PM Carney says Canada–China relations at a ‘turning point’ after first leaders’ meeting in eight years
BUSAN, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is at a “turning point” in its relationship with China, following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit — the first official engagement between the two countries’ leaders in eight years. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Carney described the...
Canada, China commit to renewing ties as PM Carney, President Xi hold landmark meeting at APEC Summit
BUSAN, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the APEC Summit, in what both leaders described as a turning point in the bilateral relationship between Canada and China. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Carney said the two sides had agreed to renew their relationship...
Samarkand makes history as UNESCO holds 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time
Uzbekistan’s cultural revival and leadership in global heritage, education, and science take center stage SAMARKAND, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): The ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand has made history by hosting the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) — the first time in the organization’s 40-year history that its...
Trump urges Republicans to end filibuster after Asia trip, praises trade gains, warns of Democratic agenda
WASHINGTON, Friday, October 31, 2025 (WNP): Returning from a week-long visit to Asia, U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Friday said his meetings with regional leaders had reaffirmed America’s global standing and produced “great trade deals,” but he used the occasion to press Republican lawmakers to adopt bold parliamentary measures at home. In a wide-ranging statement recounting talks with leaders...
Xi, Trump meeting in Busan: Beijing, Washington pledge to deepen economic, energy, & people-to-people cooperation
BUSAN, Thursday, October 30, 2025 (WNP): Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday met in Busan in a high-profile meeting underscoring renewed efforts to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies and enhance cooperation on global challenges. The two leaders shook hands in a moment described by Chinese diplomats at the United States as...
Trump, Xi hold landmark meeting in South Korea: Major agreements reached on trade, energy & anti-fentanyl cooperation
SEOUL, Thursday, October 30, 2025 (WNP): U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held a high-stakes meeting in South Korea, resulting in significant agreements aimed at boosting bilateral trade, expanding energy cooperation, and addressing the global fentanyl crisis. In a statement following the meeting on his social media account, President Trump described the discussions as...
Uzbekistan positions Central Asia as a hub of regional resilience, global cooperation: Expert
TASHKENT, Thursday, October 30, 2025 (WNP): Head of Department at the International Institute for Central Asia, Azamat Toshev, said that Uzbekistan’s growing engagement within the United Nations system reflects its evolution into a key driver of regional cooperation and global dialogue, as the world body marks its 80th anniversary amid geopolitical and economic challenges. Toshev noted that this milestone comes...
Iran Air launches historic Mashhad–Zahedan–Quetta flight, strengthening Pakistan–Iran regional connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, October 30, 2025 (WNP): Iran Air’s inaugural Flight 826 (A319) — operating on the Mashhad–Zahedan–Quetta route — landed at Quetta International Airport late Wednesday night to a ceremonial Water Cannon Salute, marking the airline’s first-ever operation to Balochistan’s capital in a landmark step toward strengthening regional air connectivity and fostering closer ties between Pakistan and Iran. The historic...
UNESCO General Conference: President Mirziyoyev calls for global unity in education, culture & climate action
SAMARKAND, Thursday, October 30, 2025 (WNP): President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Thursday urged the international community to strengthen cooperation in education, cultural preservation, gender equality, and climate action while addressing the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held for the first time in 40 years outside UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris. Welcoming global leaders, including...