairs NA Committee on gender mainstreaming
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The National Assembly Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming on Tuesday urged the immediate establishment of the National...
PM arrives Islamabad after completing UAE visit
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived here on Tuesday after completing his two-day visit to United Arab Emirates...
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
London: The UK and US have not signed an international agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) at a global summit in...
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
London: The UK will not retaliate immediately to the renewal of steel and aluminium tariffs by the US, the government...
New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network
London: A key Russian cybercrime syndicate responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world has been targeted by new...
Portugal’s President to sign law easing regularisation for CPLP nationals
Lisbon: The Portuguese President will soon sign the law that facilitates rules for CPLP nationals to continue living in Portugal....
Bulgaria: Contractor indicted in €4.5 million fraud involving trolleybus for the municipality of Vratsa
Sofia: The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) has filed an indictment at the Sofia District Court against...
EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targets
Brussels: US tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on...
France is back in the AI race, Macron tells Paris summit
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron told major world leaders gathered at an AI summit in Paris that France was "back...
Italy prepares for AW249 helicopter production phase
Rome: The Italian Army’s AW249 next-generation combat helicopter program is progressing on schedule, with 17 units already under contract out...
Italy aims for 2029 EU entry for Western Balkans
Rome: Foreign Minister Tajani proposed simplifying the process, enhancing gradual integration, and improving strategic communication. The plan has been presented...
Italy offering fastest Schengen visa processing for Russians, tour operators reveal
Rome: Tour operators have said that Italy has the fastest visa processing time and shortest appointment waiting time for Russians....
Over 200 high-powered Henan-made tractors set to serve domestic and global markets
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: At 8:28 AM on February 7, firecrackers were set off in front of the southern gate of...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to urgently convene an Extraordinary OIC meeting
Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Monday agreed to urgently convene an Extraordinary OIC meeting of Foreign Ministers to discuss the...
Over 100m parcels handled in Henan during Spring Festival
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: During the 2025 Spring Festival holiday (from January 28 to February 4), Henan's postal and express delivery...
Pakistan, Malaysia FMs discuss ME situation, Gaza humanitarian crisis
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday held a telephonic conversation with...
President condoles death of Prince Karim Aga Khan
Celina Ali Lisbon: President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in here on Monday and offered condolences to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini following...
Pakistan, Turkiye to strengthen cooperation in diverse areas
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye Monday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in areas of the countering financing...
Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK
London: More than 1,100 people a year in the UK are developing the most prevalent form of lung cancer as...
UK: Protection from prosecution over use of force
London: Police want changes to the law giving them “a licence to kill”, leading rights groups have warned as the...
UK cuts subsidies for biomass power producer Drax
London: The UK government and Drax (DRX.L), opens new tab have agreed a deal that will halve the energy producer's...
Portugal opens new visa centre in Mozambique with improved accessibility
Lisbon: Starting February 10, applicants from Mozambique can now file their Schengen visa applications at a new application centre, which...
France warns of EU’s tariffs against US measures
Paris: France has said that the European Union will retaliate by replicating any tariffs imposed on it by the United...
Bulgaria’s imports from Russia in 2024 down 82.3% y/y
Sofia: The value of Bulgaria’s imports from Russia in 2024 added up to 1159. million leva, down from 6535.4 million...
EU says it would react to US tariffs, but awaits clarification
Brussels: The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after US President Donald Trump’s announcement...
Queen Camilla son Tom makes big statement ahead of her Italy tour
Rome: Tom Parker Bowls has made a surprising confession about his travelling memories with mom Queen Camilla. In his recent...
Italy: Work permit system: Migrant groups demand urgent reform
Rome: Migrant rights organizations are calling for urgent changes to Italy’s work permit system, criticizing it as "inefficient, inadequate, and...
Italy: Intel committee calls for EU strategy on Africa
Rome: COPASIR has released a report highlighting Africa’s strategic importance for European security. The document calls for a dedicated EU...
Embassy of Pakistan Showcases Culinary and Artistic Excellence at Riyadh Food Festival 2025
The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh successfully participated in the prestigious Riyadh Food Festival 2025, held from February 9-12, under...
