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RIO DE JANEIRO : BRICS leaders will meet in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday (Jul 6), with the bloc depleted by the absence of China’s Xi Jinping, who is skipping the annual summit of emerging economies for the first time in 12 years. The grouping, often seen as a Chinese-driven counterbalance to Western power, meets as members face imminent and costly tariff wars with the United States. Conceived two decades ago as a forum for fast-growing economies, the BRICS have come to be dominated by Beijing, which grew much faster and larger than the rest. China has not said why…

United States President Donald Trump signed into law a massive package of tax and spending cuts at the White House on Friday, staging an outdoor ceremony on the Fourth of July holiday that took on the air of a Trump political rally. With military jets flying overhead and hundreds of supporters in attendance, Trump signed the bill one day after the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the signature legislation of the president’s second term. The bill, which will fund Trump’s immigration crackdown, make his 2017 tax cuts permanent, and is expected to knock millions of Americans off health insurance,…

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday it was good that Hamas said it had responded in “a positive spirit” to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal. He told reporters aboard Air Force One there could be a deal on a Gaza ceasefire by next week but that he had not been briefed on the current state of negotiations. In a related statement, Trump added that he would discuss issues concerning Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The US President said that Iran’s nuclear programme has been completely dismantled, adding that Iran could restart its nuclear activities. Meanwhile, Hamas…

While the internet is often abuzz with debates labelling carbohydrates as the enemy of weight loss and a leading cause of weight gain, the reality is far more nuanced. Carbohydrate options such as rice—particularly in its unrefined forms—can help prevent insulin resistance, regulate blood sugar levels, and keep you feeling full for longer. According to research conducted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (part of the US National Library of Medicine), whole grains are not inherently fattening. In fact, opting for their unrefined counterparts can support weight loss efforts by promoting satiety and preventing overeating.…

Following the sudden death of a schoolteacher in Lahore, renewed concerns have surfaced about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and a perceived rise in heart attacks among young people. However, leading cardiologists and researchers in Pakistan and India have strongly refuted these claims, citing lack of scientific evidence linking the vaccines to sudden cardiac deaths. Professor Dr. Nadeem Rizvi, a senior cardiologist in Pakistan, emphasized that there is no credible data to support the theory that COVID-19 vaccines are causing heart attacks. “Globally, no study has shown an increase in heart disease or sudden deaths among vaccinated individuals,” he said.…

LAHORE : The 9th of Muharram is being observed across Pakistan with deep religious reverence and solemnity to honor the martyrs of Karbala. Mourning processions are underway in various cities with heightened security arrangements in place. In Lahore, the central procession began from Pandu Street in Islampura, passing through Islampura Bazaar, Secretariat, and Old Anarkali, and will conclude at Khema Sadat. Along the route, arrangements for noha khwani, namaz-e-zohrain and maghribain prayers have been made. Over 10,000 security personnel, including police, Rangers, and other forces, have been deployed to guard 79 processions. Walk-through gates, metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and snipers…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an urgent alert for potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a result of heatwave induced glacier melts. According to the official alert issued by the PMD’s Research and Development Division in Islamabad, a sustained increase in temperatures, coupled with an approaching weather system, may result in flash floods in vulnerable northern valleys in the coming days. This increased meltwater could result in the sudden bursting of glacial lakes, causing devastating GLOF events and flash floods in adjacent valleys and downstream communities, it said. The PMD has particularly…

RAWALPINDI : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, air and naval chiefs, and the armed forces of Pakistan solemnly commemorated and paid heartfelt tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan, Nishan-e-Haider, on the occasion of his 26th martyrdom anniversary. During the Kargil conflict in 1999, Captain Karnal Sher Khan, a symbol of unwavering courage and patriotism, sacrificed his life while defending the motherland with unparalleled valor. He remains an eternal source of inspiration for the Armed Forces and the nation. His gallant actions in the face of overwhelming…

The Japanese edition of CGTN’s latest multimedia immersive and interactive virtual exhibition, “Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory,” was showcased on Saturday at the China Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Part of the “Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory” exhibition. /CGTN Renowned as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese architectural technology and artistic development, the Tang Dynasty architecture has had a profound impact on both Chinese and global architectural history. The virtual exhibition, with a focus on the refined elegance of wooden structures of China’s Tang Dynasty (618-907), presents the aesthetics behind the buildings in a digital interactive form, offering…

China’s large photovoltaic (PV) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel car carrier, the “Yuan Hai Kou,” has successfully completed its maiden voyage, arriving at Greece’s Piraeus Port with 4,000 Chinese vehicles onboard, according to China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited. The vessel features multiple green and intelligent technologies to ensure low-carbon operations throughout its voyages. In addition to an advanced LNG dual-fuel main engine, it is equipped with a 302.8-kilowatt solar system, the largest of its kind, capable of generating 410,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This reduces the ship’s carbon intensity by 35 percent over its lifecycle compared to conventional vessels.…