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Iran state media has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been martyred in an Israeli strike on Tuesday. In a statement carried by Iran’s semi-official Mehr news, the country’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed the assassination of Larijani, after Israel earlier today claimed it killed him in targeted attacks. “After a lifetime of striving for the elevation of Iran and the Islamic Revolution, he finally reached his long-cherished wish, answered the call of truth, and proudly attained the blessed rank of martyrdom in the service front”, a statement from the council carried by Mehr reads. Earlier, Israel has claimed…

The 17th meeting of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation was held in Hanoi. Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son co-chaired the meeting with officials from various ministries and provincial governments of both sides participating online and offline. Efficient coordination among various departments and localities of the two countries has led to an upgrade in all-round cooperation, Wang noted. Faced with a complex and volatile international situation, China and Vietnam should join hands to advance the path of socialist…

The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) from April 13 to 14, it was announced at a press conference. Focused on digital intelligence empowerment and innovative development, the summit will feature diverse programs, including an opening ceremony, the main forum, the WIC Distinguished Contribution Award ceremony, and six sub-forums on intelligent agent innovation and application, digital finance, artificial intelligence (AI) security governance, smart living, intelligent health, and digitalization and dissemination of classic literature, respectively. During the summit, more than 10 reports will be released focusing on…

China has rolled out guidelines to advance child-friendly development across society, aiming to better protect minors’ lawful rights and interests and promote children’s healthy, all-round growth, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Tuesday. The guidelines, jointly issued by the NDRC and the Office of National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council, draw on experience from pilot child-friendly city programs and call for the full-scale advancement of child-friendly development, with coordinated measures covering social policy, public services, rights protection, growth spaces and development environments. It calls for continued efforts to improve the supply of…

LAHORE: Newly-appointed Chinese Consul General in Lahore Sun Yan has said that Pakistan and China are jointly moving towards an upgraded phase of cooperation under CPEC 2.0, which will focus on critical sectors such as industry, agriculture and mining, while emphasizing that human capital equipped with Chinese language skills will be essential for unlocking the full potential of bilateral trade and investment. He said that as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor deepens, professionals who understand Chinese language and culture will be in high demand, as language acts as a bridge for communication and a powerful tool to enhance mutual understanding and…

Nora Fatehi is facing massive public backlash after the release of her new dance number from the film KD: The Devil. The track, titled ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ features the actress alongside veteran Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt. While a small group of fans liked the performance, many others were deeply appalled by the bold dance and blunt song lyrics. The music video for this Hindi song from the Kannada pan-India project was officially released on March 15. People on the internet are currently criticising the production for its vulgar double meanings and extremely suggestive dance moves. One frustrated viewer commented…

The groups for the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 have been officially announced, placing Pakistan in a challenging pool alongside traditional rival India, as well as England and Wales. The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, with each group consisting of four qualified teams. Pakistan has been placed in Pool D, considered one of the toughest groups in the competition. The Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August 14 to August 30, 2026.

An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a “terrible” high, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The war, now in its third week, and its shockwaves on food and fuel costs could price families out of staple foods far beyond the region, the UN’s World Food Programme said. “The escalating humanitarian fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is growing more concerning by the day,” warned WFP deputy executive director Carl Skau. “Our analysis projects that if the Middle East conflict continues through June,”…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan received Ms. Amina Hassan Sheikh, Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, for a courtesy call at the High Commission in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides held a constructive exchange on strengthening bilateral engagement, particularly in the areas of youth cooperation, parliamentary linkages and economic collaboration. Ms. Sheikh highlighted the importance of fostering closer connections between young parliamentarians of Malaysia and Pakistan, noting that such engagement could facilitate knowledge-sharing, leadership development and stronger people-to-people ties between the two countries. The discussion also touched on the broader economic landscape…

The United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously extended the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan mandate for three months, with all 15 members, including Pakistan, backing the move as Islamabad flagged a surge in cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil. Speaking at the adoption of the resolution on the mandate renewal of Unama, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, said Pakistan supported the three-month extension. He said Pakistan backed Unama’s role in promoting “peace, security and stability” in Afghanistan, which is facing multiple challenges, including terrorism, human rights concerns, narcotics and shrinking humanitarian aid. He…