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China hopes the United States will adopt an objective, rational view of the implementation of the China-U.S. phase-one economic and trade agreement, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. China urged the U.S. to refrain from shifting blame and to avoid using China as a pretext to create trouble or provoke issues, the ministry said. The remarks were made in response to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s statement that the United States will continue to advance its Section 301 investigation into China’s compliance with the phase-one economic and trade agreement and that it may impose tariff measures. If the United…

China’s top legislature started a regular session on Wednesday to review a raft of bills, including draft laws and reports. Zhao Leji, chairman of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presided over the first plenary meeting of the committee’s 21st session. Lawmakers reviewed a slew of documents, including a draft law on social assistance, a draft fire and rescue personnel law, and deliberated draft amendment to the law on certified public accountants. They also reviewed a draft report on the NPC Standing Committee’s work, a draft agenda for the fourth session of the 14th NPC, a draft list…

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) chief executive will lead a cross-bureau and interdepartmental task force for Hong Kong to proactively align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, and for the first time, to formulate Hong Kong’s five-year plan, Paul Chan, financial secretary of the HKSAR government, said on Wednesday. While delivering the latest budget on Wednesday, Chan said that the 15th Five-Year Plan has given explicit support to Hong Kong in better integrating into and serving the overall national development, consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center, while developing into an international…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Germany to enhance strategic communication and deepen mutual trust, as the world faces growing turbulence and interconnection. During talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing, Xi pointed out that China and Germany are the world’s second and third largest economies, and the bilateral relationship not only bears on the interests of both countries, but also has significant impact on Europe and the world. Noting that the current international situation is undergoing the most profound transformation since the end of World War II, he said the greater changes and turbulence…

ISLAMABAD : A review mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Pakistan today for a 15-day visit to assess the country’s economic performance under the ongoing loan programme. The mission will remain in the country until March 11, holding negotiations in two phases — first in Karachi and later in Islamabad. During the visit, the IMF team will evaluate Pakistan’s economic performance for the first six months of the current fiscal year, from July to December. The broad contours of the upcoming federal budget for the next fiscal year will also be part of the…

Pakistan and Italy have agreed to exempt Pakistani diplomatic passport holders from Italian visa requirements, easing official travel and strengthening bilateral ties. The decision came after a high-level meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Pente Duce. During the meeting, Minister Naqvi requested visa exemptions for Pakistani diplomats. Italy agreed, allowing diplomatic passport holders to travel to Italy without prior visas, facilitating smoother official engagements and boosting diplomatic cooperation. Alongside the diplomatic privileges, Italy confirmed the issuance of work visas for 10,500 skilled Pakistani workers. This move underscores Italy’s commitment to promoting legal migration and…

Iran says a renewed nuclear agreement with the United States is “within reach,” offering a note of cautious optimism ahead of fresh talks in Geneva. But as diplomacy unfolds, military tensions in the region continue to rise. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said Tuesday that a deal with Washington to avert conflict is possible if diplomacy takes priority. Calling it a “historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement,” Araghchi suggested the outcome depends on whether political leaders choose negotiations over confrontation. In a statement shared on social media, he stressed that Iran is “crystal clear” it would “under no circumstances…

Hiba Bukhari has finally addressed the viral clip that left social media users confused about her age. Appearing on a Ramazan transmission, the actress clarified that the young girl spotted in the old PTV video was indeed her. An old clip from a musical night aired on Pakistan Television Corporation recently resurfaced online. In the footage, a young girl caught viewers’ attention because of her striking resemblance to Hiba Bukhari. The internet quickly began debating whether it was truly the actress or just her doppelganger. The clip spread widely across social media, fueling curiosity about her early years. Hiba confirms it was her…

Sydney Sweeney is turning the page both personally and professionally. Months after ending her engagement to Jonathan Davino, the actress has reportedly dissolved their shared production company and launched a new one entirely under her control. According to TMZ, the 28-year-old actress has officially ended her business partnership with Davino, 42. A source told the outlet that Sweeney dissolved Fifty-Fifty Films LLC, the production company the pair co-founded in 2019 during the early stages of their relationship. The move comes months after the couple called off their engagement last year. Fifty-fifty films officially closed Fifty-Fifty Films LLC produced several notable projects, including the…

Wedding festivities for actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have begun on a fun and sporty note. Instead of sticking to traditional pre-wedding photos, the couple surprised fans with a cricket-themed celebration they called the “Virosh Premier League.” As celebrations got underway, the couple shared glimpses of a small cricket match organised as part of their wedding week. In an Instagram Story, fans spotted a mini cricket bat engraved with their names and wedding date. A medal stamped with “26.02.26” — the date many followers have been eagerly counting down to — added a personalised touch. The playful event quickly grabbed attention online, with…