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The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt are attempting to broker negotiations between Iran and the United States, but their weekend efforts have so far failed to yield tangible results, U.S. media reported Sunday. The three countries’ foreign ministers held separate phone calls with both Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff over the weekend, but no breakthrough was achieved, the Wall Street Journal and Axios reported. Axios cited two sources involved in the negotiations, who said the talks are taking place through Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators but also through text messages…

Spring is enhancing the natural beauty of Nyingchi in Xizang. The 23rd Nyingchi Peach Blossom Tourism and Cultural Festival opened on April 3, as blossoms set against snow-capped mountains drew visitors eager to take in the seasonal spectacle. The opening ceremony featured a rich program blending song, dance, instrumental music, situational performances and displays of intangible cultural heritage, offering a vivid glimpse into Nyingchi’s cultural heritage and contemporary vitality. A drone light show wove together images of local scenery with cultural motifs, fusing technology with nature and culture in a dazzling display.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the current situation in the Middle East. Lavrov said Russia is highly concerned about the escalating situation in the Middle East, stressing that regarding the current conflict and the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia maintains that military operations must cease immediately. He urged efforts to return to political and diplomatic tracks to address the root causes of the conflict. The UN Security Council should play a constructive role to this end, Lavrov said, adding that Russia stands ready to maintain…

A 7.5-tonne unmanned cargo aircraft powered by AEP100, China’s independently developed megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, completed its maiden flight on Saturday at an airport in Zhuzhou, central China’s Hunan Province. This marks the world’s first test flight of a megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine. The engine operated normally and remained in good condition throughout the 16-minute test flight, according to the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), its developer. The aircraft covered 36 kilometers at 220 km/h, flying at an altitude of 300 meters. After completing all scheduled flight maneuvers, it returned safely. Experts from the AECC noted that the successful…

As China observed the Qingming Festival, the nation paid tribute to the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to the country. From revolutionary struggles to modern-day frontlines, their sacrifices were remembered in ceremonies across the country. According to official figures, 210 police officers and 142 auxiliary officers died while on duty in 2025. These recent losses join a much larger historical toll: an estimated 20 million martyrs in modern Chinese history. Among the fallen honored this Qingming was Xie Yufeng, a 26-year-old from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. On January 20, 2025, he jumped into a river while trying to…

Every crisis is also a test. And the global petroleum shock triggered by the Middle East conflict has, in its own way, served as a stress test for Pakistan’s institutional capacity to respond to external shocks. The results, while not without caveats, have been more encouraging than many observers expected. The most immediate and perhaps most underappreciated outcome of the past three weeks is that Pakistan avoided a fuel shortage. This is not a trivial point. The country imports the vast majority of its petroleum products and is deeply exposed to disruptions in Gulf shipping corridors. When the US-Israel conflict…

An Indian policy magazine has acknowledged a significant diplomatic setback for India, stating that Pakistan’s emergence as a mediator in the Iran–US tensions has dealt a major blow to New Delhi’s regional standing. In an article published in a foreign policy magazine, Indian journalist and analyst Sushant Singh wrote that Pakistan, rather than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become the center of global diplomacy. He noted that Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, is now playing a pivotal diplomatic role, signaling a shift in the regional balance of power. The article highlights that Pakistan has strengthened its diplomatic…

At least 26 people, including 18 children, have lost their lives and 77 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since March 25, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The casualties were mainly caused by the collapse of roofs and walls as heavy rainfall lashed multiple districts of the province. Among the deceased are 18 children, three men, and five women, while the injured include 33 men, nine women, and 35 children. Officials reported that at least 102 houses have been affected, with 82 partially damaged and 20 completely destroyed. The worst-hit areas include Bannu,…

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that the country’s leadership is considering closing markets early as part of ongoing efforts to manage the economic situation. Talking with a private TV channel, he stated that if the decision is implemented, only wedding halls and restaurants will be allowed to remain open until 10 PM. The petroleum minister further said that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will travel abroad next week to hold meetings with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. He added that the finance minister will brief these institutions on the scale of the economic shock…

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi has denied false reports circulating on social media regarding mediation between the United States and Iran. Responding to claims about mediation between the US and Iran, the spokesperson said that baseless and fabricated claimss are strongly rejected, adding that a briefing held at the Foreign Office was misrepresented. Tahir Andrabi stated that references were made to matters that were neither discussed nor even indicated, and urged responsibility given the regional sensitivity and critical timing. He urged all media platforms to exercise due diligence, avoid speculation, and rely exclusively on officially issued statements and media readouts…