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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have kicked off high-stakes talks in South Korea, aiming to resolve lingering trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The summit in Busan also highlights potential collaborations on energy, AI, and infrastructure projects. The leaders opened the summit with friendly yet strategic comments. Trump called Xi a “tough negotiator” while praising him as a “great leader of a great country.” He added, “I think we’re going to have a fantastic relationship for a long period of time, and it’s an honor to have you with us.” Xi responded warmly, saying,…

Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as they met in Busan, the Republic of Korea, on Thursday.

The Double Ninth Festival, observed on October 29 this year according to the Chinese lunar calendar, reminds the nation of the importance of ensuring that its senior citizens enjoy a happy and fulfilling later life in an aging society. From warm gestures to structural reforms, China’s leadership has repeatedly emphasized respect and care for the elderly. President Xi Jinping has consistently prioritized the well-being of older citizens. During his visits across the country, he often stops by nursing homes and community centers to talk with seniors and learn firsthand about their living conditions. In November 2018, when Xi visited a…

Chinese taikonauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang will carry out the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceflight mission on Friday, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Thursday. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:44 p.m. on Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Click here for CGTN’s livestream of the event. Zhang Lu, a veteran of the Shenzhou-15 mission, will take the role of mission commander, while Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, both from the third batch of taikonauts, will be making their first spaceflights. Wu, born in 1993, will become…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he and U.S. President Donald Trump should guide the direction of bilateral ties. He made the remarks during a meeting with Trump after landing in Busan for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and a state visit to the Republic of Korea. Xi noted that since Trump’s reelection, they have spoken on the phone three times, exchanged several letters and stayed in close contact. “Under our joint guidance, China-U.S. relations have remained stable on the whole,” Xi said. Xi recalled that a few days ago, in the latest round of consultation in…

ISLAMABAD : After talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapsed following days of border clashes, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to the Taliban rulers in Kabul, telling them that if they wished to test Islamabad’s resolve, they should do so “at your own peril and doom”. “We have borne your treachery and mockery for too long, but no more. Any terrorist attack or any suicide bombing inside Pakistan shall give you the bitter taste of such misadventures. Be rest assured and test our resolve and capabilities, if you wish so, at your own peril and doom,” he posted…

The Foreign Office on Wednesday strongly condemned Israel’s fresh attacks in Gaza, calling them a serious breach of the recently signed peace agreement and a threat to ongoing regional peace efforts. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said the latest strikes by the Israeli occupying forces were “deeply regrettable” and “a clear violation of international laws and human rights.” The Spokesperson confirmed that reports have emerged of the martyrdom of several innocent Palestinian civilians, including women and children, as Israeli forces carried out overnight bombings across the Gaza Strip. Israeli aggression undermining peace efforts The Foreign Office expressed concern…

In a historic development for Pakistan-US trade relations, Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of American West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, surpassing traditional imports of Brent and Arabian crude. According to officials, the US crude oil cargo ship MT Pegasus has docked at Synergyco’s oil terminal at Hub, Balochistan — marking the largest crude oil vessel in Pakistan’s history to arrive at a domestic port. The shipment, carrying one million barrels of WTI crude, represents a significant step forward in Pakistan’s energy import diversification following the new Pak-US tariff trade agreement. Crude oil imports begin under new trade deal…

The city of Lahore has once again been engulfed by dense smog, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching hazardous levels across multiple areas on Wednesday. The city’s overall AQI was recorded at 458 in the morning, marking the beginning of another severe air pollution episode this season, and taking the city to the top of the list of most polluted cities in the world. The AQI later dropped to around 250, but Lahore still remained the city with the worst air quality. According to data, Sanda Road recorded an alarming AQI of 943, while Lower Mall stood at 917.…

Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has achieved a major milestone in his illustrious career by becoming the No.1 ranked batter in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings for the first time. The latest update also brings movement for Pakistan’s Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan in Tests, with Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan retaining his top bowling position. Rohit Sharma climbed two places to claim the top spot on the ICC ODI Batter Rankings, following his unbeaten century against Australia in Sydney that sealed a nine-wicket victory for India. The 38-year-old struck 13 fours and three sixes during his 33rd ODI century, guiding India to…