Chinese Language Day marked in Bulgaria with singing contest
Sofia: Participants perform during the Chinese singing contest Rose Melodies in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 12, 2025. This year's United Nations...
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Germany’s Merz plans Paris and Warsaw visits ‘very soon’
Berlin: Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says he will travel to Paris and Warsaw as soon as possible and coordinate...
FS Amna Baloch, Congressmen discuss Pak-US bilateral ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch on Saturday met the visiting US Congressional delegation comprising Congressmen Jack Bergman, Tom...
Prince Harry breaks King Charles’ ‘unwritten rule’ with his surprise UK visit
London: Prince Harry has seemingly been accused of stealing the spotlight from his father King Charles with his unexpected return...
The south of France is overrated – head to the north this summer
Anna Richards Paris: If you want to be a cliché, head to the south of France in peak season, cook...
Türkiye seeks enhanced defense and energy cooperation with Bulgaria
Sofia: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Bulgaria during talks with Bulgarian Prime Minister...
EU ministers positive on defence fund to ease debt concerns
Brussels: European Union finance ministers expressed interest on Saturday in the idea of a joint defence fund that would buy...
UK lays groundwork for nationalisation of British Steel, recalls Parliament
London: Britain moved towards the nationalisation of British Steel after it recalled Parliament to introduce legislation that would keep the...
UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
London: The government has announced a further £450m of military support to Kyiv, as the UK and Germany hosted a...
France’s Macron calls Trump tariff pause “fragile”
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has called US President Donald Trump’s move to delay sweeping reciprocal tariffs for 90 days...
Revenue of places of accommodation in Bulgaria in February 2025 up 7.7% y/y
Sofia: The total revenue from nights spent in places of accommodation in Bulgaria in February 2025 was 7.7 per cent...
EU, Beijing set to hold summit in China in July
Brussels: Top EU officials and Chinese leaders are due to hold their next summit marking 50 years of ties in...
President congratulates squash player Noor Zaman
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday congratulated Pakistani squash player Noor Zaman on winning the Under-23 World Squash...
Pakistan, UK discuss energy collaboration, sustainable development
Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Development Director of the British High Commission Joe Moir on...
UK adventurer apologises for record trek claim after Inuit backlash
London: A British adventurer has apologised after her claims to be the first woman to traverse Canada’s largest island solo...
British police arrest Greenpeace UK head over red-dye protest at US embassy, says group
London: British police have arrested the UK head of Greenpeace, alongside five other activists, after they poured 300 litres of...
France may also recognise Palestinian state in June
Paris: France plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference on...
BISP leadership reviews Kafaalat disbursement readiness with partner banks
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, along with Secretary BISP, Amer Ali Ahmad, chaired...
ESG integration key to Pakistan’s sustainable future: PM’s Climate Coordinator
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam called for the...
UK defence industry calls for quick security pact with Brussels to access EU money
London: One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely...
Portugal stocks lower at close of trade; PSI down 2.85%
Lisbon: Portugal stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Industrials, Utilities and Telecoms sectors led...
Russia demands France explain detention of government employee
Paris: Russia said Wednesday that it was waiting for “explanations” from France after a Russian government employee was detained for...
Pakistan national flag carrier returns to profit after 21 years
Khaleej Times Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has emerged from the financial turbulence and is all set to record its...
DPM Dar reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a one-on-one meeting with...
Ambassador Zahra calls on UNESCO to foster scientific collaboration addressing common challenges
Paris: Permanent Delegate of Pakistan to UNESCO, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Tuesday called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific...
Prince Harry arrives at court to fight downgraded UK police protection ruling
London: The Duke of Sussex arrived at a London court on Tuesday to challenge the British government’s decision to downgrade...
Sir Philip Green loses legal case against UK over use of parliamentary privilege
London: The retail tycoon Sir Philip Green has lost a legal case against the UK government after complaining about being...
Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure
Sofia: Bulgaria is preparing to reopen its embassy in Pyongyang this week after several years of closure, the country’s foreign...
Any attempt to break up Bosnia is unacceptable, EU’s Kallas warns
Sarajevo: The European Union will not tolerate threats to Bosnia's territorial integrity, sovereignty and constitutional order, EU foreign policy chief...
DPM, US Secretary of State discuss bilateral ties, regional security
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday held a telephone call with...
