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China’s business community has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to a proposed US tariff measure targeting dozens of economies, including China, over allegations related to forced labor, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). The US investigation and proposed tariff measure essentially seek to extend US domestic standards and unilateral rules to other economies, which lack a basis in international law and run counter to the rules of the multilateral trading system, the trade promotion body said. Noting that the US conclusion that the targeted economies’ policies undermine efforts to eliminate forced labor or…

China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that over 100 events aimed at boosting the nation’s imports are to be held in 2026, bringing more high-quality goods from around the globe to Chinese enterprises and consumers. The first overseas event will take place in Belarus on June 7, followed by another in Germany on June 11, marking the events’ debut in the European Union, ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said at a press conference. The events, themed “Exports to China,” will build platforms and bridges for companies from around the world to expand exports to China, enabling countries to further benefit…

“Whoever crosses the red line on the Taiwan question will face the consequences,” the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand said on Thursday, in response to travel bans imposed on a few New Zealand Members of Parliament after they visited the Chinese region. The MPs visited China’s Taiwan region in their capacity as members of parliament recently, disregarding the Chinese side’s serious concerns, resolute opposition and repeated prior warnings, the spokesperson said in remarks published on the embassy’s website. During the visit, they met with several high-ranking local political figures, and their remarks and actions were reported by…

The expansion and renovation of Boten Station on the Lao section of the China-Laos Railway has officially commenced, marking the first large-scale capacity expansion and renovation project on the railway’s Lao section since it began operations in December 2021. The project is expected to enhance the station’s train-handling capabilities and improve the efficiency of cross-border freight operations. Located near the Laos-China border, Boten Station serves as a key hub for cross-border freight transportation. As cross-border trade and economic cooperation continue to expand, demand for both passenger and freight transport has steadily increased, pushing the existing station’s facilities near full capacity.…

By: Beberg Baloch Nations and peoples are recognized by their culture and language. Yet, the legacy of historical colonialism—alongside a lingering contemporary hangover where proper de-colonization never truly commenced—continues to threaten this identity. Today, neo-imperial structures and the hegemony of dominant languages and narratives within digital fiefdoms are generating meta-cultures. In this shifting landscape, linguistic and cultural heritages face the very real threat of extinction. ​The peoples of the Global South remain at the forefront of this profound challenge. With the rapid advancement of machine learning and the boom of artificial intelligence, integrating regional languages into the digital sphere remains…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On 3 June 2026, with Your support, the Kyrgyz Republic achieved a historic victory in the elections of non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027–2028. Kyrgyzstan considers this victory as a strong expression of reliance by the international community, as well as a great responsibility before all Member States of the United Nations. During its membership in the United Nations Security Council, the Kyrgyz Republic intends to consistently promote priorities aimed at strengthening international peace and security, preventing conflicts, developing preventive diplomacy, supporting peaceful settlement of disputes, enhancing the role of…

Pakistan is playing a constructive and sincere role in promoting peace and stability in the region, the Foreign Office said on Thursday, while reiterating its condemnation of Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the past two weeks had been marked by significant diplomatic activity involving Pakistan’s leadership and senior officials. The spokesperson highlighted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s successful visit to China, during which Pakistan and China signed a number of memorandums of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in various sectors. He said the visit reflected the…

The federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 is expected to be presented in the National Assembly on June 10, according to sources. The NA session is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm. A summary for the parliament session on budget has been sent for approval. The budget presentation was originally planned for June 5 but was postponed due to ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and broader fiscal matters. Additionally, the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which was to be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tomorrow, has also been…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan agreed on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in culture and tourism sectors to further enhance people-to-people relations between the two nations. ​The important discussion to this end took place during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia, and H.E. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture. ​The meeting which held at the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture in Islamabad, explored various avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly through the exchange of…

WASHINGTON: The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting ​growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict. The House voted 215 to 208, as four Republicans voted with Democrats in ‌favor of the war powers resolution, which directs Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force. It was the latest setback for Trump in Congress despite his party’s slim majorities in both the House and Senate. For now, the vote is largely…