US officials in China talk improving ties, Taiwan

Beijing, Dec 12 (AFP/APP):A senior US delegation visiting China discussed ways to improve ties and the issue of Taiwan, Beijing said Monday, as the two sides laid the groundwork for a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The talks — involving top US diplomat […]

Key Ukraine naval base unbowed despite Russian onslaught

Ochakiv, Ukraine, Dec 12 (AFP/APP): After enduring months of shelling by Russian forces, officials in the strategic Ukrainian port of Ochakiv hope it can serve to consolidate Kyiv’s gains in the southern Kherson region. The strategic Ukrainian Black Sea naval base — which lies on […]

Secretary General OIC visits COMSTECH

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP):The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha visited COMSTECH along with his ten-member delegation on Monday. The senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accompanied the OIC delegation. The Coordinator-General COMSTECH Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, […]

PTI “destroyed country’s economy” during its tenure: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government “destroyed the country’s economy” during its tenure as “Imran Niazi did not honour commitments made to the international financial institutions”. He expressed these views […]

Protesters block Peru airport over ousting of president

Lima, Dec 12 (AFP/APP): Hundreds of protesters on Monday used burning tires, wood and rocks to block the airport runway in Peru’s second-largest city, Arequipa, demonstrating against the ousting of former president Pedro Castillo. Protesters have demanded fresh elections and the resignation of new President […]

Dinamo Zagreb — cradle of Croatia’s World Cup team

Zagreb, Dec 12 (AFP/APP):Three Dinamo Zagreb players, including penalty shootout king Dominik Livakovic, have gone from playing in front of several thousand fans in a neglected stadium to the brink of the World Cup final. As Croatia prepare to face Argentina in Tuesday’s first semi-final, […]

Secretary General OIC calls on Qamar Zaman Kaira

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP):Assistant Secretary General Organization of Islamic Countries OIC Ambassador Yousef Aldobeiy has reiterated that peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute is among the top priorities of OIC and unanimous efforts in this regard will constantly continue. The AssistantáSecretary General OIC stated this while […]

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