EU chief seeks funding boost to help bloc compete
Brussels: The European Commission wants to set up a fund to support strategic sectors, a document showed on Tuesday, as...
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FAO launches new science and innovation network to transform agrifood systems in Asia-Pacific
Beijing/Bangkok: The transformation of sustainable agrifood systems requires a more coordinated response across multiple policy levels, particularly to ensure food...
Beijing: Pakistan embassy hosts major investment conference during CIFTIS
Beijing: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted the “Pakistan Investment Conference – Together for a Shared Future” alongside the...
China defeat Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy, enter final of hockey event
Islamabad: Asian Hockey Champions Trophy hosts China on Monday booked a spot in the tournament’s final after they defeated Pakistan...
UK PM Starmer praises Italy’s Meloni for reducing illegal migration
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Monday for her efforts in reducing illegal...
UK public is becoming more ‘carbon capable’ – here’s what that means
London: As climate change intensifies, rising public awareness and incremental behavioural changes will hopefully evolve into transformative action. We investigate...
New hybrid car sales allowed until 2035 in UK, government confirms
London: Sales of some new hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035, the government has said, but it denied that...
Portugal asks Europe for help as wildfires rage
Lisbon: Portugal asked the EU to send it more fire-fighting planes on Monday as at least 15 blazes raged in...
Bulgaria records 2.1% annual inflation in August
Sofia: Bulgaria’s annual consumer price index (CPI) recorded 2.1 per cent inflation in August, down from 2.4 per cent a...
China’s operating railway hits 160,000 km
Guangzhou: The total length of operational rail tracks in China surpassed 160,000 km on Saturday, with the inauguration of a...
Trump welcomes far-right activist Laura Loomer’s support
Washington: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has sought to distance himself from far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, whose presence on...
UK government responds to Uefa’s threat of Euro 2028 ban
London: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport believes the independent football regulator will not jeopardise England’s participation at Euro...
Korean Air operates inaugural flight to Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon: On September 11th, Korean Air operated its inaugural flight to Lisbon, Portugal. Flight KE921 departed from Incheon at 11:50...
Second submerged village resurfaces in Greece due to drought
Athens: After Kallio village in the Attica region, a second submerged village has resurfaced in Greece as a result of...
Newly elected PPP member takes oath
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Makhdoom Tahir Rasheeduddin, a newly elected member of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), took his oath on...
Pervaiz Ashraf terms PTI leadership as enemy of Pakistan’s interests
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Former prime minister and senior leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Punjab, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on...
Singaporeans will need ETA permit to enter the UK from Jan 8, 2025
Singapore: Singaporeans heading to the UK are required to apply for and obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before making...
UK funding for those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam
London: The UK government is providing £1 million of humanitarian assistance in response to the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi...
EU countries lagging on carbon emissions reductions, Commission tells MEPs
Brussels: Several member states still need to send their energy and climate plans to the European Commission, where they lay...
At China trade fair, Ambassadaor Hashmi highlights priority sectors for investment in Pakistan
Beijing: Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi on Friday Inaugurated Pakistan Pavilion at China International Fair for Trade in...
CPEC-II to feature multidimensional corridor aligned with Pakistan’s 5Es: Envoy
Hong Kong: Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi has said that after creating significant employment opportunities and adding 8,000MW...
EU Special Envoy on freedom of religion or belief concludes official visit to Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Frans van Daele, Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) outside...
PLMJ advises Castellana Properties’ entry into Portugal
Lisbon: Castellana Properties, a real estate investment company (Socimi) of the South African fund Vukile Properties, is making its first...
Greece: More than €157 million in EU funds for a new Independent Natural Gas system in Alexandroupolis
Athens: The European Commission has approved an investment of more than €157 million from the European Regional Development Fund for...
China-Pakistan leather industrial cooperation reaching new heights
China Economic Net Shanghai: At the just concluded All China Leather Exhibition in Shanghai, a memorandum of cooperation was signed...
Mphasis expands UK roots with leap into quantum computing
London: Mphasis is expanding its UK operation with a central London innovation hub that will provide its customers with the...
Bulgaria’s tourist overnights revenue rises 15% y/y in July
Sofia: Total revenue from tourist overnights in Bulgaria grew by an annual 15.4% to 524.6 million levs in July ($296.2...
EU rejects Chinese proposals to avoid duties on EVs
Brussels: The European Commission has rejected proposals made by China to set minimum prices or volume caps on imports of...
Pakistan’s participates at Global AI Summit in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Global AI Summit, the premier platform for advancing the global conversation on artificial intelligence (AI), was held on...
Danyal Hasnain defends Kashmir’s disputed status at UN HRC
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday strongly defended the disputed status of Kashmir at the United Nations Human Rights Council...
