Bulgarian Libyan trade in first eight months of 2024 up to more than USD 337 million – up from USD 173.9 in 2023
Sofia: Trade between Bulgaria and Libyan rose significantly to more than USD 337 million in first eight months of 2024...
Politics
EU guts and delays forest protection law – area the size of Moscow at risk of destruction
Brussels: Just now, the European Parliament approved a proposal by the European Commission to delay by one year the application...
France dreamed of €800M Saudi pledge to fund cultural projects. It ended up being a mirage.
Paris: It has been six years since Saudi Arabia and France agreed to a quid pro quo that would see...
Italy: President tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s politics
Rome: President Sergio Mattarella told Elon Musk on Wednesday not to interfere in Italian affairs after the US billionaire said...
Italy: Albania asylum deal has become a political disaster for Giorgia Meloni
Rome: A multimillion-dollar migration deal between Italy and Albania aimed at curbing arrivals was presented by the European Commission president,...
DPM urges developed nations to honour climate finance pledges
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday called on the developed nations to honour their...
Gilani calls for creating more social cohesiveness to boost investors’ confidence
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Senate and former Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday called for creating more social...
CPEC upgraded version to expand cooperation in various fields: Chinese ambassador
Celina Ali Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday said that China will continue to work with Pakistan...
Parliament to support country’s socio-economic revival; Chairman Senate
Abdullah Jan Rawalpindi: Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reiterated the Parliament’s commitment to supporting the country’s socio-economic...
UK finance firms seek ‘bold’ reforms to counter Wall St ascendancy
London: Britain's finance sector is counting on policymakers to deliver a rulebook revamp that prioritises growth and stops business slipping...
France raises wheat, maize crop estimates, cuts sugar beet
Paris: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday raised its estimate of the country’s 2024 soft wheat and maize output while lowering...
Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it
Alexander Hurst Brussels: I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of anger and sorrow about Trump’s second victory....
Italy: President reaffirms sovereignty after Musk criticises judges on migrant ruling
Rome: Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday responded sharply to Elon Musk’s controversial comments on Italian judges, restating the country’s...
PM lauds MWL’s commitment to promoting Islamic unity
Baku: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appreciated the unwavering commitment of the Muslim World League (MWL) to promoting Islamic...
Chinese premier stresses strengthening agricultural production, disaster prevention
Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed improving the capacities of comprehensive agricultural production, as well as disaster prevention and...
PM joins world leaders at inaugural plenary of COP29
Baku: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday joined the global leaders as they gathered here to participate in the...
Trump picks close ally Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador
United Nations: US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a longtime ally with little foreign policy experience, to...
Seminar on Xi’s remarks about city development held in Shanghai
Shanghai: A seminar on the study and implementation of the important remarks that Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist...
Shoppers bemoan UK taramasalata shortage as strike leads to dip in supply
London: When some UK supermarkets removed the lids from tubs of hummus, there were complaints from shoppers. But for many,...
UK Unemployment Rate rises to 4.3% in quarter to September vs. 4.1% expected
London: The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate ticked up to 4.3% in the three months to September, following 4.0%...
No repeat of Jerusalem incident will be accepted, France says
Paris: A repeat of an incident in Jerusalem that saw armed Israeli security forces entering a property administered by France...
DHS Assistant Secretary Adam Hunter visits Bulgaria
Sofia: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Adam Hunter and U.S. Ambassador Kenneth Merten...
Italy: Judges again block detention of migrants in Albania
Rome: -A Rome court has asked EU judges to weigh in on the detention of sea migrants in Albania, again...
Finance Minister meets French Ambassador Nicholas Galey
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Mr. Nicholas Galey, Ambassador...
China to continue to support Pakistan in fighting terrorism: Lin Jian
Beijing: China will continue to support Pakistan in fighting terrorism and attempts to undermine mutual trust and cooperation between the...
Role of Parliament vital to tackle challenges: Gilani
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday highlighted the pressing challenges humanity faces, including climate change,...
Xi replies to friendly personages in Brazil
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to letters from friendly personages from all walks of life in Brazil recently, encouraging...
High-Level West African delegation visits BISP
Celina Ali Islamabad: Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), welcomed a high-level delegation from Burkina...
Fourth Pakistan-Denmark bilateral political consultations held to boos ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark on Monday held the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad. The Pakistan...
Pakistan bids farewell to outgoing Japanese ambassador
Celina Ali Islamabad: Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui hosted a farewell luncheon Monday in honor of the outgoing...
