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South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence. Lee’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest economy, after backlash against a botched attempt at military rule brought down Yoon Suk Yeol just three years into his troubled presidency. He faces what could be the most daunting set of challenges for a South Korean leader in nearly three decades, ranging from healing…

Satellite imagery of a Russian air base taken shortly after Ukraine carried out a drone attack deep inside Russia over the weekend shows several strategic bombers were destroyed and badly damaged, according to three open source analysts. Ukraine targeted at least four air bases across Russia using 117 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from containers close to the targets. Drone footage of the operation verified by Reuters shows several aircraft were struck in at least two locations. Capella Space, a satellite company, supplied Reuters with an image of one of those airfields, located in the Siberian region of Irkutsk. The image…

The climate crisis is not a distant threat for Pakistan — it is a present and punishing reality. Despite contributing less than one percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world. Environmental disruptions — from glacial melt to heatwaves and erratic rainfall — have become structural and systemic. The economic cost of climate change is rising fast, particularly in the agricultural sector, the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Climate-induced damage — from shrinking crop yields and livestock losses to the disappearance of native bird habitats — is inflicting a financial toll that could…

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump may impose sanctions on Russia if the need arises. During a news briefing, Leavitt said that the Gaza Relief Foundation was established to deliver food aid to Palestinians and acknowledged reports of gunfire targeting individuals waiting for assistance. She said that President Trump was not previously aware of the Ukrainian drone attack on Russia but remains hopeful about a potential resolution to end the war in Ukraine. She said that President Trump will attend the upcoming NATO summit, adding that the United States was currently engaged in favourable trade…

The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a comprehensive advisory for parents, urging them to guide their children towards the safe, responsible, and positive use of social media.  The advisory comes amid growing concerns over children’s exposure to harmful content, privacy threats, and cyberbullying in the digital space. According to the National CERT, it is vital for parents to train their children on how to navigate the digital world responsibly. “Children should be educated about the importance of protecting and identifying personal information online,” the advisory states. Parents have been urged to enhance the privacy settings on their…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Under the powerful theme inspired by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “Two Mountains Theory” — “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” — China Media Group (CMG), in collaboration with Bahria University, organized a vibrant event on June 2 to mark World Environment Day. The aim of the event was to raise environmental awareness and inspire individual action through educational, creative, and cultural activities. The event was attended by over 80 students and prominent environmental activists. Dr. Adam Saud, Dean of Social Sciences at Bahria University, delivered a compelling speech emphasizing the significance of President Xi…

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held talks with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization meeting in Paris on Tuesday. The two sides held focused, candid and in-depth discussions on pressing and critical issues related to China-EU economic and trade cooperation, according to a statement published on the website of China’s Ministry of Commerce. They also tasked their respective working teams to intensify efforts in preparing for this year’s key bilateral agenda, it said.

The opening ceremony for a cultural exchange initiative took place in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan on Tuesday. The event marked the debut of two major exhibitions: “Galloping Steeds – 2025 Chinese Horse Culture Exhibition” and “Chinese White – The Art of Dehua White Porcelain Exhibition.” The first show features more than 150 exhibits, including saddles, horse-themed photography, calligraphy, paintings, sculptures, fur art, and paper cuttings. Together, these pieces illustrate the diversity and depth of Chinese equestrian traditions. Equally captivating is the Dehua porcelain exhibition, which showcases over 40 pieces of modern white porcelain. This display also incorporates horse-themed porcelain…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation led by Yohei Kono, president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade (JAPIT), in Beijing on Tuesday. Li said China is ready to work actively with all sectors in Japan to implement the political consensus that the two countries are cooperative partners, not threats to each other, achieve more tangible results in practical cooperation and consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust and people-to-people friendship. Li expressed the hope that Japan will work with China to constructively manage differences, firmly grasp the correct direction of bilateral relations and promote…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday welcomed David Perdue to his new post as the ambassador of the United States to China and expressed the hope that he will play an active role in promoting the healthy, steady and sustainable development of bilateral relations. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Perdue in Beijing, voicing the hope that Perdue will serve as a reliable communicator, a mediator of differences and a promoter of cooperation between the two countries. China-U.S. relations are currently at an…