China and Kazakhstan are continuing to strengthen their relationship, characterized by mutual trust and cooperation, according to China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a Jan. 7 press conference in Beijing. Reflecting on Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s Jan. 3 interview about relations with foreign partners, including China, Guo highlighted that 2024 marked a significant year...
STOCKHOLM: – Sweden is set to modernize its military arsenal by purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks. Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced that Stockholm plans to invest approximately 22 billion kronor (€1.91 billion, $1.97 billion) to enhance its defense capabilities. The Swedish defense agency FMV has signed an agreement with the German-French...
The Taliban has called India a “significant regional and economic partner” following a meeting between senior foreign ministry officials of the two countries, marking the highest-level talks since the Afghan group’s takeover of Kabul in 2021. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. According to...
Lufthansa has announced plans to add 10,000 jobs in 2025 as global air traffic continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The German airline group revealed on Wednesday that it aims to recruit 800 pilots and 2,000 flight attendants, alongside technical experts, ground operations staff, and administrative personnel. Having cut over 30,000 jobs during the...
DRESDEN, Jan 09 – On Thursday morning, part of downtown Dresden in eastern Germany was evacuated as bomb disposal units prepared to remove a World War II ordnance discovered near the Carola Bridge. The evacuation affects approximately 10,000 residents and workers in the historic Old City district. A significant portion of the Carola Bridge, a...
An Italian journalist has returned to Rome after spending weeks in an Iranian jail. Cecilia Sala, 29, was arrested on 19 December, three days after an Iranian engineer was detained by Italian authorities in Milan on suspicion of supplying drone technology that led to the deaths of US soldiers. Reports said she had been held...
Germany has stated that borders must not be altered by force following US President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to take control of Greenland. The vast Arctic island is an autonomous territory of EU and NATO member Denmark. German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit emphasized that “as always, the firm principle applies… that...
BEIJING/KATHMANDU, Jan 7 (Reuters)- A powerful earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and flattening hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities reported. The 6.8-magnitude quake’s epicenter was approximately 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Tremors shook buildings...
By Raza Syed As the shadows of the trees grow long and the final whispers of summer warmth linger, the arrival of October is gently heralded in Paris. The golden leaves of autumn drift from the trees, the air cools, and the city’s famed winds begin to shift. In this season of transformation, the anticipation...
SHARJAH, Jan 07(Gulfnews) – The Sayyida Khadija Mosque has opened in the Al-Waha area of the Al-Ruwaidat suburb on Al Dhaid Road, Sharjah. The inauguration was led by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Al Qasimi unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark...