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President Donald Trump threatened to extend attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran after a US strike cut a major highway bridge on Thursday (Apr 2), prompting a defiant response from Iran, which hit a water plant in Kuwait and said more would follow. Attacks on transport, power and water facilities vital for the populations of Iran and the neighbouring Gulf countries risk deepening the war, which has already killed thousands and threatens to cause lasting damage to the world economy. On Thursday, Trump posted footage on social media showing dust and smoke billowing up as US strikes hit the newly…

Chief Minister of Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti paid tribute to former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 47th death anniversary. Sarfaraz Bugti said that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a visionary leader, committed to the people, and a historic figure who strengthened Pakistan’s invincible nuclear capability, as well as its constitutional, political, and social foundations. These achievements, he noted, have made the country’s defense system today impervious due to nuclear technology. He added that Bhutto empowered the people constitutionally and brought politics to the masses, taking it away from elite-centered activities. Bhutto made historic decisions for national defense, the nuclear program,…

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne on Friday agreed in Beijing to hold a China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in the second half of this year. He, China’s lead person in the dialogue, called on the two sides to follow through on the important common understandings reached between the leaders of the two countries, deepen cooperation in areas such as economy, trade and finance, and foster the stable and sound development of China-Canada economic relations. Champagne, the Canadian co-leader of the dialogue, said that Canada places high importance on its relations with China and…

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) released guidelines for the Sustainable Development International Cooperation Program (SDIC) in 2026, which involves multiple international partner organizations and covers areas such as life and health, green resources, and climate change. According to the guidelines issued on Wednesday, this year’s SDIC will focus on key challenges in global sustainable development, combining common challenges with global sci-tech frontiers. It will provide joint funding with international partner organizations in fields including life and health sciences, green resource development, biodiversity, climate change, agricultural and food sciences and marine sciences. The guidelines encompass organizational partnership, cooperation, and strategic research. The first batch of international…

Cooperation between China and countries around Lake Victoria has been gaining momentum, with a growing focus on eco-friendly modernization. Shared ecological challenges and complementary strengths are shaping a new model of collaboration between China’s Poyang Lake and Africa’s Lake Victoria Basin. Through the sharing of experience in lake management and a series of “small and beautiful” projects, this cooperation is helping improve local livelihoods, promote sustainable agriculture and enhance environmental protection. Ali-Said Matano, Blue Economy Advisor for the Kenya Devolution Program and the County Government of Kisumu, and Zhang Yanru, Associate Professor at the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang…

An increasing number of people overseas are using Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large models to boost efficiency. Every interaction with a model uses up a digital resource known as “tokens.” A token is the smallest unit of text that an AI language model processes. It might be a full word, part of a word, a punctuation mark, or even a single character. China’s average daily token usage exceeded 140 trillion in March this year, representing a more than 1,000-fold surge from the beginning of 2024. Yan Yijun, vice president of AI unicorn MiniMax, explained that users care about whether the…

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to end their worst conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. China, which shares a western border with both nations, has been trying to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan, holding telephone calls with ⁠their foreign ministers and sending a special envoy on visits in March. “Both Pakistan and Afghanistan attach importance to, and welcome, China’s mediation, and are willing to sit down for talks again, which is a positive development,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is delighted to invite you to a vibrant celebration of Korean culture — “K-WAVE Festa” — taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the SBC Lawn, Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Join for an exciting day filled with culture, creativity, and entertainment as we bring the spirit of Korea closer to you! Discover the many facets of Korea through engaging promotional booths hosted by Samsung, Lotte Kolson, KOICA, KOPIA, and HRD Korea. Enjoy immersive cultural experiences, including: 🎓 Korean Language & Culture Programs led by…

Jiang Zaidong met Maulana Fazl ur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss regional peace and bilateral relations. The meeting took place at the residence of the JUI-F chief. Both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. Discussions focused on the regional security situation, law and order, and Pakistan-China relations. The talks also covered ongoing tensions involving Iran. Concerns were raised over the role of United States and Israel in the escalating situation. The participants stated that any attack on Iran would violate international law and its sovereignty. The leaders emphasized the need for peace and stability in the region. They agreed that conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic…

A Chinese fugitive suspected of drug-related crimes has been repatriated from the United States to China, Chinese police said on Friday. The suspect is the first drug-related fugitive repatriated and handed over by the United States to China in recent years, representing a new achievement in China-US counter-narcotics law enforcement cooperation, China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said. The fugitive, surnamed Han, is suspected of drug smuggling and trafficking. The suspect was repatriated to the Chinese side by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement through immigration enforcement cooperation channels, based on leads provided by China’s narcotics control authorities, according to…