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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was established on 28 May 1918, and one of its key tasks was army building. On 26 June, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic established its first regular army unit – a 5,000-strong Special Army Corps of Azerbaijan. The formation of the national army units together with the Caucasian Islamic Army of the Ottomans saved Baku and its surrounding provinces from the Armenian-Bolshevik occupation and played a crucial role in protecting national statehood, the inviolability of state borders and security. According to results of WWI, when the Ottoman military unit had to leave Azerbaijan,…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended and addressed the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors in Beijing on Thursday.

From coal-powered plants belching smoke to vast expanses of solar panels glinting under the sun, China’s transition to green development is moving at a fast clip with notable progress. As Wednesday marks the start of the 2025 National Energy Efficiency Promotion Week, coinciding with National Low-Carbon Day in China, the nation’s transition towards green development continues at a rapid pace. These concurrent events underscore the nation’s unwavering commitment to a greener, more sustainable future, building upon the significant “peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality” targets nearly five years ago. From the strategic top-level design to detailed sectoral guidelines, the government…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with diplomatic envoys to China from the European Union (EU) and its member states on Wednesday in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that as this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, the two major constructive forces in the world today should enhance mutual trust, handle differences properly, pool their strengths and elevate the China-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level. Wang put forward a three-point proposal for the future development…

On June 24, China strongly condemned the UK’s latest statements and security report referencing Beijing, accusing London of spreading the so-called “China threat” and interfering in China’s internal affairs. The rebuke came after UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy addressed Parliament, stressing the importance of engaging with China while simultaneously raising concerns over alleged security threats, including issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, the South China Sea, and human rights. In a firm response, the spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK dismissed the accusations as “entirely fabricated” and “malicious slander,” particularly claims of espionage, cyber-attacks, and transnational repression. The…

ISLAMABAD : The 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, banking, investment and other sectors. Held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Prior to the formal proceedings, a working group meeting of the JMC was held under the leadership of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa…

The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested six Pakistani nationals allegedly working as facilitators for India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in a meticulously planned operation named ‘Operation Yalghar’, officials said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Punjab Additional IG Shahzada Sultan revealed that the CTD successfully thwarted a terror plot aimed at destabilizing key areas of southern Punjab, particularly Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar. “We have arrested one RAW facilitator from Bahawalpur and two Indian spies from Bahawalnagar,” said Shahzada Sultan. “This operation is a significant achievement against the growing threats of foreign-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.” According to initial investigations, the…

The British government said on Tuesday that it would purchase a dozen F-35A fighter jets capable of firing tactical nuclear weapons in what it described as the biggest expansion of its nuclear deterrent in a generation. The purchase of the Lockheed Martin jets would allow Britain’s air force to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the end of the Cold War, Downing Street said. “In an era of radical uncertainty, we can no longer take peace for granted, which is why my government is investing in our national security,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. Britain…

Seven Israeli combat engineers, ages 19-21, killed in devastating IED attack in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday when attached explosive to their armored vehicle, marking one of deadliest incidents for Israeli ground forces in recent months. The Israeli military cleared for publication Wednesday morning the names of six after their families were notified of their deaths. All were fighters from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion working with the Barak Division (188). One was an officer. The soldiers were killed when a terrorist attached an explosive device to their armored personnel carrier while they were traveling during…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : One of Pakistan’s top digital content creators, Rana Hamza Saif, has publicly raised concerns over non-payment by Super Pakistan, a major digital media company, stating that despite fulfilling his work months ago, he has yet to receive his agreed compensation. Taking to social media, Hamza shared that he had worked on a project facilitated through Walnut PK and Alchemist PK, with the clear understanding that payment would be made within 60 days. However, nearly four months have passed, and no payment has been made. “I did a campaign with Super Pakistan a few months back. I…