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A Chinese envoy emphasized the need to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes and promote a political resolution to the Yemen issue at the UN on Tuesday, calling for a joint effort from the international community to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East. China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang made the remarks at the UN Security Council’s open meeting on the Yemen issue, noting that Yemen currently faces a persistent political deadlock, a fragile security situation and a severe humanitarian crisis. Strikes between Israel and Yemen’s Houthi forces have kept tensions high in the Red Sea,…

Chinese scientists have recently developed the world’s first robot capable of conducting full-process breeding, highlighting deep integration of biotechnology and AI technologies in the agricultural intelligent breeding sector. GEAIR, the name of this new AI-based robot model, is expected to facilitate a breeding shift from experience-driven to precision agriculture. The study was published on Monday in the journal Cell, said the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). A scene once limited to science fiction movies has now become a reality in a greenhouse, where GEAIR accurately identified a flower and extended its…

China supports all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the Ukraine issue and is glad to see Russia and the United States keep in contact, improve their relations and advance the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks when asked to comment on a report saying that U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, plan to meet on August 15 to discuss the Ukraine issue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the European Union’s representatives have not been invited to the negotiation. “We hope…

China’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday announced preliminary rulings on its anti-dumping investigations into halogenated butyl rubber from Canada, Japan and India. According to a statement, the ministry has decided to terminate its probes into halogenated butyl rubber imports from India due to their low market share, while confirming anti-dumping violations in such products from Canada and Japan. Under China’s anti-dumping regulations, importers of Canadian and Japanese halogenated butyl rubber must pay security deposits of up to 40.5 percent to Chinese customs, starting August 14, the statement said. China launched the investigations on September 14, 2024. Halogenated butyl rubber is…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : As dawn breaks over the Punjab plains, the Control Room at the Sahiwal 1,320 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant hums with purpose. The shift-change handover unfolds with disciplined precision. The off-going shift lead briefs the incoming team in low tones: yesterday’s boiler start-up curve, minor voltage fluctuations at the 500 kV switchyard, status of circulating water pumps, and the day’s anticipated grid demands. No sub-headings, just the human rhythm of continuity, guarded by strict record-keeping and disciplined trust. Operators settle at the Distributed Control System (DCS) consoles, two banks of workstations glowing with charts, alarms, and trend…

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has restrained the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the Senate from appointing new opposition leaders, following the disqualification of Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz. A two-member bench headed by Justice Arshad Ali heard the case on Tuesday against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) August 5 decision to de-notify nine lawmakers, including the opposition leaders in both houses. Barrister Gohar, representing the petitioners, argued that the ECP could not invoke Article 63(1)(h) on its own without due process. He also expressed concern that the opposition leader’s positions might be handed over…

Pakistan has welcomed the United States’ decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade faction as Foreign Terrorist Organisations, calling it a boost to global counter-terrorism efforts.  US decision aligns with Pakistan’s ban According to the Foreign Office (FO), Pakistan had already declared both the BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist entities on July 18, 2024. The spokesperson said these groups were behind several deadly attacks, including the Jaffar Express bombing and the Khuzdar bus attack, which claimed multiple lives. “Pakistan has made countless sacrifices to ensure the safety of not only our citizens, but also…

The wait is over for thousands of Cambridge AS and A-Level students in Pakistan as the May–June 2025 exam results were announced on Tuesday, despite ongoing controversy over alleged paper leaks. Results released for over 100,000 students According to Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), more than 100,000 students from over 700 schools sat for the June 2025 AS and A-Level, IGCSE, and O-Level exams in Pakistan. Cambridge received over 127,900 entries for AS and A-Level alone this year. Uzma Yousuf, CAIE’s country director for Pakistan, congratulated learners for their “hard work, dedication, and remarkable resilience – despite the uncertainty caused…

Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam is mourning the loss of his father, Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam, who passed away after a prolonged illness. Long illness claims life Family sources confirmed that Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam had been unwell for an extended period before his demise. His passing marks a profound personal loss for the award-winning singer, who has often credited his parents for their unwavering support throughout his career. Funeral prayers The funeral prayers for Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam will be offered today in Valencia Town, Lahore. Relatives, friends, and well-wishers are expected to attend to pay their respects and offer condolences to…

Pakistan’s relations with the United States appear to be on an upward trajectory after an unanticipated diplomatic push by Field Marshal Asim Munir during his return visit to Washington, according to a report by the Financial Times. The British newspaper said Munir’s meetings with senior US officials were “well received” and marked a significant improvement in bilateral engagement. His visit included attending the retirement ceremony of US Commander Michael Kurilla — a gesture viewed as symbolic of deepening military-to-military ties. Systematic strategy wins Trump’s trust The Financial Times noted that Pakistan’s senior military leadership adopted a systematic approach to win the confidence…