China slams US ‘protectionism’ but stops short of attack on Trump’s tariffs – as it happened
China says trade and tariff wars have no winners, and trade concerns will be resolved through ‘equal dialogue’ This live...
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China, EU agree to restart talks soon on minimum price commitment on Chinese EVs, commerce ministry says
China's commerce ministry said on Thursday that China and the EU have agreed to restart talks on minimum price commitment...
Bulgaria gets first new F-16 fighter jet from U.S.
Bulgaria has taken delivery of the first of 16 new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from U.S. military contractor Lockheed...
Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock
US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely...
In a first, Pakistan begins exporting cars to Japan
Honda Atlas Pakistan has made history by initiating exports of completely built cars to Japan, marking a significant milestone for...
China to inject $69 billion into four big banks to strengthen financial sector
China’s finance ministry will inject 500 billion yuan ($69 billion) into four of the nation’s largest state banks, following through...
Starmer and Trump hold ‘productive’ talks on US-UK trade deal
The UK is trying to negotiate an exemption from tariffs on imports into the US British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
China’s manufacturing hits 12-month high, driven by strong orders
China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, a factory survey showed on Monday, with...
Bulgaria Unveils Ambitious Gas Grid Expansion Plans Amid Regional Energy Shift
Bulgaria is set to embark on a significant gas grid expansion project aimed at enhancing its energy infrastructure and increasing...
Italy explores acquisition of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft
Italy is evaluating the procurement of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the needs of the Aeronautica Militare....
China, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade
China, Japan and South Korea agreed to boost trade cooperation in a meeting in Seoul held on Sunday. The meeting...
Pakistan, China adopt novel approach to grow flowers
A joint study by Pakistan's Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU) and China's Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (YAAS) has tested...
British wealth exodus: I tracked £842 million fleeing to Italy before April’s tax raid
Wealthy Britons are fleeing in droves to sunny Mediterranean havens ahead of what many are calling an April tax raid....
Major Donor to Reform U.K. Party Sold Parts Used In Weapons to Russian Supplier
London: One of the biggest corporate donors to the populist Reform U.K. party has sold almost $2 million worth of...
Portugal, the new hotspot for hotel investment
Portugal has been reported as the third most attractive country for hotel investment in Europe, according to a survey made...
As Trump imposes trade barriers, China and France seek closer ties
Paris: China and France will hold three high-level talks this year on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues, Chinese Foreign...
China to expand cross-border financing access
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China is mulling raising the foreign debt ceiling for high-technology enterprises while expanding the reach of policies...
Huawei’s ICT training program to help boost IT exports, create jobs: PM
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Huawei’s Information and Communication Technology training program for Pakistani...
China’s homegrown C919 aircraft to serve new domestic air route
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China's domestically produced large passenger aircraft, named C919, will on March 30 begin operation on a new...
Experts at seminar explores India’s strategic culture & its impact on Pakistan
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Seminar on...
UK’s Starmer: Now is not the time for lifting sanctions against Russia
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that now was not the time to lift sanctions against Russia,...
OnlyFans slapped with £1M UK fine
London: The United Kingdom’s communications regulator has fined OnlyFans £1.05 million for failing to provide accurate information about its age...
Portugal’s TAP manages to stay profitable as it enters final restructuring year
Lisbon: Portuguese carrier TAP’s revenues rose 1% last year, sufficient for it to claim an all-time high figure of €4.2...
France announces $2 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Paris: France will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion), President Emmanuel Macron...
Bulgaria to allocate 17,7 million euros for intermodal terminals upgrades
Sofia: The Bulgarian government is providing around 17,7 million euros (34.5 million BGN) to intermodal terminal operators to modernise their...
Italy is concerned but not ‘terrified’ by potential Trump wine tariffs, minister says
Rome: Italy is concerned but not "terrified" of any new tariffs the United States could impose on wine, the country's...
Italy could choose Japanese Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to fill critical anti-submarine warfare gap.
Rome: According to both Marco Florian Geo and Pietro Batacchi, Director of Rivista Italiana Difesa, the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica...
Pakistan issuing Panda Bonds to access China’s Capital Market: Finance Minister
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday hinted at the strong possibility of Pakistan issuing...
UK inflation cools more than expected in February but fresh climb expected
London: British inflation slowed more than expected in February, bringing some relief to consumers ahead of a likely new pick-up...
Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected
London: UK inflation fell by more than expected in February, driven by a drop in clothing and shoe prices due...
