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New Zealand captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the ongoing series against Zimbabwe after failing to recover fully from a shoulder injury. According to New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Latham did not pass the fitness test and will therefore not take part in the second Test match. Head coach Rob Walter expressed regret over Latham’s absence, stating that it is a setback for the team. In his absence, Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the side in the second Test. New Zealand have added Bevon Jacobs to the squad as batting and fielding cover in order to maintain team…

OpenAI’s GPT-5, the latest installment of the AI technology that powered the ChatGPT juggernaut in 2022, is set for an imminent release, and users will scrutinize if the step up from GPT-4 is on par with the research lab’s previous improvements. Two early testers of the new model told Reuters they have been impressed with its ability to code and solve science and math problems, but they believe the leap from GPT-4 to GPT-5 is not as large as the one from GPT-3 to GPT-4. The testers, who have signed non-disclosure agreements, declined to be named for this story. OpenAI…

The Sindh government has decided to launch a new train service on a short route between Rohri and Karachi in a major step toward improving public transport.  The project is part of a broader plan to ease travel for millions and revive rail connectivity across the province. The announcement came during a key meeting between Sindh Energy and Planning Minister Nasir Hussain Shah and a delegation from Pakistan Railways, where both sides agreed to collaborate on multiple railway development projects. Rohri-Karachi track declared a priority During the meeting, the new railway track from Rohri to Karachi was declared a priority…

China’s total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 25.7 trillion yuan (about $3.6 trillion) in the first seven months of 2025, up 3.5 percent year on year, official data showed on Thursday.

As the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) draws to a close, China has achieved a series of historic milestones, from economic resilience and green transition to technological breakthroughs. Despite evolving priorities across all 14 five-year plans, from industrialization and economic reform to sustainability and innovation, the overarching goal has remained constant – advancing national development and prosperity. Marking a strategic pivot from growth-centric targets, the 14th Five-Year Plan has championed high-quality development, serving as a catalyst for nationwide progress across all sectors. At a press conference on the country’s high-quality fulfillment of targets set for the 14th Five-Year Plan period…

The Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology and the Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites recently signed a cooperation agreement to jointly establish a space hospital in the future. This project aims to enhance astronauts’ health and expand in-orbit medical monitoring and life support capabilities. The future space hospital will make breakthroughs in fields such as aerospace, medicine and biology, and conduct cutting-edge research in space life and health support. It will also prepare research on non-astronauts space travel, interstellar exploration and other space health support needs, the China Science Daily reported Wednesday. According to the agreement, both sides will work together…

A Chinese mainland spokesperson has warned Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, of being judged by history for betraying the motherland. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, delivered this warning on Wednesday while addressing media inquiries about Lai’s recent “Taiwan independence” separatist remarks made at the Ketagalan Forum. Through his address, Lai once again exposed his true nature as a “saboteur of peace, peddler of war, and troublemaker,” Zhu said. Since assuming office over a year ago, Lai has persistently enforced an atmosphere of “green terror” across the island, suppressing and persecuting…

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal hailed China-Pakistan relations as having “soared beyond the skies” after the successful joint launch of the fourth Earth Observation Satellite. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, he highlighted progress in infrastructure, economic, technological, and strategic cooperation. His visit also focused on preparations for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming trip to China for the September SCO Summit and the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, during his visit to Beijing, emphasized Pakistan’s desire to leverage Chinese technological advancements, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and next-generation batteries like sodium-ion technology. He highlighted EV manufacturing as a key area for future Pakistan-China cooperation, offering cost benefits for Chinese firms and helping Pakistan reduce fossil fuel dependency. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties, advancing CPEC’s second phase, and boosting economic collaboration. Meanwhile, the government approved a five-year Rs100 billion subsidy scheme for 116,000 electric bikes and 3,170 electric rickshaws/loaders to promote EV adoption and environmental sustainability.

England veteran batter Joe Root has secured the number one spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings. According to details, the ICC has released latest rankings. Pakistan Test vice-captain Saud Shakeel has secured 12th position. India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has placed on the number one spot in the Test bowling rankings. Mohammad Siraj has also secured 15th position after showing excellent prowess against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Prasidh Krishna has secured 59th position. Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan has secured 21st position, whereas Shaheen Afridi has secured the 23rd position On the other side, Indian opener Abhishek…