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At least 26 people have been killed and nearly 150 injured after a strong earthquake struck off the central Philippine island of Cebu late Tuesday, toppling buildings, cutting power, and sending terrified residents rushing into the streets. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the magnitude 6.9 quake hit at 9:59 pm local time (13:59 GMT) near the northern tip of Cebu Island, close to Bogo City, which has a population of about 90,000. The initial tremor was followed by at least four aftershocks above magnitude 5, intensifying fears in the region. By early Wednesday, the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk…

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and US President Donald Trump used a Pentagon gathering last week to criticize top U.S. military leaders and outline controversial new priorities. Hegseth, who has overseen widespread shake-ups since Trump took office, opened the event by blasting what he called a “woke” Pentagon. “Foolish and reckless political leaders set the wrong compass heading and we lost our way,” he declared. “But not anymore.” He defended his decision to fire senior officers, including the military’s top general, who is Black, and the Navy’s top admiral, who is a woman, saying they represented a broken…

Many people see potatoes only as a starchy food that contributes to weight gain. But few know that, when prepared properly, potatoes can actually be beneficial for people with high blood pressure. Potatoes are naturally rich in potassium, a mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Potassium helps the body flush out excess sodium, which is often a major factor in hypertension. By reducing sodium levels, potassium supports better blood vessel function and helps keep blood pressure in check. Low in calories, high in fiber Another hidden advantage of potatoes is their fiber content, which aids…

Brisbane Heat have announced the creation of a special fan zone named the “Shaheen’s Fan Bay” in recognition of Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is set to take part in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time. This dedicated fan bay will be established for all five home matches at the Gabba. The initiative aims to allow the Pakistani community and cricket fans to celebrate Afridi’s participation in the league. Tickets for the “Shaheen’s Fan Bay” will be made available shortly. Shaheen Bay will feature during Brisbane Heat’s home matches scheduled for December 19, December 27,…

West Indies claimed a consolation victory by ten wickets, with 46 balls to spare, in the third and final T20I against Nepal at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The win came after the Caribbean side had already lost the three-match series, with Nepal having convincingly won the opening two fixtures. The result denied Nepal a historic clean sweep over the two-time T20 World Cup champions. Chasing a modest target of 123, openers Amir Jangoo and Ackeem Auguste saw West Indies home with an unbroken partnership. Jangoo struck an unbeaten 74 off 45 deliveries, including five fours and six sixes, while…

China on Tuesday honored 50 foreign experts with the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award for their outstanding contributions to the country’s development. Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin extended congratulations to the experts at a ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. She said that together with the Chinese people, foreign experts have made outstanding contributions to China’s modernization drive, and to fostering friendly exchange and cooperation between China and other countries, which the Chinese people will always remember. China is confident in and capable of achieving long-term, stable development, thereby bringing new momentum and opportunities to…

The China National Space Administration on Wednesday released a breathtaking image captured by the Tianwen-2 probe, showing the spacecraft and Earth framed together in a celestial selfie. The image, which coincided with China’s National Day celebrations, features the country’s Five-Starred Red Flag fluttering in space alongside the white return capsule, and the distant blue Earth in the backdrop. This beautiful composition was obtained by a monitoring camera mounted on the probe’s robotic arm. China launched Tianwen-2, its first asteroid sample-return mission, on May 29. It is designed to carry out a series of tasks in one go: exploring the near-Earth…

China maintains that a peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means is the only viable option, and opposes the threat of force, the use of sanctions and the application of pressure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. Guo made the remarks in response to the UN Security Council’s failure to adopt the draft resolution for a technical extension of Resolution 2231 that was tabled by China and Russia. The aim of the draft resolution was to allow more time and space for diplomatic negotiations on the Iran nuclear issue, and to create…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the nation to keep on working hard and forge ahead with determination in advancing Chinese modernization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a reception held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. China’s National Day falls on October 1. Li Qiang presided over the reception. Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng…

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Pakistan Army has successfully conducted the training launch of the newly inducted indigenously developed Fatah-4 Ground Launched Cruise Missile, achieving a range of 750 kilometres. The advanced weapon system, integrated with modern avionics and sophisticated navigational aids, demonstrated its precision strike capability during the test. The military’s media wing said that the missile – equipped with terrain-hugging features – has been designed to evade enemy missile defence systems, thereby enhancing operational survivability. The system’s accuracy and long-range capability are expected to further strengthen the conventional missile arsenal of the Army Rocket Force Command, according to Inter…