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Beijing activated a Level II flood-control emergency response at 9 a.m. Tuesday as heavy rain is forecast from Tuesday evening through Wednesday. The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management also activated a Level IV flood-control emergency response for Beijing and Tianjin. Most areas are expected to receive more than 100 millimeters of rain in six hours and 150 millimeters in 24 hours. Rainfall could exceed 150 mm in six hours and 200 mm in 24 hours in Tongzhou, Daxing, Fangshan, Mentougou, Huairou and Fengtai districts, and Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. Authorities have pre-positioned drainage equipment…

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday said that actions have been taken in accordance with the law against over 100 Philippine nationals illegally working or living in China. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks when answering a related media question. Guo said China’s national immigration authorities have made consistent efforts to strengthen supervision of foreigners illegally entering, living or working in China and carried out special operations in accordance with the law. While carrying out the special operations, China’s immigration staff acted in a standard and civil manner and ensured the protection of the rights and interests of the…

The Shanghai Tourism Festival is in full swing. Spotlighting immersive lifestyle and cultural experiences, the strategy is resonating with a new wave of global visitors. China’s inbound travel is surging, with foreign arrivals up over 20 percent in the first half of this year. Nearly 18 million of those entered visa-free, signalling a fundamental shift in how the world is exploring the country. Join CGTN’s Zhang Siran for a cultural city walk in Shanghai.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday said China does not recognize the so-called “Arunachal Pradesh” illegally set up by India. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks when asked to comment on the report that India issued on August 7 the “standard names” of 27 locations in the so-called “Arunachal Pradesh.” “Zangnan region is China’s territory,” Guo said, adding that India’s move of attempting to replace names long used by China with its so-called “standard names” is illegal, null and void. Still less will it change the fact that Zangnan region belongs to China, he noted.

Pakistan received $3.631 billion in remittances from overseas Pakistanis in July 2026, registering an increase of around 5% month-on-month and 13% year-on-year, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Remittances stood at $3.475 billion in June 2026, while overseas Pakistanis sent $3.215 billion to Pakistan in July 2025, showing a substantial increase over the year. Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances during July, with Pakistani workers sending $914 million home. Remittances from Saudi Arabia increased by 10% compared with the previous month and 11% compared with July 2025. The United Arab Emirates was the second-largest…

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will form the government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a two-thirds majority, warning that those attempting to disrupt the elections and playing into the hands of the enemy will face legal action. PML-N will form AJK government with two-thirds majority Addressing a press conference alongside Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam, Rana Sanaullah said the third phase of the AJK elections was underway and those staging sit-ins should realize that they had failed to stop the electoral process. He said the elected government would reconsider…

An important development has emerged in the case of young trader Mir Raza, with evidence of acid reportedly found in his stomach, while investigators have widened their probe and detained 21 people in connection with the case. According to sources, Mir Raza’s lungs were severely affected by acid, while traces of acid and another person’s sweat were reportedly found on his shirt. Effects indicating the presence of acid were also found on his hands and feet. Sources said police have sealed a guest house located near the scene of the incident after declaring it suspicious. Six people working at the…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the president and prime minister through their secretaries over the delay in approving a summary related to the appointment of new judges, seeking a response by tomorrow. The notices were issued on a petition challenging President Asif Ali Zardari’s failure to approve the summary. The court also issued a notice to the Ministry of Law and sought its response by tomorrow. The IHC questioned at what stage the summary was currently pending and sought clarification from the federal government regarding the delay. The case was argued by Zaed Asif Chaudhry on…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. FM Jarrah felicitated the DPM Dar on the recent signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The two also exchanged views on the regional situation, including Occupied East Jerusalem. They discussed Pakistan-Kuwait bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest, including follow-up to FM Jarrah’s recent visit to Pakistan and further enhancing cooperation and investment in key sectors. The two sides agreed to remain closely engaged.

Security forces have killed five terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan in Pangjur district of Balochistan. Sources said the intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Sarkani and Chhidgi areasunder Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. The killed terrorists also included a key commander identified by the sources as Wazir, son of Jamal. Security forces recovered four motorcycles, machine guns, heavy weapons and ammunition during the operation. The terrorists killed in the operation were allegedly involved in robberies, extortion, kidnappings and other terrorist activities targeting local traders and residents in Panjgur. A clearance operation is continuing in the area to locate and eliminate any other…