Pakistani religious scholars arrive in Xinjiang to advance faith diplomacy, strengthen Pakistan-China friendship
URUMQI, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (WNP): A representative delegation comprising prominent Pakistani religious scholars, spiritual leaders, academics and social figures has arrived in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on an official visit to China for promoting religious diplomacy, intercultural dialogue and people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and China. The delegation is led by Chairman of the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, Khurshid Nadeem, and is visiting China...
Xi Jinping returns to Beijing after state visit to DPRK
PYONGYANG, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (WNP): Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon after concluding a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), a trip that underscored the close political and strategic ties between the two neighboring countries. Xi, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee,...
Pakistan-China friendship stronger than ever, says Attaullah Tarar
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said Pakistan and China share a unique and time-tested friendship that has grown stronger with every passing decade, describing the relationship as an enduring bond of "Iron Brothers" founded on mutual trust, respect and unwavering support. Addressing a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of...
Pakistan-China friendship set to reach new heights through space cooperation, CPEC Phase-II: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said the 75-year friendship between Pakistan and China remains one of the most enduring and successful diplomatic relationships in modern history, adding that bilateral cooperation is now poised to reach "the skies" as Pakistan prepares to send its first astronaut...
COP31 Presidency unveils global electrification target to accelerate clean energy transition
Türkiye launches ‘35 by 35’ initiative, calls for global coalition to drive climate action BONN, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (WNP): COP31 President-Designate and Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, on Tuesday launched an ambitious global electrification target aimed at accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to clean electricity across transport, buildings and industry, positioning it as...
Lebanese Army Chief meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (WNP): Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haykal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday, where the two military leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security and defence cooperation. According to...
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye sign two MoUs to boost logistics, railway cooperation
RIYADH, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (WNP): Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday for enhancing cooperation in the logistics and railway sectors, reflecting the growing strategic partnership between the two countries and their shared commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and economic integration. The agreements were signed following talks in Riyadh between Saudi Minister of Transport...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to expand cooperation in media, film, cultural sectors
ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Monday agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in media, film production and cultural exchanges during a meeting between Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Pakistan Alisher Tukhtaev. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the two countries in the fields of media, film and culture,...
Russia, Bangladesh seek to expand strategic partnership, trade, energy cooperation
MOSCOW, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): Russia and Bangladesh have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, science, technology and multilateral diplomacy, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman held extensive talks in Moscow during Rahman's first foreign visit since his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General...
Powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Southern Philippines, killing at least 19
MANILA, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday morning, causing widespread devastation across Mindanao. The quake triggered multiple building collapses in General Santos City, prompted tsunami warnings in parts of Asia, and left at least 19 people dead and more than 200 injured, according to officials and media...