Russia’s Lavrov praises China’s “balanced position” in Ukraine war
Russia’s Lavrov expressed gratitude for China’s “balanced position” and willingness to play a positive role in a meeting with China’s Ukraine envoy. China’s Li Hui, who spent 10 years as ambassador to Moscow, has been on a tour of European capitals including Kyiv. After those talks, China said it wanted to “form the greatest common […]
FM meets PM Shahbaz, discusses political situation
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari engaged in a high-level meeting with PM Shahbaz Sharif on Friday. The meeting, aimed to address the pressing political situation prevailing in the country. The gathering witnessed the presence of prominent figures from both the federal and provincial arenas. Notable attendees included Federal Ministers Syed Naveed Qamar, Syed Faisal Sabzwari, […]
GCC reaffirms support for Yemeni peace initiatives
The Gulf Co-operation Council reaffirmed its support for Yemeni peace initiatives aimed at ending the prolonged war. The comments came as Yemen’s Foreign Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak met GCC Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi in Saudi Arabia “Mr Al Budaiwi reaffirmed the firm position of the Gulf Co-operation Council in supporting the……..efforts aimed at ending […]
Murad Raas quits PTI
Lahore: PTI leader Murad Raas on Friday announced quitting the party as well as forming a group of like-minded people. Addressing a presser with Pir Ahmad Khagga, Raja Yawar Kamal and Chaudhry Adnan, he said May 9 attacks were highly condemnable, adding that it was never in plans. “I don’t know how things reached this […]
UN drive raises funds to combat Horn of Africa drought
A UN donor conference to help fund aid operations for drought stricken Horn of Africa raised about $1 billion – far below the $7 billion the world body was seeking. The UN humanitarian body said in a statement that “famine has been averted” thanks to the funds. It added that additional resources were urgently required […]
German police investigate Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters
German police opened an investigation into Roger Waters after the former Pink Floyd leader appeared on stage in Berlin this month wearing a Nazi-esque uniform. “The context of the clothing worn is deemed capable of approving, glorifying or justifying the violent and arbitrary rule of the Nazi regime in a manner that violates the dignity […]
Iran frees Belgian aid worker
Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele came home on Friday after spending nearly 15 months in detention in Iran. Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo tweeted a picture of Mr. Vandecasteele, 42, in which he appears to be standing in a military plane. The picture of the former detainee, dressed in a black jacket and a […]
German climate activists return to streets
German climate activists returned to the streets and reported a surge in public donations despite having their bank accounts shut down amid a police crackdown. Demonstrators marched through Stuttgart with signs saying “the climate crisis can’t be locked up” and branding their treatment as a criminal group “totally loopy”.
Peru declares Mexico’s Lopez Obrador ‘persona non grata’
Peru’s Congress has declared Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador “persona non grata” for statements he made against his Peruvian counterpart Dina Boluarte. On Thursday, Peru lawmakers approved by 65 votes to 40, with two abstentions, a motion against Lopez Obrador for allegedly breaching “the principle of non-interference in the affairs” of another state.