UNITED NATIONS, Nov 28 (APP):The Saudi-led military coalition fighting has eased restrictions at Yemen’s main airport and two key ports, allowing the resumption of some humanitarian aid to the war-torn country after a three-week blockade, a senior United Nations official has said. “We welcome the easing of the blockade, the partial lifting of it” but… Continue reading Saudi-led coalition has eased blockade in Yemen: UN
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China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia to establish university alliance
BEIJING, Nov 28 (APP):Leaders from 50 universities from 10 countries including China, South Asia and Southeast Asia reached an agreement on establishing a university alliance to enhance educational exchanges and cooperation. The agreement was reached at the South and Southeast Asia University Presidents Forum held at Yunnan University, attracting leaders from over 50 universities, including… Continue reading China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia to establish university alliance
Pakistani interest in Gwadar project fully considered: COPHC
BEIJING, Nov 28 (APP):The Chinese company that is developing the Gwadar Port and the Gwadar Free Zone has said it has fully considered the interests of Pakistani side and has also agreed to share revenues from those projects although it wasn’t originally required to do so. An employee from the China Overseas Ports Holding Co… Continue reading Pakistani interest in Gwadar project fully considered: COPHC
PM Abbasi, Saudi King discuss bilateral ties, regional, int’l issues
RIYADH, Nov 27 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and King Salman Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral relations as well as the regional and international issues of mutual interest, as they met here Monday during the former’s one-day visit to the Kingdom. The prime minister was accompanied by Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Chief… Continue reading PM Abbasi, Saudi King discuss bilateral ties, regional, int’l issues
US State Dept. not to send high-level team to India with Ivanka Trump: CNN
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (APP):US President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter and senior adviser, Ivanka, will not be accompanied by any high-level State Department officials when she travels to India next week for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad, according to a report carried by CNN. The report said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declined… Continue reading US State Dept. not to send high-level team to India with Ivanka Trump: CNN
PM arrives in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Nov 27 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived here at the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh along with the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on a day-long visit. The Prime Minister was received by Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Al Saud Governor of Riyadh upon arrival, a statement from the PM Media… Continue reading PM arrives in Saudi Arabia
China’s high speed rail mileage expected to hit 30,000 kilometers in 2020
BEIJING, Nov 27 (APP):Total mileage of China’s high speed rail is expected to reach 30,000 kilometers by 2020, covering 80% of major cities, according to a development plan for railway construction released by the country’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). China will have 150,000 kilometers of rail tracks in operation in 2020, 60% of… Continue reading China’s high speed rail mileage expected to hit 30,000 kilometers in 2020
Indian military drills irresponsible, violation of international law: Chinese experts
BEIJING, Nov 27 (APP):Indian military drills in the Indian Ocean targeting China were irresponsible and a violation of international law, Chinese experts said. The recent military exercise conducted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was intended to counter China’s maritime movements in the Indian Ocean region, Chinese newspapers Global Times quoting Indian media reports here… Continue reading Indian military drills irresponsible, violation of international law: Chinese experts
China condemns terrorist attack at mosque in Egypt
BEIJING, Nov 27 (APP):While strongly condemning terrorist attack at a mosque in Sinai Peninsula, China on Monday said it supported Egypt in upholding its national stability and would work with international community to strengthen counter terrorism cooperation. “China expresses strong condemnation to the serious terrorist attack in northern Sinai, which claimed the lives of at… Continue reading China condemns terrorist attack at mosque in Egypt
Xi’s second book on governance to be published in 16 countries including Pakistan
BEIJING, Nov 27 (APP)::Major publishing houses from 16 countries including Pakistan have signed memorandums with the Foreign Languages Press (FLP) to translate and publish the second volume of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s book on governance. Other countries include Italy, Poland, Ukraine, Albania, Romania, Kenya, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan,… Continue reading Xi’s second book on governance to be published in 16 countries including Pakistan
Chinese premier announces establishment of 2nd phase of China-CEE fund
