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US President Donald Trump has agreed to postpone a 50 per cent tariff on imports from the European Union until July 9, following what he described as a “very nice call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking to reporters at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey on Sunday, Trump said the delay came at von der Leyen’s request, adding that both sides intended to resume negotiations promptly. “She said she wants to get down to serious negotiation,” Trump said. “July 9 would be the day, that was the date she requested. Could we move it from June…

US President Donald Trump criticised his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin following Moscow’s most extensive aerial assault on Ukraine since the 2022 invasion began. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey late on Sunday, Trump expressed dismay over the scale of the overnight attack that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more across Ukraine. “What the hell happened to him? He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said, before describing Putin as “absolutely crazy” in a post on Truth Social. The Russian military reportedly launched a barrage of 367 drones and missiles in the early hours of Sunday — the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed on Sunday their commitment to strengthen the deep-rooted, historical and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. According to details, PM Shehbaz held an important meeting with the Turkish president at the historic Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul during his two-day official visit to Türkiye. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Gen Syed Asim Munir, Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi were part of the Pakistani delegation. President Erdogan hosted a formal dinner in honour of the visiting delegation. According to the…

Lahore Qalandars secured their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in four years by defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in the final of PSL X at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Chasing a target of 202-run set by the Gladiators, the Qalandars had reached the total in the final over with four wickets down. This marked Lahore’s third title, having previously won the PSL in 2022 and 2023. Gladiators’ Innings After winning the toss, Quetta Gladiators opted to bat first and posted 201 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Hasan Nawaz led the scoring with a…

The Pakistani team delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025, surpassing strong opponents including India. On the third day of the event, Bano Kosar secured a gold medal in the women’s 48kg jiu-jitsu category by defeating India’s Richa Sharma in the decisive match. Earlier, on the opening day of the championship, M. Ali Rashid and M. Yousaf Ali earned a bronze medal for Pakistan in the men’s duo event. Similarly, Isra Waseem and Kainat Arif added to Pakistan’s success by winning bronze in the women’s duo category, making the first day even more remarkable for the national…

May 25 marks Africa Day, a celebration of unity, independence, and shared identity across the African continent and among its global diaspora. In a special interview commemorating this occasion, Ambassador Rahmat Allah Mohamed Osman, the African Union’s Permanent Representative to China, reflected on the significance of the day, the enduring legacy of African liberation, and the growing momentum behind China-Africa cooperation. A sacred day of unity and liberation Africa Day traces its roots to May 25, 1963, the founding date of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union (AU). Ambassador Osman described the day as “almost sacred,” a…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Shanghai-based Fudan University, celebrating its 120th founding anniversary.

The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) opened on Sunday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and diverse products, and attracting more than 3,000 companies from 62 countries and regions. For the first time, this year’s event has two guest countries of honor: Laos and Hungary. Laos’ pavilion is spotlighting tea, coffee, furniture and handicrafts, while Hungary’s is presenting 17 firms specializing in wine, medical devices and eco-friendly water treatment technology. People visit the pavilion of Hungary at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. /VCG…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Xi pointed out that this year’s fair focuses on expanding high-level opening up, deepening regional exchanges and cooperation, and boosting the construction of a modern industrial system. The fair promotes forging a new development paradigm and high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road and provides an effective platform for countries around the world to share the development opportunities in China’s western region, Xi said. Stressing that unity fosters shared success and collaboration drives common progress, Xi…

Islamabad (DI NEWS) : The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) hosted a seminar titled “Assessment of Renewed Security Challenges to CPEC Post-Indo-Pak Escalation.” The event brought together prominent practitioners, diplomats, policymakers, experts, academics and intelligentsia who collectively advocated for strategic regional alliances, robust internal reforms, economic resilience, advanced security infrastructure and proactive diplomatic engagements to overcome current and emerging challenges to China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Amb. Naghmana Hashmi, Pakistan’s former envoy to China, linked increased terrorism with broader geopolitical tensions, particularly western apprehensions towards China’s rise. Analyzing how recent Indo-Pak escalations dispelled myths surrounding India’s military dominance, prompting Western powers…