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Youm-e-Takbeer, the celebration of Pakistan’s atomic explosions in 1998, is being observed today (Thursday) with a pledge to make the country economically and militarily strong. The day is commemorated every year on May 28 to remember the conduction of nuclear tests on the very day, in 1998, making Pakistan the seventh nuclear nation of the world and first Islamic state equipped with nuclear arsenal. Pakistan had conducted nuclear tests in Rasko hills of Chaghi district of Balochistan in response to five nuclear explosions conducted by India, threatening the security of Pakistan. These nuclear tests gave a clear message to the…

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on a two-day official visit, where he received a warm welcome. During the visit, President Putin is also participating in the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Council and the Eurasian Economic Forum. A formal reception ceremony in honour of the Russian president was held at Astana’s presidential palace. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev introduced the official delegations of both countries to each other. The national anthems of Russia and Kazakhstan were also played on the occasion. Later, the two leaders held important talks at the…

Iran targeted a US air base in Kuwait on Thursday after the United States struck what Washington described as an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump rejected a reported compromise deal with Tehran. The attacks, while limited, highlighted the fragility of negotiations to turn the tenuous ceasefire that took effect in early April into an agreement to end the three-month-old war that has killed thousands, and reopen the vital shipping route. US Central Command said US forces had shot down five Iranian attack drones and struck a ground control station in the port city…

India has sought initial proposals to locally manufacture a fifth generation combat aircraft from three short-listed bidders, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday, citing defence officials. The bidders are Tata Advanced Systems, and joint ventures between Larsen and Toubro, Bharat Electronics and Bharat Forge — all of them Indian companies. India approved a programme to build the stealth fighter jets and invited interest for the same from defence firms last year, weeks after a fierce military conflict with nuclear-armed foe Pakistan. The programme is critical to boost the strength of the Indian Air Force, whose fleet of mostly Russian aircraft…

China is ready to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and to take concrete actions to translate the constructive relationship of strategic stability into reality at an early date, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a discussion with representatives of US strategic and business circles while in New York to preside over a UN Security Council high-level meeting. China-US relations transcend the bilateral sphere, impacting global peace and…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Today, the people of Azerbaijan proudly celebrate the 108th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence and the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918 – the first secular republic in the Muslim East. This historic occasion symbolizes not only the restoration of Azerbaijan`s sovereignty, but also the enduring spirit of resilience, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment to progress that defines the people of Azerbaijan. Within a remarkably short period of time, Azerbaijan succeeded in establishing its first parliament and government, determining its borders, adopting state symbols, and implementing fundamental state-building reforms. Significant achievements were also made…

China’s Shenzhou-21 crew will soon return home to Earth after nearly seven months in orbit. The Shenzhou-21 crew and the Shenzhou-23 crew had a handover ceremony and transferred the keys of the space station at China’s space station on Thursday. Final preparations have also been completed at the Dongfeng Landing Site, where the Shenzhou-21 crew’s return capsule will touch down. On Wednesday evening, the Dongfeng Landing Site completed its second full-system comprehensive drill, thoroughly testing the organization and command of the search-and-rescue and recovery mission, coordination and cooperation, and emergency support capabilities. This was the final full-system comprehensive drill conducted…

Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to a letter on May 23 from Chinese and US students participating in “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program.”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called for efforts to practice multilateralism and safeguard the authority of the United Nations during separate meetings with his global counterparts on the sidelines of a UN Security Council high-level meeting in New York. Chinese, Serbian FMs vow to boost bilateral ties During a meeting with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is in China for a visit that marks a milestone in bilateral relations. Serbia has become the first country…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said China stands as a model for the world and holds no equal in terms of economic strength. He made the remarks during a special ceremony in Beijing marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The event was attended by the prime minister and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, where a commemorative cake was also cut to celebrate the occasion. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister praised China’s remarkable development over the past 75 years, saying it has become a global example of progress and economic success. He highlighted that China’s…