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Sam Curran said England will approach their T20 World Cup semi-final against India without fear, stressing that their immediate aim will be to quieten a passionate home crowd in Mumbai. England face tournament hosts and favourites India on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium, where around 35,000 vocal supporters are expected to create an intense atmosphere. A place in the final against either South Africa or New Zealand is at stake. Despite the daunting setting, Curran expressed confidence, noting that several England players, including Will Jacks who represents the Mumbai Indians, have extensive experience in the Indian Premier League. “For any…

The Privatisation Commission board has approved the inclusion of Fauji Fertiliser in the Arif Habib consortium for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The final approval will be obtained from the federal cabinet. The meeting was chaired by adviser to the prime minister on privatisation, Muhammad Ali. The commission confirmed that Fauji Fertilisers has met all eligibility and regulatory requirements. Arif Habib Limited is leading the consortium for PIA. The inclusion of Fauji Fertiliser remains subject to final approval by the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) and the federal cabinet. The Arif Habib consortium had earlier been declared the successful bidder for…

Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that “everything has been finished” in Iran, claiming that the Iranian navy along with its monitoring and radar systems had been destroyed. He added that the United States is “doing a very good job” in Iran. Providing details, Trump said the US had held negotiations with Iran, but accused Tehran of attacking countries that have no connection to the conflict. He claimed that 49 leaders, including Iran’s supreme leader, had been targeted. According to him, many individuals inside Iran are now seeking immunity. He further alleged that Iran no longer possesses effective…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan met Bushra Bibi at the Adiala jail’s conference room under the provisions of the jail manual. Sources divulged that both remained together for approximately forty minutes and discussed various matters. During this time, Bushra Bibi inquired about the condition of Imran’s affected eye. Sources confirmed that the meeting was conducted in accordance with all legal requirements and followed the rules and regulations of the jail. Separately, a medical team carried out a follow-up examination of the eye of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail using modern medical equipment. The medical board at…

The preparatory meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on Wednesday adopted the following agenda of the session: – Deliberate the report on the work of the government; – Examine the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development; – Examine the report on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 draft plan, and the draft plan for national economic and social development in 2026; – Examine the report on the execution of the central and local budgets for 2025 and on the…

As two major countries, China and the United States should respect each other and pursue peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, a Chinese spokesperson said on Wednesday. China is willing to work with the United States to strengthen communication at all levels and through various channels, so as to create broader space for bilateral cooperation, Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, made the remarks at a press conference held ahead of the opening of the session scheduled for Thursday. Meanwhile, China adheres to its own principles and red lines, and will, as always, resolutely…

China is deeply concerned over the spillover of conflict in the Middle East and calls on all parties to immediately stop military operations to prevent further spread, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. Mao made the remarks at a press conference when answering questions on the US-Israeli strikes against Iran, adding that they lack UN Security Council authorization and violate international law. She added that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the Gulf states should be fully respected. On the Iranian nuclear issue, Mao said China stands for a peaceful settlement through dialogue and negotiation. She added that…

Chinese scientists have developed a novel neural network that enables artificial intelligence (AI) to form concepts from raw sensory data like sight and sound, simulating a fundamental aspect of human cognition, according to a study published recently in the journal Nature Computational Science. A remarkable capability of the human brain is to form more abstract conceptual representations from sensorimotor experiences and flexibly apply them independent of direct sensory inputs. However, the computational mechanism underlying this ability was previously poorly understood. This meant that large language models were fundamentally limited by their dependence on pre-existing linguistic data, making them incapable of…

Lantern Festival. As the name suggests, the festival has an enduring tradition of enjoying lantern displays. This year, the 40th edition of the Qinhuai Lantern Festival has illuminated the historic city of Nanjing in east China’s Jiangsu Province. Spanning eight themed zones, including the Confucius Temple, Laomendong historical district and Bailuzhou Park, this year’s festival features nearly 400 lantern installations that blend folklore, history and modern design. The festival runs from January 21 to May 31. The Qinhuai Lantern Festival, which dates back to Eastern Wu (222-280), not only preserves centuries-old traditions but also expands its international presence. This year,…

A landmark anti-poverty achievement by the Chinese government is drawing international recognition. A joint study by China’s Ministry of Finance, the Development Research Center of the State Council, and the World Bank found that nearly 800 million people were lifted out of poverty over four decades. As senior officials outline new policy priorities during the annual Two Sessions meetings, some U.S.-based experts are pointing to China’s approach as a case study, highlighting potential lessons for American lawmakers.