Xi Jinping receives grand welcome in Pyongyang during official visit to DPRK
PYONGYANG, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): Chinese President Xi Jinping was accorded a grand welcome ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Monday during his official visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), underscoring the longstanding ties between the two neighboring countries. The ceremony was hosted by Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party...
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss national security, budget, regional situation
ISLAMABAD, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday, during which they discussed national security, the internal and regional situation, the economy, the upcoming federal budget, the recent Gilgit-Baltistan elections, the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and other matters of national importance. Deputy Prime Minister...
Xi says China-DPRK relations at new historical starting point
PYONGYANG, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said relations between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) stand at a "new historical starting point," as he pledged to deepen strategic cooperation and advance the longstanding friendship between the two neighboring socialist nations. Xi made the remarks while attending a welcome banquet hosted by...
Simon Stiell calls for accelerated climate implementation, warns against fossil fuel dependence
BONN, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on Monday called for urgent acceleration of global climate action, warning that continued dependence on fossil fuels is driving economic instability, inflation and growing climate-related disasters worldwide. Addressing delegates at the opening plenary of the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64), Stiell urged governments to focus on...
Xi, Kim attend a special cultural performance in Pyongyang
Concluding the first day of Xi's state visit to North Korea, they highlighted the longstanding friendship and cultural ties between the two neighboring countries.
Erdoğan, Venezuela’s Acting President Rodríguez hold talks on trade, energy cooperation
ISTANBUL, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally welcomed Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez with an official ceremony at the Presidential Dolmabahçe Working Office in Istanbul before the two leaders held bilateral and delegation-level talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, energy, mining and other strategic sectors. Following the welcoming ceremony, President Erdoğan and Rodríguez led...
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrives in Türkiye, received by Energy Minister Bayraktar
ANKARA, Monday, June 8, 2026 (WNP): Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in Türkiye on Monday for an official visit for strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in the energy sector and other areas of mutual interest. Upon her arrival, Rodríguez was received by Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, reflecting the importance both countries attach to...
Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi meets Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran
He conveys a written message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
Turkish Embassy marks World Breakfast Day with traditional breakfast reception
By Abida Khan Editor-in-Chief ISLAMABAD, Sunday, June 7, 2026 (WNP): The Embassy of Türkiye celebrated World Breakfast Day by hosting a traditional Turkish breakfast reception for the spouses of ambassadors from member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), highlighting Türkiye's rich culinary heritage and culture of hospitality. The event was hosted by Mrs....
