USAID Launches $10 Million Climate Financing Initiative in Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday Pakistan launched the Pakistan Climate Financing Activity,...
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Birmingham Airport suspends operations due to ‘security incident’ on aircraft
Birmingham: Birmingham Airport temporarily suspended operations today due to a "security incident on an aircraft". A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said...
Vinci to buy majority of Edinburgh Airport in UK expansion
London: VINCI agreed to buy a majority stake in Edinburgh Airport for £1.27 billion (S$2.15 billion), furthering an expansion in...
Italy’s Edison officially opens 41-MW solar park in Sicily
Rome: Italian energy supplier Edison SpA (BIT:EDNR) has officially opened a 41-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) park in Sicily, pressing ahead...
Italy ready to send peacekeeping troops in event of Palestinian State formation
Rome: Italy is considering deploying its peacekeeping forces as part of its strategies to de-escalate the situation in Gaza and...
Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment ahead of EU elections
Rome: Italy is preparing to negotiate with the European Union the terms of its fiscal adjustment path, under which it...
Pak, KSA call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, regret intl community’s failure to enforce ceasefire
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday while regretting the failure of the international...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finalise implementation mechanism to execute investment matters
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday finalized a bilateral implementation mechanism to closely coordinate and execute investment...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reiterate commitment to enhanced bilateral strategic, economic partnership
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz...
Pakistan, KSA resolve to further build strong partnership, promote economic cooperation
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday reiterated their resolve to build a strong...
Xi meets German chancellor, calls for achieving mutual success
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing,...
Pakistani culture, cuisines attract audience at Nowruz festival in China
Beijing: Pakistan’s rich culture coupled with regional costumes and traditional cuisines drew attention of participants at a reception held to...
Prince Harry breaks silence as UK plans face unexpected setback
London: Prince Harry vowed to further his case against the Home Office after losing his first bid to appeal High...
UK Unemployment Rate climbs to 4.2% in quarter to February vs. 4.0% expected
London: The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate came in at 4.2% in the three months to February, rising from...
Italy: Update on new EU blue card application rules
Rome: The Italian Government announced changes to the EU Blue Card scheme. These changes bring about new opportunities for applicants...
Made in Italy: Immigrant labor behind half of all food products
Rome: Immigrants accounted for at least half of the manpower going into locally made food products in 2022, according a...
Pakistan eyes cleaner, more cost-effective energy solutions with Chinese help
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The recent US $200 million agreement with a Chinese company aimed at transforming a Pakistani thermal power...
Saudi FM arrives on two-day visit
Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, leading a high-level delegation,...
SCO countries art exhibition of children and young artists launched in Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation Commission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), together with the Central Academy...
UK’s Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran
London: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile attack, saying it should...
UK sanctions businesses funding Sudanese conflict
London: Britain on Monday imposed sanctions against three businesses which it said were funding military groups behind the conflict in...
Prince Harry loses first appeal bid in challenge over his UK police protection
London: Prince Harry has lost his first attempt to appeal against the dismissal of his legal challenge over the British...
Italy seizes US$69 million from Carrefour unit over alleged tax fraud
Rome: Italian prosecutors seized US$68.93 million from an Italian unit of French supermarket group Carrefour in connection to a probe...
Italy: Alfa Romeo changes name of new ‘Milano’ model to ease tensions with Italy
Milan: Stellantis-brand Alfa Romeo said on Monday it would change the name of its new "Milano" to "Junior" to end...
Italy regulator orders Ryanair to stop curbing ticket sales by travel agencies
Rome: Italy's antitrust regulator ordered Ryanair (RYA.I), opens new tab on Monday to stop limiting or blocking the sale of...
Middle East: Pakistan calls for restraint, moving towards de-escalation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan is watching with deep concern the ongoing developments in Middle East, said the Foreign Office in...
China deeply concerned about Iran-Israel situation, calls for restraint
Beijing: China is deeply concerned about the current escalation of the Iran-Israel situation and calls on relevant parties to remain...
PCJCCI chief aims to boost fisheries and mining potential in Balochistan
Islamabad: The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) is strategizing to boost the fisheries and mining potential of...
Unpopular Sunak in ‘doom loop’ as UK PM stares at election defeat
London: He has failed to meet key pledges, hit an opinion poll low, and even cramped the style of a...
British jets shot down Iranian drones, says PM Sunak
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday that British military jets shot down drones launched by Iran in...
