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Sunak meets Zelenskyy in first visit to Kyiv
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is on a visit to Ukraine, in a signal of continuing British support for Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The first train from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv arrives in Kherson a week after Russian troops pulled out from the southern city. Russia urges international organisations to condemn the alleged …
Foreigners telling Stories – Overseas Employees look at China
100 Episode Series “Foreigners telling Stories – Overseas Employees look at China” launched by China Cultural Center in Pakistan Islamabad – Soon Times: China cultural center in Pakistan officially launched online documentary series “Foreigners telling Stories – Overseas Employees look at China” The 100 episode of documentary series is comprising of the experiences of different …
Online Chinese Culture Talk, Lecture Series by China Cultural Center in Pakistan
Soon Times Report To Deepen the People-to-People Ironclad Friendship and Know More about Chinese Culture The first lecture, “Living Transmission” by Yuan Li, researcher at Chinese National Academy of Arts, provided a new window for Pakistani netizens to learn more about the profound Chinese culture. In his lecture Yuan Li gives an in-depth introduction to …
Outside the funeral, a community united in awe of the queen
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was by all accounts a somber and stately affair. But to many in the crowd outside Westminster Abbey, it was made joyous by the company of others and a sense that they had done all they could to thank the late monarch. A sizable crowd — though smaller than many …
Japan storm super typhoon Nanmadol hits 9 million people to evacuate
The super typhoon Nanmadol has killed two people and injured almost 90. It hit Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, on Sunday morning, and is set to reach Honshu, the largest island, in the coming days. Tens of thousands of people spent Sunday night in emergency shelters, and almost 350,000 homes are without …
Celebration of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations “Cultural Colours of Pakistan”
Celebration of 71 years of Establishment of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations through video competition “Cultural Colours of Pakistan” September Soon Times, Islamabad: To celebrate 71 years of the establishment of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations, the APCFA in partnership with the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Pakistan organized a special award ceremony for winners of the …
Chinese Cultural Counselor holds meeting with new PNCA Chief
Islamabad (Soon Times) Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan H.E Mr. Zhang Heqing has held a meeting with Mr. Ayub Jamali, the newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The senior Chinese diplomat congratulated Jamali on his appointment and appreciated the …
Jerusalem is the core of Palestinian struggle with Israel: Hamas
The Hamas Movement on Sunday said that the occupied city of Jerusalem, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque, is the core of the Palestinian struggle against the “Zionist enemy”. “Despite the Israeli occupation’s escalating crimes against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and its Palestinian defenders, Palestinians have always been steadfast and vigilant against the Israeli occupation’s anticipated attacks,” the …
Over 170 settlers defile Aqsa Masjid
Dozens of Jewish settlers desecrated the Aqsa Masjid in Occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday morning and later in the afternoon. At least 173 settlers entered the Masjid in different groups through its Maghariba Gate and toured its courtyards under tight police guard, according to al-Qastal news website. During their tours at the Islamic holy site, the …
Our people have the right to respond to Nablus massacre, Hamas
The Hamas Movement has affirmed that the Palestinian people have the right to respond to the Nablus massacre and make the occupation state pay dearly for its ongoing crimes. “The blood of our heroic commanders and our people will not go in vain,” Hamas said in a press release on Tuesday. “The blood of our …
