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Ukrainian forces have acknowledged that Russian troops have crossed into the Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time, attempting to gain a foothold in the eastern industrial hub. Officials insist the push has been contained, but the incursion raises concerns over Moscow’s broader strategy in the war. Viktor Trehubov, of Ukraine’s Dnipro Operational-Strategic Group of Troops, told the BBC that Russia’s move marked “the first attack of such a large scale in Dnipropetrovsk,” though he stressed their advance was stopped. Russia has long claimed to be targeting the region, pushing from Donetsk. In early June, Moscow declared an offensive, but Ukrainian…

Continuous heavy rainfall and India’s sudden release of massive water flows into rivers have triggered severe flooding across Punjab, forcing the government to deploy the army in six districts, including Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal and Okara. The Punjab government confirmed urgent deployment of troops after requests from district administrations. Local rescue agencies, police, and civil defence teams are already on the ground, but rising river levels have created a high-risk situation. Army Aviation support and additional resources will also be made available if needed. Officials said the flood situation is being monitored round-the-clock, with rescue camps, food supplies and…

Saudi Arabia and India were the top destinations for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in July, traders said and LSEG data shows. Since the European Union’s full embargo on Russian oil products took effect in February 2023, Middle Eastern and Asian countries have become the main destinations for Russia’s fuel oil and VGO supplies. Direct fuel oil and VGO shipments from Russian ports to Saudi Arabia totalled about 1.1 million metric tons in July, little changed from June, shipping data showed. Most of the cargoes were destined for power plants because Middle Eastern countries typically burn…

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday. In a joint Instagram post, the pair wrote: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” along with photos showing the Kansas City Chiefs player proposing to Swift. Photos showed the American couple in a garden of pink and rose flowers. Swift’s song “So High School” played in the background of the post. The engagement was welcomed on social media, with more than 1.8 million likes on the Instagram post in less than 20…

The Peshawar Zalmi owner has announced an exhibition match to support flood victims, scheduled for August 30 at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar. According to details, the franchise’s owner, Javed Afridi, confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying that all proceeds from the event would go towards relief and rehabilitation efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Every ticket counts. One hundred per cent of proceeds will directly support flood relief and rehabilitation across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” Afridi wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He termed the exhibition fixture as “larger than cricket itself” and urged the public to participate, adding:…

Apple will host its annual fall event on September 9, according to an invite on Tuesday, where the company is expected to unveil new iPhones, watches and other devices. The event will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California and serve as a showcase of the company’s efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into its devices. It will be closely watched by investors worried about the company ceding ground to faster-moving rivals in the race to deploy AI technology. Media reports have said Apple will also unveil a slimmer version of its latest iPhone, possibly…

Pakistan could witness even more destructive monsoon rains and flooding next year, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warning of a possible 22% increase in rainfall on top of this year’s already intense season. During a briefing to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik revealed startling facts about Pakistan’s growing climate challenges, including the rapid melting of glaciers and rising flood risks. Heavier rains and more floods expected in 2026 Lt Gen Malik informed lawmakers that the 2025 monsoon brought 22% more rainfall than average, and next year may see…

China released a guideline on deepening the implementation of its “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plus initiative” on Tuesday, setting out a framework to integrate AI into key sectors to foster the development of new quality productive forces. The guideline said by 2027, China plans to have AI deeply embedded in six critical areas, namely science and technology, industrial development, consumption upgrading, people’s wellbeing, governance and global cooperation. The penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and systems is expected to surpass 70 percent, with the scale of core industries in the intelligent economy growing rapidly, the role of AI in public governance…

The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, will hold its 17th session in Beijing from September 8 to 12. This decision was made Tuesday during a meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee, which was presided over by Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee. During the upcoming session, lawmakers will review a slew of draft laws, including a draft atomic energy law, a draft law on public health emergency response, a draft law on national parks, a draft law on the safety management of hazardous chemicals, and other…

China’s national political advisors shared their views on the drafting of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended the plenary meeting of the 13th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee. Fourteen members of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee delivered remarks on the topic. Their suggestions included: placing the development of new quality productive forces in accordance with local…