BUDAPEST, Nov 27 (APP/Xinhua):Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday announced the establishment of the second phase of China-Central and Eastern Europe (China-CEE) Investment Cooperation Fund in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The second phase of the fund that totaled 1 billion U.S. dollars will be mainly invested in Central and Eastern Europe, Li said in… Continue reading Chinese premier announces establishment of 2nd phase of China-CEE fund
UN chief slams attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic
United Nations, Nov 27 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned an attack on UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), which killed an Egyptian blue helmet and wounded three others. “The secretary-general strongly condemned the attack perpetrated by suspected anti-Balaka militants on the Bangassou-Kongbo axis in the country’s southeast,” his spokesman Farhan Haq… Continue reading UN chief slams attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic
More than 11 million children in Yemen in acute need of aid: UNICEF
United Nation, Nov 26 (APP):: More than 11 million children in war-torn Yemen are in desperate need of humanitarian aid, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Sunday. UNICEF’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Geert Cappelaere said that his agency had lately flown 1.9 million doses of vaccines to Yemen,… Continue reading More than 11 million children in Yemen in acute need of aid: UNICEF
US Defense Dept. tried to block report of child abuse crimes by Afghan soldiers: Washington Post
WASHINGTON,Nov 26 (APP): The Pentagon tried to block an independent assessment about the cases of child abuses committed by the Afghan troops and police, a Washington Post report said on Sunday, quoting an aide to a US Senator who is the vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. According to the report, the Pentagon instead… Continue reading US Defense Dept. tried to block report of child abuse crimes by Afghan soldiers: Washington Post
UN chief calls for collective action to end violence against women, girls
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a collective global action to end violence against women and girls by helping achieve gender equality and full empowerment of woen. “Violence against women is fundamentally about power,” he said in a message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women,… Continue reading UN chief calls for collective action to end violence against women, girls
White House chief of Staff says he never thought about ousting Trump’s daughter, son-in-law
NEW YORK, Nov 26 (APP):White House chief of staff John Kelly, who has been trying to impose a military-style order on a chaotic Trump administration, is pushing back on the notion that he has discussed the possibility of President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner leaving the White House by the end… Continue reading White House chief of Staff says he never thought about ousting Trump’s daughter, son-in-law
UN ready to support Iran’s post-quake relief efforts: top official
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (APP)::The top United Nations humanitarian official has said the world body is ready to fill any gaps in the relief efforts following the devastating November 12 earthquake that struck the Iran-Iraq border. “I commend the government’s efforts to save lives and alleviate the suffering of hundreds of thousands of people in… Continue reading UN ready to support Iran’s post-quake relief efforts: top official
China to host world military games
BEIJING, Nov 25 (APP):China will host the 7th Military World Games – the Olympics for military personnel – in Wuhan, Hubei province, from October 18 to 27, 2019. More than 8,000 military athletes from more than 100 countries will participate in 27 major sporting events, ministry of defense spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian Saturday said.… Continue reading China to host world military games
TIME magazine rejects Trump’s claim he was offered ‘Person of the Year’ Award
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (APP):TIME magazine has disputed US President Donald Trump’s claim that he turned down the mass circulation weekly’s request for an interview and photo shoot for its “Person of the Year” issue. In a tweet late Friday, Trump claimed he rebuffed the request after being told he “probably” would receive the magazine’s… Continue reading TIME magazine rejects Trump’s claim he was offered ‘Person of the Year’ Award
UN forum examines persisting discrimination against people of African descent
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (APP):Participants from Europe, Central Asia and North America gathered at a two-day United Nations forum in Geneva to explore ways to combat racial discrimination and to ensure effective promotion and protection of the human rights of people of African descent, according to a U.N. press release. Speaking at the opening… Continue reading UN forum examines persisting discrimination against people of African descent
- Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests
- PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
- Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese security
- Pakistani players celebrated the wicket of New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell catch Babar Azam ball by Shadab Khan during the Fifth Twenty20 International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Qaddafi cricket stadium
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
