China to build world’s biggest commercial drone

BEIJING, Dec 18 (APP):A Chinese company has announced its plan to build the world’s biggest commercial drone, marking the country’s latest move to step up research in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies. According to the company, Sichuan Tengdun Technology Co., Ltd, the new commercial drone will have a take-off weight of 45 tons and a… Continue reading China to build world’s biggest commercial drone

2,700-year-old relics discovered in NW China

BEIJING, Dec 18 (APP):Chinese archaeologists have recently discovered a batch of 2,700-year-old cultural relics in Chengcheng County, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Kilns, tiles and a 500-meter ancient wall, along with a total of 19 tombs were found during the excavation of a historical site, according to Sun Zhanwei, researcher at the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of… Continue reading 2,700-year-old relics discovered in NW China

PLA reports interference from foreign warplanes during high-seas drills: spokesperson

  BEIJING, Dec 18 (APP):Several Chinese bombers, fighters and surveillance aircraft encountered and dealt with interference from foreign warplanes while conducting a training mission over the Tsushima Strait on Monday, according to a Chinese military spokesperson. This is the first time that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has flown over the Tsushima Strait,… Continue reading PLA reports interference from foreign warplanes during high-seas drills: spokesperson

40 more Rohingya villages burned despite refugee deal: HRW

NEW YORK, Dec 18 (APP):At least 40 Rohingya villages in Myanmar’s Rakhine State were burned in October and November, analysis of satellite imagery by Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday, bringing the number of villages destroyed since the military launched a violent crackdown against the Muslim minority in August to 354. Dozens of Rohingya buildings… Continue reading 40 more Rohingya villages burned despite refugee deal: HRW

China strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Quetta

BEIJING, Dec 18 (APP):China on Monday strongly condemned terrorist attack on a Church in Quetta and reiterated its firm support to Pakistan in its efforts to combat terrorism and safeguard national stability. “China strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Balochistan, Pakistan, expresses its condolences to the victims and profound condolences to the injured and the… Continue reading China strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Quetta

Power restored to world’s busiest airport in Alanta after hundreds of flight cancellations

NEW YORK, Dec 18 (APP):Power has been restored to the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta in the US state of Georgia just before midnight, after a sudden outage that grounded hundreds of flights, American officials said early Monday. “Power has been restored on all concourses. 5,000+ meals are being delivered to passengers. Trains will be… Continue reading Power restored to world’s busiest airport in Alanta after hundreds of flight cancellations

Doklam standoff leads China to cover loopholes in western part: experts

BEIJING, Dec 18 (APP):The recent Doklam standoff had propelled China to perfect its strategy in its western part, experts said on a forum. China used to have loopholes in the western part of the country, but the Doklam standoff compelled China to cover it up. “We should thank India for this,” Peng Guangqian, a major… Continue reading Doklam standoff leads China to cover loopholes in western part: experts

UNICEF urges countries to make migration safe for every child in 2018

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (APP):With some 50 million children are on the move worldwide, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on countries to follow best practices to ensure their safety and well-being so that 2018 could be a landmark year for migrant children. “Much of this migration is positive, with children and their… Continue reading UNICEF urges countries to make migration safe for every child in 2018

UNSC weighing draft resolution rejecting US Jerusalem decision

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (APP):Egypt has circulated a draft resolution among the UN Security Council members that would consider any changes to the status of Jerusalem legally invalid and that any such changes must be reversed, according to media reports. The one-page draft comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s decision in early December… Continue reading UNSC weighing draft resolution rejecting US Jerusalem decision

In New York, Pakistani community pledges to back Islamabad’s drive to end polio

NEW YORK, Dec 17 (APP):Prominent members of the Pakistani community from all walks of life pledged to lend their whole-hearted support to the Pakistan government’s efforts to eradicate polio from the country at a well-attended event hosted by Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi at her residence. They did so by signing a pledge form of ‘One Last… Continue reading In New York, Pakistani community pledges to back Islamabad’s drive to end polio

