Berlin, 02 Feb. 2025 (Anadolu News) When the euro was launched in 1999, €1 was equivalent to $1.17. By October 2000, it had depreciated to $0.83. The currency gained value between 2002 and 2008, reaching a record high of $1.60 in 2008. In 2022, global events such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the energy crisis, rising...

Islamabad,  31 Dec. 2024 (APP) Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched the five-year National Economic Transformation Plan 'Uraan Pakistan' (Rise Pakistan), which aims to achieve sustainable export-led economic growth based on 5Es – Exports, e-Pakistan, Environment, Energy, Equity, and Empowerment. Sharif, addressing the launching ceremony of the homegrown...

Damascus, 30 Dec. 2024 (QNA) An airplane carrying humanitarian aid (ambulances, food supplies and medicines) provided by Qatar Fund for Development Fund (QFFD) arrived at Damascus International Airport today. The plane also carried technical assistance to contribute to the re-operation of Damascus International Airport, to ensure the flow of aid to Syria. The aid comes...

Doha, 29 December 2024 Ambassador Cao Xiolin of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar addressing at a press conference this evening has highlighted China's achievements across multiple sectors during the year 2024; insights into China's diplomatic relations; and it's stance on various global conflicts. Additionally, he highlighted China's role both within...

Istanbul, 27 Dec. 2024 (Anadolu News) Türkiye will ensure security beyond its southern borders and eliminate terrorism threats emanating from those regions starting from 2025, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking at AK Party’s 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress in Balikesir province, Erdogan said: “Starting from 2025, we will ensure security beyond our southern borders, particularly...

Islamabad, 26 Dec. 2024 (ISPR): Pakistan media reported that 60 more supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan involved in terrorist attacks on various military installations on 9th of May 2023 have been awarded from 2 - 10 years of rigorous sentence by the Field General Court Martial. Among these culprits, nephew of Imran Khan...

Karachi, Pakistan, 25 Dec. 2024 (Anadolu) Afghanistan’s interim Taliban administration on Wednesday claimed that at least 46 people were killed in a bombing by Pakistani fighter jets in the eastern Paktika province. Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the interim Taliban administration, said that Pakistani jets bombed four locations in Paktika’s Barmal district on Tuesday...

New York, 24 Dec. 2024 The United Nations General Assembly adopted today a new convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, concluding a five-year negotiation process.  The UN Convention against Cybercrime aims to prevent and combat cybercrime more efficiently and effectively, including by strengthening international cooperation and by providing technical assistance and capacity-building support, particularly for...

Ankara, 23 Dec. 2024 (Anadolu News) Bangladesh on Monday asked India to facilitate the return of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka, the South Asian nation's top diplomat said. "We sent a note verbal (diplomatic message) to the Indian government saying that the Bangladesh government wants her (Hasina) back here for the judicial process,"...

Doha, 23 Dec. 2024 Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Monday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the State of Qatar Muhammad Amir. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the Ambassador success in his...