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England wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings has lavished praise on Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam, who has been signed by the Sydney Sixers for the upcoming 15th season of the Big Bash League (BBL). In a recent interview, Billings hailed Babar as a “King” acknowledging his stature in world cricket, and voiced enthusiasm about the prospect of seeing the prolific right-hander feature in the tournament. “He is King Babar Azam, as they call him. He’s been such a world-class performer for such a long time. Any competition featuring a player like Babar Azam benefits not only the Sixers, as you said, but…

BEIJING : U.S. chip giant Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab will attend a major supply-chain expo in July in Beijing for the first time, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday. The third edition of the China International Supply Chain Expo will be held from July 16 to 20 and will welcome more than 230 new Chinese and foreign participants, CCTV reported. Nvidia is the market leader for artificial intelligence-related chips. The company is having to defend its decreasing share of the Chinese market while complying with increasingly strict U.S. export controls aimed at curbing China’s access to the types…

WASHINGTON : ChatGPT maker OpenAI was awarded a $200 million contract to provide the U.S. Defense Department with artificial intelligence tools, the Pentagon said in a statement. “Under this award, the performer will develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains,” the Pentagon said. The work will be primarily performed in and near Washington with an estimated completion date of July 2026, the Pentagon said. OpenAI said last week that its annualized revenue run rate surged to $10 billion as of June, positioning the company to hit its full-year target amid…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China is ready to work with Kazakhstan to resolutely strengthen the friendship between the two countries and contribute more to regional, world peace and development with stability and positive energy of bilateral ties. Xi, who is in the Central Asian country to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit, made the remarks during his meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana. Xi said that China-Kazakhstan relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes and have always maintained high-level development. He added that this is attributed to the geographical closeness and long-standing friendship…

MIAMI: The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, “Messi mania” and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest. FIFA controversially awarded Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami a backdoor route into the tournament, ensuring the sport’s biggest name would be there after he propelled soccer to new heights in a country often ambivalent to the world’s most popular game. Some 61,000 fans packed the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday to watch the Argentine and teammates play Egyptian giants Al-Ahly in a goalless draw.…

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 16 for the second China–Central Asia Summit marks another milestone in reviving a historic bond shaped by the ancient Silk Road — a shared civilizational journey linking China and Central Asia. Today, as the world enters an era dominated by technology as a key driver of development, Central Asian countries have the opportunity to leverage a latecomer advantage by narrowing the digital gap, cultivating technical talent, and harnessing technology for poverty reduction and inclusive growth. Closing the digital gap: Role of the Digital Silk Road The rise of digital economy is reshaping…

RAWALPINDI : Security forces have killed five terrorists belonging to Indian proxy in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a press release, said the operations were conducted on June 15 and 16. An intelligence based operation was conducted by the security forces in Peshawar, on reported presence of Indian sponsored terrorists. During the conduct of operation, own troops skillfully surrounded and effectively engaged their location, and after an intense fire exchange, four Indian sponsored terrorists, including Kharji Haris and Kharji Baseer, were killed. Another intelligence based operation was conducted in North Waziristan District…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Mr. Tahir Farooq, President & Editor-in-Chief, of Daily Ittehad Media Group and Pakistan Economic Network, has extended warm felicitations to the people and government of Portugal on the occasion of their National Day. In his message, Mr. Farooq also conveyed special greetings to H.E. Frederico Silva, Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, acknowledging his role in promoting friendly relations between the two countries. “This day marks the rich history, resilience, and cultural pride of the Portuguese nation. Portugal’s role in fostering international cooperation, dialogue, and development is deeply appreciated,” Mr. Farooq stated. Highlighting the importance of strong…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Joel Amir Sahotra, Former Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and Parliamentary Leader of Minorities in the Pakistan Muslim League (N), has extended warm congratulations to the people and government of Portugal on the occasion of their National Day. He also conveyed his best wishes to H.E. Frederico Silva, the Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan. In his message, Mr. Sahotra praised Portugal for its enduring commitment to democratic values, diversity, and peaceful coexistence. “As a representative of Pakistan’s minority communities, I deeply admire Portugal’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity, human rights, and interfaith harmony,” he stated.…

Iranian armed forces have issued a grave warning to Israeli settlers in the occupied territories, calling for their immediate evacuation as Iran prepares for widespread retaliatory strikes. In a televised statement on Sunday, Colonel Reza Sayyad, spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces Communications Center, cautioned that those who remain in the occupied areas are putting their lives at serious risk. The warning comes in response to what Tehran describes as Israel’s recent military aggression against the Islamic Republic. “Leave the occupied territories. Leaving this occupied land is the only way to preserve your lives,” Sayyad said, describing Israel as a “Zionist…