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HELSINGBORG: US President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, only hours before Secretary ‌of State Marco Rubio was to meet alliance ministers in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war. Trump, in a Truth Social post, cited his relationship with Poland’s conservative nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki, as the reason behind his decision to send additional troops. “Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, ​who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announce that the United States will be ​sending…

BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Thursday with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi in Beijing, according to a statement released by his ministry on Friday. “He called on both sides to expand economic and trade exchanges, enhance cooperation in emerging sectors such as green energy and digital economy, and step up exchanges in education, culture, tourism and exchanges among youth,” the statement said.

Pakistan offers “huge potential” for Chinese investors across agriculture, technology, mining and manufacturing sectors, backed by sweeping incentives, simplified regulations and expanding China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cooperation, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Investment and Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said. In an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Sheikh told Gwadar Pro that Chinese businesses are increasingly viewing Pakistan as a profitable and investment-friendly destination, particularly under the second phase of CPEC. “Many Chinese delegations are interested in Pakistan because the bottom line in Pakistan is very attractive, profitability is very good,” Sheikh said, highlighting opportunities in information…

Punjab government inaugurated a Pakistan-China Friendship Gallery in Lahore to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb and Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren highlighted growing cooperation in technology, infrastructure, agriculture, and green development under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Meanwhile, Pakistan was named “Country of Honour” at the World Drone Congress 2026 in Shenzhen, reflecting expanding collaboration between the two countries in digital innovation and emerging technologies.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Through the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), significant progress has been achieved on the Sapphire Soda Ash Production Project, marking an important development for Pakistan’s chemicals and manufacturing sector. Under the initiative, 2.7 cusecs of water have been allotted from Mohajir Canal in Khushab, ensuring the operational viability of the project and paving the way for enhanced domestic soda ash production. As a key raw material used across multiple industries including glass, detergents, textiles, and chemicals, local soda ash production is expected to strengthen Pakistan’s industrial base, reduce reliance on imports, improve supply…

Tech giant Meta has decided to cut around 10 per cent of its workforce as the company accelerates its shift towards artificial intelligence-focused operations, according to international media reports. Meta has recently begun restructuring teams under a new AI-driven strategy, moving employees towards artificial intelligence tools and projects as part of a broader organisational overhaul. Meta said it aims to build smaller, faster, and more AI-focused teams to improve efficiency and speed up decision-making processes across the company. Reports said nearly 8,000 employees have been informed about job cuts, while staff across the organisation were briefed on the restructuring plan.…

The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Thursday sued WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) alleging ​they misled consumers about the strength and scope of WhatsApp’s ‌encryption measures, which a Meta spokesman denied. The lawsuit in Harrison County court says WhatsApp and Meta falsely assure users that WhatsApp messages are encrypted ​despite having access to “virtually all” private communications on the ​messaging app. “WhatsApp markets its services as secure and encrypted, ⁠but it does not deliver on those promises,” Texas Attorney ​General Ken Paxton said in a statement. Meta spokesman Andy Stone said ​on social media that the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday extended his heartfelt felicitations to the peoples of both Pakistan and China on the joyous occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. “Seventy-five years ago, our two nations embarked on a journey rooted in mutual respect and shared aspirations. Today, that journey has evolved into a unique All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Our relationship stands as a singular example in international diplomacy — defined not by transactional convenience, but by ironclad trust and brotherhood,” he said in a message issued by the foreign…

The government has decided to issue a commemorative coin to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China. In a press release issued on Thursday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said the Rs75 coin will be available to the general public from May 25 (Monday) through the exchange counters at the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation. Pakistan and China formally established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1951. According to the central bank, the commemorative coin is round and milled with serrations on the edge. It is made of 75 per cent copper and 25pc nickel. It…

The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting officially opened in Suzhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province on Friday morning. Around 700 participants, including representatives from 21 APEC economies and international organizations, attended the meeting to strengthen regional economic cooperation. The meeting is scheduled to run through Saturday.