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Liu Haixing, special envoy of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping, visited Laos on Tuesday to congratulate the successful convening of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and Thongloun Sisoulith on his election as general secretary of the 12th LPRP Central Committee. Liu, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a congratulatory letter from Xi to Thongloun and conveyed a message. The message stated that China stands ready to work with Laos to advance the continuous development of a China-Laos community with a shared future, guided…

Iconic tourist destinations in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, including the Potala Palace, are currently open to the public free of charge until March 15, 2026. The four-month long initiative is part of the region’s winter tourism promotion, during which all A-level scenic spots in Xizang (excluding temples) are now free to the public. Travel agencies, tourist transport companies, and other related businesses will be eligible for preferential policies, consistent with the arrangements of previous years.

China installs the world’s first 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine. The turbine can generate enough electricity to power about 44,000 homes. China Three Gorges Co., one of the largest energy companies in the world, has installed the world’s first 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine, pushing the boundaries of clean energy use. Located in the waters off southeast China’s Fujian Province, this massive structure also represents a significant leap forward in maritime engineering. However, completing a project of this scale was far from easy. The installation site is more than 30 kilometers from the coast, where the team had to battle deep waters,…

China’s foreign trade hit a record high in 2025, supported by a more diversified market structure and resilient private enterprises, official data showed on Wednesday. According to the General Administration of Customs, China’s total goods trade—including imports and exports—reached 45.47 trillion yuan ($6.35 trillion) last year, up 3.8 percent from a year earlier. Exports rose 6.1 percent to 26.99 trillion yuan, while imports edged up 0.5 percent to 18.48 trillion yuan. The headline figure marked a new all-time high, keeping China in the position of the world’s largest goods trader, the data showed. Trade with emerging markets continued to expand. China now conducts trade…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan has entered a key stage in the digital assets sector. A delegation from the US-based digital company iCoin Technology met the federal finance minister and held detailed discussions on a regulatory framework for digital assets and investment opportunities in Pakistan. The delegation expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan and outlined the benefits of blockchain technology, stablecoins and low-cost digital financial systems. The finance minister directed banks and relevant regulators to strengthen coordination, and said Pakistan had moved into an early but important phase in the digital assets sector. He said…

The Sindh government has announced a public holiday for educational institutions across the province on the occasion of Shab-e-Meraj, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The notification said both government and private educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed on January 17. Muslims every year on the 27th of Rajab (Lunar calendar) observe the Shab-e-Meraj to mark the Isra (journey) and Meraj (ascension) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), who was taken on a special journey to meet Allah Almighty, crossing seven skies on the heavenly animal named ‘al-Buraq’. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) continued his heavenly tour until…

A study has found that without the contribution of a specific gene, nine out of ten cases of Alzheimer’s disease – and half of all dementia cases overall – may not occur. A complex combination of factors such as age, lifestyle, and environmental influences can play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Among these factors is the APOE gene, which has long been known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. However, new research conducted by scientists at University College London and the University of Eastern Finland has revealed that without a particular variant of this gene, cases of…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran’s leadership is in its “final days and weeks” as it faces widespread protests. Demonstrations in Iran have evolved from complaints about dire economic hardships to calls for the fall of the clerical establishment in the Islamic Republic. “I assume that we are now witnessing the final days and weeks of this regime,” Merz said during a trip to India, questioning the Iranian leadership’s legitimacy. “When a regime can only maintain power through violence, then it is effectively at its end. The population is now rising up against this regime.” Merz…

Some senior aides in President Donald Trump’s administration, led by Vice President JD Vance, are urging Trump to try diplomacy before strikes against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing U.S. officials. The White House was weighing an offer from Tehran to engage in talks regarding its nuclear program as Trump seemed to eye authorizing military action against Iran. “Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio together are presenting a suite of options to the President, ranging from a diplomatic approach to military actions,” said William Martin, Vance’s communications director. “They are presenting those options without bias or…

Renowned Pakistani actress Saboor Aly remains a familiar name, known for her screen presence and regular activity on social media. Taking to Instagram, she recently shared a new set of photographs offering a glimpse into a family get-together. The images capture relaxed moments spent with her husband, actor Ali Ansari, during a late-night outing marked by ease and quiet cheer. Saboor posted the carousel with the caption, “Out late, laughing louder.” The photographs drew attention for their composed mood and candid feel. In the images, she appears in a black off-the-shoulder top or short dress, detailed with gold and…