EU adopts 13th package of sanctions against Russia after two years of its war of aggression against Ukraine
Brussels: The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a 13th package of sanctions against Russia. Two years since Russia brutally...
Politics
UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel if Rafah offensive goes ahead
London: The UK government will consider suspending arms export licences to Israel if Benjamin Netanyahu goes ahead with a potentially...
The European Commission presents options for simplification to reduce the burden for EU farmers
Brussels: The European Commission has sent a paper to the Belgian Presidency outlining first possible actions to help reduce the...
EU farmers join hands, block borders to protest agricultural policies
Brussels: Czech farmers have been driving their tractors and other vehicles to several border crossings to meet their colleagues from...
Albanian parliament approves contested migrant deal with Italy
Tirana: Albania's parliament on Thursday approved a controversial deal signed with Italy to host two holding centres for migrants rescued...
Italy sets out future MPA capability requirements and timeframes
Rome: Italy’s MPA capability is generated jointly by the Italian Air Force (ITAF) and Italian Navy (ITN). Discussing how to...
UNSC must take action to push for a ceasefire in Gaza: China
Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that protracted Palestinian-Israeli conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian situation...
Xi stresses boosting guarantee ability of land element for high-quality development of regions with competitive strengths
Beijing: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the...
PML-N, MQM pledge continued federal level cooperation
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to continue...
EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, blacklisting companies in mainland China for the first time
Brussels: The European Union agreed on Wednesday to slap Russia with a new round of sanctions, which for the first...
UK officials recommend extending post-Brexit steel quotas
London: Whitehall officials have recommended extending post-Brexit steel quotas – a development that will come as a relief to the...
UK posts record budget surplus in January
London: The U.K. logged a record £16.7 billion ($21.1 billion) net budget surplus in January, according to official figures released...
President draws inspiration from China on poverty alleviation
Islamabad: President Arif Alvi drew inspiration from China's success in lifting millions out of poverty through investments in education and...
‘No Deadlock’ in talks with PML-N: Kaira
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Tuesday that there was no significant deadlock...
Bilawal Bhutto to support PML-N on his own terms
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has foreseen a stalemate in the formation of government “if...
Special forces blocked UK resettlement applications from elite Afghan troops
London: UK Special Forces blocked Afghan troops they had fought alongside from relocating to the UK after the Taliban seized...
Codeine cough syrup abuse prompts ban on UK sales
London: Cough syrups containing codeine linctus will no longer be sold in chemists in the UK because of concerns people...
UK forces vetoed relocation requests of Afghan soldiers
London: Several relocation requests from Afghan soldiers who feared persecution after the Taliban took over Kabul were blocked by UK...
EU foreign ministers approve Red Sea naval mission
Brussels: European Union foreign ministers have given final approval to a naval mission to protect international shipping in the Red...
Pakistan’s fair, smooth general elections fully reflect will of people: Cheng Xizhong
Beijing: Pakistan’s recent general elections for the national and provincial assemblies were held in a fair, smooth, secure and successful...
PTI-backed independent candidates to join Sunni Ittehad Council
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: PTI-backed independent candidates, who claimed victory from the National Assembly, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies in the...
Court accepts Zardari, Faryal’s plea in fake bank accounts case
Karachi: The banking court in Karachi has accepted the plea of Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur for...
Ambassador meets participants at European Diplomatic Academy
Brussels: Pakistan’s ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union Amna Baloch on Monday met a group of participants of...
UK general election opinion polls tracker: Labour leading as election looms
London: The next UK general election is looming, with most analysts expecting it to be called late this year. After...
Italy: Returning sea migrants to Libya is illegal, says top court
Rome: Italy's top appeals court has established that sending sea migrants back to Libya is unlawful, a ruling hailed by...
PPP likely to join federal cabinet
Liaquat Ali Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Sunday signalled its consent to become the part of the federal cabinet....
China stands firm as stabilizing force in turbulent world
Munich: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a keynote speech entitled "Firmly acting as a force for stability in a...
Mushahid in Moscow hopes Pakistan can join BRICS with Russian support
Moscow: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Senator Mushahid Hussain has hoped that Pakistan could join the BRICS, an intergovernmental...
UK Labour leader Starmer calls for lasting ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
London: British Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Sunday there should be a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, setting...
No discussion over Falklands, says Lord Cameron ahead of visit
London: The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands will not be up for discussion as long as they want to remain...
