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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicentre of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the agency said, adding that there was no danger of a tsunami. Chugoku Electric Power, which runs the Shimane Nuclear Power Station about 32km (20 miles) away, said operations were continuing as usual at its No 2 unit. Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority said there were no irregularities following the quake. The plant’s No 2 unit restarted in December 2024 for…

LAHORE : A 21-year-old student at a private university made a shocking suicide attempt, prompting a detailed investigation that has revealed significant developments. Fatima, a D-Pharm student, reportedly jumped from the second floor of a university building yesterday. She was first admitted to the university hospital and later transferred to a general hospital due to severe injuries, including serious trauma to her spine and lungs. She remains under critical care, preventing authorities from recording her statement. According to police, no formal legal complaint has been filed by Fatima’s family so far. Tragically, the incident comes days after another D-Pharm student…

China released a nationwide action plan aimed at promoting green consumption, forming part of the country’s broader efforts to accelerate the green transition of consumption and support high-quality development. The plan, jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other government departments, outlines 20 policy measures across seven key areas to strengthen incentives for green consumption, covering sectors such as agricultural products, home appliances and accommodation services. It also details financial and other supporting policies to enhance the green consumption environment. The initiative seeks to broaden the adoption of green consumption behaviors, and speed up the transition toward low-carbon…

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Kim Hea Kyung, wife of President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung, in Beijing. Peng welcomed Kim, who accompanies President Lee on his first state visit to China at the beginning of the new year. Noting that the key to state-to-state relations lies in close people-to-people bonds, Peng hoped that the people of China and the ROK as close neighbors will enhance mutual understanding through frequent exchanges. Peng commended Kim for her dedication to social welfare and for doing a lot of work to promote…

A Chinese envoy on Monday strongly condemned the U.S. military actions against Venezuela at a UN Security Council emergency meeting. “China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the unilateral, illegal, and bullying acts by the United States,” said Sun Lei, the charge d’affaires of China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Sun made the remarks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council following the U.S. assault on Venezuela. “On January 3, the United States blatantly launched large-scale military strikes against Venezuela, seized by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and took them out of the country.…

China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) should join hands to safeguard the fruits of the victory in World War II and protect peace and stability in Northeast Asia, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday. Xi made the remarks during talks with ROK President Lee Jae Myung in Beijing. Lee is in China for a state visit. Recalling history, Xi said that more than 80 years ago, the two peoples made tremendous national sacrifices and won the victory against Japanese militarism. China and the ROK shoulder important responsibilities in maintaining regional peace and promoting global development, and share a…

ISLAMABAD  :  The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has maintained its impressive momentum on Monday, setting new records due to a positive market trend. On the first day of the trading week, the market saw a significant surge, with the stock exchange rising by more than 4,000 points. During trading, the KSE-100 Index reached an all-time high of 183,473 points, crossing the crucial 183,000-point mark for the first time. This continued growth reflects the strong performance of Pakistan’s stock market. In previous session, the KSE-100 closed bullish, gaining 2,679.44 points, a positive change of 1.52 percent, to settle at an all-time…

Pakistan has expressed concern over the situation in Venezuela, giving priority to the welfare of the Venezuelan people. A Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement following the US action and the arrest of the Venezuelan president and his wife, said Pakistan emphasises restraint and reduction of tensions to resolve the crisis. According to the statement, adherence to the United Nations Charter and principles of international law is essential for resolving disputes. The government is closely monitoring developments in Venezuela and is in contact with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the Pakistani community residing there. It may be noted…

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday warned that secessionists will never be allowed to split Taiwan from China under any name or by any means. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a media query regarding a proposal by some Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators in Taiwan to revise the island’s regulations on relations across the Taiwan Strait. The proposal disregards mainstream public opinion in Taiwan and the well-being of Taiwan people, openly challenges the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is part of China, and attempts to alter the status…

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the “world’s judge” after the United States captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. “We have never believed that any country can act as the world’s police, nor do we accept that any nation can claim to be the world’s judge,” Wang told his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Beijing on Sunday, referring to “sudden developments in Venezuela” without directly mentioning the U.S. “The sovereignty and security of all countries should be fully protected under international law,” China’s top diplomat added, in his first remarks since images of the…