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China’s medical technology ecosystem is turning science fiction into clinical fact, with innovations from surgical robots to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) transforming lives. A landmark clinical trial underscores this progress – the country’s first successful prospective clinical trial of an invasive BCI. The participant, a man who had lost all four limbs, was implanted with the device. Within just two to three weeks of training, he could perform daily digital tasks, such as typing and gaming, with a proficiency comparable to that of using a laptop touchpad. This breakthrough makes China the world’s second country to reach this advanced stage with…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, reaffirmed the deep-rooted and ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan during his address at the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration organized by China Window in Peshawar. He extended warm festive greetings and expressed best wishes for happiness, health, and prosperity to all attendees and their families. Ambassador Jiang described the Mid-Autumn Festival as one of the most poetic and romantic traditional Chinese festivals, symbolizing family reunion, peace, and harmony. He noted that this year’s celebration carries special joy as it coincides with China’s National Day, marking a…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan and Malaysia share “excellent relations” built on trust, shared values, and brotherhood. Speaking alongside his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, he said Malaysia felt like a second home due to the warmth of its people. Shehbaz praised Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership for transforming Malaysia into a developed nation and said the two countries are now working toward joint projects to expand trade and investment. “A large number of Pakistani students are studying in Malaysia, and we are looking for joint ventures to benefit from your experience,” the prime minister said. He…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) Tropical Cyclone Warning Center has issued its eleventh alert, confirming that Severe Cyclone Shakti has now weakened into a regular cyclone. According to PMD officials, Cyclone Shakti is currently located around 910 kilometers southwest of Karachi and is expected to further weaken into a depression within the next 24 hours. Rain, strong winds expected along coast The weather department forecasted intermittent light rain in the coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan today. The alert also warned of high waves and strong winds, with speeds ranging between 70 and 90 kilometers per hour, which may impact…

Bollywood star Arbaaz Khan is celebrating fatherhood once again at the age of 58. His wife, makeup artist Sshura Khan, recently gave birth to a baby girl — marking a new and heartwarming chapter in his life, 22 years after welcoming his first son, Arhaan, with ex-wife Malaika Arora. Reports confirm that both mother and daughter are healthy. The news has stirred a wave of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities, while also sparking conversations about the realities of becoming a father later in life. Becoming a father at a mature age is becoming increasingly common, but it carries…

Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has suggested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should reconsider scheduling Pakistan-India matches during its global tournaments. Atherton said the contests, which were once seen as a symbol of sports diplomacy, have now become a “proxy for border tension” between the two countries. ‘Time to end impression’ Referring to the situation that arose during the Asia Cup, Atherton said it was time to end the impression that economic and diplomatic reasons dictate the scheduling of Pakistan-India encounters. He argued that the matches between the two rivals no longer represent healthy competition but instead mirror…

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday that Tehran’s cooperation with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is “no longer relevant” following the reinstatement of international sanctions by European powers. “The Cairo agreement is no longer relevant for our cooperation with the IAEA,” Araghchi said, referring to a deal signed last month that aimed to restore monitoring and inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. That framework was negotiated after Iran suspended cooperation in June, following Israeli and U.S. attacks on its nuclear and military sites. Europe triggers ‘snapback’ sanctions The announcement came days after Britain, France, and Germany invoked…

More activists deported from Israel after joining an intercepted aid flotilla to Gaza have alleged severe mistreatment by Israeli forces, saying they were harassed, deprived of food, and subjected to humiliation during detention. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to break the naval blockade of Gaza and deliver symbolic aid, was intercepted between Wednesday and Friday. About 450 participants were arrested during the Israeli operation, sparking widespread criticism and global protests. Italian activist Cesare Tofani, speaking at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Sunday, said, “We were treated terribly … from the army to the police, there was harassment,” according to Italy’s…

US President Donald Trump has urged mediators to “move fast” as high-stakes peace talks aimed at ending the Gaza war begin in Egypt. The negotiations bring together delegations from Israel and Hamas for indirect discussions over Trump’s proposed 20-point ceasefire plan. Trump said the talks had been “very successful” so far and that the first phase “should be completed this week.” He warned, however, that “time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow,” emphasizing the urgency of achieving an agreement. Hamas softens stance on key points Hamas has agreed to several provisions in the U.S. peace plan, including…

Israel continued its air and ground offensive across Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 24 Palestinians just hours before indirect talks between Israel and Hamas were set to begin in Egypt to discuss a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. According to Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex, four asylum seekers were among those killed near an aid distribution centre north of Rafah. Despite global appeals to halt hostilities, Israeli forces maintained operations across central Gaza and Gaza City. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reported from az-Zuwayda that “the Palestinians were hoping for a good night’s sleep, but that didn’t happen,” as fresh strikes hit both…