France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing
London: A British fishing vessel has been impounded by the French authorities, accused of illegally fishing in their waters. It...
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Portugal’s talents are many – its time in the spotlight overdue
Lisbon: Bom dia from Zürich, where the sun is shining, the white port is flowing and our HQ on Dufourstrasse...
German finance minister joins call for US-EU talks after Trump tariff threat
Berlin: Germany’s finance minister has joined a chorus of European politicians in calling for talks with the US after President...
Henan’s first cross-border aircraft lease: HNCA Leasing delivers ATR72-600 to Air Cambodia
Hena n Daily Zhengzhou: On May 21 at 11:00 local time, the aircraft leasing company under Henan Civil Aviation Development...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Interior Minister discuss CPEC advancement
Islamabad: Amid growing concerns about regional security and economic stability, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi met with Federal Interior...
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones as his trade war intensifies
Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a...
Free trade agreement spurs booming rose trade between China, Ecuador
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: At the foot of Cayambe volcano in Ecuador -- where the equator meets the Andes -- workers...
Integration of policies crucial for economic progress: PM
Lizquat Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday said it was important to integrate financial, revenue and production policies...
PCJCCI marks 74 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties, hails expanding strategic partnership
Lahore: In a vibrant celebration of one of Asia’s most enduring bilateral relationships, the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and...
Britain’s economy shows signs of positive momentum — but the UK may not be out of the woods just yet
London: It’s been rare for a string of positive economic news to emerge out of the U.K. in 2025 —...
France’s TotalEnergies to face court in June in ‘greenwashing’ case
Paris: TotalEnergies will face a Paris civil court in June over allegations it made false advertisements about its climate pledges...
RAKEZ Strengthens UAE–Italy Investment Dialogue During Milan Business Mission
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) successfully led a business mission to Milan, reaffirming its role as...
Agreement signed with City & Guilds London to train 50,000 Pakistani youth annually with global certifications
Celina Ali Islamabad: In a major step toward empowering Pakistani youth with globally recognized technical skills, Pakistan has signed a...
Italy edges back into nuclear: Lombardy signs historic deal with IAEA
Rome: When in Vienna. On Wednesday, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi met Italian Undersecretary for Foreign...
Pakistan, Italy to strengthen parliamentary ties for enhanced cooperation
Rome: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani recently met with the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Lorenzo Fontana,...
China, Pakistan reiterate support to extending CPEC to Afghanistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: China and Pakistan on Wednesday reiterated their support for extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan...
Chinese drones hailed by foreign clients
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, one of the country's top makers of unmanned military aircraft, has...
Cracking the case on Chinese underground banking in Italy
Rome: The Guardia di Finanza confirms that while Chinese underground banking is not widespread in Italy, targeted “alerts” persist in...
Pakistan, China to enhance cooperation in furniture production
Lahore: A delegation from the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) returned to Pakistan after completing a successful weeklong visit to China,...
Huawei debuts first HarmonyOS computer, marking breakthrough for China’s homegrown operating system
Islamabad: Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday launched its first personal computer (PC) powered by its own operating system, the...
UK to strike new deal with EU in coming days: PM’s office
London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to sign a new deal with the EU seeking to reset ties...
UK to require crypto firms to report every customer transaction
London: United Kingdom crypto companies will need to collect and report data from every customer trade and transfer beginning Jan....
Six trade corridors to Russia via China & Afghanistan identified
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has identified six potential trade corridors connecting Central Asia, Europe and Russia through China, Afghanistan and...
Henan’s e-commerce transaction volume hits 324.16 billion yuan in Q1
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan's e-commerce sector remained stable in the first quarter of 2025, with total goods and services transactions...
Henan’s Jan-Apr foreign trade exceeds 270 billion yuan
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Amid a complex and volatile global economic landscape, Henan's foreign trade has maintained steady growth, underscoring its...
UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms
London: Government legal guidance urging retailers in England to offer millions of consumers deals and discounts on minimally processed and...
Edinburgh tops list as US house buyers eye a UK home
London: Inquiries from people in the US about buying a home in Britain are at an eight-year high, with Edinburgh...
Henan’s Jan-Apr foreign trade exceeds 270 billion yuan
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Amid a complex and volatile global economic landscape, Henan's foreign trade has maintained steady growth, underscoring its...
20 IUB students win prestigious CPEC split-degree scholarships to study in China
Bahawalpur: In a major academic milestone, 20 students from the first-ever cohort (2024–2028) of the Bachelor of Science in Forestry...
UK has fewer billionaires in 2025
London: The number of billionaires in Britain has fallen in 2025, The Sunday Times said on Friday in its annual...
