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Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and posed for photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.

A forum focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI) can support the development of online civilization was held on Tuesday during the 2026 China Internet Civilization Conference in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. At the forum, experts and scholars discussed trends in AI development and pathways for security governance, offering insights into how to promote AI innovation while strengthening the digital foundations of online civilization. Guan Xiaohong, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said AI system security is no longer solely a technical issue. As information technology becomes increasingly networked, intelligent and integrated with physical systems, AI…

China and Vietnam on Tuesday jointly released 270 million fish fry and broodstock into the Beibu Gulf in an effort to replenish marine fishery resources and advance sustainable fisheries development. A sculpture marking the venue of the China-Vietnam joint fishery stock enhancement and release activity at the Beilun River Estuary Square in Dongxing, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China, January 11, 2026. /VCG The event took place at the Beilun River estuary in the border city of Dongxing in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Seven species, including yellowfin seabream and red seabream, were released, according to organizers. The two…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Islamabad after a one-day visit, following an important meeting of the provincial Apex Committee held under his chairmanship. According to details which surfaced on Tuesday, the meeting carried out a detailed review of the law and order situation in Balochistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and senior military officials attended the session. Participants paid tribute to the sacrifices rendered by the security forces and martyrs in the fight against militancy. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and provincial ministers also attended the meeting, while Inspector General of Police Mohammad Tahir briefed participants on the security situation.…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that Pakistan’s national progress cannot be derailed by propaganda, misinformation, or foreign-sponsored terrorism. He reaffirmed the armed forces’ commitment to eliminating all forms of militancy with the full support of the people. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the Quetta Garrison and addressed officers and faculty members at the Command and Staff College. During his visit, he reviewed training standards and praised the institution for its professionalism, intellectual capability, and high-quality military education. The Field Marshal highlighted the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare and…

Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the upcoming federal budget are still underway, with differences persisting on key economic targets and the overall macroeconomic framework. Both sides are engaged in discussions aimed at finalising fiscal priorities for the next financial year. The two sides remain divided over Pakistan’s economic direction for the next fiscal year. The government has proposed a 4.1% growth target, while the IMF estimates growth at around 3.5%. For the current year, the government set a target of 4.2%, while actual performance has been recorded at 3.7%. Inflation and macroeconomic concerns The government…

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has warned that any United States military action against Cuba would result in a “bloodbath” with severe consequences for regional peace and stability. His remarks come amid rising tensions following reports claiming Cuba may have acquired drones capable of targeting US-linked locations. President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba does not pose any threat to other nations and has no aggressive intentions. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he stressed that Cuba “does not represent a threat,” but warned that any military escalation would lead to catastrophic consequences. He further stated that Cuba retains the “absolute legitimate right” to…

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), a mosque and school complex in the United States, in an attack authorities are treating as a suspected hate crime. Police say the two suspected gunmen are also dead after apparently dying from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the incident took place on Monday at the ICSD located in the Clairemont neighbourhood. He confirmed that three adults were killed in the attack, while children present at the school inside the complex were not physically harmed. Authorities said one of the…

US President Donald Trump has said he paused a planned military strike on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal to Washington. He added that there is now a “very good chance” of reaching a nuclear agreement, even as tensions remain high across the Middle East. Trump said he instructed the US military to cancel a scheduled strike, while also warning forces to remain prepared for a “large-scale assault” if talks fail. He claimed the decision followed signals from Iran suggesting renewed willingness to negotiate a settlement on the nuclear issue. However, no previously announced attack had been publicly…

Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon has spoken candidly about the challenges of dealing with media scrutiny in the 1990s, calling it a “toxic era” of yellow journalism. She said actors often had no way to quickly respond or correct false narratives once headlines were published. In a recent interview on Not Done Yet: The Malini Agarwal Show, Raveena Tandon reflected on how media culture in the 90s impacted public figures. She said yellow journalism at the time had very little accountability, and once a story was published, it was extremely difficult to control the narrative. “No way to clear the air quickly” Raveena explained…