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China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Tuesday firmly rebutted U.S. accusations against China regarding the South China Sea during a high-level open debate at the UN Security Council on multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Fu spoke first, followed by the U.S. representative, who made unsubstantiated claims about China’s actions in the South China Sea. In response, Fu took the floor again for a second round to counter the U.S. allegations. Fu emphasized that China holds indisputable sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea and their adjacent waters, with solid historical and legal…

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video meeting with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Tuesday, according to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday. The ministry said the two sides held “candid and in-depth” discussions on China-EU economic and trade cooperation and its key issues. In addition, Wang lodged stern representations over the EU’s listing of two Chinese financial institutions in its 18th round of sanctions against Russia, the ministry added.

The upcoming 25th China-European Union Summit will help enhance bilateral strategic communication and deepen dialogue and cooperation, which will serve the interests of both sides and the world at large, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the ministry, stressed the significance of the summit against the backdrop of growing turbulence in the international landscape and rising unilateralism and protectionism. President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit China for the summit in Beijing on Thursday. The summit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment…

SARGODHA : Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the May 9 case. An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sargodha announced a brief verdict, sentencing 70 accused from Sargodha. None of the accused, including Ahmad Khan Bhachar, were present in court at the time of the ruling. Another provincial lawmaker of PTI, Ahmad Chattha, was among the party workers — all handed 10-year jail term. In the Mianwali riots and vandalism case, the court had previously granted exemption from appearance to 32 accused individuals, including Ahmad Khan Bhachar.…

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially requested permission to hold a political rally at the iconic Minar-e-Pakistan Ground in Lahore on August 5. PTI Lahore President Sheikh Imtiaz submitted a formal application to the deputy commissioner, urging the district administration to allow the party to use the venue for what it says is a peaceful and democratic gathering. It asked in its application to allow the rally at another suitable place in case the Minar-e-Pakistan Ground was unavailable. The request comes as part of the party’s broader political strategy, as PTI has already announced a nationwide protest for August 5.…

FuriosaAI, a South Korean artificial intelligence chipmaker, has entered into a significant partnership to supply its RNGD accelerator to enterprises using LG AI Research’s newly launched EXAONE 4.0 platform. The RNGD chip is tailored for large language model (LLM) performance. LG unveiled EXAONE 4.0, a next-generation hybrid AI model, last week. The collaboration targets sectors including electronics, finance, telecommunications and biotechnology. This development follows FuriosaAI’s decision to reject an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta approximately three months ago. According to local media reports, the deal collapsed due to disagreements over post-acquisition strategy and organisational structure, rather than valuation. Meta’s…

India has officially grounded its fleet of MiG-21 fighter jets after 62 years. According to the Indian media reports, a formal decommissioning ceremony will take place at the Chandigarh airbase on September 16. The MiG-21, once considered the backbone of the Indian Air Force, gained notoriety over the decades for its high accident rate. Often referred to as the “flying coffin”, the aircraft has been involved in numerous crashes, with over 200 pilots losing their lives in related incidents. Despite its record, the MiG-21 served India through several key military operations and remained in service far beyond its intended lifespan.

In a remote village of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, two brothers from the Hatti community married the same woman, reviving a rare and culturally significant tradition of polyandry. According to details, the ceremony took place in Shillai, a village in the Trans-Giri region, and drew over 100 attendees. The three-day event began on July 12, when Sunita Chauhan formally entered into marriage with Pradeep and Kapil Negi. The union, described by observers as an echo of a now-diminishing custom, was reported in sections of the Indian media. Traditional folk songs, ritual dances and sacred customs marked the occasion, which has…

The DG Sports Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry has announced a one-year scholarship for the players who won the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship. Chaudhry met the victorious players and congratulated them on their exceptional performance. During the meeting, he also declared a monthly stipend of Rs70,000 for players in the Platinum category. He stated that the players had made history through their dedication, discipline and teamwork. He added that identifying and supporting such talent remains a top priority for the department. “I am confident that our players will continue to raise the country’s profile on the international stage,” he said. Chaudhry…

The Punjab University has raised fees by up to 59 per cent, with the decision set to take effect from this month. According to the PU administration, the increase was approved by the syndicate. The revised fee structure applies across several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. LLM fees have risen by Rs 7,825 to mark 59 per cent increase compared with last year. The fees for BSc, BCom, BBA and MBA programmes have been raised by 15 per cent. D Pharmacy fees have increased from Rs 18,000 to Rs 23,000, while LLB fees have risen by 28 per cent. Fees for…