The commission, in a statement on Wednesday, said that it has introduced six new conventions related to providing facilities to people with physical disabilities, tackling climate change, and child labor for low-income countries.
Biden and Macron had a "friendly" phone call Wednesday to defuse a deep row over submarine sales to Australia. The two leaders vowed to launch "in-depth consultations for ensuring confidence" and to meet in Europe at the end of October.
President Xi Jinping told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that China will stop backing coal overseas. The development was welcomed by the US and the UK and they voiced hope that the world's largest emitter would also do more on climate change.
The Security Council powers all want a peaceful and stable Afghanistan where humanitarian aid can be distributed without problems and without discrimination. They seek an Afghanistan that is not a sanctuary for terrorism and where women's rights are respected.
In his recent interview with BBC News's John Simpson, Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated his position on the situation in Afghanistan, reassuring the world that the decision to recognize will not be unilateral, and hinges upon Taliban ensuring human rights.
Pakistani fintech startup TAG valued at $100 million has raised $12 million in seed financing. The company in the long run aims to be a one-stop-shop for every financial solution that an individual or an organization might need.
China formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) last week, and is lobbying to gain the consensus support of members including Australia.
International experts sent to China by the World Health Organization (WHO) in January concluded that it was most likely that the SARS-CoV-2 virus jumped from bats to humans via an intermediate animal.
Qandeel, a student from Student Model High School, Akora Khattak, Nowshera, made a national record by scoring a perfect 1100/1100 in her matric examinations, becoming the first female to do so.
Due to India's blatant human rights violations in IIOJK, Pakistan thought that the annual SAARC gathering in New York would be “inappropriate.” In view of the position taken by Pakistan, to which Sri Lanka agreed, Nepal was obliged to cancel it.
With the future of cricket in Pakistan hanging in the balance, one of its most trusted allies is stepping in to help keep it afloat. Chief Executive Officer of the Cricket West Indies is in talks with PCB over going through with the with teams tour of Pakistan.
The Japanese automaker Honda on Tuesday launched the second generation BR-V globally, codenamed N7X SUV. The 7-seater SUV comes with a completely redesigned look and series of advanced technologies like Honda SENSINGTM.
