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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei struck a defiant tone toward the United States on Tuesday, casting doubt on the success of nuclear talks even as Tehran’s foreign minister suggested some progress had been made in Geneva. Khamenei addressed President Donald Trump directly, highlighting what he called the US failure to overthrow Iran’s theocratic establishment since the 1979 Islamic revolution. “This is a good confession. You will not be able to do this either,” Khamenei said, referencing Trump’s recent remarks that a change in Iran’s government would be “the best thing that could happen.” Using religious symbolism, Khamenei drew parallels…

Users worldwide were left staring at blank screens Tuesday night as YouTube suddenly stopped working. The company has now confirmed that a glitch in its recommendations system triggered the widespread outage. What caused the YouTube outage? In a statement shared via the official TeamYouTube account on X, the company said the disruption stemmed from an issue with its recommendations system. This algorithm determines which videos appear based on users’ past viewing behavior. When it malfunctioned, videos failed to load across multiple surfaces. According to YouTube, the problem prevented videos from appearing on the homepage, the YouTube app, YouTube Music, and YouTube Kids. “The homepage…

If you’ve recently updated your Android phone, there’s one setting you should double-check. With the latest Google Play Services rollout, Android devices can now automatically back up the Downloads folder — a long-missing piece in Google’s backup system. The February update to Google Play Services adds the ability to back up your device’s Downloads folder directly to Google Drive. While that may sound minor, it closes a major gap in Android’s existing backup structure by finally including local files in automated backups. Until now, users had to manually save PDFs, documents, and other downloaded files — or risk losing them during device resets…

Samsung Electronics has teased fresh details about its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, highlighting what it calls the “brightest Galaxy camera system ever.” With artificial intelligence at the center, the company says the new lineup will deliver its easiest and most user-friendly camera experience to date. In its latest teaser, Samsung emphasized that mobile photography is moving beyond simple image capture. The Galaxy S26 series will reportedly unify shooting, editing, and sharing into one seamless AI-powered platform. The company says this integration will eliminate the need to switch between multiple apps or navigate complex editing tools. Instead, users will get a smoother…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card, saying that regardless of how the situation evolves, the desire of the Chinese and American peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change.

From northeast China’s Jilin province to southwest China’s Yunnan province, dazzling fireworks and glowing lantern displays lit up the night as cities across the country welcomed the Year of the Horse.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday extended Spring Festival greetings on the social media platform X. “Happy Spring Festival and a happy new year,” Merz wrote, noting that “people in China and many parts of Asia are celebrating the start of the new year.” Screenshot of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s X post. /@bundeskanzler Merz said he hoped the Year of the Horse would “bring strength and give new impetus to German-Chinese relations.” The Chinese New Year falls on February 17 this year and ushers in the Year of the Horse.

China’s box office revenue for the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, including presales, has reached 1.1 billion yuan (about $159 million) as of Tuesday, demonstrating robust holiday spending momentum. On February 12, the China Film Administration (CFA), together with other competent government bodies, launched the “2026 Film Economy Promotion Year” initiative, under which no less than 1.2 billion yuan of moviegoing subsidies will be distributed throughout the year. A diverse lineup of films has debuted during this year’s holiday moviegoing season, spanning across genres such as comedy, action, animation and fantasy, offering audiences a rich and varied cinematic feast. Movie posters lined up in…

Islamabad, Special Report: The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan celebrated the Chinese New Year by distributing gifts at various locations across Islamabad, spreading joy and reinforcing the spirit of Pakistan China friendship. The first ceremony was held at Sweet Home Islamabad, where children were presented with special gifts. The event created a festive atmosphere, and the smiles on the faces of the children reflected the warmth and goodwill behind the initiative. Organizers described the activity as a gesture of friendship and compassion at the people to people level. A second ceremony took place at the Children…

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm greetings to the people, government and leadership of China on the arrival of the Lunar New Year, describing the upcoming Year of the Horse as a symbol of energy, progress and resilience. In his message, the President noted that 2026 will mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, reaffirming that the friendship between the two countries is time-tested, all-weather and ironclad. He reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the One China policy and appreciated China’s principled stance on the Kashmir issue. President Zardari also recalled the historic meeting…