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Bahrain have defeated Pakistan 3–1 in the final of the AVC Nations Cup 2025, held in Bahrain, to claim the championship title. According to details, the Green Shirts managed to secure the silver medal in the tournament after putting up a spirited performance in the tournament. Bahrain won the match with set scores of 25–18, 25–17, 16–25 and 25–23. Earlier, Pakistan has secured a place in the final of the tournament after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Qatar in the semi-final clash held in Bahrain on Saturday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a law authorising the development of a state-backed messaging app integrated with government services, as Moscow strives to reduce its dependence on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Russia has long sought to establish what it calls digital sovereignty by promoting home-grown services. Its push to replace foreign tech platforms became more urgent as some Western companies pulled out of the Russian market following Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russian lawmakers say the state app will have functionality that the likes of Telegram and Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp do not. Critics say the fact…

Research suggested that just one particular type of fruit may significantly reduce the risk of dementia. According to scientific analysis, a specific fruit has been found to offer remarkable benefits for individuals aiming to improve memory, focus, and cognitive resilience. Notably, this fruit can also reduce the likelihood of developing dementia. It has been reported that a certain type of berry enhances brain function due to a key nutritional compound found within it. This fruit may also protect individuals at risk of cognitive decline from further deterioration. Studies indicate that even a small amount of blueberries can lead to a…

A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday, the hosts reaching a target of 371 — the 10th highest successful run chase in red-ball cricket’s history. Having turned the match on its head at Headingley after India had been 430-3 in their first innings, England appeared to be cruising to a dramatic win as openers Duckett and Zak Crawley eased their side to lunch on 117-0 in their second innings. Duckett continued his imperious form with another four through the covers…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called on the international community to take constructive actions in carrying out international economic and trade cooperation. Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China’s Tianjin Municipality. Equal consultations urged to resolve disputes, differences “Constructive actions mean we need to proactively take more practical measures to safeguard free trade and multilateralism and promote the stable development of the world economy,” Li said. The premier called for resolving disputes and differences through equal consultations. Noting that…

A report from China’s State Council on Tuesday revealed that the country has made notable strides in advancing innovation-driven development, and that its innovation-driven strategy has been gaining momentum. Beijing, Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have each reported remarkable outcomes in their development as international centers of sci-tech innovation, according to the report, which the State Council submitted to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature. In 2024, China’s integrated circuit industry saw rapid growth, with a 22.2-percent increase in the production of integrated circuits, and the value of…

China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong has urged all parties to faithfully abide by the ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran. “No more deceptions this time,” he said when responding to a question by CMG reporter Xu Dezhi ahead of a related Security Council meeting in New York, U.S., on Wednesday. The ceasefire took effect earlier Tuesday after both Iran and Israel unleashed salvos of missiles in the final moments. No reports of air strikes as of now and the two countries had lifted civilian restrictions after 12 days of air strikes. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged congratulations with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Mozambique.

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable surge at the start of trading today, with the benchmark KSE-100 index skyrocketing by 4,332 points shortly after the market opened, restoring four key levels in one go. The sharp rally comes in the wake of the Iran-Israel ceasefire, boosting investor confidence and driving strong buying across the board. Stock analysts predict a powerful rebound throughout the day as market sentiment improves. Currency brokers also reported a major breakthrough in resolving the power sector’s circular debt issue. The government is expected to soon secure a low-cost loan of Rs 1,275 billion from banks,…

The United Nations underscored the sharing of natural resources under mutually agreed treaties, a UN spokesperson said Monday, while commenting on a senior Indian minister’s threat that New Delhi would never restore the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. India put into “abeyance” its participation in the 1960 treaty, which governs the usage of the Indus river system after 26 civilians in Indian-occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam were killed in what New Delhi described as an act of terror. The treaty guaranteed water access for 80% of Pakistan’s farms through three rivers originating in India. Pakistan categorically denied involvement in the Pahalgam…