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Cherries, in their various forms, are considered highly beneficial to human health. Often referred to as the “fruit of heaven”, they are valued for both their pleasant taste and their numerous health advantages. These small red fruits offer significant nutritional power. Low in calories, they are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. According to the study, cherries with long stems are particularly valuable, containing potassium, magnesium, calcium, and antioxidants. What does research say? Given their nutrient content, cherries are clearly regarded as good for health. Unsurprisingly, they enjoy a strong reputation for supporting overall wellbeing. However, most…

Punjabi comedy film Sardaar Ji 3, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, is scheduled to premiere in Pakistani cinemas on its international release date, June 27. However, the film is facing a potential theatrical ban in India due to controversy over its cross-border casting of actress Hania Aamir. Local cinema chain Cinegold Plex confirmed the release on Friday on Instagram, posting: “The wait is over… Sardar Ji is back! Sardar Ji 3 hits the big screen on June 27 with double the comedy, drama, and desi madness! Ready for a full on Punjabi entertainer? Catch it first at Cinegold…

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month’s Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday. Regular captain Aiden Markram and several key players have been rested for the series to help manage their workload, coach Shukri Conrad said in a statement shared by the CSA. World Test Championship winners South Africa will also try out new players in the two-match red-ball series against Zimbabwe, starting Saturday, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder said. Keshav Maharaj, who will lead the test team against Zimbabwe with…

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side said on Thursday, which will keep the Portugal forward at the club past his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in 2022 after leaving Manchester United to become a free agent, has scored 93 goals in 105 appearances for them in all competitions. “A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together,” Ronaldo said in a post on X. Ronaldo arrived in Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract soon after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. That made him the…

The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China’s orbiting space station completed their mission’s second series of extravehicular activities on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio – Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie – worked for about 6.5 hours and completed the task at 9:29 p.m. Beijing Time, assisted by the space station’s robotic arm and a team on Earth. Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui, tasked with conducting spacewalk operations, completed the installation of a debris protection device and the inspection and maintenance of external equipment, according to the CMSA. They also installed foot restraint…

A Chinese envoy on Thursday called for efforts to uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter. Eighty years ago, following the great victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, the San Francisco Conference unanimously adopted the UN Charter, laying the cornerstone of multilateralism, establishing the basic norms governing international relations and charting a clear course forward for humanity, said Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations. He called on states to jointly safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II and…

Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China’s economy will remain a thriving land in the global economy, and the expansion and upgrading of the massive Chinese market will keep generating significant dividends, offering greater trade and investment opportunities for other countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors, Li affirmed China’s commitment to high-standard opening up and its ongoing deep integration into the global economy, a move set to create fresh development opportunities worldwide. Over the past decade, the number of AIIB members grew from 57…

Senior US defence officials have claimed that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has been destroyed as a result of recent military strikes, contradicting early intelligence assessments that suggested only limited disruption. At a press briefing held at the Pentagon on Thursday morning, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine addressed a leaked report which indicated that the strikes carried out on June 22 had caused only a short-term setback to Iran’s nuclear programme. The officials asserted that the strikes had successfully eliminated Iran’s key nuclear sites, aligning with statements previously made by US President Donald…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  The German Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Goethe Institute and the Marriot Hotel Islamabad, hosted a special screening of the famous German film “Lola Rennt” (“Run Lola Run”). The Chargé d’affaires a. i. of the Embassy, Mr Arno Kirchhof, welcomed the guests and gave them some context about this landmark film of German cinema. The film tells a story of a young man who urgently needs a big sum of money, otherwise gangsters will kill him. His girlfriend Lola starts running in order to save her beloved. Director Tom Tykwer tells this love story…

UNITED NATIONS : Pakistan is set to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025. This will be during Pakistan’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, which began on January 1, 2025. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United Nations, met with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday and briefed him about the work programme during the presidency of the Security Council. Asim Iftikhar discussed the deteriorating situation in the Middle East with the UN Secretary-General. While speaking, Asim Iftikhar emphasized…