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Rebel forces in northwestern Syria have made significant advances, pushing towards the strategic city of Hama after capturing Aleppo in a rapid offensive that began last week. The opposition, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a prominent group formerly known as al-Nusra Front, has seized key locations in the area, including the military academy and Khanasir, a critical supply route. This sudden escalation has led to intense counterattacks by Syrian government forces, supported by Russian airstrikes. According to reports, Syrian and Russian warplanes have launched heavy bombardments on opposition-controlled areas, including Idlib and Aleppo, as they attempt to push back…

 US President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden ahead of his sentencing on charges related to tax evasion and firearms offenses. The presidential pardon, granted just weeks before Hunter Biden was set to face sentencing for felony convictions, marks a significant reversal from earlier statements made by the President. In June, Biden had publicly ruled out any plans to use his executive power to intervene in his son’s legal case, pledging to abide by the judicial process. However, on Sunday, Biden announced that his decision was based on what he described as “selective” and “unfair” prosecution due to…

Workers at German factories for carmaker Volkswagen were set to go on strike from Monday over plans to cut thousands of jobs, union IG Metall announced at the weekend. The union warned that the strike could become “the toughest collective bargaining battle Volkswagen has ever seen.” Volkswagen, which employs around 120,000 workers in Germany, had been in tense negotiations with unions since revealing in September that it might close several plants in the country. The company faced financial challenges due to high manufacturing costs, slow progress in the shift to electric vehicles, and intense competition in the Chinese market. Ahead…

Pakistan sealed the semi-final spot by beating Malaysia 4-1 in the ongoing Men’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup in Oman on Sunday. According to details, the Green Shirts continued their winning streak by outfoxing Malaysia. Muhamad Sufiyan Khan played a substantial role in the Men in Green’s triumph by scoring a hat trick. At the outset of the play, Sufiyan scored a penalty corner to ensure Pakistan dominated Malaysia on the way to go. Abdul Qayyum also netted a goal on the 51st minute. Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti and PHF Secretary General Olympian Mujahid Ali Khan…

The Khunjerab Pass, the sole land port between China and Pakistan, has transitioned to year-round operation, enhancing its role as a vital trade and cultural exchange gateway. Located in Xinjiang’s Taxkorgan County, a key area of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the port previously operated seasonally due to harsh weather. Since April, traffic has surged, with over 50,000 passenger trips, 11,000 vehicles, and 40,900 tons of goods processed by October, marking significant growth. The port facilitates trade in textiles, agricultural goods, and herbs and played a pivotal role in the Belt and Road Initiative, with full-year access expected to strengthen…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi, to observe the ongoing Pak-China Joint Exercise Warrior-VIII. He was briefed on the exercise, which focuses on counter-terrorism and began on November 19, 2024. During his visit, the COAS interacted with participants, commended their professionalism and high morale, and emphasized the significance of the annual bilateral exercise series. He was received at the NCTC by Commander Rawalpindi Corps.

The China-Russia joint strategic air patrol was carried out as part of the two militaries’ annual cooperation plan, which does not target any third party and has nothing to do with the current international and regional situations, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Sunday. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said that on November 29 and 30, the militaries of China and Russia conducted a joint strategic air patrol over the Sea of Japan and the western part of the Pacific Ocean. The strategic patrol jointly conducted by the two air forces effectively tested and enhanced the…

Peng Liyuan, World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill ambassador for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, recently participated in a campaign event on preventing AIDS at University of Science and Technology Beijing ahead of 2024 World AIDS Day. During the event, she presented a flag to a student representative of AIDS prevention volunteers, encouraging them to continue their vital work in promoting AIDS awareness. The event showcased the progress and achievements of China’s national AIDS prevention efforts, highlighting key successes in recent years. Through various interactive activities, including classroom discussions, scene plays and interviews, the event educated participants on AIDS prevention and showcased the…

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday said it’s strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and it has lodged solemn representations with the U.S. side. The remarks came after the United States said on Friday that a potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated $385 million was approved. Calling the decision inconsistent with U.S. leaders’ commitment of not supporting “Taiwan independence,” a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the sales are a severe breach of the international law, send a gravely wrong signal to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that the 5th China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting enhanced mutual trust and deepened all-round cooperation. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when jointly meeting the press with the foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries in Chengdu City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, after the meeting was concluded. Wang and foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries had in-depth communication on launching preparations for the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit, which will be held in Kazakhstan next year. The…