World

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (APP): The UN Security Council Tuesday extended the authorization of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) until 31 December 2026, with Pakistan calling the peacekeeping force “critical” in supporting Mogadishu’s fight against Al-Shabaab, an armed militant group, […]

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 24 (APP): The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, organized annually by the Saudi Falcons Club at its Malham headquarters north of Riyadh, has strengthened the Kingdom’s standing as a global hub for falconry, cementing its status as the world’s largest event of […]

ASHGABAT, Dec 15 (UzA/APP): The participation and address of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the international forum marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and the International Day of Neutrality vividly demonstrated the depth of the strategic partnership between the […]

ZHENGZHOU, Dec 13 (APP): A delegation of foreign journalists from several countries recently visited the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ), highlighting the Zone’s role as a pivotal logistics hub through its innovative “Four Port Linkages” system and its expansive connectivity via the “Four Silk Roads.” […]

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (WAM/APP): Severe rainfall has triggered major flooding in the US state of Washington, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents. Governor Bob Ferguson has urged people in threatened areas to leave and follow instructions from local authorities. Up to 100,000 […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (APP): A China-led Group of Friends of Global Governance, which is aimed at promoting a more just and equitable management worldwide, held its inaugural meeting at UN Headquarters in New York, on Tuesday, with Pakistan saying that the move was “much-needed” […]

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (APP): With the nearly four years old Russia-Ukraine conflict raging, Pakistan has urges the parties to “earnestly engage for making meaningful strides towards a mutually acceptable settlement.” “A solution acceptable to all relevant parties, grounded in the UN charter, international law […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP): At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, will undertake an official visit to Islamabad from 8-9 December. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers and senior officials. […]

BEIJING, Dec 6 (APP):The government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev said on Saturday. The heads of state of […]

NEW YORK, Dec 06 (APP): Pakistani-American community members gave a warm welcome to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim and South Asian to lead of this city of nearly 8 million, at a special event held to honour him. “Your belief in […]