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China firmly opposes Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as a sovereign state, a Chinese envoy said on Monday. Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state has further increased tensions in the Horn of Africa, drawing immediate and strong criticisms and condemnations from regional organizations and regional countries, said Sun Lei, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. China expresses its grave concern over this move and firmly opposes it, Sun told an emergency meeting of the Security Council. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states is a fundamental principle of…

China’s defense ministry said on Monday that joint drills launched by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command served as a stern warning to separatist forces advocating “Taiwan independence” and to external interference. Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to media reports that the “Justice Mission 2025” drills were related to the recent U.S. announcement of a large arms sales plan to Taiwan. “We urge relevant countries to abandon the illusion of using Taiwan to contain China and to refrain from challenging China’s resolve in safeguarding its core interests,” Zhang…

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command is conducting drills on assault against maritime targets, anti-air and anti-submarine operations to the north and south of Taiwan Island on Tuesday, according to the theater command. Destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers are being employed on subjects of identification and verification, warning and expulsion, simulated strikes, assault on maritime targets, as well as anti-air and anti-submarine operations. The drills test capabilities of sea-air coordination and integrated blockade and control, said the theater command.

KARACHI : Law enforcement agencies in Karachi have thwarted a suicide attack plan by taking timely action and rescuing a minor Baloch girl who was being groomed for the attack. Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, accompanied by Additional IG CTD Muhammad Azad Khan, revealed during a press conference that terrorist organizations were attempting to turn the girl into a suicide bomber. He said elements of Fitna-e-Hindustan are targeting underage children as their new focus and are using social media as a weapon to radicalize innocent minds. The minister stated that in this particular case, a network linked to the…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has slammed India over recent condemnable incidents of vandalism during Christmas, as well as state-sponsored campaigns targeting Muslims. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tahir Andrabi stated this in response to media questions regarding persecution of minorities in India. “The persecution of minorities in India is a matter of deep concern. Recent condemnable incidents of vandalism during Christmas, as well as state-sponsored campaigns targeting Muslims — including the demolition of their homes and repeated lynchings, notably the case of Muhammad Akhlaq, in which the state worked to shield the perpetrators from accountability — have deepened fear…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday warned that weaponisation of water is neither sane nor acceptable in a region after it emerged that India has given approval to the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on Chenab River in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). Calling it a “flagrant violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT),” she highlighted: “As per the IWT, which cannot be unilaterally revoked, as recent UN rapporteurs have confirmed, Pakistan has control over the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, while the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers fall under India’s…

LARKANA : Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that there has been a significant improvement in Sindh’s health sector after the 18th Amendment. Addressing the convocation of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Medical University here on Monday, Bilawal congratulated the graduates and said that they must now dedicate themselves to serving the nation in their practical lives. He said that the importance of education cannot be denied, adding that Larkana is not just a city but also a symbol of resistance against injustice. He urged graduates to serve humanity without discrimination, noting that during any epidemic, doctors and nurses…

ISLAMABAD : The year 2025 emerged as a significant one for Pakistan in terms of international diplomacy, with the country receiving increased attention on the global stage. During this year, President Asif Ali Zardari undertook five foreign visits, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made 28 trips, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar completed 43 visits abroad. Pakistan gained significant diplomatic prominence, particularly in the Middle East peace process, with numerous countries showing interest in enhancing their diplomatic and business ties with Pakistan. Key Diplomatic Events Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Visits: On May 26, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Iran,…

KARACHI : YouTuber Rajab Butt was physically assaulted by a group of lawyers during his court appearance in Karachi on Monday. The attack left Rajab Butt severely injured, with blood flowing from his jaw and mouth. Sources reported that Rajab Butt was at the sessions court to seek interim bail in a court when a group of lawyers suddenly attacked him. Tensions escalated within the court premises following the incident, but the police and court staff quickly intervened, managing to control the situation. The exact reasons behind the attack remain unclear, and no official statement has been issued by the…

DUBAI: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the Global Breakthrough Athlete category at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Nadeem was honoured for his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics, where he threw 92.97 metres to win gold and set a new Olympic and world record, surpassing the previous mark held by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen for 16 years. The victory marked Pakistan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in javelin throw. Speaking after the ceremony, Nadeem said the award was a proud moment for him and for Pakistan, adding that…