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A series of common opinions on promoting cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation were proposed at a think tank forum co-hosted by research institutes affiliated with the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, which was held in Beijing on Tuesday. The 15 opinions covered five aspects of cross-Strait cooperation and exchanges. The participants at the forum expressed a shared call for the restoration of normal cross-Strait travel, urging the removal of the Democratic Progressive Party authorities’ restrictions on personnel exchanges and the full resumption of normal operations of direct sea and air passenger services between the two…

China unveiled its “No. 1 central document” for 2026 on Tuesday, setting the goal of achieving agricultural and rural modernization, with all-around rural revitalization as the overall guiding task. The document calls for improving the effectiveness of rural policy to better benefit the farmers, safeguarding national food security, and consolidating and building on the achievements of poverty alleviation. It also places emphasis on strengthening rural industries, infrastructure and governance, and enhancing the well-being and quality of life of farmers, in order to provide a solid foundation for advancing Chinese-style modernization. The document focuses on six key areas: boosting agricultural productivity and…

Chinese researchers have unveiled a new flexible chip that could drive the next wave of innovation in wearable technology. The breakthrough, detailed in a study published in the journal Nature, aims to enable more efficient and powerful computing directly on the body – such as on skin or integrated into fabrics – reducing reliance on distant data centers. Most current wearables rely on rigid chips, which can be uncomfortable and limit functionality. While flexible electronics exist, they often lack the processing power for tasks like real-time health tracking, forcing devices to send data to the cloud, a slow and energy-intensive…

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that terrorist elements operating in Balochistan with backing from across the Afghan border would be defeated with the support of the Baloch people, stressing that the state and local communities stand united against terrorism. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament House, the defense minister said Pakistan was facing externally sponsored terrorism but remained confident that peace would prevail through collective efforts. Khawaja Asif said hostile elements were using Afghan-sponsored forces to destabilise Balochistan. “If terrorists become agents of our enemies, who will negotiate with them?” he asked, rejecting any dialogue with armed groups involved…

Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing more than 1,750 points in early trading. Buying was seen in automobile, cement, chemical, banking, fertiliser, pharma, tech, and OMC sectors. At 10:15am, the KSE-100 Index was hovering at 186,813.16, up by 1755.33 points or 0.95%. On Monday, the PSX witnessed volatile trading, as the KSE-100 swayed in both directions before closing the day higher by nearly 900 points. At close, the benchmark index settled at 185,057.83, up by 883.35 points or 0.48%. The stock market did not react negative to the news that US President…

The global shortage of memory chips, fueled by surging demand from artificial intelligence systems, is now hitting hobbyist hardware. Raspberry Pi has announced another round of price increases, marking its second hike in just two months. The ongoing AI-fueled shortage of memory and storage chips has already driven up prices for PC RAM kits and SSDs. Experts warn that the pressure is now spilling over to other products that rely on the same components. As a result, price increases are expected to continue throughout the rest of the year—and possibly longer. Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton confirmed on Monday that…

An open-source AI agent called OpenClaw is rapidly gaining attention across tech communities for doing more than just chatting. Designed to run locally on users’ computers, the tool can manage tasks, operate apps, and even interact with other AI agents—sparking debate over its potential and risks. OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent that runs directly on a user’s device rather than in the cloud. Previously known as Clawdbot and later Moltbot, the project was renamed following a legal dispute with Anthropic. Unlike traditional AI assistants, OpenClaw is built to “actually do things.” Users can give it access to their system…

Apple has officially closed the door on downgrading to iOS 26.2, continuing its usual practice of phasing out older software versions. The move comes just days after the release of iOS 26.2.1 and affects multiple legacy iOS builds as well. Whenever Apple releases an iOS update with important fixes or considers a newer version stable enough, it typically stops signing older releases. This prevents users from rolling back to previous versions. As spotted by MacRumors, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 26.2, making downgrades impossible. In practical terms, users currently running iOS 26.2.1, which was released just a week ago, can…

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu reiterated his resolve to further enhance professional cooperation with the Libyan Air Force. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Libyan Armed Forces deputy commander-in-chief, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, visited the Air Headquarters. The Air Chief Marshal, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, met Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, ISPR said. The meeting included an exchange of views on matters of mutual interest and the regional security situation, the ISPR added. Discussions also covered possibilities for further strengthening bilateral military cooperation, according to the ISPR. The…

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) secretary-general, Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, arrived at the GHQ. Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, met Major General Mohammed bin Saeed. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, said ISPR. Emphasis was laid on regional security and enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism. A reaffirmation was made of the joint strategy, intelligence sharing and the resolve to fight terrorism and extremism. The Field Marshal praised the IMCTC’s role in strengthening stability and coordinated counter-terrorism measures in the Islamic world. Major General Mohammed bin Saeed acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in…