Category: International News

BAKU (Azerbaijan), Apr 7 (APP):The legislators and common citizens on Saturday said the presidential election scheduled for April 11 meant beginning of a new era development and prosperity for the citizens. “Azerbaijan is keeping pace with European countries in conduct of elections. The world community shows great interest in Azerbaijan and keeps the upcoming presidential… Continue reading Presidential election in Azerbijan – beginning of new era

BEIJING, April 7 (APP):This year’s annual Boao Forum for Asia is scheduled from April 8 to 11 in Boao, a town in the southern island province of Hainan, China. The theme for this year’s meeting of Asian economies is “An open and innovative Asia for a world of greater prosperity.” This theme is optimistic about… Continue reading Globalization should be more inclusive and balanced: Boao Chief

  NEW YORK, Apr 07 (APP):The latest shifts on US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team, including his choice of John Bolton as national security adviser, have rekindled fears among lawmakers and activists that the White House will further damage America’s precarious standing in the Muslim world, according to American media reports. Bolton chairs an… Continue reading Trump’s foreign policy team appointments raise concern over ties to anti-Islam groups: Reports

  WASHINGTON, April 7 (APP):US Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin on Friday did not rule out the possibility of trade war with China amid tit-for-tat threats, as markets reacted nervously to the possibility of such an eventuality that would impact the global economy across the board. In an interview with CNBC News, Mnuchin said that… Continue reading US Treasury Secretary says trade war with China could happen, as markets jitter

NEW YORK, Apr 07 (APP):The Pakistan Mission to the United Nations serves as the voice of the Kashmiri people at the world body, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told a large gathering of Kashmiri and Pakistani community leaders in New York. Speaking at a meeting held on Friday at Pakistan House to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, Ambassador… Continue reading Pakistan’s Mission to UN is Kashmiri people’s voice at world body: Maleeha

LONDON, Apr 06 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London and British-Pakistani community here on April 6 (Friday) observed Kashmir Solidarity Day to strongly condemn the ongoing state terrorism and violence by the Indian occupation forces and army in occupied Kashmir. In this connection, a special function was held here after Friday prayers at Pakistan High Commission in… Continue reading Kashmir solidarity day observed in Pakistan High Commission, other parts of UK

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 6 (APP):Global food prices rose for the second consecutive month with the index for these commodities averaging 172.8 points in March, 1.1 per cent higher than in February, the United Nations food security agency announced Friday. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, the rise was driven by “robust increases” in… Continue reading Global food price index rises for 2nd consecutive month: UN

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN, Apr 06 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday arrived here on a daylong visit to discuss bilateral ties with the Afghan leadership. Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua accompanied the prime minister. Later upon arrival at the… Continue reading PM arrives Kabul to discuss bilateral ties

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 06 (APP):At a heated debate in the United Nations Security Council, Russia rejected allegations levelled by the British government that Moscow was behind a deadly nerve-agent attack in the United Kingdom city of Salisbury on 4 March. Russia ‘is not responsible’ for the attack in Salisbury, Russia’s Ambassador to the UN, Vassily… Continue reading Russia slams UK at UNSC meeting on nerve agent attack

  UNITED NATIONS, Apr 06 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is continuing to follow “very closely” the deteriorating situation in Indian occupied Kashmir, his spokesman said Thursday, adding that the world body’s good offices are available provided all parties agree to this course towards peaceful settlement of disputes. “As a matter of principle, in any issue… Continue reading UN chief following ‘very closely’ situation in Indian-held Kashmir: Spokesman

WASHINGTON, April 5 (APP):Days after indicating that US troops would be withdrawn soon from Syria, President Trump has agreed to keep them in the war-torn country for now after facing pressure from his national security adviser, media reports said on Thursday. At an event last week, President Trump stated that he expected the US troops… Continue reading Trump likely to keep American troops in Syria for now: Reports

BEIJING, Apr 5 (APP):Hainan province will organize eight theme activities centered on the keynotes of reform and opening up and including its achievements in the past 30 years during the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference to be held at Boao town in Hainan from April 8 to 11. According to Wang Sheng,… Continue reading Eight theme activities at BFA to promote Hainan

BEIJING, Apr 5 (APP):Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first “heart chip” that can be used to test drug efficacy by displaying different colours after drugs are injected into the cardiomyocytes, Science and Technology Daily reported on Thursday. The chip was developed by Professor Zhao Yuanjin’s team at the School of Biological Sciences & Medical… Continue reading Chinese scientists develop world’s first colour-changing ‘heart chip’ for drug trial

  UNITED NATIONS, Apr 05 (APP):A special UN adviser has said that the mass evacuation of Syrian civilians was threatening to leave aid workers ‘overrun’ and ‘acutely underfunded,’ as details emerge of the unparalleled destruction in urban areas like the former ISIL/Da’esh-held city of Raqqa. “This is the very wrong time to turn our back… Continue reading Mass evacuation s from Syria’s war-hit cities now likely, says UN official

UNITED NATIONS, April 4 (APP)::A group of United Nations human rights experts have called on the French Government to urgently provide water and sanitation services as well as emergency shelters for migrants and asylum seekers living in “inhumane situation” in areas along the country’s northern coast. According to estimates, over 1,250 migrants and asylum-seekers are… Continue reading UN urges France to provide essential services to migrants, asylum seekers

BEIJING, Apr 4 (APP):The 2018 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) is scheduled to be held in Boao on the southern island province of Hainan from April 8 to 11, which, experts believe, will further promote China’s opening up to the world and Asia’s future integration. “2018 marks the 40th anniversary of China’s Opening Up. China’s… Continue reading Boao Forum to boost economic integration in Asia: Experts

BEIJING, Apr 4 (APP)::China is developing an advanced scientific drilling ship capable of reaching about 10 kilometers below the seabed that will allow scientists to explore what truly happens in the Earth’s mantle. Professor Wu Lixin, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and head of the Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and… Continue reading Ship being built to dig far into Earth’s mantle

BEIJING, Apr 4 (APP)::An Indian film starring Pakistani actress Saba Qamar and Indian actor Irfan Khan hits Chinese film screen on Wednesday. The high quality of the film has been recognized by the public, with its ratings on Maoyan (a major Chinese movie rating website) continuing to go up. On its nationwide opening, moviegoers said… Continue reading Film starring Pakistani actress releases in China