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China supports just cause of Palestinian people at UNHRC

A senior Chinese diplomat said China will continue to firmly support the just cause of the Palestinian people and work tirelessly for the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

Pakistan compelled to initiate operation in Afghanistan: Kundi

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday said that Pakistan was compelled to initiate an operation in Afghanistan adding that the operation has been suspended for Eid on the request of brotherly countries. Talking to media here, Governor Kundi said that the PTI’s Fo...

Ukraine talks stall amid widening tensions, mounting energy pressures

Ukraine peace talks have stalled amid unresolved differences, even as Russia keeps channels open with the United States. Meanwhile, Western support for Kyiv grows and energy tensions across Europe deepen, underscoring how the conflict is increasingly spilling over into broader geopolitical and econo...

Zhao Leji meets guests from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, BFA board members

China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Wednesday met separately with Azerbaijan's Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova and Kazakhstan's First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, who are in south China's Hainan Province for the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026.

UN calls for reparations to remedy the 'historical wrongs' of trafficking enslaved Africans

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparations.

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Elon Musk's TSA offer that Donald Trump loved has been rejected due to ...

The White House has rejected Elon Musk's offer to fund TSA workers' salaries due to potential legal challenges related to his federal government contracts. A spokesperson stated the quickest solution is for Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as TSA faces a funding crisis impacti...

नीतीश कब छोड़ेंगे सीएम की कुर्सी, ताबड़तोड़ कर रहे परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन, क्या खरमास खत्म होने का हो रहा इंतजार?

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Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump

Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalationMiddle East crisis – live updatesNot long after Donald Trump said the US was engaged in “strong talks” to bring the war with Iran to an end this week, Qatar took the unusual step...

Two-nation theory

AS the Trump regime plays the world’s self-appointed policeman, killing and abducting world leaders and destroying countries, the people of Pakistan face another enemy — one that continues to harass and destroy lives and livelihoods each day. As a nation constantly hopping from one IMF programme to...

US Troops Relocate To Hotels After Bases Attacked In Middle East: Report

Iran's bombing of the US bases in the region in retaliation for the US-Israeli war has forced many American troops to relocate to hotels and office spaces throughout the region, NYT reported quoting military personnel and American officials.

Stonepeak on Investing in Infrastructure

Mike Dorrell, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, discusses his outlook for investing in data centers and energy infrastructure. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts from the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Financial & Innovation Symposium. (Source: Bloomberg)

India Turns to Non-Dollar Payments for Russian Oil Amid Rising Tensions — Reports

Indian refiners are increasingly using currencies other than the US dollar to pay for Russian crude, Bloomberg reported, as New Delhi moves to reduce exposure to shifting US policy and growing geopolitical uncertainty.

Baozun: Gap Plans to Open 50 Stores in China This Year

Baozun, the operator of Gap’s Greater China business, says it expects the US brand’s growth in the mainland to accelerate. Baozun chairman and founder Vincent Qiu also tells “Bloomberg: The China Show” that Gap is preparing for a Hong Kong comeback. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Latest: Trump says Iran is eager to make deal after Tehran dismisses his ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal to end the Iran war is near, after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries

Roland Berger’s Depoux: China Is a Beacon of Stability

Denis Depoux, Global Managing Director at Roland Berger, says China is emerging as a beacon of stability at a time of heightened global uncertainty. He adds that Beijing’s charm offensive appears to be gaining traction, with Europe and Canada increasingly looking to partner with China. He speaks wit...

Trump pushes for fast end to war: WSJ report

US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to the Iran conflict, aiming to wrap up military operations within a four-to-six-week window, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Trump, behind the scenes, told advisers he views the conflict as entering its final phase and has...

Man dies after getting electric shock from lamp post near Lantau beach

A man was killed after receiving an electric shock from a lamp post while wet following a visit to a beach on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, with staff at a nearby resort saying the light had not been checked for 10 years. Police received a report at 8.32pm on Wednesday that a man surnamed Chan, 57, had...

'Friendly nations' only: Iran allows India, Pakistan, 3 other countries to use Strait of Hormuz

Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations like India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan. This comes as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an end to the conflict and the reopening of the vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial oil route, and its volatility impacts g...