EU cuts eurozone 2026 growth forecast to 0.9 pct on Mideast war
21/05/2026 | 4 min
The European Commission has cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the euro area to 0.9 percent amid the war in Iran, down from a previous prediction of 1.2 percent.
Chinese and Pakistani presidents exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties
21/05/2026 | 4 min
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari have exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Meantime, the Chinese foreign ministry said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China starting Saturday.
China completes full rehearsal for Shenzhou-23 crewed mission
21/05/2026 | 4 min
China has completed a full-system rehearsal of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission ahead of its launch to the Tiangong Space Station.
China, US jointly crack cross-border criminal case
21/05/2026 | 4 min
The Chinese Ministry of Public Security says it has worked with the US Drug Enforcement Administration under the Department of Justice on a joint investigation into a transnational case involving new psychoactive substances.
Iran says reviewing US position as exchange of messages continues through Pakistan
20/05/2026 | 4 min
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says officials are assessing the latest US position, while the Pakistani interior minister's visit to Tehran is helping facilitate communication and clarify draft proposals.