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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), in collaboration with Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (HUCM), has officially launched the Second Edition of the Joint Technicians Training Program, reaffirming a strong commitment to empowering scientific and technical talents across the Islamic world and beyond. This initiative brings together 15 selected participants from diverse OIC member states for an intensive two-week training focused on advanced scientific instrumentation, research methodologies, and technical skill development in medical sciences, analytical chemistry, and biotechnology. During the program, participants are receiving hands-on training in advanced laboratory techniques, including…

Guided by its “dual carbon” goal to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, China is actively building a green, low-carbon and efficient water transportation system as an important part of promoting its green development strategy. At a press conference on Friday, the Ministry of Transport reported significant advancements in the adoption of greener fuels in inland water transport. The country now has more than 1,000 new energy- and clean energy-powered vessels operating nationwide. Vice Transport Minister Fu Xuyin stated that, as of the end of 2024, the country had over 600 liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded its 16th session in Beijing. At the closing meeting, lawmakers voted to adopt a revised Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security and a revised Law against Unfair Competition. President Xi Jinping signed two presidential orders to promulgate the laws. Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, presided over the closing meeting. The meeting adopted the decision of the NPC Standing Committee on ratifying the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. In addition, it approved the central government’s final accounts for 2024. The…

Premier Li Qiang  spoke highly of the fruitful results China and Senegal have achieved in their cooperation during a meeting with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on Friday. Li said over the years, China and Senegal have respected each other, treated each other as equals and carried out mutually beneficial cooperation in a sincere and friendly manner. China is willing to enhance solidarity and cooperation with Senegal, continue two-way support, expand practical cooperation and firmly walk hand in hand on the road to modernization, he said. Li noted that China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development…

Economic and trade teams from China and the United States have recently further confirmed the details on the framework for implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone talks on June 5 and consolidating the outcomes of the economic and trade talks in Geneva, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. The confirmation of these details came as the two sides maintained close communication following economic and trade talks in London from June 9 to 10, the spokesperson said when responding to a related media query. China will review and…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Pakistan Army, engaged with the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy during a session held at the Army Auditorium. According to the ISPR statement issued, the probationary officers of the Civil Services Academy remained attached with the formations of the Pakistan Army at peace-time locations and operational areas of Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. These officers gained rich experience of the three services during various interactions and visits. The interaction with the COAS formed part of a broader national initiative…

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that Tel Aviv had intended to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day conflict, but the opportunity did not present itself. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 13, Katz said the plan to target Khamenei was hindered by the supreme leader’s decision to go “underground to very great depths”, a move he said severed Khamenei’s direct communication with commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Iranian leadership, however, has maintained that Khamenei remained actively engaged throughout the conflict. “We wanted to eliminate Khamenei, but there was no operational opportunity,” Katz…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially commenced the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026 pilgrims. According to the ministry, the registration will continue until July 9, and no registration fee is required at this stage. The ministry emphasized that early registration is compulsory for all intending pilgrims for Hajj 2026. Only those who complete this mandatory registration process will be eligible to perform Hajj in 2026. Pilgrims can register through 15 designated banks across the country. After registration, applicants will have the option to choose either the government or private Hajj scheme at a later stage. The ministry also…

Chinese strategist Prof. Cheng Xizhong says the nascent China-Pakistan-Bangladesh cooperation mechanism—envisioned around a Gwadar-to-Chittagong economic corridor that would extend CPEC and eventually link Myanmar—has “strategic significance” across geopolitics, trade, security and global governance. By creating dual maritime pivots, joint industrial parks and coordinated action on counter-terrorism, water security and disaster relief, the trio can dilute regional hegemonic pressure, reduce dependence on traditional sea-lanes and give the Global South a stronger, non-antagonistic voice in climate and economic rule-setting. Despite external push-back, deepening collaboration is framed as a template for sustainable growth and collective strategic autonomy in South Asia.

SAN FRANCISCO : Apple (AAPL.O) has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the European Union after the bloc’s antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20% processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13% for Apple’s small-business program. Developers who send customers outside the App Store for payment will pay a minimum fee of 5% and at most 15%. Developers will also be able to use as many links as they wish to send…