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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi met with a delegation led by Steve Daines, a US Republican senator from Montana, on Thursday in Beijing.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has had “very good” talks with Iran over the past 24 hours on ending the war that has lasted more than two months. A Pakistani source and another source briefed on the mediation told Reuters that the two sides were close to reaching a one-page memorandum that would formally end the conflict. The memorandum would pave the way for talks on reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iran and placing limits on Iran’s nuclear program, the sources said. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday…

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday issued an evacuation note to all foreign diplomatic missions in Kyiv, citing an earlier warning that any attempt to disrupt Victory Day celebrations would trigger a “massive missile strike” on the Ukrainian capital. On Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire over two days on May 8 and 9 while marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the same day that Ukraine would observe a ceasefire beginning Wednesday at midnight. Later on Wednesday, Zelensky said that Russia continued its military operations with attacks on…

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that Japan’s right-wing forces are pushing for the acceleration of remilitarization, adding Japan’s neo-militarism is rising and posing threat to regional peace and stability. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing, in response to a query about reports saying that Japan recently fired Type 88 missiles in the joint military exercise “Balikatan” between the US and the Philippines, the first time Japan launched offensive missiles overseas since World War II. Lin stated that Japan bears severe historical guilt for its aggression and colonial rule over Southeast Asian countries, including the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted the 3rd Pakistan Professionals &  Students Forum (PSPF) 2026, under the theme “STEM Connect: Innovation, Mentorship, and Collaboration,” bringing together Pakistani students, researchers, academics, and professionals from across China for networking, mentorship, and collaboration in key scientific and technological fields. The Forum featured seven STEM-focused mentorship clusters, including electrical & control systems, chemical & materials sciences, artificial intelligence & computer science, biological & agricultural sciences, civil, environmental & safety engineering, earth sciences, and mechanical, aerospace & energy disciplines. Participants engaged in interactive discussions on academic growth, research collaboration, career…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Reinforcing its position as a global leader in advanced energy storage and solar solutions, Livoltek has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), alongside the EPC agreement between Hub Salt and Optimisen, for the deployment of a 2.35MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integrated with a 1.44MW solar PV system at the Hub Salt Refinery in Sindh. Powered by Livoltek’s advanced technology, this milestone marks the company’s first high-capacity BESS deployment in Pakistan and underscores its growing footprint in South Asia. The project will be executed by Optimisen as the EPC partner, combining…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A TİKA-led Turkish technical delegation conducted a working visit to Pakistan to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Türkiye and Pakistan in the fields of flood management, climate resilience, and early warning systems. The visit aimed to facilitate technical consultations, field assessments, and institutional exchanges in order to develop a joint roadmap for future cooperation initiatives between the two countries. The Turkish delegation, headed by Mr. Maruf Aras, Deputy General Manager of General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion of Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and experts from State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Poland in Islamabad on Tuesday celebrated Poland’s National Day with a dignified reception, where Ambassador Maciej Pisarski delivered a thoughtful and future oriented address, underlining the historical significance of the Third May Constitution of 1791 and the steadily expanding partnership between Pakistan and Poland. The ceremony was attended by senior government functionaries, parliamentarians, diplomats, members of the civil society, and other distinguished guests. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Pisarski described the 1791 Constitution as a landmark in Polish history and a lasting emblem of freedom, sovereignty, and civic rights that has continued to…

The US Department of State has announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, as the decision reflects a “commitment to ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel”. The State Department, in an official statement, also announced the shifting of responsibility for diplomatic engagement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the US Embassy in Islamabad. It added that the decision reflects a “commitment to ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel and improving resource management”. Despite the closure, Washington stressed that its policy priorities in Pakistan remain unchanged. “While our physical presence in Peshawar is changing, the Administration’s policy priorities in Pakistan…

Freshworks (FRSH.O) said on Tuesday it would cut 11% of its workforce, or about 500 jobs, as the business-software ​company navigates the industrywide disruptions caused by the rapid advances in artificial ‌intelligence. Shares of the company, which makes software that manages customer service and tech support, were down more than 8% in extended trading. The cuts are the latest tied to AI in the software business, ​as companies race to automate work and reshape products around the technology ​while trying to offset its steep costs. Peer Atlassian (TEAM.O) last month ⁠said it would slash roughly 10% of jobs. At the…