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A powerful earthquake measuring over 8.7 in magnitude struck off the coast of Kamchatka in Russia’s Far East, making it the strongest seismic event recorded globally since 2011. Tsunami warnings have been issued for coastal areas across the Pacific, including Russia, Japan, and the United States. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center has also issued advisories for Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast. The quake strikes 136km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia’s far east, according to US Geological Survey. Authorities in the affected regions are urging residents in low-lying coastal areas to stay alert, move to higher ground, and follow…

At least 18 migrants, including Pakistanis, died when a vessel capsized off the coast of Tobruk in eastern Libya, according to Arab media reports. Ten survivors have been accounted for so far, the IOM said. Tobruk is a coastal city near the border with Egypt. A diplomatic source from the Egyptian consulate in Benghazi in eastern Libya told Reuters by phone that the migrants are from Egypt. The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home, while the survivors were being held in an anti-illegal migration facility. A Libyan Coast Guard official said the bodies of migrants were found…

Consumers in Pakistan may get some relief at the fuel pumps as prices of petroleum products are expected to drop from August 1, according to sources familiar with the matter. The ex-refinery price of petrol is projected to decrease by Rs9.7 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is likely to fall by Rs3.73 per litre, sources said. The anticipated reduction is attributed to a decline in global crude oil prices and a drop in premium charges and customs duty. Global factors drive down costs According to industry sources, the international price of petrol per barrel has fallen…

ISLAMABAD : The 81st meeting to review progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal. The session brought together key stakeholders to assess ongoing developments across sectors including infrastructure, power, petroleum, water resources, food and agriculture, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), said a press release issued here on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) project came under discussion, where it was shared that a Chinese technical delegation is expected to visit Pakistan shortly to review various aspects of the project,…

NEW YORK : Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, underscored Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping and called for renewed international action on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He was addressing the UN Security Council briefing today on “Adapting Peace Operations for the Pursuit of Political Solutions – Priorities and Challenges.” Ambassador Asim noted that Pakistan has contributed over 235,000 peacekeepers to 48 missions across four continents, with 182 personnel sacrificing their lives in service to peace. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s position as one of the top troop contributors and a founding member of the UN…

The ongoing spell of monsoon rains across Pakistan is expected to persist for another two days, according to the Meteorological Department. As the country braces for more wet weather, authorities have issued alerts for potential urban and riverine flooding in several regions. Meteorological Department Deputy Director Irfan Virk told  that July witnessed 25% more rainfall than average across the country. However, the province of Sindh recorded lower-than-normal rainfall during this period. Looking ahead, Irfan Virk warned that August is also likely to experience above-average rainfall, increasing the risk of flooding in urban centers and along major rivers. PDMA issues flood…

Pakistan and New Zealand have expressed discontent with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) qualification system for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, according to a report in The Guardian. The ICC recently confirmed that Team GB will receive an automatic place in the men’s tournament at LA 2028, following the adoption of a regional qualifying format favoured by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The system is intended to ensure geographic diversity at the Games. However, the decision has reportedly caused frustration in Pakistan and New Zealand, who are likely to be excluded from the six-team competition. India and Australia…

The 33rd National Book Expo was held from July 25 to 28 in southwest China’s Chongqing, with over 1,000 exhibitors from across the country taking part. The main venue of the event was the Chongqing International Expo Center, with additional branch venues set up in Chongqing’s Nan’an and Dazu districts. Among these, the Jiangnan Book Market branch venue in Nan’an District featured three thematic exhibition sections: “Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression,” “Works by Local Authors,” and “Lao She and Chongqing,” offering book lovers a rich intellectual feast. The Dazu branch…

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to the World Youth Conference for Peace on Tuesday. Xi pointed out that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Eighty years ago, the Chinese people, alongside the global community, through bloody and arduous fights, completely defeated fascism, achieving the hard-won peace. Emphasizing that the future of peace depends on the youth, Xi said that he hopes young people from all countries take this conference as an opportunity to exchange ideas, enhance understanding and forge friendships.…

The Chinese and U.S. teams held “in-depth, candid, constructive” discussions on economy and trade over the past day and a half in Stockholm, said a senior Chinese official on Tuesday. Li Chenggang, China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice minister of commerce, made the remarks while briefing the press following the meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in Stockholm, Sweden. According to Li, the talks followed up on the consensus reached during the phone call between the two heads of state on June 5. “The economic and trade teams of both countries held…