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The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday underscored the efforts to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance through fostering good conduct. Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The study session was held a day before the founding anniversary of the CPC. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi conveyed festive greetings to all Party members across the country as he spoke after listening to briefings and participating in discussions that focused on implementing the Party central authorities’…

Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820-9 against Durham on the second day of their County Championship clash at the Oval in London. Dom Sibley scored 305 while fellow England internationals Sam Curran (108), Dan Lawrence (178) and Will Jacks (119) pitched in with centuries as Surrey improved on their previous record of 811 scored against Somerset in 1899 at the same venue. Yorkshire’s total of 887 against Warwickshire in 1896 remains the highest total in county cricket, with Surrey’s record the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Umair Shahid is the Arts and Media Manager at the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant, a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and part of the China Huaneng Group. According to official sources, the plant’s Ambassador for Arts and Media, Umair plays a vital role in promoting cultural exchange and strengthening Pakistan-China relations through the power of art. He is the composer and performer of the acclaimed Chinese song “Wo Men Bu Yi Yang” (“We Are Different”), a musical tribute to the enduring “Iron Brotherhood” between Pakistan and China. The song has been performed at…

ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that India cannot impose its will on Pakistan and should reconsider its policies. Speaking at the 52nd Foundation Day ceremony of the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar emphasised Pakistan’s firm commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and regional integrity. He accused India of using the Pulwama false flag incident as a pretext for aggression, to which Pakistan responded swiftly and effectively. He asserted that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and condemned India’s attempt to weaponise water. He warned that any violation of the…

LONDON: Diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran cannot resume unless the US rules out further strikes on Iran, its deputy foreign minister told the BBC late Sunday. Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the British broadcaster that the US had signalled it wants to return to the negotiating table, a week after it struck three Iranian nuclear facilities. “We have not agreed to any date, we have not agreed to the modality,” said Takht-Ravanchi. “Right now we are seeking an answer to this question. Are we going to see a repetition of an act of aggression while we are engaging in dialogue?” The US needed…

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog has said that Iran retains the capability to resume uranium enrichment within months, raising doubts over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that recent strikes had completely dismantled Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that while the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities caused “severe damage,” they did not eliminate the core infrastructure of the programme. “The capacities they have are there,” Grossi remarked. “They can have, in a matter of months, a few cascades of centrifuges…

United States President Donald Trump has once again vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, reiterating longstanding talking points despite mounting questions over the effectiveness of recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking on Fox News programme Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Trump claimed that Iran was merely “weeks away” from building a nuclear weapon prior to Israel’s military action on June 13 — a conflict that lasted 12 days and saw direct US military involvement targeting Iran’s top nuclear sites. The US launched strikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities nine days after Israel’s initial…

Dubai has marked a major milestone in urban mobility by successfully completing the first test flight of an air taxi developed by U.S.-based Joby Aviation. The trial, conducted in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is part of the emirate’s broader strategy to introduce full-scale air taxi services by 2026. Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the achievement on social platform X, describing it as a groundbreaking step that will “shorten distances, enhance quality of life in Dubai, and reshape sustainable, eco-friendly urban mobility.” The Crown Prince emphasized that this project aligns…

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has confirmed his return to Hera Pheri 3, putting to rest months of speculation surrounding his association with the much-anticipated sequel to one of Bollywood’s most beloved comedy franchises. The third instalment of Hera Pheri—which has witnessed several delays, creative shifts, and contractual tussles—is now back on track, with the original trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal reportedly reuniting for the film. According to industry sources, filming began earlier this year in April. The controversy erupted last year when reports surfaced alleging that Rawal had exited the project abruptly after receiving a signing amount of…