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Chinese tech giant Huawei has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to promote the conservation of a marine protected area on Kenya’s south coast. The three-year project, which was unveiled Monday, seeks to protect the ecological health of Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park and Reserve, a biodiversity hotspot located on the edge of Kenya’s southern coastal county of Kwale. Other implementing partners in the Tech4Nature project, which was launched by the IUCN in partnership with Huawei in 2021, include Kenya Wildlife Service and Wildlife Research and Training Institute, a state agency, according to a statement by Huawei issued…

China and the Republic of Congo reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to advancing China-Africa cooperation and promoting shared development. The two sides reached the consensus in Brazzaville on Tuesday during talks between Denis Sassou Nguesso, president of the Republic of Congo and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. Sassou welcomed Wang’s visit, asking him to convey his New Year greetings and best wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping. He highlighted the historic significance of President Xi’s 2013 visit to Congo, the first overseas…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended his heartfelt condolences to President Xi Jinping and the brotherly people of China for the loss of precious lives in the devastating earthquake in Xizang, China. “The entire Pakistani nation is deeply saddened by the tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of China during this difficult time,” the prime minister, in a post, on X handle said.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  On January 7, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was interviewed by local TV channels. Vusal Matlab from Azerbaijan Television: Good to see you, Mr. President. First of all, with your permission, we would like to thank you for this interview format, which has already become a tradition. Because it gives us the opportunity to find out your detailed views on issues of public interest. We are grateful for such an opportunity. I would like to begin with the results of 2024. What can you say about the indicators of the socioeconomic performance in…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  The ECO Cultural Institute, the Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division, and The Diplomatic Insight, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), organized the exhibition “Timeless Serenity of Calligraphy and Arts” to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of ECO member states. The exhibition, inaugurated at PNCA Islamabad by Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), showcased calligraphic masterpieces and artworks by prominent artists from ECO member countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. The event highlighted the region’s cultural diversity and unity…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov has said that culture and art are the foundation of civilization, national identity, and spiritual perfection, as well as important indicators of a country’s progress. The development of these spheres, reflecting the spiritual growth of the people, their past, present, and future, requires an approach that meets the demands of the times, the minister said in a statement issued by the embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad here on Tuesday. This is why the reforms aimed at the development of culture and art in Uzbekistan carry profound…

Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by a powerful earthquake that struck China. In a statement, the Foreign Office extended heartfelt condolences to the victims, sympathized with their families, and wished a swift recovery for the injured. Pakistan also conveyed best wishes for the ongoing relief efforts in the affected areas. The earthquake, which hit parts of China and Nepal this morning, has claimed at least 53 lives, leaving many others injured. Authorities are reporting frequent aftershocks in the region.

During the hearing of the case regarding the trial of civilians in military courts, Supreme Court Constitutional Bench member Justice Jamal Mandokhel remarked that the Constitution is clear that the executive cannot play the role of the judiciary. The 7-member Constitutional Bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din, deferred the hearing of the intra-court appeal against military courts’ trial of civilians until tomorrow. Before the hearing of this case, the Constitutional Bench had postponed hearings of other cases, including election rigging. Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan clarified that the bench would only hear the military courts case today. In the proceedings, Defence Ministry’s counsel,…

ISLAMABAD- The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has extended the interim bail of former prime minister Imran Khan in six cases and Bushra Bibi in one case. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka presided over the hearing of the interim bail petitions. During the proceedings, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer submitted a request for exemption from appearance, which the court accepted. However, no decision was announced on her bail plea. A junior lawyer informed the court that Imran Khan’s counsel, Salman Safdar, was unable to attend due to commitments in another case. The court has adjourned the hearing on the interim bails…

The deadline for submitting preliminary squads for the ICC Champions Trophy has been set for January 12, 2025. All teams must finalize their squads by midnight on February 11, 2025. Teams will be allowed to make changes to their preliminary squads without ICC approval until February 11. However, from February 12 onwards, any changes will require approval from the ICC Technical Committee. Teams are not obligated to publicly announce their preliminary squads and can submit names directly to the ICC. England has already announced its final squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, becoming the first team to do so. The…