Rough waters ahead in 2024 – and the EU needs to get ready
Alexandra Brzozowski Brussels: What will matter in 2024? Between two wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and a global...
Politics
China urges all parties in Yemen to prevent conflict expansion
Beijing: Expressing concern over the escalation of tensions in the Red Sea, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday called...
PPP’s Wassan confident that Bilawal will form government in Centre
Khairpur: PPP's senior leader Manzoor Hussain Wassan stated that the upcoming February 8 elections would result in a substantial victory...
SCO TEMP initiates trial run for recycled aluminum project in China’s Chongqing and Pakistan
Islamabad: The Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries (SCO TEMP) aluminum working committee has initiated a trial run...
LHC dismisses petition against Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers
Lahore: The Lahore High Court on Saturday dismissed a petition against rejection of appeal against approval of Nawaz Sharif’s nomination...
CPC Party School holds 2023 autumn graduation ceremony
Beijing: The Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) held a graduation...
ISSI organizes event to express solidarity with people of Palestine
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)...
In the UK, push for slavery reparations gains momentum
Bristol: Malik Al Nasir’s research into a slave trading family for his doctorate was not only an academic project –...
Rishi Sunak says UK acted in ‘self-defence’ with Yemen airstrikes
London: The prime minister has said the UK acted in “self-defence” with military strikes in Yemen intended to “de-escalate tensions...
EU makes muddled response to crisis in the Red Sea
Brussels: While the U.S. and U.K. carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday — in a bid...
EU lawmakers urge pressure on Hungary to respect rule of law
Brussels: A group of EU lawmakers called on member states' governments on Friday to punish Hungary's Viktor Orban for damaging...
EU: Falling short of protecting those most in need
Brussels: The European Union and its member states renewed their commitments to uphold and protect rights in 2023, but they...
Pakistani Ambassador provides extensive overview to Chinese groups and enterprises on trade and investment
Islamabad: Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, provided an extensive overview to Chinese groups and enterprises regarding trade and investment...
PAT announces support for Bilawal Bhutto
Liaquat Ali Lahore: The Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) has officially declared its support for Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Chairman of...
China welcomes the world back with relaxed visa rules
Beijing: China has implemented a series of measures aimed at facilitating entry for foreign nationals, boosting business, education, and tourism....
Pakistan, Egypt agree to continue working together for enhanced cooperation
Celina Ali Cairo: Pakistan and Egypt on Friday agreed to continue to engage further and work together to advance mutually...
UK: Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into multilaterals
London: The Foreign Affairs Committee on Friday launches its inquiry into International Relations within the Multilateral System. The inquiry will...
Britain to increase Ukraine support to £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak announces
London: The UK will provide £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year, Rishi Sunak has said -...
Italy: Matteo Salvini to take stand in migrant trial
Palermo: Italy’s deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, was on Friday due to testify in a trial over whether he illegally...
Only PPP can steer country out of crises: Bilawal Bhutto
Faisalabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Thursday that only his party could steer the county...
CPEC important pioneering project of Belt and Road Initiative: Mao Ning
Beijing: The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has achieved some early harvests in transport infrastructure, energy, Gwadar Port, and other...
PM Kakar to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Jan 15-19
Celina Ali Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will visit Davos, Switzerland, on January 15-19, to participate in the 54th...
Putting Orbán in charge of Europe is a terrible idea
Brussels: In less than six months, Hungary will take over the rotating EU Council presidency. Yes, you read that right....
EU top Court goes down-to-earth on overfishing rules
Brussels: Contrary to usual practice, the EU Court of Justice overturned the advice of its Advocate General, whose legal reasoning...
PPP ready for general elections: Bilawal Bhutto
Liaquat Ali Lahore: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Wednesday that the PPP was ready for...
China, Maldives elevate ties as presidents hold talks
Beijing: China and the Maldives elevated bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership on Wednesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping...
PPP leadership condemns terror attack in Kohat, KP
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have...
PML-N set to launch election campaign on January 15: Sanaullah
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab, Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday that his party will launch...
China saddened by heavy civilian casualties caused by Palestinian-Israel conflict: FM
Beijing: China is saddened by the heavy civilian casualties, caused by ongoing Palestinian-Israel conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, Mao Ning...
Trump vowed he’d ‘never’ help Europe if it’s attacked, says top EU official
Brussels: One of Europe's most senior politicians recounted how former U.S. President Donald Trump privately warned that America would not...
