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China released a guideline on deepening the implementation of its “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plus initiative” on Tuesday, setting out a framework to integrate AI into key sectors to foster the development of new quality productive forces. The guideline said by 2027, China plans to have AI deeply embedded in six critical areas, namely science and technology, industrial development, consumption upgrading, people’s wellbeing, governance and global cooperation. The penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and systems is expected to surpass 70 percent, with the scale of core industries in the intelligent economy growing rapidly, the role of AI in public governance…

The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, will hold its 17th session in Beijing from September 8 to 12. This decision was made Tuesday during a meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee, which was presided over by Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee. During the upcoming session, lawmakers will review a slew of draft laws, including a draft atomic energy law, a draft law on public health emergency response, a draft law on national parks, a draft law on the safety management of hazardous chemicals, and other…

China’s national political advisors shared their views on the drafting of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended the plenary meeting of the 13th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee. Fourteen members of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee delivered remarks on the topic. Their suggestions included: placing the development of new quality productive forces in accordance with local…

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has lodged serious representations to Japan over its negative remarks regarding China’s upcoming grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, the ministry’s spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the aim of the commemoration is to remember history and cherish peace. “Any country that faces history with integrity, draws lessons from history, and is truly committed to peaceful development will not doubt or even object to this,” he said. Correctly understanding and treating…

Punjab faces a dangerous flood situation as the 8th spell of monsoon rains continues, raising water levels in major rivers, including the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued flood alerts across the province, urging residents to take precautions. Rising water levels in rivers and dams PDMA officials reported a very high flood risk in the Sutlej at Ganda Singh Wala with a water flow of 188,000 cusecs. The Ravi River at Shahdara is also witnessing record flows of 46,000 cusecs, while Baloki is receiving 69,000 cusecs of water. Moderate flooding has been reported at…

The New Zealand cricket team has been dealt a major setback ahead of their home season, with Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen ruled out of the upcoming Chappell-Hadley T20 series against Australia starting October 1. Fast bowler Will O’Rourke has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back and will be sidelined for at least three months, New Zealand Cricket confirmed. He sustained the injury during the first Test against Zimbabwe earlier this month. The 24-year-old will now undergo a strength and conditioning program, ruling him out of the series against Australia, England and the West…

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s daughter Trishala Dutt has shared a thought-provoking post on Instagram, sparking conversations about family, respect, and mental peace. In her Instagram Story, Trishala wrote that being related by blood does not automatically make someone deserving of a place in one’s life. She explained that sometimes the most exhausting and neglectful people are those labeled as “family.” Her message emphasised that children have the right to distance themselves from parents or relatives who hurt them or repeatedly make them feel guilty. “Peace of mind is more important than family image,” she wrote, underlining that no one is…

At Gamescom 2025, US-based studio Saber Interactive unveiled Turok: Origins, a reboot of the classic dinosaur-hunting series that first gained fame on the Nintendo 64 in the 1990s. The new game promises both single-player and multiplayer modes, blending survival against dinosaurs and aliens with modern cinematic gameplay. First appearing as a comic book hero in the 1950s, Turok became a household name among gamers in the late ’90s. The early Turok titles on Nintendo 64 were beloved for their prehistoric settings and innovative first-person combat, but the franchise faded after a poorly received 2008 reboot. Now, Saber Interactive — known for reviving dormant…

Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador after accusing Tehran of directing two anti-Jewish attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the move marks one of the strongest diplomatic actions taken by Canberra in decades. Speaking in Canberra on Tuesday, Mr Albanese said the attacks — one at the Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney on October 10 and another at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on December 6 — were aimed at “undermining social cohesion.” “It is totally unacceptable, and the Australian government is taking strong and decisive action,” he said. The prime minister also announced plans to…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Muhammad Ameen, Chairman of the Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT), has praised the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his firm economic leadership and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its effective enforcement drive across key industries. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, he emphasized that the FBR’s dedication to strengthening the tax base and ensuring compliance is a national service that directly contributes to Pakistan’s stability and growth. Ameen noted that Pakistan has demonstrated resilience in recent years under the current government’s stewardship, with structural reforms bringing in new levels of accountability, efficiency, and transparency. He…