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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syria, calling them “unhinged aggression” and warning that the attacks could spread further instability across the region. In a strongly worded statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Araghchi said: “Unfortunately, this was all too predictable. Which capital is next?” Describing Israel as a “rabid regime” that “knows no bounds and only grasps one language”, the Iranian foreign minister urged regional and global powers to unite in confronting what he termed Israel’s escalating military provocations. “The world, including the region, must unite to end…

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday delivered a defiant televised address to the nation, vowing to protect Syria’s Druze minority and accusing Israel of exploiting internal unrest in an attempt to fragment the country. Speaking amid ongoing sectarian clashes in the southern province of Suweida, where more than 300 people have reportedly been killed in recent days, al-Sharaa said the Syrian people, with their long history, had consistently rejected all forms of division. “We are the sons of this land and the most capable of overcoming the attempts of the Israeli entity to tear us apart,” he said. Al-Sharaa…

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is set to bring his international career to a close during the upcoming T20 International series against Australia, with his final appearance scheduled at Sabina Park, Jamaica. The all-rounder has been named in the 16-member West Indies squad for the series, which begins on July 20. Sabina Park will host the opening two matches of the series, offering Russell the opportunity to conclude his international journey on home soil. Russell, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, played a key role in West Indies’ title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2016. He has remained active solely in…

China has established partnerships with over 80 countries and regions in intellectual property (IP) cooperation, Shen Changyu, head of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, said at a press conference on Thursday, elaborating on China’s IP achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). The country’s IP cooperation has been further strengthened and expanded with the U.S., the European Union (EU), Japan, South Korea, the BRICS members, ASEAN countries, Central Asian countries and African countries, effectively supporting high-level opening up, said Shen. In 2021, China and the EU inked an agreement on geographical indications protection and cooperation, achieving mutual recognition…

A delegation from the automotive working group of the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (CCCEU) has urged EU officials to ensure fair market access for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. During discussions with European policymakers on Tuesday and Wednesday, representatives from the CCCEU’s automotive working group voiced concern that external political pressure could exert a “spillover effect” on EU policy decisions, potentially shifting the bloc’s approach from “de-risking” to “decoupling” from China. They expressed concerns that Chinese products might be labeled as “engaging in trade diversion,” thus having to face restrictions in the European market, and that…

The 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is currently being held from July 16 to 20 in Beijing, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) under the theme “Connecting the World for a Shared Future.” The event focuses six major supply chains—Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Smart Vehicles, Digital Technology, Healthy Living, and Green Agriculture—as well as a Supply Chain Service area. A total of 651 companies and organizations from 75 countries and regions are participating, showcasing new technologies, products, and services across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of each supply chain, with overseas…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday presided over a State Council executive meeting that studied the implementation of key policy measures aimed at strengthening domestic economic circulation, and reviewed measures to enhance the regulation of market order in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector. The meeting emphasized the need to advance the special initiatives to boost consumption, improve trade-in policies for consumer goods, and provide diversified services that meet various consumption needs of residents. It called for efforts to expand investment in new quality productive forces and emerging services to fully unleash the potential of domestic demand. During the meeting,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, chairing the federal cabinet on Wednesday, approved several major decisions, including a 15% increase in the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) pension and the extension of the import of unregistered life-saving drugs for five more years. According to the official announcement, the EOBI pension will be raised from January 1, 2025, with the increase being funded through the institution’s own financial resources. The PM also directed the formation of a cabinet committee to propose structural reforms in EOBI, with special focus on extending coverage to the unorganized labour sector, including domestic workers and those involved…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued the latest Test player rankings, with England’s Joe Root reclaiming the number one position from compatriot Harry Brook. Harry Brook slipped two places to third, while New Zealand’s Kane Williamson secured the second spot. Australia’s Steve Smith stands at fourth. No Pakistani batsman features in the top ten Test batters list. In the Test bowlers’ rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah remains at the top, followed by Kagiso Rabada in second, Pat Cummins third, and Josh Hazlewood fourth. Pakistan’s spinner Nauman Ali holds the fifth position among the top Test bowlers.

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Wednesday announced the annual results for the 9th and 10th grades for the academic year 2025, with a remarkable overall pass percentage of 88.51%. A total of 284,037 students appeared in the matriculation exams this year. Among them, Maryam Nadeem, a student of Army Public School Westridge, stood out by clinching the first position in the Science Group, securing an impressive 1093 marks. The second position in the Science Group was bagged by Amna Nasir of Lahore Grammar School with 1087 marks. Meanwhile, the third position was shared by Saleha…