China launches remote-sensing satellites into orbit
China launched a Long March 2C carrier rocket on Wednesday morning to place a group of remote-sensing satellites into orbit,...
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Japan and US kick off joint military drills
Japan and the United States kicked off 10 days of joint military drills on Wednesday involving tens of thousands of...
UK and Germany to sign ‘milestone’ defence deal
German submarine-hunting planes will operate out of Britain under a "milestone" agreement between Europe's biggest defence spenders, the governments announced...
Deloitte has cut about 250 employees
Deloitte has cut about 250 employees in the UK who were deemed to be underperforming, marking at least the third...
Italy’s Meloni invites Erdoğan for 2025 summit, voices concern over Mideast conflicts
During a phone call, Meloni and Erdoğan focused on the strength of bilateral relations, underlining the importance of continuing to...
2,000-year-old temple from ‘Indiana Jones civilization’ found submerged off Italy
Archaeologists have discovered ancient altars and inscribed marble slabs submerged along the Italian coast near Naples. The finds are likely...
Pakistan delegation briefs IMF on tax, energy sector reforms
A Pakistani delegation on Tuesday briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on steps taken to expand fiscal space through tax...
26th constitutional amendment a milestone for country’s stability, public welfare: PM
Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by the parliament with a two-thirds...
China’s central bank conducts first swap facility transaction
The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, has launched the first operation of a new swap facility aimed...
China’s Global Civilization Initiative: A Backing for BRI in a Divided World?
In the contemporary world marked by geopolitical divides, where cultural identities and sovereignty are key debates, China’s Global Civilization Initiative...
‘Unprecedented’ Norman coin hoard bought by UK trust for over €5 million
A remarkable collection of 2,584 silver pennies dating back to the Norman Conquest has been acquired for £4.3 million (around...
UK economic forecast boosted by IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its projection for UK growth this year by 0.4% to 1.1% - the...
Italy arrests 13 suspects in human trafficking ring, including Pakistanis
Italian authorities have apprehended 13 individuals believed to be part of a smuggling network facilitating the illegal transport of migrants...
Sicily and mainland Italy could be linked by the world’s longest suspension bridge in 2030
Environmentalists say the proposed bridge from Sicily to mainland Italy would damage local ecosystems. In 2022, Italy’s newly elected right-wing...
It’s up to India, Pakistan to decide on scope and role of any bilateral dialogue: Miller
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the United States valued its relationships with both Pakistan and India and...
Takeaways from Indian FM’s visit to Pakistan
Last week, Pakistan successfully hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting amid an unprecedented security lockdown in Islamabad. Security measures...
German company’s Chinese success story
Over the past 28 years, Flender, a leading global supplier of mechanical drive systems, has flourished in Tianjin, growing from...
China cuts benchmark loan prime rates by 25 bps
China cut its benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points on Monday, as authorities intensified monetary support to bolster the...
Watermelon farming aids sand control, boosts incomes in China’s largest desert
Planting watermelons in China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, has become a new way of achieving sand control and raising incomes....
China displays samples retrieved from moon’s far side in Italy
This was the first time that the scientifically valuable lunar substances have been shown outside China since they were brought...
UK rivers contain ‘cocktail of chemicals and stimulants’ endangering aquatic life
The UK’s rivers contain a cocktail of chemicals and stimulants including caffeine, antidepressants and painkillers from water company sewage releases,...
Russian ambassador accuses UK of waging proxy war in Ukraine
Moscow’s ambassador to London has said the UK is waging a proxy war against Russia, while predicting the “end of...
UK appoints first nature envoy to tackle species decline
Ruth Davis named special representative for nature ‘to put climate and nature at the heart of our foreign policy’ The...
Visit Italy: Financial requirements for Pakistani tourist set minimum 30 Euros (EUR 30) per day
Islamabad : Pakistani tourists looking to visit Italy must meet strict financial requirements when applying for a visa. Italy, known...
At least 10 dead from earthquake in Italy
At least 10 people have been reported dead from the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the Italian city of Amatrice today,...
Qatar Emir Al Thani on State Visit to Italy
The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will make a two-day state visit to Italy starting tomorrow, Monday...
Pakistan Charge d’Affaires highlights opportunities for Pakistani pharma exports to Europe
The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels organized a webinar in which Chargé d’Affaires Faraz Zaidi emphasized the importance of enhancing...
Aurangzeb due in US today for talks with IMF, WB
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to arrive in the US capital on Sunday to participate in the annual meetings...
China’s auto industry accelerates toward intelligent transformation
Having surged to the forefront of the global new energy vehicle (NEV) market with their outstanding performance, Chinese automakers are...
Flower business thrives in China’s Dounan
The air is charged with anticipation as an auction commences at the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Kunming,...
