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Renmin University of China  unveiled its “Global Civilizational Exchange and Mutual Learning Research Initiative” at a sub-forum of the Ministerial Conference on Global Civilizational Dialogue which opened in Beijing on Thursday. The initiative aims to turn the Global Civilization Initiative into practical action and has been included in the meeting’s official action plan. The initiative focuses on three core areas: building a global research network through the establishment of a global civilizational research council, regional and thematic research centers, an international research network, and a civilizational research database; creating platforms for civilizational dialogue, such as launching a “Global Civilizational Dialogue…

The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States will be held in Tianjin on July 15, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Saturday. At the invitation of Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, foreign ministers of other SCO member states and heads of SCO permanent bodies will attend the meeting, the spokesperson said, adding that parties will exchange views on SCO cooperation in various fields and major international and regional issues. In addition to attending…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi  attended the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Asia-Pacific’s development has benefited from the region’s peaceful and stable environment and should be cherished, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Noting that the ARF, as an important multilateral security platform in the region, bears significant responsibilities for maintaining regional peace and stability, Wang said China welcomes the proposal to reinforce the role of the ARF and enhance confidence-building measures. Wang introduced China’s proposition to ensure the stable development of the Asia-Pacific…

As the world marked the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations on June 10, calls for mutual respect, inclusive development and cultural exchange resonated across the world – from the UN headquarters to tea ceremonies in Mauritius, from porcelain showcases in Italy to academic forums in Athens. The day, designated by the UN General Assembly in 2024 following a resolution proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 80 countries, comes amid rising global tensions and pressing challenges – making civilizational dialogue not just timely, but imperative. In a congratulatory letter to the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting on Thursday,…

ISLAMABAD: In a possible setback for Pakistan hockey’s World Cup qualification ambitions, insiders have revealed that the federal government is strongly leaning towards barring the national team from participating in the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey Championship set to commence in Bihar, India, from August 29. Sources close to the Prime Minister’s Office have confirmed the publication that, after weeks of deliberation, it has been “decided in principle” not to send the national side across the border due to escalating safety concerns and heightened tensions fuelled by an aggressive anti-Pakistan narrative running rampant in sections of the Indian media. “The situation…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the military-to-military ceasefire between Pakistan and India is holding steady, however, it appears that the latter’s political leader is not coming to the terms with the recent defeat. “Pakistan-India military-to-military ceasefire is working fine, but India’s political leadership is unable to digest it,” said DPM Dar, who also holds the portfolio of foreign minister, while speaking during an event hosted by the Pakistan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Pakistan and India engaged in military conflict in May this year, wherein the nuclear-armed rivals used missiles, drones, and artillery fire during…

Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan has said that India’s involvement in terrorism within Pakistan is undeniable and that it is now orchestrating acts of terrorism and massacres across the globe. During a weekly press briefing in Islamabad on Friday, Khan stated that Pakistan has a firm stance on terrorism and that there is clear evidence of Indian interference in Balochistan. He alleged that Indian proxies are actively involved in terrorist activities and emphasized that Pakistan is raising the issue of Indian-sponsored terrorism at all international platforms. Commenting on the presence of terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan, the spokesperson noted…

KUALA LUMPUR: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, as the two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of simmering tension over a US trade tariffs offensive. Washington’s top diplomat is in Malaysia on his first trip to Asia since taking office, attending the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum alongside counterparts from Japan, China, South Korea, Russia, Australia, India, the European Union and Southeast Asian states. His meeting with Wang comes amid escalating friction globally over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs,…

Pakistan have secured victory against Malaysia in a penalty shoot-out to reach the final of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 on Friday. According to details, the contest turned into a seesaw thriller as both teams managed to level 3-3, but it was Pakistan who bludgeoned the opponents in the penalty shoot-out to reach the final of the prestigious tournament. Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 after defeating hosts China 2-1 in their final group match at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. Maintaining their unbeaten streak, the national side concluded the group stage…

Google will heavily discount cloud computing services for the U.S. government in a deal that could be finalised within weeks, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing a senior official at the General Services Administration (GSA). The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Oracle (ORCL.N) will offer federal agencies a 75% discount on its license-based software and a “substantial” discount on its cloud service through the end of November. Google’s cloud contract is likely “to land in a similar spot”, the Financial Times said, citing a senior official at the General Services Administration, adding that equivalent discounts from Microsoft’s…