Putin says strong head-of-state rapport underpins Russia-China ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets heads of 13 major international news agencies, including Xinhua, attending the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026. Putin…
Pakistan: New rules to rein in Margalla development
Land acquisition, construction curbs proposed; new sub-zones planned around MHNP The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board has approved in principle a major zoning reform proposal aimed at expanding environmental protection…
When lush mountains become a measure of governance
In August 2005, sweltering heat hung over a hilly village in eastern China. Inside a modest meeting room, an air conditioner hummed against the summer heat as Xi Jinping, then…
Pakistan – PSDP 2026-27: Rs179bn earmarked for 44 water schemes, hydropower projects
The federal government has reportedly earmarked Rs 179 billion for nearly 44 (43 ongoing and one new) water sector development schemes and hydropower projects under Public Sector Development Program (PSDP)…
Turning the tide: a former fishing village’s transformation reflects China’s ecological progress
* On the northern shore of China’s Qinghai Lake, villagers who once braved the lake to catch fish now patrol its banks. * The transformation is a microcosm of the…
Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers
Travel bans on Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are being introduced by the Irish justice minister, Jim O’Callaghan, the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin has confirmed.…