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05/10/2026

Congratulations & Appointment Announcement
The Pakistan Creative Economy, Culture & Trade Council proudly announces the nomination of Mr. Muhammad Ali Pasha as Chief Advisor – Media & International Relations.
The nomination has been made by Syed Usman Tahir, Founder & Leader of the Pakistan Creative Economy, Culture & Trade Council, in recognition of the importance of strengthening media engagement, international relations, strategic communication, and global cultural and creative partnerships.
In his new role, Mr. Muhammad Ali Pasha will contribute towards building stronger national and international networks, enhancing the Council’s media presence, and supporting opportunities for collaboration across the global creative, cultural, and trade ecosystem.
We warmly congratulate Mr. Muhammad Ali Pasha on this new responsibility and look forward to his valuable contribution towards connecting Pakistan’s creative economy with the world.
Congratulations and best wishes for this new journey!
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05/10/2026

Moscow, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Turkmenistan this week to participate in a summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), according to the program of the Russian television program “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin,” broadcast on Russia 1.

Putin is scheduled to attend the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State, which will take place on October 9 in the Avaza National Tourist Zone of Turkmenistan.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will also travel to Turkmenistan to participate in a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers on October 7, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced on September 30.

According to Zakharova, the foreign ministers will review the preliminary results of the CIS’ activities during the current year and discuss prospects for further strengthening multilateral cooperation within the organization.

Moscow, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Turkmenistan this week to participate in a summit of the Commonwealth

05/10/2026

Paris, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: France is set to fully or partially close up to 500 secondary schools on Monday amid escalating student protests over deteriorating educational conditions and growing clashes between demonstrators and security forces.

French Education Minister Édouard Geffray said classes would be suspended at around 400 to 500 high schools where security conditions had not been adequately met. He described the closures as a precautionary measure as authorities prepare for further demonstrations expected this week.

The protests, which began at a school in the Paris region on September 17, have spread to cities across France. Students have raised concerns over teacher shortages and absenteeism, overcrowded classrooms, excessively long school days and deteriorating school infrastructure.

According to the education minister, 24 schools have been burned or ransacked since the beginning of the unrest, while 78 education staff members have been injured.

Paris, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: France is set to fully or partially close up to 500 secondary schools on Monday amid escalating student protests

05/10/2026

Dushanbe, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, inaugurated a newly constructed regional facility of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kulob on October 4.

The facility, located in the centre of Kulob, serves the Ministry’s regional unit responsible for the group of districts in the Kulob area. It provides modern working conditions for personnel from 20 departments and groups covering 10 districts of the region.

The multi-storey building was constructed with the involvement of local workers and the use of quality construction materials. It was built with the support of the Government of Tajikistan by the Construction Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and features a modern design meeting contemporary architectural requirements.

The facility includes offices equipped with modern equipment, accommodation and other necessary facilities for specialists and employees.

Dushanbe, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, inaugurated a newly constructed

05/10/2026

Moscow, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his greetings to teachers, educators and all those involved in educating and guiding the younger generation on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.

In his message, Putin conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to teachers and educators across the country, recognising their contribution to the education and development of young people.

The Russian President said that teaching is more than a profession, describing it as a vocation that carries significant responsibility and requires wisdom, patience and continued care for children and students.

He emphasised the important role of teachers in identifying and developing the individual talents and positive qualities of every child and young person.

Putin noted that the care, experience and sensitivity of teachers help pupils and students develop confidence in their abilities and themselves.

05/10/2026

Hanoi, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Hànội attracted an estimated US$4.07 billion in foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, reaching 90.4 per cent of the city’s full-year target, according to data from the Hànội Department of Finance.

The total investment comprised approximately $676 million in newly registered capital, $691 million in additional capital for existing projects, and $2.7 billion from foreign investors’ capital contributions and share purchases.

During the January-September period, the capital city licensed 500 new foreign-invested projects, with registered capital of $676 million. The number of newly licensed projects increased by 78 per cent year-on-year, while their registered capital rose by 138 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.

Hanoi, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Hànội attracted an estimated US$4.07 billion in foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, reaching

05/10/2026

Jakarta, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has stressed the need to continuously strengthen the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) amid growing volatility and uncertainty in the global security environment.

Addressing a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the TNI at the TNI Headquarters in Jakarta on Monday, President Prabowo said Indonesia’s vast territory, extensive maritime areas, thousands of islands, long borders and strategic assets require strong and capable defence forces.

He said the TNI’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the Indonesian people, territory and national wealth across the country, while stressing that Indonesia respects all nations and has no intention of interfering in the affairs of other countries.

Jakarta, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has stressed the need to continuously strengthen the Indonesian National

05/10/2026

New York, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ latest report on Western Sahara has revealed that negotiations among Morocco, the Polisario Front, Algeria and Mauritania have advanced to discussions on a possible transitional council and a framework agreement for a transition phase.

The report, dated October 1, 2026, comes ahead of the United Nations Security Council’s consideration of the Western Sahara issue and the renewal of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), which expires on October 31.

According to the report, the four parties held three rounds of direct negotiations during the first quarter of 2026, marking the first such direct engagement in nearly seven years. The talks were co-chaired by UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura and US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael G. Waltz, with support from US presidential adviser Massad Boulos.

New York, October 5, 2026 – The Europe Today: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ latest report on Western Sahara has revealed that

04/10/2026

When many doors are closing in this age, one of the best doors is being opened quietly in Russia: the classroom door. Thousands of young people from Islamabad to Bishkek, Dhaka to Luanda are opting to study at Russian universities, Russian language courses and Russian cultural programmes as their path to the future.

It is not measured in communiqués, but in engineers going back to their mines and factories, in doctors to their hospitals, and in scholars with two cultures in their minds. One of the most generous and extensive manifestations of the partnership between Russia and the Global South is its outreach in the education sector, conducted by Rossotrudnichestvo and its network of Russian Houses.

Especially in Pakistan this is an encouraging story. Scholarships have multiplied; Russian language instruction is being taken to new institutions; and both governments now openly acknowledge that they have a shared goal of sending thousands of Pakistani students to Russian campuses.

Especially in Pakistan this is an encouraging story. Scholarships have multiplied; Russian language instruction is being taken to new institutions; and both

04/10/2026

Derya Soysal interviewed His Excellency Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, during the week of Digital Bridge 2026, hosted by Kazakhstan. The interview focused on artificial intelligence, education, Kazakhstan’s AI strategy, international university partnerships, and the future of higher education in Central Asia.

Derya Soysal

Today, we will have an interview with His Excellency, the Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek. We are in the week of Digital Bridge, as Kazakhstan is hosting AI and Digital Bridge 2026. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said that this year is the year of artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan.

The President also mentioned that they will invest in education. Dear Minister, how will artificial intelligence change education in Kazakhstan and Central Asia?

Sayasat Nurbek

Not only in our country; it is changing everything. AI is a really powerful technology.

It’s even more than technology.

Derya Soysal interviewed His Excellency Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, during the week of Digital Bridge 2026, hosted by Kazakhstan. The