Chinese creators produce AI-generated video marking first anniversary of Pakistan-India war
ISLAMABAD, Friday, May 8, 2026 (WNP): Chinese digital creators have produced a complete artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video marking the first anniversary of the Pakistan-India war, drawing significant attention on social media platforms. The video, created with the help of advanced AI technology, depicts key moments related to the conflict and highlights regional developments surrounding the war. The production combines AI-generated...
Meloni renews gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for message of peace, hope, dialogue
ROME, Friday, May 8, 2026 (WNP): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday paid tribute to Pope Leo XIV, describing his message of faith, peace, and dialogue as a global point of reference during a time of growing uncertainty and international tensions. In a statement marking one year since the election of Pope Leo XIV, Meloni recalled the moment when...
Saudi medical team successfully separates Tanzanian conjoined twins
RIYADH, Friday, May 8, 2026 (WNP): The specialized medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program successfully separated Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice during a complex operation performed at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital in Riyadh. Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, said...
Zelenskyy visits frontline command post, honors troops defending Dnipro region
KIEV, Friday, May 8, 2026 (WNP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 20th Army Corps, where he met service members engaged in operations aimed at liberating the temporarily occupied territory of the Dnipro region. During the visit, President Zelenskyy presented state awards to military personnel, including foreign volunteers fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in defense of the...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 7, 2026 (WNP): Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Thursday discussed matters of mutual interest and agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. During the meeting, the minister expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its continued support in meeting...
UAE, Egyptian presidents review fighter jet unit amid rising regional tensions
ABU DHABI, Thursday, May 7, 2026 (WNP): President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Thursday inspected an Egyptian fighter jet detachment stationed in the UAE amid heightened tensions in the region. According to the official Emirates News Agency, the two leaders reviewed the operational readiness of the Egyptian...
World needs peace, dialogue to prevent spread of war: Maulana Rashid Mahmood Soomro
BADIN, Thursday, May 7, 2026 (WNP): Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Sindh, Maulana Rashid Mahmood Soomro, on Wednesday stressed the need for global peace, dialogue, and diplomatic engagement to prevent conflicts from escalating and destabilising the world. Speaking to the media, Maulana Soomro said the prevailing local, international, and political situation, along with its background and consequences, raises serious...
Gilani calls for stronger OIC-Arab League coordination to address challenges facing Muslim Ummah
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (WNP): Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday emphasized the need for dialogue, diplomacy, and collective international efforts to ensure lasting peace, saying Islam’s true message of peace, tolerance, and human dignity must be projected globally in the current challenging environment. Addressing the “Paigham-e-Islam” Conference at the Jinnah Convention Centre, the Chairman Senate praised...
Türkiye, Algeria to expand strategic cooperation across trade, energy, defence: Erdoğan
ANKARA, Thursday, May 7, 2026 (WNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said Türkiye and Algeria would continue advancing their friendship and strategic cooperation across all sectors with a “win-win approach.” In a statement following talks in Ankara with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Erdoğan said he was delighted to host the Algerian leader and his delegation during the first...
President Erdoğan confers Türkiye’s highest State Order on Algerian President Tebboune
ANKARA, Thursday, May 7, 2026 (WNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday bestowed the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye upon Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during a special ceremony held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The “State Order Award Ceremony” took place ahead of an official dinner hosted by President Erdoğan in honour of President Tebboune during...