Nepal revives plan for construction of hydropower project

BEIJING, Dec 16 (APP):A coalition of communist parties, which is set to form a new government in Nepal, has a plan to review scrapped infrastructure projects prepared in collaboration with China. The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Center (CPN) and Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) have performed well in the recent election; they will take over the… Continue reading Nepal revives plan for construction of hydropower project

UK pledges US$ 50 million to AIIB Fund

BEIJING, Dec 16 (APP):The United Kingdom (UK) government is going to contribute 50 million US dollars to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)’s Project Preparation Special Fund. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond and AIIB President Jin Liqun have signed an agreement over the contribution, AIIB announced on its official website on Saturday. The… Continue reading UK pledges US$ 50 million to AIIB Fund

Hostilities flare on Yemen’s west coast, sparking new displacement:UN

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (APP):As hostilities intensify in frontline areas on Yemen’s west coast, the United Nations refugee agency said Friday that it is bracing for further displacement and a spike in humanitarian needs. Following recent fighting in the capital, Sanaa, and neighbouring governorates, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has… Continue reading Hostilities flare on Yemen’s west coast, sparking new displacement:UN

Rohingya refugees face ‘multitude of protection risks,’ warns UN agency

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (APP):The United Nations refugee agency Friday expressed concern about the deteriorating environment in which Rohingya refugees are living, especially children, who make up 55 percent of the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh. “UNHCR (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees) is increasingly worried about the deterioration of the overall protection… Continue reading Rohingya refugees face ‘multitude of protection risks,’ warns UN agency

American Dream’ becoming an ‘illusion’: UN expert

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (APP):The United States, one of the world’s richest nations and the ‘land of opportunity’, is fast becoming the world’s most unequal society, according to the UN Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Philip Alston. Entrenched poverty will be made far worse by policies being proposed by the Trump Administration, warned… Continue reading American Dream’ becoming an ‘illusion’: UN expert

Seasonal flu-linked respiratory diseases claim upto 650,000 lives every year: WHO

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 15 (APP):Respiratory diseases from seasonal influenza takes up to 650,000 lives annually, according to new estimates released by the United Nations health agency and global partners. “These figures indicate the high burden of influenza and its substantial social and economic cost to the world, Dr. Peter Salama, Executive Director of the World… Continue reading Seasonal flu-linked respiratory diseases claim upto 650,000 lives every year: WHO

China develops world’s fastest unmanned boat

BEIJING, Dec 15 (APP):China has developed the world’s fastest unmanned boat, the Tianxing-1, which has a maximum speed of more than 50 knots (92.6 km/h). The vessel, jointly developed by China’s Harbin Engineering University and Shenzhen Hi-speed Boats Technology Company Ltd., is 12.2 meters long and has a 7.5-ton load displacement, according to Science and… Continue reading China develops world’s fastest unmanned boat

US, Pakistan trying to find ‘common ground’ to boost ties: Ambassador Chaudhry

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NEW YORK, DEC 15 (APP):Pakistan and the United States are working hard to find the “common ground” in the fight against terrorism so as to to bring their relations back on track, Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said. Speaking to New York-based Pakistani journalists on Thursday, he said despite challenges, efforts… Continue reading US, Pakistan trying to find ‘common ground’ to boost ties: Ambassador Chaudhry

UN chief spotlights power of universal health coverage to unlock economic growth

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 14 (APP):Health is everyone’s right and a driver of economic development, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed Thursday, expressing the UN’s readiness to help countries move towards health coverage for all. “Our goal must be to protect and promote physical and mental well-being for all. Health is both an outcome and a… Continue reading UN chief spotlights power of universal health coverage to unlock economic growth

Pakistan’s sports youth delegation visits Pakistan Embassy, Beijing

BEIJING, Dec 14 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid on Thursday hosted a reception for a 91-member sports youth delegation currently on an eight-day visit to China. The delegation comprising the gold medalists of different games is representing the four provinces, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and FATA. Welcoming the delegation, Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid… Continue reading Pakistan’s sports youth delegation visits Pakistan Embassy, Beijing

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