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A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday, the hosts reaching a target of 371 — the 10th highest successful run chase in red-ball cricket’s history. Having turned the match on its head at Headingley after India had been 430-3 in their first innings, England appeared to be cruising to a dramatic win as openers Duckett and Zak Crawley eased their side to lunch on 117-0 in their second innings. Duckett continued his imperious form with another four through the covers…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called on the international community to take constructive actions in carrying out international economic and trade cooperation. Li made the remarks when addressing the opening plenary of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China’s Tianjin Municipality. Equal consultations urged to resolve disputes, differences “Constructive actions mean we need to proactively take more practical measures to safeguard free trade and multilateralism and promote the stable development of the world economy,” Li said. The premier called for resolving disputes and differences through equal consultations. Noting that…

A report from China’s State Council on Tuesday revealed that the country has made notable strides in advancing innovation-driven development, and that its innovation-driven strategy has been gaining momentum. Beijing, Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have each reported remarkable outcomes in their development as international centers of sci-tech innovation, according to the report, which the State Council submitted to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature. In 2024, China’s integrated circuit industry saw rapid growth, with a 22.2-percent increase in the production of integrated circuits, and the value of…

China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong has urged all parties to faithfully abide by the ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran. “No more deceptions this time,” he said when responding to a question by CMG reporter Xu Dezhi ahead of a related Security Council meeting in New York, U.S., on Wednesday. The ceasefire took effect earlier Tuesday after both Iran and Israel unleashed salvos of missiles in the final moments. No reports of air strikes as of now and the two countries had lifted civilian restrictions after 12 days of air strikes. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged congratulations with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Mozambique.

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable surge at the start of trading today, with the benchmark KSE-100 index skyrocketing by 4,332 points shortly after the market opened, restoring four key levels in one go. The sharp rally comes in the wake of the Iran-Israel ceasefire, boosting investor confidence and driving strong buying across the board. Stock analysts predict a powerful rebound throughout the day as market sentiment improves. Currency brokers also reported a major breakthrough in resolving the power sector’s circular debt issue. The government is expected to soon secure a low-cost loan of Rs 1,275 billion from banks,…

The United Nations underscored the sharing of natural resources under mutually agreed treaties, a UN spokesperson said Monday, while commenting on a senior Indian minister’s threat that New Delhi would never restore the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. India put into “abeyance” its participation in the 1960 treaty, which governs the usage of the Indus river system after 26 civilians in Indian-occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam were killed in what New Delhi described as an act of terror. The treaty guaranteed water access for 80% of Pakistan’s farms through three rivers originating in India. Pakistan categorically denied involvement in the Pahalgam…

At least 6 people were killed and more than 20 others were injured in Beersheba as a barrage of missiles fired from Iran struck southern Israel in the hours leading up to a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Magen David Adom (MDA), at least two of the wounded were transported to Soroka Hospital in moderate condition, while six others sustained minor injuries. Most of the victims suffered from cuts, limb injuries, and anxiety-related symptoms, MDA confirmed. Israel issued six separate air raid alerts overnight into Tuesday morning, warning of incoming waves of Iranian missiles. Residents across…

High blood sugar, or hyperglycaemia, is a common concern for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it effectively, leading to a build-up of glucose in the bloodstream. Although insulin is one of the quickest methods to bring down high blood sugar, there are several natural and safe alternatives that can help manage blood sugar levels — especially for those controlling their condition through diet, exercise, or oral medication. 1. Exercise regularly One of the fastest ways to reduce blood sugar without insulin is through physical activity.…

Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp messaging service has been banned from all U.S. House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to all House staff on Monday. The notice said the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.” The memo, from the chief administrative officer, recommended using other messaging apps, including Microsoft Corp’s Teams platform, Amazon.com’s Wickr, Signal, and Apple’s iMessage and FaceTime. Meta disagreed with the move “in the strongest possible terms,”…