Beijing/Washington/Tehran – US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping offered China’s help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel. “He said he’s not going to give military equipment… he said that strongly,” Trump […]
Read MoreBy: Fuad Huseynzade This month Baku is hosting a globally significant event – the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) of the United Nations. This forum is considered one of the most influential platforms in the world in the fields of urbanization, urban planning, and sustainable development. Organized by the UN Human Settlements […]
Read MoreBy: Ashfaq Ahmad Tobacco taxation is widely recognized as one of the most effective and evidence-based strategies to reduce tobacco consumption and protect public health. According to the World Health Organization, increasing tobacco taxes directly raises retail prices. It discourages smoking, particularly among young people and low-income populations who are most sensitive to price changes. […]
Read MoreBy: Zaman Bajwa TDV: The head of United Nations climate efforts has called for an accelerated global transition to renewable energy, warning that ongoing geopolitical tensions have exposed the deep vulnerabilities of fossil fuel dependence. Speaking during Green Transformation (GX) Week in Yeosu, the UN climate chief said the recent conflict in the Middle East […]
Read MoreTDV: ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reassured the Iranian President of Pakistan’s firm commitment to regional peace on Saturday and said that Pakistan would continue its sincere and honest endeavours to promote regional peace and security. PM Sharif was talking to Iranian president Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the phone late Saturday. During their warm […]
Read MoreTDV: SOST – Pakistan’s drive to enhance regional connectivity reached a milestone as the first truck from Kyrgyzstan carrying transit goods arrived at Sost Dry Port after entering the country via China under the Quadrilateral Traffic in Transit Agreement (QTTA). This was reported by Gwadar Pro quoting a statement issued by the National Logistics Corporation […]
Read MoreNews Desk: TDV: Changsha, China: President Asif Ali Zardari, currently visiting Changsha in Hunan province of China, held a meeting with Mr Shen Xiaoming, Party Secretary of Hunan Province, and attended a banquet hosted in his honour by Governor of Hunan Province, Mr Mao Weiming. The engagement focused on advancing practical cooperation in agriculture, health, […]
Read MoreBy: Zeshan Nawaz In the summer of 1945, when the world leaders were signing the UN charter in San Francisco. The British permanent secretary of foreign affairs, Alec Gadogan, predicted that the Security Council has its own flaws because at the time of crisis when the super-powers were against each other, it could not work. […]
Read MoreBy: Agha Aghayev/ Fuad Huseynzadeh Azerbaijani architecture reflects a unity of rich traditions, diverse cultural influences, and historical stages that have developed over millennia. This architectural heritage has evolved from ancient times through the Middle Ages, the modern era, and into the present day, preserving its uniqueness. The earliest examples of architecture in Azerbaijan date […]
Read MoreBy: Zaman Bajwa TDV: Islamabad authorities on Sunday sealed off the Red Zone to regular traffic as the capital prepares to host visiting foreign delegations, police officials confirmed, issuing alternate routes to minimise disruption for residents. In a statement shared on X, police said the Red Zone and its extended areas would remain fully closed […]
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