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Iran on Friday condemned Western efforts to reimpose international sanctions, warning that the move undermines trust in the global order. The sanctions, set to return this weekend, come after a failed bid by Russia and China to delay the snapback mechanism at the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the UN Security Council that reinstating sanctions against Tehran was “legally void” and a “dangerous precedent.” He accused the United States of rejecting diplomacy and the European trio — Britain, France and Germany (E3) — of choosing confrontation over dialogue. “Iran will never respond to threats or pressure,” Araghchi…

The United States has told India that reducing its purchases of Russian oil is crucial for progress on a long-awaited trade deal, even as New Delhi defended the imports as economically essential, according to people familiar with the talks. Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi are “on a positive track,” a US official said, but added that India must do more to address concerns over market access, the trade deficit, and discounted Russian crude. President Donald Trump has made curbing Russian oil purchases a central demand of his foreign policy. He has urged India, the European Union, and NATO…

Venezuela has warned the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that the United States is preparing “an immoral and illegal military threat” against the South American nation, raising fears of escalation in the Caribbean. Addressing UN member states on Friday, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto accused Washington of plotting military aggression under the guise of anti-drug operations. He said his country was grateful to governments and people around the world “that are speaking out against this attempt to bring war to the Caribbean and South America.” Pinto stressed that US actions are aimed at enabling “external powers to rob Venezuela’s…

17 terrorists of Fitna-ul-Khawarij were killed during an operation by security forces in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. DPO Shahbaz Elahi said the operation was launched following confirmed information about the presence of Khawarijs from the banned TTP Mullah Nazir group in the Darshakhel area of Karak. 17 Khawarijs died in clashes with security forces, while three soldiers sustained minor injuries. The operation continues based on information that 22 Khawarijs remain in the area. Authorities fear further casualties. In response, a curfew has been imposed in Darshakhel and neighbouring villages. DPO Shahbaz Elahi urged residents not to leave their homes until…

KARACHI : President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed the confidence that new phase of CPEC project will usher in fresh opportunities for Pakistan’s economic progress and will further deepen the all-weather Pakistan-China partnership. He was talking to Consul General of China in Karachi Yang Yundong who called on him on Friday. The President referred to the 14th meeting of the Joint Cooperation Committee on CPEC held in Beijing on Friday, and welcomed the launch of CPEC Phase-II which is focused on people-centered growth, innovation, agriculture, and export development. He appreciated the warm hospitality and courtesies extended by the Chinese leadership…

The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival concluded on Friday in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province. Centered on the theme “Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou,” this year’s festival attracted 2,856 submissions from 125 countries and regions. Twenty-one films were shortlisted for the “Golden Silk Road Awards,” with 10 winners ultimately announced. The Best Film award went to “As the Water Flows,” a 2025 Chinese drama film, while the Jury Grand Prix Best Director was awarded to “Bird of a Different Feather” from India. Marianna Brennand, director of “Manas,” won Best Director, while actress Jamilli Correa earned…

China launched a new Fengyun meteorological satellite, which will also contribute to a global green mission, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday. A Long March-4C rocket, carrying the Fengyun-3 08 satellite, blasted off at 3:28 a.m., and sent the satellite into the preset orbit. Both the rocket and the satellite are developed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology. The satellite will be mainly used for weather forecasting, atmospheric chemistry and climate change monitoring. It operates in a sun-synchronous orbit and is equipped with nine remote sensing instruments, including a medium-resolution spectral imager, an infrared hyperspectral…

Fairness and justice are the most important values for the international community, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the United Nations on Friday. Li made the remarks during his speech at the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Noting that peace and development are the most ardent common aspirations across the world, he said that solidarity and cooperation represent the most powerful source of strength for human progress. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, Li noted, adding that some valuable…

Residents and officials of all ethnic groups in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have been greatly inspired after Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the grand gathering celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi on Thursday morning. President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited Xinjiang from September 23 to 25. Xi urged the region to build a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and…

ISLAMABAD: In a strong gesture of solidarity, China has announced additional flood relief supplies worth 100 million yuan (approximately USD 13.7 million) for Pakistan. This comes in addition to the USD 2 million emergency assistance that Beijing had already pledged earlier. According to a statement shared by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, the aid aims to further support Islamabad’s ongoing efforts in disaster relief and post-flood reconstruction. The supplies will include essential relief items and resources to help affected communities recover from the devastating floods. China has consistently stood by Pakistan in times of crisis. Last year as well, Beijing…