Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad today and called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the meeting, professional matters of mutual interest and Pakistan Navy’s role in regional maritime security and Indian Ocean region came under discussion.
10th water forum in Indonesia’s Bali to yield 120 strategic projects valued at RM44.3bil
The 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Indonesia, running from today until 25 May in Nusa Dua, Bali, will witness the formalisation of about 120 strategic projects related to water and sanitation worth ...
India’s Election Body Raises Turnout Figures, Despite Criticism
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Zelensky wants China at Ukraine peace talks, cites ‘influence on Russia’
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine wants to work with countries like China with “influence on Russia” as his country faces a renewed Moscow offensive, urging Beijing to attend peace talks next month.
Glory to Hong Kong: Is the banned protest song going the way of Barbra Streisand’s mansion?
In 2002 a geologist called Kenneth Adelman started a project in which he documented coastal erosion in California with a series of aerial photographs, uploaded to the internet and still visible here. ( read original story ...)
14 Pakistanis among dozens of foreign students injured in Kyrgyzstan mob attack
Dozens of foreign students, including 14 Pakistanis, were injured in a violent attack by locals on hostels in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The mob ransacked property and assaulted students, prompting army ... ( read original story ...)
Russian influence in Kyrgyzstan rising despite local consternation
Talas, a dusty town in northwestern Kyrgyzstan, is not accustomed to foreign dignitaries. Tourists occasionally stop there, but even officials from the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, rarely visit this ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Collaborator A Ma Maniére And The Whitaker Group Design Luxury Home
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Cambodia’s US$1.7 billion China-backed canal sparked unease. Here’s how it can soothe concerns
The 180km Funan Techo Canal project has the potential to supercharge Cambodia's economy by providing the country's first-ever inland-sea link But Vietnam, and its other Mekong neighbours, need ... ( read original story ...)
UAE announces new visa; Saudi duty free update; Casino plan real estate boost; Dubai property investments – 10 things you missed this week
UAE introduces new visa; Saudi declares duty-free rules; major rail and airport boosts, top real estate areas and more of the biggest news stories this week ... ( read original story ...)