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What if the biggest challenges in the world could be solved by the smallest living organisms? We are not just studying life, we are programming it. This shared vision gathered microbiologists from Asia, Europe, America and Africa in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, on November 18 for a symposium co-hosted by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This event marked ASM’s first symposium in Shenzhen and its inaugural partnership with SIAT, aiming to accelerate scientific exchange and collaboration in microbial biotechnology. Participants at the ASM-SIAT symposium…

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the atmosphere of the phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday was “positive, friendly, and constructive.” At a regular press briefing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed that the U.S. side had initiated the call. She noted that since the start of President Trump’s second term, the two leaders have maintained frequent communication. Mao said the two heads of state exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, stressing that such communication is vital for the stable development of China–U.S. relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

ISLAMABAD : Pakistani military’s spokesman Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has stated that there should be no speculation regarding the court martial of former senior military officer Faiz Hamid. Briefing senior journalists, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) emphasised that the proceedings are part of a legal and judicial process. He added that once the implementation takes place and any decision is reached, the public will be informed accordingly. The DG ISPR firmly remarked that guessing or speculating over the court martial is inappropriate. He raised concerns over the role of certain social media accounts, saying that these…

ISLAMABAD : Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday revealed that the November 11 suicide blast outside Islamabad’s Judicial Complex — which killed 12 people and injured 35 — was planned by banned TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud and executed through his commander Daadullah, who is currently in Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar detailed how four arrested facilitators remained in constant contact with TTP leaders across the border. He identified them as the bomber’s handler Sajidullah alias Sheena, Kamran Khan, Muhammad Zali and Shah Munir, adding that all four were detained within 48 hours in a joint Intelligence…

ISLAMABAD :  Pakistan and Iran on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties in diverse areas and enhance cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual interest. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Dr. Ali Larijani. Earlier, DPM Dar received Ali Larijani at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who arrived in Islamabad on his official visit to Pakistan on Monday night. According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Larijani is scheduled to meet Pakistan’s top leadership…

RAWALPINDI : Security forces have eliminated 22 terrorists belonging to India proxy, Fitna al Khwarij, during intelligence based operation in Bannu. The operation was conducted on 24 November 2025 on reported presence of terrorists, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Tuesday. During the conduct of operation, our troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and after an intense fire exchange, twenty two were killed. Sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Kharji found in the area, the military’s media wing said. It added that the relentless counterterrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as…

China’s first emergency space launch entered orbit after blasting off on Tuesday, as the country looks to plug safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was damaged in orbit earlier this month. The unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 12:11pm (0411 GMT), according to China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Video shared by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV showed the rocket blazing into space, with Earth visible in the background as the vessel entered orbit. The spacecraft will travel to China’s permanently inhabited Tiangong space…

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has confirmed that uniform prayer times will be implemented in Islamabad and Rawalpindi starting January 1. The initiative aims to standardize the timing of Azan and congregational prayers across the twin cities. Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said that around 80 percent of the preparations were completed during his previous tenure as minister. “A unified calendar has been prepared after nearly six months of work,” he added. The new schedule will ensure that prayers are observed simultaneously in both Islamabad and Rawalpindi, creating a synchronized religious timetable for residents. Coordination with scholars across Pakistan…

A sharp rise in asylum claims by Pakistani nationals has exposed what British media and officials describe as serious flaws in the UK’s immigration and visa system. New data reveals that Pakistanis are now the largest group of asylum seekers, with applications increasing fivefold since 2022 and many entering through legal visas before switching their status. According to British media reports, 11,234 Pakistanis applied for political asylum last year, making them the biggest nationality group among asylum applicants. In total, 40,739 migrants lodged asylum claims after arriving in the UK on legitimate visas. Pakistan topped asylum statistics across all major…