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Fifth seed Taylor Fritz reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday after coming through a topsy-turvy four-setter against Karen Khachanov where the American seemed to be cruising, but then had to show all his fighting spirit. Fritz eventually triumphed 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) but must have thought he was in for an easier passage as he ripped through the first two sets. Russia’s Khachanov, the 17th seed, also seeking a first Wimbledon semi, then won eight of the next nine games to take the third set and move a break up in the fourth. Fritz, however, regrouped…

Jofra Archer is fit and ready to go if called upon for England’s third test against India, coach Brendon McCullum said, as the injury-plagued fast bowler edges closer to a return in the longest format. Archer has taken 42 wickets in 13 tests but has not played in the format since February 2021 after a succession of elbow injuries and back issues sidelined him for long periods. The 30-year-old was added to the squad for the second test at Edgbaston but did not make the starting side as England suffered a crushing 336-run defeat which levelled the five-match series at…

A recent British study has revealed that drinking peppermint tea can significantly enhance brain health and cognitive function. According to the Nutritional Neuroscience journal, British scientists conducted research to examine the effects of peppermint on health. The study involved 25 volunteers and found that consuming approximately 200 ml of peppermint infusion improved brain activity, memory, attention, and overall cognitive performance. Researchers divided the volunteers into two groups: one group was not given peppermint tea, while the other was provided with a glass of the beverage. Twenty minutes after consumption, both groups undertook a series of cognitive and memory-based tests. The…

The body of a woman, believed to be that of model and actress Humaira Asghar, was discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, DHA Phase 6 area of Karachi. According to police officials, the woman had been living alone in the apartment for the past seven years. She had rented the flat in 2018 but reportedly stopped paying rent in 2024. Due to non-payment, the landlord filed a legal case with the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC). On Tuesday, a court-appointed bailiff arrived to execute orders related to the case and discovered the woman’s decomposing body inside the flat. Rescue…

India expect England to roll out a challenging track for the third test at Lord’s but are confident their in-form batters can master it, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday. India levelled the five-test series 1-1 with a thumping 336-run victory at Edgbaston where they racked up 587 in the first innings and declared their second on 427-6. England are pondering overhauling their tired bowling attack and a fit-again Jofra Archer is in line to play his first test in more than four years at Lord’s. “It will be a challenge if Jofra comes in,” Kotak told reporters ahead…

By : Che Bin, Li Yanan, People’s Daily Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect. This made Kashgar a key hub along the ancient Silk Road and one of Xinjiang’s earliest international trading posts. Historical figures such as Zhang Qian, Xuanzang, Faxian, and Marco Polo all left their footprints in this storied land. Today, Kashgar stands as China’s gateway to the west,…

By :  Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu, Mang Jiuchen, People’s Daily Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to the world – drawing millions of international readers into its vivid narratives and offering a fresh perspective on contemporary China. In 2024, the overseas market for Chinese online literature exceeded 5 billion yuan ($695.09 million), according to a report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The expanding community now includes 460,000 overseas web novel authors and over 350 million readers across more than…

Riyadh : The Center for Research and Intercommunication Knowledge has signed a cooperation agreement with the China-Arab Research Institute at Ningxia University. This agreement aims to support academic exchange, organize scientific conferences, facilitate visits for researchers and faculty, and implement joint translation projects to enhance knowledge of Saudi-Chinese relations. The agreement also establishes a framework for strategic cooperation, focusing on joint research in areas of mutual interest, including regional security, bilateral relations, cultural communication, and the protection of intellectual property in research outputs. This initiative is part of the center’s efforts to expand partnerships with global think tanks and academic…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang  said that the Chinese economy is fully capable of withstanding any external shocks and achieving long-term stable growth. Meeting with representatives of Chinese enterprises operating in Brazil, Li said that since the year’s beginning, the Chinese economy has held up under pressure and maintained sustained and positive momentum. Participants included local branch chiefs of Bank of China, Great Wall Motor, State Grid, Goldwind Sci & Tech, China’s leading food trader COFCO, Gree Electric Appliances, Dahua Technology and ZTT Group. After listening to the remarks from the participants, Li said that in recent years, Chinese enterprises have…

The 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicks off in Qufu, east China’s Shandong Province, on Wednesday. The forum, which lasts for two days, brings together global scholars to explore the interplay between cultural diversity and modernization. This year’s forum, themed “Beauty in Diversity: Nurturing Understanding Among Civilizations for Global Modernization,” emphasizes China’s vision of preserving the diversity of human civilizations while promoting peaceful global development. The forum covers a variety of sub-topics, including the origins and future of civilization, the contemporary relevance of Confucian culture, global modernization, family and social development and the role of AI in shaping humanity’s…