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BEIJING (Xinhua) — Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in the coming days, in a bid to build consensus for shared prosperity and reaffirm China’s commitment to open, inclusive economic globalization. The International Monetary Fund has projected that economic growth in the Asia-Pacific will slow from 4.5 percent this year to 4.1 percent in 2026, a sobering forecast that underscores the urgency to keep the spirit of cooperation alive, and foster new drivers and growth momentum during these challenging times. As the leaders gather once…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has agreed to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban regime in Istanbul at the request of mediator Turkiye, after earlier rounds between Islamabad and Kabul failed to “bring about any workable solution,” sources said on Thursday. Sources familiar with the development told Geo News that Pakistan decided to resume the dialogue process to give peace another chance. The Pakistani delegation, which had been preparing to return home following the breakdown of earlier talks, will now extend its stay in Istanbul to continue discussions. The negotiations will reportedly focus on Pakistan’s core demand that Afghanistan take “clear, verifiable and effective action”…

18 terrorists linked to the Indian-backed group Fitna-ul-Hindustan were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by Pakistan’s security forces in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first operation took place in the Chiltan Mountains of Quetta District, where troops engaged a terrorist hideout following intelligence reports of their presence. “During the operation, our forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense exchange of fire, 14 Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell,” the ISPR statement said. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were seized from the site, with the slain militants…

Israel has carried out fresh airstrikes in northern Gaza, killing at least two people despite announcing the resumption of a fragile ceasefire. The renewed assault follows a deadly wave of bombardments that killed more than 100 Palestinians earlier this week. Israel’s latest airstrike hit Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on Wednesday evening, according to al-Shifa Hospital. Officials said two people were killed when the Israeli military targeted what it claimed was a “weapons storage site” posing an “immediate threat” to its troops. The renewed attacks came just a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “powerful” retaliatory strikes in southern…

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing the need to keep pace with rival powers Russia and China. The directive came just ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. In a social media post, Trump stated, “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.” He emphasized that the U.S. currently holds the largest nuclear arsenal in the world, followed by Russia, with China in “a distant…

At least 1,500 civilians have been killed in Sudan’s western Darfur city of el-Fasher over the past three days, according to the Sudan Doctors Network, as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control amid the ongoing civil war. Survivors describe targeted executions, attacks on hospitals, and widespread atrocities that human rights groups are calling “a true genocide.” The RSF, engaged in a violent struggle with Sudan’s military for national control, reportedly killed civilians attempting to flee el-Fasher. The Sudan Doctors Network described the assaults as part of a “deliberate and systematic campaign of killing and extermination.” Satellite imagery analyzed by…

Jan Ravnik, best known for performing on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, is facing criticism after being cast as a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars. Former pro Maks Chmerkovskiy labeled the decision “absurd,” questioning Ravnik’s ballroom credentials. Chmerkovskiy, a long-time professional on the show, expressed concerns over Ravnik’s appointment, suggesting that a traditional ballroom background is essential to mentor celebrity contestants effectively. “There’s zero foundation, technique, quality, understanding of the partnership,” Chmerkovskiy told Daily Mail. He clarified that his comments were not personal but focused on the professional expectations of the role. Jan Ravnik responds diplomatically Ravnik, paired with celebrity contestant Jen Affleck…

China has announced plans to send a Pakistani astronaut on a short-term mission aboard its space station, marking a new milestone in bilateral cooperation. The astronaut will train with Chinese counterparts and conduct scientific experiments on behalf of Pakistan. This development follows a March agreement between Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) for Pakistan’s first manned space mission. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the initiative as a “wonderful gesture” that strengthens the two countries’ strategic partnership and collaboration in space technology.

Acclaimed Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has revealed that extreme mental stress recently triggered heart pain, leading her to undergo an angiography. The Case No. 9 star opened up about the terrifying experience during her appearance on a podcast. The Pani Jaisa Pyaar actress shared that she had always believed she was strong enough to handle everything life threw at her. However, she later realized that “pain and emotions we suppress eventually show up physically — sometimes as pain attacks, anxiety, or even heart problems.” Saba candidly disclosed that she recently suffered a mild heart attack, followed by an angiography the next day. “I’m feeling…