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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Today, the people of Azerbaijan proudly celebrate the 108th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence and the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918 – the first secular republic in the Muslim East. This historic occasion symbolizes not only the restoration of Azerbaijan`s sovereignty, but also the enduring spirit of resilience, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment to progress that defines the people of Azerbaijan. Within a remarkably short period of time, Azerbaijan succeeded in establishing its first parliament and government, determining its borders, adopting state symbols, and implementing fundamental state-building reforms. Significant achievements were also made…

China’s Shenzhou-21 crew will soon return home to Earth after nearly seven months in orbit. The Shenzhou-21 crew and the Shenzhou-23 crew had a handover ceremony and transferred the keys of the space station at China’s space station on Thursday. Final preparations have also been completed at the Dongfeng Landing Site, where the Shenzhou-21 crew’s return capsule will touch down. On Wednesday evening, the Dongfeng Landing Site completed its second full-system comprehensive drill, thoroughly testing the organization and command of the search-and-rescue and recovery mission, coordination and cooperation, and emergency support capabilities. This was the final full-system comprehensive drill conducted…

Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to a letter on May 23 from Chinese and US students participating in “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program.”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called for efforts to practice multilateralism and safeguard the authority of the United Nations during separate meetings with his global counterparts on the sidelines of a UN Security Council high-level meeting in New York. Chinese, Serbian FMs vow to boost bilateral ties During a meeting with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is in China for a visit that marks a milestone in bilateral relations. Serbia has become the first country…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said China stands as a model for the world and holds no equal in terms of economic strength. He made the remarks during a special ceremony in Beijing marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The event was attended by the prime minister and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, where a commemorative cake was also cut to celebrate the occasion. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister praised China’s remarkable development over the past 75 years, saying it has become a global example of progress and economic success. He highlighted that China’s…

BEIJING: Pakistan and China have reached a new broad consensus on further deepening bilateral ties, strengthening strategic coordination and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday. Both countries have agreed to promote “high-quality development” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor 2.0 and welcome the participation of third parties in its development, read the statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). The joint statement comes after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his four-day visit to China, which was undertaken at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz met Chinese President…

The annual Hajj pilgrimage is continuing in Makkah as millions of Muslims from around the world prepare to perform Wuquf-e-Arafah, the most important pillar of Hajj, today (Tuesday). In the first phase of the pilgrimage, pilgrims travelled in large groups from Makkah to Mina, where they offered Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayers. The pilgrims spent the night in worship, reciting the Holy Quran, offering prayers and engaging in remembrance of Allah, while the atmosphere echoed with chants of “’Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik.’ On the 9th of Zul-Hijjah, pilgrims will gather at Plain of Arafat to perform Wuquf-e-Arafah and listen to…

WASHINGTON: US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperilling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war. The strikes came as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for the latest round of talks to end the months-long conflict, and as the Israeli military stepped up hostilities with Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Oil prices fluctuated in the wake of the US strikes, which may threaten any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where an Iranian blockade has choked…

US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority nations across the Middle East and beyond to normalise relations with Israel as part of the emerging Iran peace deal. In a lengthy social media post, Trump listed countries whose leaders he spoke with on Saturday about efforts to end the war with Iran. “After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these countries, at a minimum, simultaneously sign onto the Abraham Accords.” “Those Countries discussed are Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates (already a…

NEW DELHI: At the beginning of ​the Quad meeting on Tuesday, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. need ‌to address “connectivity choke points” and resource concentration. “We have to address issues like supply chain resilience, connectivity choke points, manufacturing and resource concentration and gaps in critical infrastructure,” he said. The meeting between the countries’ top diplomats – Australia’s Penny Wong, India’s Jaishankar, Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco ​Rubio – is the third such gathering since September 2024. The meeting is expected to last less than an hour ​and will be…