France to ‘refuse any demilitarization of Ukrainian army,’ French defense minister says
Paris: France will not accept "any demilitarization of the Ukrainian army," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on March 11,...
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Italy pledges €3.5 million in aid for returnees in Afghanistan
Kabul: Italy has contributed €3.5 million through its Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to support humanitarian assistance for returnees...
Starmer to avoid immediate counter-tariffs if Trump puts levies on UK steel
London: Keir Starmer has said he will not hit back with immediate counter-tariffs if Donald Trump imposes 25% levies on...
China’s clean energy growth is impressive
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Erik Solheim, former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, has been closely following the two...
Nurturing new talent key for nation’s growth
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: National political advisers have emphasized the importance of nurturing talent that can support China's social and economic...
China unveils new high-thrust engine for future space travel
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: A Chinese research team announced Monday that a space thruster has achieved full-power operation. The 100 kW...
Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ over South China Sea
Beijing: China warned Britain on Tuesday against "provoking tensions" in the South China Sea after its foreign minister David Lammy...
Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolen
Rome: A 16th-century Madonna and Child painting disappeared without a trace after it was stolen from a museum in northern...
Pakistan to continue to play a role of responsible, peace-loving nation: President
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday calling for enhanced cooperation with friendly regional countries in the areas...
State Grid Anyang Power Supply Company carries out village safety checks
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Staff members of the State Grid Anyang Power Supply Company in Henan province carried out inspections on...
Visitors dig for historical knowledge in China’s many museums
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Museums, as an important channel for cultural education, meet the public's increasing spiritual needs, with "museum fever"...
Cargo vessel collides with oil tanker off UK coast, causing huge fire
London: Video circulating on social media shows a vessel on fire after a collision between an oil tanker and cargo...
Turkish FM, UK counterpart discuss Europe’s security
London: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his British counterpart David Lammy on Monday. Diplomatic sources said...
Russia expels two UK diplomats as it negotiates to restore US ties
Moscow: Russia accused two British diplomats on Monday of spying and gave them two weeks to leave the country, reinforcing...
France, UK, Italy acquire 220 Aster sky-shredding missiles
Paris: France, the United Kingdom, and Italy are preparing to place a new order for approximately 220 Aster 15 and...
Italy: Church claims Bishop under attack over migration shelter
Rome: The Catholic Diocese in Pistoia, in central Italy, has called out the behavior of certain center-right politicians, saying they...
US Secretary of State Rubio to meet Ukrainian counterpart in Saudi Arabia this week
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia over March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts, a...
Forget flashy Como – I found Italy’s best lake that’s cheaper with fewer tourists
Gergana Krasteva Rome: Tourists armed with selfie sticks outside glittering mansions. Queues winding outside Instagram-famous restaurants. Impatient waiters shouting orders....
Chinese military to achieve PLA centenary goals on schedule
Henan Daily The Chinese military will spare no effort to reach the goals set for the centenary of the People's...
Maryam Nawaz orders implementation of minimum wage across Punjab
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday ordered to ensure implementation of minimum wage across the province. She gave...
China’s Tiens Group shows interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation
Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi held a meeting with Chairman of the Board of Tiens Group, Li Jinyuan...
Chinese scientists achieve major breakthrough in perovskite solar cell technology
Henan Daily Zhangzhou: Chinese scientists have achieved a major advancement in the field of perovskite solar cells, potentially paving the...
DPM meets FMs of Azerbaijan, Indonesia; agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday separately met Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan...
UK enjoys warmer temperatures but cold weather set to return
London: Sunny and balmy weather will continue on Sunday, after the warmest day of the year so far was recorded...
Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers
London: Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK customers out of thousands of...
UK will slash civil service jobs and use AI to boost efficiency
London: The UK will slash the number of civil servants and use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost efficiency in the...
France to tap Russian assets for 195 million euros this year, says minister
Paris: France will use interest from Russian assets to fund another 195 million euros ($211 million) in arms for Ukraine,...
After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
Brussels: When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir Starmer delivered a stirring tribute to...
Reports: Italy wants to increase its army
Rome: According to media reports, Italy wants to increase its professional army by up to 40,000 men and women. Accordingly,...
Simple mausoleum in Henan belies importance of warrior occupant
Henan Daily Zhangzhou: The mausoleum in suburban Anyang, Henan province, seemed not to match the fame of its occupant, the...
