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China’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday announced the imposition of export control measures on technologies related to rare earths, with immediate effect. In a statement, the ministry added that foreign organizations and individuals must obtain a dual-use items export license before exporting certain rare earths related items to countries and regions outside China.

China’s “super golden week” – the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday – became more than a vacation this year. It turned into a nationwide celebration of consumption, creativity and culture, as cities across the country competed to attract visitors and boost local spending. During the long holiday, different places rolled out distinctive cultural and tourism marketing strategies reflecting their unique characteristics to transform holiday excitement into lasting economic momentum. Crowds of tourists flock to Zhenwei Water City, Zhengzhou City, central China’s Henan Province, October 3, 2025. /VCG For example, southwest China’s Sichuan Province highlighted its iconic pandas and…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China-Italy cooperation is full of highlights and mutually beneficial, and called for enhanced cooperation between the two countries on Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when attending the 12th Joint Meeting of the China-Italy Government Committee in Rome with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation. Wang said that China and Italy are two major economies that support free trade, two major forces that safeguard multilateralism, and two ancient civilizations that advocate…

The 272nd Corps Commanders Conference was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi under the chairmanship of Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. The meeting began with prayers for the martyrs of recent terrorist attacks. The army chief paid rich tribute to the courage, determination, and sacrifices of the Pakistan Army personnel who have laid down their lives for the defense and security of the nation. Review of counterterrorism operations, emerging threats The forum comprehensively reviewed the ongoing operations against terrorism, the internal security situation, and emerging regional threats. It reaffirmed…

The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation on the night of October 7 and 8 in the Orakzai district on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy network, Fitna al Khwarij. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the operation, 19 Indian-sponsored terrorists were eliminated. The ISPR confirmed that the enemy suffered heavy losses and that their network was significantly disrupted in the region. Lt Col Junaid, Maj Tayyab among those martyred Amid the fierce exchange of fire, Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Tariq (age 39, resident of Rawalpindi district), who was leading his…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the government negotiation committee following the successful conclusion of talks in Azad Kashmir. The meeting focused on reviewing the outcomes of the negotiation process and the next steps for addressing the region’s development and public concerns. The meeting was attended by senior government figures, including Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Rana Sanaullah, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Ahad Khan Cheema, and the chairman of the Youth Program Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan. PM commends negotiation committee’s efforts Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the committee for its dedicated efforts to…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest player rankings on Wednesday. While England’s Joe Root and India’s Jasprit Bumrah continue to dominate their formats, players from Pakistan and Sri Lanka have also made remarkable strides. Test rankings overview England’s Joe Root has successfully retained his top spot in the Test batsmen rankings. Behind him, South Africa’s Temba Bavuma climbed one place to fifth, while Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis moved up to sixth. Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel stands firm at 12th position, showcasing his consistency with the bat. In the bowling department, India’s Jasprit Bumrah reclaimed the No. 1 position, moving…

Hollywood and Bollywood groups are lobbying an Indian panel for stricter copyright protection that will prevent artificial intelligence firms from using their intellectual property to train AI models, letters show. AI companies remain at loggerheads with content owners globally and governments are fast developing regulations that lay down rules for the new technology. While Japan gives broad exemptions to AI firms in using copyrighted content, the European Union has stricter rules that allow content owners to opt-out of such use. The movie industry is particularly concerned that AI tools could scrape their copyrighted videos, images and clips online – like…

Australia’s Ashes preparations have suffered a major setback, with captain Pat Cummins still not cleared to bowl just over six weeks out from the series opener in Perth. The star fast bowler is battling a lumbar bone stress issue in his lower back that continues to restrict his return to full fitness. According to media reports, Cummins’ latest scan showed some improvement, but not enough for medical staff to allow him to resume bowling. This has cast serious doubt over his availability for the first Ashes Test starting November 21, and potentially the entire series. Scan results show slow progress…

Pakistan is planning to double its manpower exports to Saudi Arabia following last month’s landmark defense deal between the two countries, according to Arab news. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and capitalize on Saudi Arabia’s growing labor demands under Vision 2030. According to the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE), Pakistan sent 1.88 million workers to Saudi Arabia between 2020 and 2024 — a 21 percent rise from the 1.56 million recorded between 2015 and 2019. Remittances from the Kingdom also increased from $7.39 billion in 2020 to $8.59 billion in 2024, underscoring the strong and sustained…