EU plans to add carbon credits to new climate goal, shows document
Brussels: The European Commission is set to propose counting carbon credits bought from other countries towards the European Union's 2040...
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Hailstorm devastates crops and infrastructure in southwestern Bulgaria
Sofia: A severe hailstorm struck Garmen Municipality in Southwestern Bulgaria on the evening of June 27, leaving behind widespread destruction...
France bans smoking on beaches, in parks and bus shelters
Paris: France will ban smoking on beaches and in parks, public gardens and bus shelters from Sunday, the government said....
Portugal opens doors to Pakistani students with fully funded scholarships
Celina Ali Islamabad: In a significant boost for Pakistani students dreaming of studying in Europe, the Government of Portugal has...
UK competition regulator says Visa and Mastercard fees violate law
London: The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled unanimously Friday (June 27) that Visa and Mastercard’s multilateral interchange fees violate European...
Transgender campaigners call for European rights body to report on UK
London: A collection of groups campaigning on transgender issues have urged Europe’s main human rights body to investigate the UK...
ISSI concludes partnership MoU with Russia’s premier think-tank
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and...
PIA CEO calls on DPM Dar, UK flights discussed
Celina Ali Islamabad: Chief Executive Officer Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) AVM Amir Hayat Saturday called on Deputy Prime Minister and...
Leaders pledge to strengthen Sino-Senegalese relations
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping has called for China and Senegal to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to promote bilateral...
Drawing wisdom, strength from great victory against Japanese aggression
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On June 24, China's State Council Information Office held a press conference on plans for marking the...
Chinese aviation innovations take flight at Paris Air Show
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: From June 16 to 22, the 55th Paris Air Show took place at Le Bourget Airport near...
ISSI, PAIDAR commemorate Rwanda’s Liberation Day
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI),...
China’s tax cuts boost high-tech, manufacturing growth in 2024
China Economic Net Beijing: China's main policies supporting sci-tech innovation and the development of the manufacturing industry saw tax cuts,...
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott meets DPM Ishaq Dar
Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad...
Wang Yi to visit EU headquarters, Germany and France
Beijing: From June 30 to July 6, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the EU headquarters and hold the...
Ethiopia, Italy discuss cooperation to engage Pakistan in UN food system summit
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Italy have discussed cooperation to engage the...
Italy’s CG vows to support Pakistan’s development efforts
Karachi: Consul General (CG) Fabrizio Bielli has expressed his desire to support Pakistan’s development efforts across various sectors and continue...
France says it intercepted drones targeting Israel prior to Iran ceasefire
Paris: France’s military took part in efforts to stop Iranian drones targeting Israel prior to this week’s ceasefire, the country’s...
China is a friend and brother, says Defense Minister at SCO Defense Ministers’ Meeting
Beijing: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can help promote peace and serve as an important tool for safeguarding the development...
China’s new consumption patterns drive domestic demand upgrade
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Pet owners are splurging on smart litter boxes, blind boxes are flying off shelves overseas after going...
Chinese military to work with SCO member states to deepen defense cooperation: Defense spokesperson
Beijing: The Chinese military will work with militaries of other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to carry forward the...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to regional peace and security at SCO meeting in China
Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Security Adviser and Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, is currently undertaking...
PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran-Israel ceasefire
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb,...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to eradicate torture, uphold human dignity: FO
Celina Ali Islamabad: As the world observes the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Thursday, Pakistan reiterated...
Third-country asylum plan shows UK is in ‘a very dark place’, says Albanian PM
London: A UK plan to send refused asylum seekers to “return hubs” in third countries shows post-Brexit Britain is “in...
Universal submits first plans for UK theme park
London: Universal has formally submitted a planning permission request to the government for its first-ever UK theme park. The company...
Pledge to protect UK firms from cheap imports
London: The government has unveiled a plan for trade aimed at boosting exports and protecting UK firms at a time...
Italy: Social integration hubs in Puglia to combat gangmastering system
Rome: Social integration hubs (Poli Sociali Integrati) are launching this week in the provinces of Puglia. This is a central...
Italy extends construction deadline for agrivoltaic tender
Rome: The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has granted more time for plant construction to the 1.5...
Italian navy taps Fincantieri to top up patrol fleet with two ships
Rome: The Italian navy has ordered two PPA multimission vessels from local shipyard Fincantieri, filling a gap after two PPAs...
