Chinese-built hydropower projects foster talent development in Cote d’Ivoire
An aerial drone photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows the Gribo-Popoli Hydroelectric Power Plant in Soubre, Cote d’Ivoire. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) As the rainy season settles over southwestern Cote d’Ivoire,…
India: Pre-Dawn Raids, Police Cordon-Offs: How Borivali-Padgha Residents Live Under Constant Scrutiny
The village, with more than 80% Muslim population, has been at the centre of controversies for nearly four decades. The 3 am knock at Shaeeda’s* door was not unusual. A…
China approves some rare earth export applications: commerce ministry
China has approved a certain number of export license applications for rare earth-related items, considering rising global demand for medium and heavy rare earth elements driven by industries such as…
Pakistan: Govt to Increase Salary and Pension of Its Employees in Budget
The federal government is evaluating four different proposals for salary increments in the upcoming budget, with final decisions expected in a cabinet meeting ahead of budget day, Finance Ministry sources…
China committed to building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship, cooperation: report
This photo shows the report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions” and published in both Chinese and English, released by Xinhua…
Pakistan: Govt Rejects Proposal to Increase Sales Tax on Small Cars in Budget
The federal government has decided not to increase sales tax on locally manufactured or assembled motorcars of cylinder capacity up to 850cc, top sources informed ProPakistani. Sources said the authorities…