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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised China’s economic growth and efficiency while urging the European Union to implement sweeping deregulation to boost the EU economy at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday. Stressing only an economically powerful Europe will be a sovereign Europe, Merz said this is the reality all EU leaders are living in, while calling it high time for Europe to act swiftly and decisively. The EU’s growth gap with the U.S. is widening and China is catching up, he added. Citing the numbers that China has grown by around 8 percent per year over the…

During China’s Spring Festival travel rush, a series of surname-themed cultural activities have been launched at major transportation hubs in Shanghai, Fujian, Guangdong and other regions, drawing crowds of travelers, including many from Taiwan region. The events, held under the theme “Talking About Family Names, Celebrating the Chinese New Year,” have become a vivid example of growing people-to-people exchanges and shared cultural identity across the Taiwan Strait. At high-speed railway stations, travelers received surname-themed gift bags, took part in traditional surname tablets rubbings, and watched calligraphers writing personalized Spring Festival couplets and “Fu” characters free of charge. Organizers said the…

China on Thursday launched a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket from the sea, sending seven satellites into planned orbits. The SD-3 commercial rocket blasted off at 2:37 p.m. (Beijing Time) from waters off the coast of Yangjiang in south China’s Guangdong Province. The seven satellites include Pakistan’s PRSC-EO2 satellite. The offshore launch mission was carried out by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. Thursday’s launch was an important achievement of China-Pakistan space cooperation. The PRSC-EO2 satellite is equipped with high-resolution optical payloads. The remote sensing data it acquires will serve Pakistan in various fields such as land mapping, environmental and natural…

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi on Thursday delivered a wide-ranging press briefing, reaffirming Islamabad’s strong stance on India, Afghanistan, and regional security while highlighting diplomatic engagements with Central Asian states and the United States. He emphasized that diplomacy continues even during clashes and war, but warned that Pakistan would give a strong response to any future Indian aggression. Strong message on India, security The spokesperson said Pakistan has shot down Indian warplanes, adding that even the companies that manufactured the aircraft had confirmed the development. He reiterated that a strong response would be given to any future Indian aggression.…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday inaugurated Pakistan’s first government-run School and Resource Center for Autism in Lahore, calling it “no less than a miracle.” She said the state stands with special children like a mother and vowed that the journey of development, prosperity and service would continue. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the chief minister said it is the state’s responsibility to help citizens in times of difficulty. “This center is nothing less than a miracle,” she said, congratulating her team on establishing an international-standard autism center within just one year. Maryam Nawaz described the initiative as a fulfillment…

Iran’s missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Washington eye a new round of talks to avert conflict. US and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks last week in Oman, amid a regional naval buildup by the US threatening Iran. “The Islamic Republic’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable,” Ali Shamkhani said according to state media while appearing in a march commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Washington has long sought to extend talks on Iran’s nuclear capabilities to cover its missile…

US President Donald Trump said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday they reached no “definitive” agreement on how to move forward with Iran but he insisted negotiations with Tehran would continue to see if a deal can be achieved. Netanyahu, who had been expected to press Trump to widen diplomacy with Iran beyond its nuclear program to include limits on its missile arsenal, stressed that Israel’s security interests must be taken into account but offered no sign that the president made the commitments he sought. In their seventh meeting since Trump returned to office last year,…

Zayn Malik has revealed that his 5-year-old daughter, Khai, dreams of pursuing a career in K-pop. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast on February 11, the former One Direction singer shared his thoughts on his daughter’s early interest in the music industry. During the podcast, Zayn said, “She definitely wants to be a K-Pop star. She’s big into K-Pop.” The singer expressed pride in her enthusiasm but also acknowledged the challenges of the music industry. While reflecting on the possibility of Khai following in his footsteps, Zayn admitted he would personally prefer to keep her away from the industry. “I would…

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that PTI founder Imran Khan be provided access to eye specialists and allowed telephonic contact with his sons, Qasim and Suleman, with both steps mandated to be completed by February 16. The court emphasised that health concerns and family communication are top priorities while ensuring equal treatment for all prisoners. Report highlights health concerns A report by Barrister Salman Safdar, acting as Friend of the Court, revealed that Imran Khan’s vision in both eyes was normal until October 2025. After October, the PTI founder began experiencing continuous blurring of vision, repeatedly informing jail…

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are receiving widespread support online following a heated encounter with paparazzi. The engaged couple reportedly asked photographers to leave them alone as they tried to head home after dinner. The moment quickly went viral, sparking debate about celebrity privacy. Dua Lipa and her fiancé, Callum Turner, were recently photographed leaving the renowned restaurant Le Voltaire. The pair, who are frequently spotted together in public, appeared visibly frustrated as photographers continued snapping pictures. A viral clip shows the couple attempting to walk away without showing their faces. Paparazzi could be heard asking for “one full picture,”…