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Russia is preparing to test its new nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered cruise missile and if successful, plans to use the results to bolster its negotiating position with the West, Ukrainian military intelligence said on Friday. Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the service, issued the written statement to Reuters just before US President Donald Trump was due to hold talks in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine. He did not give an assessment of the possible timing of the test in the statement, given in response to questions submitted by Reuters for a report published on Tuesday…

A highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow’s war in Ukraine, though both leaders described the talks as productive. During a brief appearance before the media following the nearly three-hour meeting in Alaska, the two leaders said they had made progress on unspecified issues. But they offered no details and took no questions, with the normally loquacious Trump ignoring shouted questions from reporters. “We’ve made some headway,” Trump said, standing in front of a backdrop that read, “Pursuing Peace.” “There’s no deal until there’s…

A Pakistan Army helicopter delivering relief goods to flood-hit areas in Bajaur crashed in the rugged mountains of Mohmand district on Friday, killing all five personnel on board, according to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s initial report. Flight lost contact before tragic discovery Government officials said the helicopter took off at 10:30am for Bajaur but lost contact around noon. Search efforts were launched immediately, and the aircraft was finally located at 4pm in Mohmand. The crash site lies on a remote hill at an altitude of about 8,000 meters, far from any settlements, making rescue and recovery efforts challenging. Victims included…

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves saw a modest boost this week, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting a $1.1 million increase, bringing the country’s total domestic dollar reserves to $19.497 billion. SBP holdings edge higher According to the SBP’s weekly report, the central bank’s reserves rose by $11 million, reaching $14.243 billion. This growth reflects a continued effort to maintain currency stability and ensure adequate import cover. Commercial bank deposits decline While the SBP’s holdings grew, commercial banks’ dollar deposits recorded a slight drop. Deposits held by banks fell by $10 million, settling at $5.254 billion. Meanwhile, inflation in…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has ordered immediate and comprehensive Pakistan Army assistance for the rehabilitation of flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, pledging full support to help restore normalcy in the province. Army steps up relief efforts According to security sources, army units already stationed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been tasked with providing all possible support for relief and recovery. Additional contingents are being dispatched to reinforce operations in flood-hit districts. Demonstrating solidarity with the victims, the Pakistan Army has donated one day’s salary from its personnel, while also allocating over 600 tons of rations…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken swift action to address the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, directing agencies to intensify rescue and relief efforts. Following deadly cloudbursts and flash flooding, the federal government is stepping in to support the provincial administration and affected communities. Emergency response underway Prime Minister Sharif chaired an emergency meeting at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headquarters in Islamabad to assess the flood situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including hard-hit areas like Buner. The NDMA, led by Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, briefed the PM on the extensive damage caused by heavy rains and flash…

On Independence Day, President Asif Ali Zardari announced that 263 national and foreign personalities will be honoured with civil awards for their remarkable contributions in various fields. The awards will be presented in a grand ceremony at the President House on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2026. Honouring excellence across fields The list features notable names from arts, literature, sports, education, science, medicine, journalism, and social services. It includes cricket legend Shahid Afridi, veteran actress Samina Peerzada, acclaimed poet Zehra Nigah, and former Pakistan women’s cricket captain Sana Mir. Samaa TV anchor Kiran Naz will receive the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in the journalism category. …

The 10th Great Wall Cup International Youth Football Invitational Tournament officially kicked off on August 14 in Beijing. Recognized as one of the highest-level youth football competitions, the event brought together eight top-tier U16 teams from China and abroad. This year’s participating teams include Real Madrid CF (Spain), Sporting CP (Portugal), AJ Auxerre (France), Crvena Zvezda (Serbia), FC Dinamo Tbilisi (Georgia), Odi Akhmedov Football Academy (Uzbekistan), JEJU SK FC (Republic of Korea) and Beijing (China). The six-day tournament will feature not only high-intensity matches but also a special Cultural Day, during which players will visit the Great Wall and enjoy…

Marking the 20th anniversary of China’s “two mountains” concept, China has launched a major 20-episode series, spotlighting representative cities and regions across China for their practice and achievements in ecological progress. The series, called “Lucid Waters, Green Mountains: China’s answers,” features 20 locations, including Zhejiang’s Huzhou, Inner Mongolia’s Bayannur, Sichuan’s Chengdu, Jiangsu’s Changzhou, Chongqing, Guangdong’s Foshan, Jiangxi’s Ganzhou, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s Hotan, Henan’s Jiyuan, Liaoning’s Jinzhou, Qinghai’s Qinghai Lake, Jilin’s Songyuan, Hubei’s Shiyan, Guizhou’s Tongren, Tianjin, Shandong’s Weihai, Gansu’s Wuwei, Fujian’s Xiamen, Hunan’s Xiangxi Region, and Yunnan’s Zhaotong. Through a large amount of firsthand footage, the series highlights the…

Foreign ministers from six countries in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin on Friday agreed that their countries should further upgrade cooperation in the next decade to ensure peace and prosperity in the region. All parties should be committed to an upgraded version of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) that features solidarity and cooperation, openness and win-win, green and innovation, as well as peace and tranquility, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the tenth LMC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Anning, Yunnan Province in southwest China. The 10th LMC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is held in Anning, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, August 15, 2025.…