Parliament approves controversial purchase of Russian nuclear reactors from Bulgaria
Sofia: Ukraine's parliament voted in favor of buying two Russian-made reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, lawmaker...
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Europe caught out by Trump’s Russia move
Brussels: Arriving at Nato headquarters early on Thursday, Europe's defence ministers had one common message - that there could be...
DPM Dar calls UAE counterpart to discuss grave humanitarian situation in Gaza
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Wednesday held a telephone conversation...
Thousands of jobs at risk in UK universities amid drop in international student enrolment
Cardiff: For more than 140 years, Cardiff University in the United Kingdom has taught some of the brightest students from...
Court gives Gazans right to settle in UK
London: Palestinian migrants have been granted the right to live in the UK after applying through a scheme meant for...
Bulgaria facing health tax increase, as budget deficit risks Euro exclusion
Sofia: The Bulgarian Doctors' Union is launching a campaign to increase the national health tax to compensate for deficits in...
EU to propose new 2040 climate target for emissions by end-March
Brussels: The European Commission will propose a new climate target this quarter, to slash Europe's emissions by 2040, it said...
President Asif Zardari, Portuguese President discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation
Lisbon: President Asif Ali Zardari and President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Tuesday, emphasized the need...
Pakistan reaffirms unwavering policy on terrorism, foreign occupation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday reiterated its firm and unchanged stance on terrorism and foreign occupation, dismissing misinterpretations circulating...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
President IPP approved new setup in Punjab
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has decided to divide the province into four zones after South Punjab and Central...
Nearly 600 Henan enterprises benefit from RCEP over past 3 years
Henan Daily Zhangzhou: On January 1, 2025, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) welcomed its third anniversary. Over the past...
Pakistan aims for more robust ties with the UK: Aurangzeb
Celina Ali Islamabad: The desire to work for more robust relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom was expressed by...
‘Time running out’ for UK to apologise over forced adoptions
London: Time is running out for the UK government to issue a formal apology to women who were forced to...
British junior minister sacked by PM Starmer over WhatsApp messages
London: A British junior minister was sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday and suspended from the governing Labour...
Exploring the avenues of cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh
Since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina regime on 5 August 2024, the new interim government, led by Chief Advisor...
Over 30 missing after landslide in Southwestern China; rescue efforts underway
President Xi orders an "all-out" rescue, urging authorities to minimize casualties and swiftly handle the aftermath At least 30 people...
Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
Lisbon: The funeral of Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, has taken place in...
10 EU and UK grant programs supporting water and sanitation projects
Brussels: The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have long been at the forefront of international development, providing...
Poland backs idea of rearmament bank to pay for EU defence
Brussels: Poland supports the idea of creating a "rearmament" bank to help Europe pay for the huge defence investment it...
Digital nomads in Portugal struggling to obtain residency amid Aima & social security dispute
Lisbon: Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) and Social Security share different opinions in terms of requirements for...
France delivers Mirage warplanes to help defend Ukraine
Paris: France on Jan 6 delivered its first batch of warplanes to Ukraine as part of European efforts to strengthen...
