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Britain’s King Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday that the United Kingdom and the United States must remain “staunch allies” in a more uncertain and dangerous world, even as deep divisions over the war with Iran have strained relations between the two longtime partners. Speaking during a rare joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives, Charles called for unity in defending democracy, supporting Ukraine, strengthening NATO and resisting isolationism. King Charles entered the chamber alongside Queen Camilla to a prolonged standing ovation before delivering one of the most significant diplomatic speeches of his reign. “Whatever our differences,…

The US government ratcheted up pressure on Tehran on Tuesday, imposing ​sanctions on 35 entities and individuals for their roles in Iran’s shadow banking sector, and threatened sanctions against banks doing business with Chinese “teapot” refineries that it ‌said are paying tolls for shipments to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the designated individuals and firms had facilitated the movement of the equivalent of tens of billions of dollars tied to sanctions evasion and what it called Iran’s sponsorship of terrorism. OFAC separately warned banks against doing business with any firm paying…

US intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that ​has killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two US officials and a person familiar with the matter said. The intelligence community is analyzing ‌the question along with others at the request of senior administration officials. The goal is to understand the implications of Trump potentially pulling back from a conflict that some officials and advisers worry could contribute to deep Republican losses at the midterm elections later this year, according to…

Peshawar Zalmi delivered a dominant performance to book their place in the PSL 11 final. A commanding batting display followed by disciplined bowling sealed a 70-run victory. Babar Azam’s century proved to be the defining moment of the match. After being sent in to bat at the National Stadium Karachi, Peshawar Zalmi piled up a formidable 221/7 in 20 overs. Babar Azam led from the front with a 103 off 59 balls, anchoring the innings with authority. His knock included 12 fours and 4 sixes, setting the tone for a big total. Strong support from middle order Zalmi’s innings was further…

Pakistan’s rising batter Hasan Nawaz has stirred conversation online after a bold statement about India in a recent interview. Speaking to Samaa TV’s Qadir Khawaja, Nawaz emphasized playing with aggression against traditional rivals. The remarks have triggered mixed reactions across social media. In his interview, Hasan Nawaz spoke openly about the intensity of matches against India. “I think we have to attack the Indian bowlers,” he said, adding that such games demand a fearless approach. He further remarked that facing India brings extra motivation and pushes him to perform at his best. While one line from the interview—where he said he “hates” Indian…

Pakistan may be moving closer to formally allowing cryptocurrency trading through exchange companies. Fresh developments have emerged after high-level meetings between industry representatives and government officials. The move could bring billions of dollars into the country’s economy. A delegation of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) held important meetings in Islamabad, marking a significant development in the country’s crypto landscape. The delegation met with Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani and Head of the Crypto Council Bilal Bin Saqib. The ECAP team was led by Chairman Malik Bostan and Secretary General Zafar Paracha. Exchange companies eye crypto business Following these discussions, exchange companies and money…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China next month in a key diplomatic move aimed at deepening Pakistan-China relations. The visit is expected to center on economic cooperation, CPEC progress, and regional geopolitical developments. High-level meetings with Chinese leadership will shape the future direction of bilateral engagement. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China in May marks an important step in further strengthening high-level bilateral relations. During his stay, the prime minister is expected to hold important meetings with the top Chinese leadership. The discussions will focus on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The visit comes at a…

President Asif Ali Zardari, Tuesday, arrived in Sanya, a city in China’s Hainan province, after completing his visit to Hunan province. Upon his arrival, the president was received by Wang Qiyang, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Hainan. China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Pakistan’s Consul General in Guangzhou Sardar Muhammad were also present on the occasion. “The president’s visit to Sanya reflects the continuity of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China and underscores efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation,” President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release. Sanya, a globally recognized tourist destination, plays a…

China’s shipbuilding industry has delivered the world’s first car carrier with a capacity exceeding 10,000 vehicles. The Glovis Leader, a massive pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) with a record capacity of 10,800 car-equivalent-unit (CEU), was named and handed over on Tuesday at a shipyard in south China’s Guangzhou City. The vessel represents a breakthrough for China’s high-end manufacturing and provides a “Chinese solution” for the global shipping industry’s green and low-carbon transition. It was built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in partnership with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. for South Korean shipping company HMM, and…

A senior Chinese diplomat called for efforts to enhance communication and cooperation among participants of the Vienna Chapter of the Group of Friends of Global Governance to build a more just and equitable global governance system. Li Song, China’s permanent representative to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, delivered a speech at the thematic event on the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which also marks the launch of the Vienna Chapter of the Group of Friends of Global Governance, in Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday. Noting global challenges are emerging one after another at present and the UN is at a…