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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is rapidly losing options for stepping down under US-guaranteed safe passage after a brief but consequential phone call with US President Donald Trump last month, according to four people briefed on the conversation. The call marked the most direct contact between the two leaders amid months of rising tensions, military deployments and US strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels. Maduro’s last-minute requests for immunity and political control The Nov 21 call came as Washington escalated pressure on Venezuela, including designating the Cartel de los Soles, which US officials say includes Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization. Maduro…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Tuesday challenged any move to impose governor’s rule, stating the province is already governed by PTI founder Imran Khan’s vision. Speaking to the media, he also launched welfare programs for people with severe disabilities, highlighting the provincial government’s focus on public service despite federal arrears. Afridi declared that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not fear any governor’s rule, asserting, “If anyone has the courage, show it by imposing Governor’s Rule. We are not afraid of anyone.” He emphasized that the province continues to follow Imran Khan’s vision for supporting the weak and special classes. “The…

The White House on Monday defended a US admiral’s decision to conduct multiple strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, saying he had Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s authorization, even as critics questioned the legality of a strike on survivors. The Washington Post had reported that a second strike was ordered to kill two survivors from the initial strike and to comply with an order by Hegseth that everyone be killed. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would not have wanted a second strike on the boat and said Hegseth denied giving such an order. But White House…

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, marking the company’s entry into tri-fold smartphones. With a 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and high-end specs, the device promises desktop-class functionality in a foldable form. The Galaxy Z TriFold will hit the Korean market in December, with a US launch scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Design and display The Galaxy Z TriFold measures 12.9mm thick when fully unfolded and just 3.9mm at its thinnest point, weighing 309 grams. Unlike previous trifolding concepts, it unfolds twice rather than using an accordion-style hinge. The outward-facing center panel serves as a 6.5-inch cover…

Apple on Monday announced a major leadership change in its artificial intelligence division, confirming that John Giannandrea is stepping down after seven years at the helm. His replacement, Amar Subramanya, a seasoned engineer with long stints at Google and Microsoft,  is being brought in as the company tries to regain momentum after a turbulent year for Apple Intelligence. Giannandrea, who joined Apple in 2018 after leading Machine Intelligence and Search at Google, will remain as an adviser through spring before formally exiting the company. Apple described the transition in carefully chosen language, but industry insiders are treating it as a…

A forum on the English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on Monday, with about 200 participants attending the event. The China-Kenya Readers Forum on “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was co-hosted by China’s State Council Information Office, China International Communications Group and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya. Speaking at the forum, Hassan Omar Hassan, the secretary-general of the United Democratic Alliance of Kenya, said that the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” establishes the foundation for socio-economic transformation across the globe.…

After a potential space debris impact, the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, currently docked with China’s space station, will make an uncrewed return to Earth, according to Ji Qiming, a project spokesperson with the country’s manned space program. Following a suspected debris strike on Shenzhou-20’s viewport, the three astronauts originally scheduled to return to Earth aboard the spacecraft were redirected to Shenzhou-21, which brought them home safely on November 14. China launched the Shenzhou-22 on November 25 to provide a new return vehicle for the orbiting crew – completing the first emergency launch in the history of its manned space program. During a…

Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, sent another letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, firmly refuting what he said were unreasonable arguments made by Japan’s permanent representative to the UN, and elaborating on the position of the Chinese government. In the letter, which will be circulated to all UN member states as an official document of the General Assembly, Fu said the Chinese side has noted that on November 24, Japan’s permanent representative to the UN sent a letter to the UN secretary-general making unreasonable arguments and dodging the key issues, while groundlessly accusing China…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Lao president, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said the LPRP has united and led the Lao people in persevering through hardships and forging ahead, and achieved gratifying results in the cause of reforms and opening-up, with people’s livelihoods continuously improving and the country’s international and regional influence significantly enhanced. As comrades and brothers, China…

By: Maarij Farooq In a world facing economic uncertainty, the eighth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, stood as a symbol of global cooperation and opportunity. As the world’s first national-level trade fair focused on imports, it showcased China’s readiness to open its market, deepen integration, and foster partnerships that benefit all. The CIIE reflected China’s consistent commitment to openness and inclusivity. Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed that China will continue to promote high-standard opening up, expand market access, and accelerate liberalization in key sectors. With participation from 155 countries,…