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Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday said China is willing to make more active and practical efforts with Canada to promote further improvement of bilateral relations. Li, who is in New York to attend the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the remarks in his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He also called on both sides to steadily steer their ties onto a track of healthy, stable and sustainable development.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged concerted efforts to better build a beautiful Xinjiang in the process of Chinese modernization, when he met with representatives from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), arrived in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, earlier in the day to attend activities marking the region’s 70th founding anniversary. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, he extended sincere greetings and heartfelt wishes to the people…

China stressed the urgent need to end the tragedy in Gaza, ease tensions in the West Bank, address the historical injustices suffered by Palestine and safeguard peace and stability in the Middle East, a Chinese envoy said Tuesday at a UN Security Council meeting on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question. “The Middle East once again stands at a historical crossroads. Choosing between easing tensions and confrontation, dialogue and conflict, is a responsibility that regional countries and the international community must shoulder together,” said Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, adding that China has always…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to attend activities marking the autonomous region’s 70th founding anniversary. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has led a central delegation to Xinjiang for the celebrations, marking the first time in the history of the Party and the country that such an arrangement has been made. At about 2:20 p.m., Xi’s plane landed at the Urumqi Tianshan International Airport. He stepped out of the cabin and waved to…

Massive floods in Pakistan have struck both the rural heartland and industrial centres for the first time in decades, causing billions of dollars in damage while straining food supplies, exports and a fragile economic recovery. The government had been optimistic about 2026, pencilling in 4.2% growth on the back of a rebound in farming and manufacturing after the economy was stabilised under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund bailout. Instead, record monsoon rains since late June, amplified by dam releases from India, have submerged large swathes of Punjab and Sindh. While waters have yet to recede in many districts, officials…

Physicians may be exempted from new H-1B visa fees, according to a report on Monday, days after the White House announced a new $100,000 fee for such visas that include “case-by-case exemptions if in the national interest.” Doctors may be among those exempted, a Bloomberg news reporter said in a post on X, citing White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers. On Sept 20, the Trump administration said it would ask companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas, potentially dealing a big blow to the technology sector that relies heavily on skilled workers from India and China. Since taking office…

Dozens of world leaders gathered at the United Nations on Monday to embrace a Palestinian state, a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the Gaza war that faces fierce resistance from Israel and its close ally the United States. President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would recognize Palestine statehood at a meeting he convened with Saudi Arabia – a milestone that could boost Palestinian morale but appeared unlikely to change much on the ground. The most far-right government in Israel’s history has declared there will be no Palestinian state as it pushes on with its fight against Hamas in…

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar underscored Pakistan’s commitment to peace, environmental resilience, youth empowerment and digital cooperation during the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (CFAMM), held at the United Nations Headquarters on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session. In his remarks, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s strong support for the Commonwealth and its role as a unique forum connecting 56 diverse nations. He urged the body to act more proactively in addressing multiple crises facing the world today through dialogue and cooperation. Acknowledging the Commonwealth’s climate-related initiatives, the Foreign Minister stressed the importance of building environmental resilience across member states. He…

KARACHI: Pakistan clinched the inaugural Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025 title on Monday, defeating Sri Lanka in the final to seal an unbeaten run that marked a historic moment for the sport of handball in the country. In the championship decider, Pakistan overpowered Sri Lanka 2–0 with set scores of 26–18 and 28–12, showcasing both attacking flair and defensive resilience. The triumph in Kulhudhuffushi City completed a flawless campaign for the green shirts, who won every match from the group stage to the final. Pakistan began their journey in emphatic style, outclassing archrivals India 2–0 in their opening match. They…

Microsoft is once again raising the price of Xbox consoles in the United States, with the changes set to take effect on October 3, 2025. The update impacts all models of the Xbox Series X and Series S lineup, marking another price adjustment in response to economic pressures. The company announced that prices will rise due to “changes in the macroeconomic environment,” widely understood to be linked to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. While the increase is not uniform across all models, every console in the Xbox lineup will be affected. The updated pricing will be: Xbox Series S…