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Belgium has announced it will recognise the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and introduce a series of sanctions against Israel, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot confirmed on Tuesday that Belgium would formally back Palestinian statehood during the UNGA session in New York, scheduled from September 9 to 23. “Palestine will be recognised by Belgium at the UN session! And firm sanctions will be imposed against the Israeli government,” Prevot wrote on social media platform X. Sanctions against Israel The Belgian government said it would adopt 12 “firm sanctions”…

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 internationals, saying he wants to focus on extending his career in Tests and ODIs. The left-arm pacer, who played 65 T20Is and claimed 79 wickets, leaves as Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format behind Adam Zampa. Starc said Test cricket had always been his “highest priority” and highlighted upcoming challenges such as the Ashes, an away series in India, and the 2027 ODI World Cup as key goals. “I have loved every minute of every T20 game I have played for Australia, particularly the 2021 World Cup,” Starc said,…

Afghanistan outplayed the United Arab Emirates by 38 runs in the third match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series at Sharjah on Monday night, powered by sharp spin bowling and steady top-order batting. Set a target of 189, the UAE managed 150 for 8 in their 20 overs. Rahul Chopra offered resistance with a fighting 52 off 35 balls, including three fours and three sixes, but lacked support at the other end. Muhammad Waseem contributed a brisk 67 from 37 balls at the top, though his dismissal alongside Asif Khan derailed the chase. Earlier, Afghanistan posted 188 for 4, built on…

Pakistan batter Asif Ali on Sunday announced his retirement from international cricket, calling it the greatest honor of his life to represent the country. “Wearing Pakistan’s jersey has been the biggest privilege of my life,” Asif said in a message on X. He expressed gratitude to fans, teammates and coaches for their support throughout his career. Asif added that while he is stepping away from international duty, he will continue to play club and league

Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defence Force, Lieutenant General Theyab Saqr Abdullah Al Nuaimi, visited Air Headquarters in Islamabad where he met Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, officials said Monday. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and expressed determination to explore new avenues of cooperation. The chiefs reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral military partnership through joint training and collaboration. Upon arrival, Lt. Gen. Al Nuaimi was presented with a guard of honor by a contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Air Chief Sidhu welcomed the delegation,…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan and China enjoyed an enduring friendship which had a prominent and unique place in the world as both the countries were supporting each other. He observed that China had played a very significant role in Pakistan’s economic and social progress. The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of Tianjin Binhai New Area led by Tianjin Standing Member of the Communist Party China and Tianjin Binhai New Area Party Secretary Lian Maojun that called on him in China, PM Office Media Wing said in…

Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on Monday issued a statement on further advancing cooperation in science, technology, and innovation at the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin. The leaders stressed that further scientific and technological collaboration within the SCO framework is crucial. They pledged to pursue mutually beneficial and equitable cooperation, promote shared development, and jointly explore new models and channels of partnership to boost innovation capacity and deepen collaboration in science and technology.

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, hosted the spouses of foreign leaders on Monday afternoon during a cultural tour along Tianjin’s historic Haihe River as part of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. The event showcased China’s cultural diplomacy and its dedication to building international goodwill. The program started in a warm and festive spirit. When guests arrived at the pier, Peng greeted each of them with a handshake before they took a group photo. They were then cheerfully welcomed by local children, who waved both Chinese and foreign flags while singing the song “Waiting for you…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday highlighted a series of outcomes achieved at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 held in Tianjin, China. The largest-ever SCO summit since its establishment in 2001 was attended by leaders of more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations. A development strategy for the SCO in the 2026-2035 period was approved during the summit, setting the tone and direction for the organization’s growth in the next decade, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. The summit released a statement affirming…

China on Monday proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), another important public good that China has shared with the world to promote building a more just and reasonable global governance system. The GGI marks the fourth landmark global initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping over the past several years, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative. “I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said upon putting forward…