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China’s foreign trade continued to post solid growth in the first five months of 2026, underscoring the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy amid a complex global environment. The total goods trade reached 20.68 trillion yuan ($2.88 trillion) from January to May, up 15.3% year on year, according to official data released Tuesday. Exports rose 11.8% to 11.91 trillion yuan, while imports increased 20.5% to 8.77 trillion yuan. Growth accelerated further in May. In US dollar terms, exports surged 19.4% year on year, up from 14.1% in April, while imports climbed 27.4%, compared with 25.3% a month earlier. The monthly…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, visited the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang on Tuesday morning. Xi was accompanied by Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, walks into a lecture hall of the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) in the company of Kim Jong Un,…

China is home to more than 11,000 islands, most of which are relatively small in size and feature fragile ecosystems. To promote sustainable island development, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources launched an initiative aimed at creating model islands that embody ecological beauty, quality living and thriving industries. In 2023, 33 islands were selected as the first demonstration sites, with Zhaoshu Island in Sansha, China’s southernmost city, being the southernmost among them. In recent years, the island has advanced ecological restoration efforts while developing industries suited to local conditions, transforming this remote island into a livable and prosperous home in the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a significant move aimed at strengthening legal protections against acid violence, Pakistan Peoples Party Member of the National Assembly, Nawabzada Jamal Raisani, has introduced a bill in the National Assembly seeking the harshest possible punishment, including the death penalty, for individuals who use acid as a weapon against others. The proposed legislation comes in the wake of a shocking acid attack on Dr. Mahnoor, a young doctor serving at a government hospital in Quetta. The incident sparked widespread outrage across the country, with civil society, medical professionals, and human rights activists demanding stricter action against…

RAWALPINDI:  Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haykal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ here on Tuesday at General Headquarters (GHQ). Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out Tri Services contingent, said a news release issued by Inter Services of Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, both dignitaries exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations. The discussions focused on strengthening professional…

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to United Nations Asim Iftikhar has warned that terror attacks in Pakistan from the soil of Afghanistan is jeopardising world peace, adding Kabul is harbouring terror organisations. Addressing a meeting on the situation in Afghanistan at the Security Council, Asim Iftikhar has said the increase in terrorist attacks in Pakistan is a threat to global peace, adding that the land of Afghanistan is still a safe haven for terrorist organisations, adding Pakistan had taken several steps for humanitarian assistance, political relations and trade, and there was a hope for an end to the bloodshed and peace from…

Iran would have “no problem” pursuing a deal with the United States if American negotiators and President Donald Trump can prove they are acting in good faith, according to Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee. Speaking in an interview with CNN on Monday, Azizi signaled that Tehran remains open to negotiations with Washington but stressed that trust remains the biggest obstacle to any potential agreement. Azizi was asked about President Trump’s recent assertions that a deal between Tehran and Washington could be close. Responding to those claims, the senior Iranian official said Tehran remains skeptical about the US president’s…

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying a deal could be finalized within days and claiming that Tehran is prepared to make major concessions, including abandoning its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Speaking in multiple media appearances and a virtual tele-rally for South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump said the negotiation process was advancing well despite recent military tensions between Iran and Israel. Trump said the United States could present a framework for an agreement with Iran in the coming days. “We’re negotiating now and they want to make a very good deal. They’re willing…

A United States Army Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, adding fresh concern to an already volatile region. US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the two crew members were safely rescued. Trump said the United States would release an incident report later on Tuesday. The New York Times first reported the incident, citing two people briefed on the matter. It was not immediately clear whether the Apache was shot down by Iranian fire, suffered a mechanical failure, or went down due to another cause. One person familiar with the incident said the matter…

The proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 places a strong emphasis on defence and infrastructure development, with significant allocations planned for both sectors. Budget documents also indicate possible tax measures that could raise the cost of electric vehicles, solar panels and other consumer products. According to budget proposals, the government has earmarked Rs2,665 billion for defence spending in the upcoming fiscal year. At the same time, Rs1,126 billion has been proposed for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), which finances federal development projects across the country. Documents show that more than Rs1.1 trillion will be spent on development initiatives…