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BEIJING :- China has successfully created its first exoskeleton robot system specifically designed for complex mine environments, marking a significant step toward “human-machine collaborative” rescue operations. The system is now undergoing industrial testing and has completed three rounds of practical training validation with a national mine rescue team, demonstrating excellent adaptability and stability in underground conditions, China Energy Investment Corporation Co., Ltd. (CHN Energy) said in a press release on Thursday. The project, initiated in July 2025 by Shendong Coal Group of CHN Energy in partnership with the China Coal Research Institute, addresses critical challenges in mine disaster response, including…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and China held extensive talks on Monday regarding regional security, focusing on the US-Israel strikes on Iran and cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, stressing dialogue, diplomacy, and Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace. Later, Senator Ishaq Dar also spoke with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, discussing concerns over Iran and the Middle East, briefing on Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, and emphasizing de-escalation, with both sides agreeing to maintain close contact.

HANGZHOU : In warmer parts of China where heavy snowfall is rare, ski resorts are drawing growing crowds, fueled by advances in snowmaking technology, the rapid growth of indoor ski resorts and rising enthusiasm for winter sports among southern Chinese holidaymakers. At the SkyLand ski resort, located over 1,100 meters above sea level in Anji County of Zhejiang Province, instructor Wang Fang had a busy Spring Festival holiday. During the nine-day period, she taught an average of five students a day. “There are so many first-timers here,” Wang said. “Seeing visitors enjoy their first experience on snow is very rewarding.”…

A book about how the Communist Party of China (CPC) secured victory in China’s fight against poverty under the leadership of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, has been published. The book was recently published by the publishing house of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) and distributed nationwide. Featuring representative events and people involved in the battle against poverty, this book narrates how the CPC Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, led the whole Party and people of all ethnic groups to eliminate absolute poverty, vividly highlighting…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that China values the traditional friendship between China and Iran and supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi at the latter’s request. Araghchi briefed on the latest regional situation, stating that the United States has launched a war against Iran for the second time during the Iran-U.S. negotiations. Noting that positive progress has been made in this…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that major countries must not use their military advantage to carry out arbitrary attacks against other nations. “The world should not revert to the law of the jungle,” Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said during a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. The Iranian nuclear issue should ultimately be resolved through political and diplomatic means, Wang said. He expressed hope that France will uphold an objective and impartial position, maintain a calm and rational approach, and work with China…

The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, closed the 15th session of its Standing Committee on Monday in Beijing. Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the closing meeting and delivered a speech. Over the past year, the CPPCC National Committee has fulfilled its duties, taken on responsibilities and acted proactively, achieving new progress in all aspects of its work, Wang said. He called on political advisors to…

In a key development, the Ministry of Finance commenced a kick-off meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission on Monday, formally initiating discussions on the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The meeting marked the beginning of detailed engagements between Pakistani authorities and IMF officials, focusing on performance benchmarks, fiscal targets, and broader macroeconomic indicators. Discussions are scheduled to continue until March 11. The mission will assess Pakistan’s economic performance for the July–December 2025 period and initiate negotiations for the release of the next tranche under the…

KARACHI : Trading activity has been suspended at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) after it crashed by over 15,000 points on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US. As per the marked opened, the KSE-100 index dropped by 15,071.01 points to reach 152,991.15 points, reflecting a change of 8.97 percent compared to previous close of 168,062.16 points. The trading activity has been stopped for one hour to avoid further losses. Meanwhile, Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as…

WASHINGTON : In his video released on Sunday night, Donald Trump says: “Combat operations continue in full force and will continue until all of our objectives are achieved.” The president continues by saying that “sadly there will likely be more” US casualties, adding: “That’s the way it is.” “America will avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow to the enemies who have waged war against basically ‘civilization’,” he continues. Trump adds: “I once again urge the Revolutionary Guards, the Iranian military police, to lay down your arms and receive full immunity or face certain death. It will be…