Portugal plans to modernize its armed forces by 2034
Lisbon: Portugal has launched an ambitious military modernization program set to run through 2034, under the Military Programming Law 2023–2034....
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Ukraine’s air defense crippled by France’s 18-month drought
Paris: In a revelation that underscores the challenges facing Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, French media outlet Le Monde reported on...
European rights court fines Bulgaria for ill-treating anti-govt protester
Sofia: Bulgaria was fined for the police's degrading treatment of Dimitar Pedev, who took part in a demonstration in July...
EU approves €150bn loan scheme to rearm
Brussels: EU countries on Tuesday formally approved a new €150 billion loan programme to help rearm in the face of...
Sindh CM, Fed Minister decide to start M-6, upgrade Lyari expressway, resolve traffic congestion
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Communication Aleem Khan convened an extensive meeting with...
China-Vietnam passenger train resumes after five years
Henan Daily Nanning: Train T8701 left Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for Hanoi, Vietnam at 6:05...
PM, Iranian President resolve to enhance cooperation, work for regional peace, security
Tehran: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during wide ranging talks on Monday resolved to enhance...
Pakistan, Iran eye $10 bn bilateral trade in next few years: PM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Iran which stood at...
Meghan Markle sends strong message to UK with Prince Harry new update
London; Meghan Markle tried to deny the growing speculations about her husband Prince Harry with a new message on social...
PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people
London: The Prime Minister Monday confirmed a new agreement with the European Union which will deliver on his core mission...
What does France’s Macron hope to gain in Hanoi?
Paris: Hanoi has shown diplomatic skill in juggling its partnerships with the US, the EU, China and Russia. The French...
EU officials accuse bloc of taking ‘little to no meaningful action’ on Gaza
Brussels: A group of EU officials has written to the leaders of the European institutions criticising the bloc for “little...
Italy backs Gaza ceasefire, two-state solution without Hamas
Rome: Italy in Madrid. Italy fully supports the Arab reconstruction plan for Gaza and the two-state solution, stressing the need...
Pakistan chose restraint, dialogue despite nuclear capability: Gilani
Lahore: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that during the recent Indian provocations, the entire Pakistani nation, along...
China steps up support for social participation of seniors amid population aging
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: From promoting volunteer service and expanding lifelong learning opportunities to developing senior-friendly tourism offerings, China is taking...
Pakistan, Turkiye vow to deepen multifaceted cooperation
Istanbul: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government and people of Turkiye for their unwavering support...
DPM phones Uzbek FM, discuss bilateral ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Sunday held a telephone conversation with the...
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...
UK Border Force is in effect under military command, says report
London”: The UK Border Force is in effect under military command, reflecting a wider increase of “hyper-militarisation” in policing, according...
UK child poverty taskforce set to recommend return of Sure Start scheme
London: The government-backed child poverty taskforce is likely to recommend the return of the early years service Sure Start, the...
Provincial Minister Ramesh Singh Arora addresses Sikh congregations in Milan, Italy
Lahore: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, while addressing Sikh congregations at a Gurdwara in Milan, Italy,...
US issues travel warning for Italy as millions prepare to travel this Memorial Day
Rome: As millions of Americans prepare to travel abroad this Memorial Day weekend, the US Department of State has issued...
Italy: FM condemns Russia’s latest large-scale airstrike on Ukraine
Rome: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has condemned Russia's latest missile and drone strike on Ukrainian cities and villages, which...
Follow Xi Jinping’s footsteps to China’s four major cave complexes
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected the Longmen Grottoes. He underlined the importance of preserving, inheriting and promoting these treasures...
Russia exchanges 307 POWs with Ukraine on second day of swap
Moscow: Russia and Ukraine exchanged 307 POWs from each country on Saturday, the Russian defence ministry said on the second...
UK’s ruling Labour under internal pressure to recognize Palestine
London: The UK government is under pressure from senior Labour figures to recognize Palestinian statehood. Ahead of a UN conference...
Bilawal Bhutto meets PM on diplomatic mission
Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to...
India violated Int’l law by targeting Pakistani civilian areas in recent attacks, Amb. Asim tells UNSC
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan told the UN Security Council Thursday that India’s military hit civilian areas, including homes and mosques,...
China steps up efforts to increase financial support for sci-tech innovation
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The cumulative bond financing of technology-based enterprises on China's bourses stood at 1.2 trillion yuan ($166.61 billion)...
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...
