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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday.

Colombo | July 23, 2025 Today, a significant diplomatic event took place in the capital of Sri Lanka — I presented a copy of my Letter of Credence to the Chief of State Protocol of Sri Lanka, the Honorable Mr. Rohan Ambagolla, thereby officially commencing my duties as the first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, with residence in Islamabad. During our conversation, Mr. Ambagolla expressed sincere gratitude to the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, for the historic decision to establish a permanent diplomatic mission in Colombo. He emphasized…

Pakistan has strongly rejected Indian accusations of cross-border terrorism, urging New Delhi to reflect on its actions rather than blaming others. Speaking during a UNSC debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, rejected Indian allegations and asked New Delhi to change its behaviour, instead of resorting to its tired narrative of victimhood and blame-shifting. “It is India which actively sponsors, aids and abets terrorism in my country and beyond,” Ambassador Usman Jadoon told the 15-member body on Tuesday evening, while responding to the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 25 in Washington in what will be the first high-level engagement between the two since Rubio assumed office. The meeting, confirmed by US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, will see senior officials from both sides in attendance. “Preparations for the meeting are complete, and I will be present alongside top leaders from both delegations,” Bruce said during a press briefing. Dar is currently on an official visit to the United States and is expected to travel to Washington after concluding…

Misfortune continues to hit India as the Shubman Gill-led side have lost the toss for 14th consecutive time across all the international fixtures. According to details, England have elected to field first against India in the 4th Test match at the Old Trafford in Manchester. India fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has made his Test debut at the age of 24. Meanwhile, India have decided to go with their premium fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah as the visitors will look to contain the English batters in the decisive red-ball match. It is pertinent to Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have…

Power Division has issued a clarification regarding recent media reports on the audit report, stating that the document being referenced pertains to the fiscal year 2023-24 and is not linked to the current government’s tenure. According to a spokesperson for the Power Division, the audit report is over a year old and should not be viewed in the context of recent reforms and actions taken under the present administration. “This is an initial report, and further documentation and evidence will be submitted in due course,” the spokesperson said, adding that the report will be reviewed across multiple forums for a…

While rescue efforts in Gilgit-Baltistan have led to the safe evacuation of over 250 stranded tourists, at least 15 individuals remain missing after being swept away in flash floods near Babusar, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government, Faizullah Faraq, said that all passengers and tourists who were trapped on the Babusar Highway following torrential rains have been shifted to safety. He added that those rescued are currently being hosted in Chilas city, where local hotel owners, in collaboration with the administration, have provided free accommodation. However, search operations are underway for those still unaccounted for. “Rescue teams…

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to chair the council’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka. Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s caretaker Interior Minister, was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam. His arrival marks the commencement of a crucial round of discussions where the host nation and schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup are expected to be finalised. According to sources within the ACC, a formal dinner will be hosted in Dhaka later tonight to honour the participants of the annual meeting.…

Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta — known for spearheading India’s #MeToo movement in 2018 — has posted a distressing video on social media, alleging ongoing harassment within her own home. In the emotional video, which has gone viral, Dutta is seen crying and detailing the mental stress she claims to have endured over the past four to five years. “I am being bothered in my own house. I have called the police and they told me to visit the police station to file a formal complaint. Maybe I’ll do that tomorrow — my health isn’t well,” she said in the video…

Sannia Ashfaq – wife of former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim –  has shared a cryptic message on social media that has further fueled speculation regarding a possible separation between the couple. Taking to Instagram, Sannia wrote, “Silence should not be considered as consent or lack of evidence. I am just choosing the right time after thinking carefully,” sparking a fresh wave of public interest in the cricketer’s personal life. The post comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Imad Wasim’s alleged relationship with social media influencer Naila Raja, who has already publicly denied the claims . The rumours have been widely circulated on social…