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BEIJING: Foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a massive military parade in Beijing marking the formal surrender of Japan during World War II, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Attending the parade will be 26 foreign heads of state and government, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei said at a news conference. Also attending will be Belarus’s President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Iran’s President Masoud Pezashkian, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik. China’s “Victory Day” parade on September 3 is set to be a major projection of China’s growing military might and show…

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders will attend China’s V-Day commemorations in Beijing, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced at a press conference on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, will attend the commemorations. China will stage a massive military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China will also hold a gala at the Great Hall of the People on the evening…

China hopes the United States will stop unwarranted harassment, interrogation and deportation of Chinese students, and effectively safeguard their legitimate and lawful rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday. Guo made the remarks when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into American universities. “We hope the U.S. side will implement President Trump’s statement of welcoming Chinese students in real terms,” Guo said, adding that educational exchanges and cooperation are conducive to enhancing interactions and understanding among the people of various countries.

Close to 2,000 foreign and Chinese companies, including Global Fortune 500 firms and leading international enterprises, have expressed intent to participate in this year’s China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), scheduled for September 10-14 in Beijing, according to a press conference held on Wednesday. Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping said preparations are nearly complete, with more than 70 countries and international organizations expected to host exhibitions and events at the fair. Notably, Australia, serving as the guest country of honor for the first time, will send its largest-ever delegation of nearly 60 companies and institutions to…

LAHORE : Following the release of water by India and continuous rainfall, the water in major rivers of Punjab – Chenab, Sutlej, and Ravi – has risen to dangerous levels. Floodwaters have caused widespread destruction in several areas of Punjab, submerging many villages. Due to the severe flooding, the Pakistan Army has been called in to assist local administrations. After India released water into the rivers, a flood situation has arisen in the Chenab River. The district administration has broken two bunds of the Chenab River to save Head Qadirabad. According to the Gujranwala commissioner, the first breach was made…

The historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur –  one of the holiest Sikh religious sites –  has been hit by devastating floods after India released millions of cusecs of water into rivers flowing towards Pakistan. According to local reports, floodwaters have surrounded the Gurdwara complex, submerging its boundary walls and nearby areas. Around 200 to 300 people have been stranded in Kartarpur due to the ongoing floods. The Pakistan Army, in coordination with the local administration, has launched rescue and relief operations to ensure their safety. Troops are actively engaged in evacuating the affected residents, providing assistance, and making efforts…

Spotify has launched a new in-app Messages feature that allows listeners to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly with friends and family. The rollout, starting this week, is available to both Free and Premium users worldwide. How Spotify messages works Millions of users already share Spotify tracks and playlists via Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok and other platforms. Messages now creates a dedicated space inside Spotify for these conversations, without removing external sharing options. With Messages, users can: Send songs, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks in one-on-one chats. React with emojis and text replies. Access conversations by tapping their profile photo at the…

Anthropic has launched a research preview of its new Claude for Chrome agent, giving select subscribers access to an AI assistant that lives inside the world’s most popular browser. The extension is rolling out to 1,000 Max plan customers (priced between $100 and $200 per month), with a waitlist now open for other users. What Claude for Chrome can do With the new Chrome extension, users can: Chat with Claude in a persistent sidecar window that maintains context of their browsing session. Authorize Claude to take actions directly in the browser, such as filling out forms or completing tasks. The…

Netflix is under fire in Australia after announcing another round of subscription price hikes, sparking anger among long-time users and calls for a boycott. New netflix prices in Australia From late September, the streaming giant increased rates across all plans: Basic with ads: up by $2 Standard ad-free: up by $2 Premium: up by $3 Account sharing fee: up by $1 Subscribers shared screenshots of emails confirming the new charges, with one message showing monthly fees rising to $28.99 from September 25, 2025. Angry users threaten boycott The announcement triggered widespread backlash online. Many subscribers vented frustration, saying the repeated…

Indian exporters are preparing for a sharp drop in U.S. orders as Washington’s steep new tariffs on Indian goods take effect from Wednesday, following the collapse of trade talks between the two nations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that an additional 25% duty will be applied, pushing total tariffs on Indian goods to as high as 50%—among the highest imposed by Washington. The move comes in retaliation for India’s increased purchases of Russian oil. Five rounds of talks failed to reach a compromise, despite Indian officials signaling optimism for a tariff cap at 15%. Both governments later blamed…