Australia declares Day of Reflection to honor victims of Bondi Beach terror attack
SYDNEY, Friday, December 18, 2025 (WNP): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday announced that Sunday, December 21, will be observed nationwide as a Day of Reflection to honor the victims of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and to express solidarity with those affected by the tragedy. In a statement, the Prime Minister called on Australians to participate in...
Pakistan, Tajikistan celebrate shared heritage as President Zardari inaugurates Week of Tajikistan Culture
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, December 18, 2025 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday inaugurated the Week of Tajikistan Culture in Pakistan, highlighting the centuries-old historical and cultural bonds between Pakistan and Tajikistan rooted in the ancient Silk Route and a shared Persian linguistic and literary heritage. Addressing the opening ceremony at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), the President warmly...
Japan, UNDP launch $3.5 mln initiative to strengthen local governance, services in KP’s merged districts
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, December 18, 2025 (WNP): The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on Thursday launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening local governance and improving access to essential public services in KP’s Merged Districts. Titled “The Project for Development...
Pakistan, Libya pledge to strengthen defence cooperation during COAS visit to Libya
TRIPOLI, Thursday, December 18, 2025 (WNP/ISPR): Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, on Thursday held high-level meetings with senior Libyan military leadership as part of his official visit to Libya, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation. During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir called on...
Australian PM hails Bondi Beach rescuer as national hero during hospital visit
SYDNEY, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (WNP): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday visited the St George Hospital to meet Ahmed, the man credited with confronting and disarming a terrorist during a violent incident at Bondi Beach, praising his courage as an example of the nation’s finest values. Addressing Ahmed during the visit, the Prime Minister described him as “an...
Storm threat grows across Pacific Northwest as new system targets Washington
WASHINGTON, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (WNP): Another powerful storm system is advancing toward the U.S. Pacific Northwest, raising fresh concerns over flooding, landslides, and infrastructure disruption across Washington and surrounding areas, according to local authorities and weather forecasters. Footage circulating from Washington on Saturday evening shows heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rising water levels in low-lying areas, as communities brace...
Sumatra in mourning: Death toll nears 1,000 as Indonesia faces one of its deadliest disasters
JAKARTA, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (WNP): Indonesia is grappling with a deepening humanitarian crisis as the death toll from the devastating disaster in Sumatra has climbed to 990, according to the country’s disaster mitigation agency. Authorities said more than 220 people remain missing, raising fears that the casualty figure could rise further as search and rescue operations continue in severely...
China marks National Memorial Day, honors victims of 1937 Nanjing Massacre
BEIJING, Saturday, December 13, 2025 (WNP): China on Saturday observed its National Memorial Day to honor the victims of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, reaffirming its commitment to remembrance, peace, and the pursuit of a better future. Speaking on the occasion, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson and Director-General of the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy, Mao Ning, said December 13...