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Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday said that “there is no alternative” except accepting the rights of the Iranian people outlined in Iran’s 14-point proposal. Any other approach would yield no results but repeated failures, he posted on social media, adding that the longer the delay, the more American taxpayers will pay. Earlier, he also warned the country’s armed forces are ready to give a “lesson-teaching” response to any aggression. “Our armed forces are ready to give a lesson-teaching response to any aggression,” Ghalibaf said, stressing, “We are ready for all options. They will be surprised.” The remarks…

On a route linking Beijing, the northern province of Hebei and the port city of Tianjin, an autonomous freight truck rolls out of a logistics park in Beijing’s southeastern suburbs, crosses Hebei’s Langfang City and heads toward the Tianjin Port, carrying with it a supply chain highlighting growing industrial integration across the region. The journey reflects a broader push to integrate one of China’s most economically important regions, where local governments are trying to pool industrial strengths in areas ranging from electric vehicles and robotics to healthcare and transport networks. From batteries and roof racks made in Hebei to car lights…

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. At a time of prolonged geopolitical tensions and fragile global recovery, the world is closely watching whether the two leaders can further stabilize China-US relations and inject much-needed certainty into the international landscape. Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with US President Donald Trump in Busan, Republic of Korea, October 30, 2025. /Xinhua Keeping China-US relations on the right course For many observers, the summit reflects one core hope:…

Pakistan summoned the Afghan Chargé d’Affaires to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and lodged a strong protest over the deadly suicide attack on the Fatehkhel Police Post in Bannu. The May 9 attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district left 15 police constables martyred and four others injured, including a civilian. The Foreign Office handed over a strong demarche to the Afghan side over the vehicle-borne IED attack. Pakistan condemned the attack, which it said was carried out by terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij. The Foreign Office said the incident was cowardly and barbaric. Investigation points to Afghanistan-based terrorists According to the Ministry…

Authorities say Islamabad has been saved from a major disaster after the Counter Terrorism Department arrested a young woman allegedly being prepared for a suicide attack. The woman, identified as Khairun-Nisa from Turbat, said she was threatened, blackmailed and forced to work for the Baloch Liberation Army. Khairun-Nisa said her cousin threatened to kill her father and forced her to work for the organization. She said she came from a poor family and that her father is a driver. According to her, she stayed silent out of fear that her family would be harmed. ‘I didn’t want to carry out an…

The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned three Norwegian nationals to appear before an investigating committee in Lahore in connection with a defamation-related inquiry, according to official notices. The notices direct three individuals — right-wing Norway tabloid Verdens Gang (VG) reporter Rolf J Wideroe, prosecutor Carl Graff Hartmann and VG’s editor — to appear in person before investigators on May 13 at 12pm at the Cybercrime Reporting Center in Lahore to record their statements and present their version of events. The notification states: “You are directed to appear in person before the undersigned to record your version.” It further warns that…

The Punjab government has finalized the schedule for summer vacations across the province. According to the decision approved by the provincial cabinet, summer vacations will begin on May 22 and continue until August 23. Schools across Punjab will reopen after the summer break on August 24. The decision has been taken by the Punjab government as part of the official summer vacation schedule. Cabinet approves vacation plan The provincial cabinet has approved the summer vacation dates. The final decision confirms that educational institutions in Punjab will remain closed from May 22 to August 23.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that Pakistan may experience a more intense summer this year, with temperatures in some areas likely to reach 50°C during May and June. The NDMA has issued a heatwave alert and started training relevant institutions to prepare for extreme weather conditions. According to the NDMA, the first spell of heat in the first week of May was only a “trailer,” while a stronger heatwave is expected in the coming days. The authority said upper Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan are likely to remain in the grip of intense heat. Rawalpindi and…

Cricket Australia has announced its squad for the ODI series against Pakistan, with Mitchell Marsh set to lead the side in the three-match series starting May 30. Australia also named squads for the white-ball tour of Bangladesh, with several new and returning players included across formats. Mitchell Marsh, who is currently playing in the IPL, will captain Australia in the ODI series against Pakistan. Senior fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have not been included in any of the squads. Fast bowlers Billy Stanlake and Riley Meredith have returned to the ODI setup. Pakistan ODI schedule confirmed …

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted ​image of the pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing ​televisions for retail sale, enabling the company to benefit from what seemed ⁠like her endorsement of the product. The image alleged to have been used ​on the TV boxes is titled “Dua Lipa – Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024,” and ​Lipa is the owner…