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Four Canadian soldiers have died and dozens of others have been injured after a grass fire spread rapidly through a military training area in Alberta, Canada, amid unusually strong winds. Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for the Canadian Armed Forces on home soil. The fire broke out at around 4pm local time on Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, approximately 210 kilometres east of Edmonton, Alberta’s capital. Authorities said the blaze is now contained, although emergency crews remain at the scene to guard against possible flare-ups. The deceased soldiers were…

Iran has signalled a tougher stance towards technology companies operating across the Persian Gulf, with senior officials warning that data centres, undersea internet cables and artificial intelligence infrastructure could become targets if the conflict with the United States and Israel resumes. Ghalibaf’s announcement comes amid escalating threats from Iranian officials and hardliners against American technology assets in the region, raising concerns about the security of critical digital infrastructure. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced the proposed initiative in a post on X on Sunday, declaring that a “Persian Gulf Data Authority” was on its way. Addressing regional governments, investment…

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to ease sanctions and tariffs linked to Russia, saying significant progress is being made towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war and that he does not want to take steps that could derail negotiations. Trump also defended a separate agreement to increase Russian diesel supplies to global markets, arguing that the move could help American consumers and businesses facing higher fuel costs amid disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said his decisions were intended to prevent Russia from walking away from the negotiating…

Lahore has ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday, with the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at more than 240 early in the morning, according to the Meteorological Department. The department has forecast dry weather for the city, with no chance of rain. Meanwhile, Lahore’s minimum temperature was recorded at 19°C. The AQI reading above 240 highlights the severity of Lahore’s air pollution, raising concerns about the health risks faced by residents. However, around noon, the city had climbed down to the second spot after its AQI declined to 189, with the Indian city of Mumbai…

England head coach Brendon McCullum has warned that playing Pakistan on home soil will be a challenging task, saying his team must adapt its strategy to the conditions during the ongoing ODI tri-series. Speaking at a press conference, McCullum praised Pakistan’s hospitality and the atmosphere in the country while acknowledging the home side’s advantage ahead of England’s opening match against Pakistan on October 20. “The people of Pakistan are hospitable, and the atmosphere is wonderful,” McCullum said. He added that Pakistan would be a difficult opponent in familiar conditions and that England would need an aggressive strategy to compete against…

A major of Pakistan Army was martyred and four terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan were eliminated during intelligence-based operations by security forces in the districts of Kalat and Gwadar of Balochistan. The major identified as Wajahat Waheed embraced martyrdom in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during a clearance operation in Tehsil Pasni of Gwadar district. According to ISPR, intelligence agencies had reported the presence of several hideouts of Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists in Jattakabad area of Kalat district and the Shadi Kaur area of Pasni tehsil of Gwadar district, which posed a threat to the local population. According to the…

The China-Pakistan Youth Forum was held at Harbin Engineering University on October 15 as a parallel session of the 6th Exchange Mechanism Conference of the CPEC Consortium of Universities, bringing together scholars and students from both countries to discuss the future of bilateral cooperation through an interdisciplinary lens. Under the theme “The Future of China-Pakistan Cooperation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives,” the forum was held in a hybrid format, with eight online sub-venues set up at Pakistani universities. More than 120 representatives from more than 40 Chinese and Pakistani universities and research institutions gathered to exchange views on joint research, talent cultivation and higher…

A charity donation ceremony celebrating the 75th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations was held at Anjuman Faizul Islam, a social welfare and academic democratic organization in Rawalpindi on October 15, where Chinese civil society groups delivered supplies to orphaned and underprivileged youth in Pakistan. Under the theme “Gathering Love for China-Pakistan Friendship, Building People-to-People Bonds Through Youth,” a Chinese Cultural and Media company donated 1,050 pairs of peace-themed shoes and 500 T-shirts to local youth. The Pakistan Fujian Chamber of Commerce contributed charitable supplies valued at 5 million Pakistani rupees, covering campus life and daily necessities for students and helping alleviate…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced plans to provide 100,000 Chinese-made electric bikes to students free across the province this year, highlighting the growing role of Chinese electric mobility technology in supporting student transportation and expanding access to education. The initiative is aimed at facilitating students’ daily mobility and helping them overcome transportation difficulties that can affect their ability to attend educational institutions, particularly those who travel considerable distances to pursue their studies. Maryam Nawaz made the announcement while addressing a ceremony at the University of Sahiwal, where she distributed Honhaar (intelligent) scholarships among 1,500 students from different educational…

The 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo officially opened on Sunday in Jingdezhen, the millennia-old Porcelain Capital of China, and will run until October 22. As the first major ceramic event held after the inclusion of “Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Heritage” in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the expo carries extraordinary cultural significance. Centered on the theme of “Creativity, Innovation and Industrial Empowerment,” the event focuses on cultural inheritance, innovative development and international cultural exchange. It preserves the time-honored ceramic craftsmanship that has thrived for thousands of years while integrating modern creative concepts to inject youthful vitality into traditional ceramic culture.…