UN Women and KOICA launch digital startup roundtable to empower young women in tech
Celina Ali Islamabad: UN Women Pakistan, with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), launched the first Digital Startup...
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Italy: First migrant lodging projects launched in the region of Puglia
Rome: The region of Puglia decided to use the funds of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to finance...
Italy halts new US arms purchases for Ukraine (for now)
Rome: The Meloni government, according to sources cited by two newspaper, Repubblica and Stampa, would not be moving forward with...
EU accused of ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ of Palestinians over failure to confront Israel
Brussels: The EU has been accused of a “cruel and unlawful betrayal” of Palestinians and European values after failing to...
Vietnam proposes cultural collaboration with Pakistan to promote Buddhist Heritage
Celina Ali Islamabad: In a significant step towards deepening bilateral ties, Vietnam has proposed a comprehensive cultural partnership with Pakistan...
Navalny’s widow leads calls for Italy to cancel concert by pro-Putin conductor
Rome: The widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is leading calls for Italy to scrap a performance...
Foreign influence in Italy: Beijing encroaches, Moscow intrudes
Rome: Two distinct but converging approaches test Italy’s ability to detect and manage foreign influence: on one side, China operates...
Divided EU weighs action against Israel over Gaza war
Brussels: EU foreign ministers on Tuesday discussed options for action against Israel over the war in Gaza — but looked...
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old star map carved in stone in Bulgaria
Sofia: A fascinating new discovery in the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria is capturing the attention of the scientific community....
MACRON unveils plan to boost France’s military spending
Paris: President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced an accelerated plan to boost France’s defence spending, pledging to double the military...
Pakistan removed from the UK’s Air Safety List, PIA, others can operate
Celina Ali Islamabad: The United Kingdom on Wednesday removed Pakistan from the UK’s Air Safety List, alloing the Pakistan International...
New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Celina Ali Islamabad: Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a...
Japan provides grant aid for the project for human resource development scholarship to Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has extended grant aid worth approximately 379 million Japanese Yen for the implementation...
Dar denounces US-Israel strikes on Iran at SCO forum
Tianjin: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday strongly condemned attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, calling them...
Kazakh Film wins award at International Festival in Italy
Astana: Kazakhstan’s film “Bauyryna salu” (Adoption) directed by Askhat Kuchincherekov won the Best Feature Film award at the 23rd edition...
World’s narrowest car unveiled in Italy
Rome: It looks like something from a cartoon or a Harry Potter movie, where the dimensions of a normal car...
EU warns Italy over meddling in UniCredit’s Banco BPM takeover
Rome: Italy has been hit by a preliminary European Union warning over its use of so-called Golden Powers to restrict...
EU warns that its trade with the US could be effectively wiped out if Trump follows through on his threat
Brussels: The European Union has warned that its trade with the United States could be effectively wiped out if Washington...
Portugal to privatise up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal by 2026
Lisbon: Portugal has officially relaunched the privatisation of its national airline, TAP Air Portugal, and aims to sell a 49.9%...
Japan-Funded FAO Project Helps Restore Farming and Livestock Livelihoods in Flood-Hit Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has concluded a critical emergency project that...
Freedom Flotilla’s Gaza-bound ‘Handala’ sets sail from Italy
Rome: Freedom Flotilla Coalition set sail on Sunday toward Gaza with its new vessel “Handala” from Siracusa, Italy. “Just weeks...
Dutch woman dies after boat collision on Italy’s lake Como
Rome: A Dutch woman died Saturday after falling from a boat during a collision on Lake Como in Italy. Authorities...
Italy: Sinner beats defending champion Alcaraz to win Wimbledon men’s title
Rome: Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy...
EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US
Brussels: The EU's retaliatory tariffs on US exports have been delayed again, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has...
6 sixes in an over! Bulgaria cricketer recreates Yuvraj Singh’s iconic feat vs Gibraltar
Sofia: In a remarkable achievement, Bulgarian cricketer Manan Bashir became only the sixth batter to smash six consecutive sixes in...
France plans to double the number of missile regiments by 2030
Paris: The French army plans to create a second missile artillery regiment to provide fire support for the new combat...
“Disney Palace” up for sale in Portugal
Lisbon: After decades of neglect and abandonment, the Disney-inspired mansion is back on the market for €24 million. Set in...
UK sizzles for final day of heatwave ahead of heavy rain
London: The UK experienced the final day of the latest heatwave to reach the British Isles, with a high of...
Most people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds
London: A decade after MPs voted to hold the referendum that led to Britain leaving the European Union, a poll...
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan embarks on key UK trade visit
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, has commenced a pivotal official visit to the United Kingdom,...
