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At least three Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded on Tuesday as chaos unfolded during the first day of a controversial US- and Israeli-backed aid distribution initiative in Gaza. The deadly incident occurred at a distribution point operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the southern city of Rafah, according to local authorities. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that 46 people were injured and seven remain missing after the Israeli military opened fire on crowds rushing to receive humanitarian aid amid weeks of severe hunger caused by an ongoing blockade. The Israeli military, however, denied responsibility for the…

SpaceX’s ninth test flight of its towering Starship rocket ended in failure on Wednesday, after the vehicle lost control and disintegrated roughly 30 minutes into its uncrewed mission, US-based media outlets reported. The rocket, developed by billionaire Elon Musk’s commercial space venture SpaceX, was launched from the company’s test facility in Boca Chica, Texas. According to a report by Reuters, the spacecraft suffered a fuel leak while in orbit, causing it to spin uncontrollably before re-entering Earth’s atmosphere and breaking apart prematurely. In a statement posted on social media, SpaceX confirmed the vehicle experienced a “rapid unscheduled disassembly,” a term…

Fast bowler Abbas Afridi has been added to Pakistan’s T20I squad in place of Mohammad Wasim Jr. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), All-rounder Mohammad Wasim Jr has been ruled out of the series due to a side strain injury sustained during the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Pakistan will host Bangladesh for a T20I series starting tomorrow in Lahore. Earlier, it was reported that Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jr is doubtful for the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh due to an injury. Sources divulged on Tuesday, Wasim Jr sustained the injury during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and…

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has paid tribute to Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, placing him alongside football legends in a recent social media post. The official Instagram account of the FIFA World Cup recently shared a post featuring jersey number 10 worn by iconic athletes — including Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić, Neymar Jr and notably, Shaheen Shah Afridi. The caption simply read: “The iconic.” This rare recognition from an international football platform has reflected Shaheen’s growing stature across the global sporting world. Afridi has now joined the ranks of legendary athletes associated with the…

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan in 1998 are a guarantee of a peaceful and secure Pakistan. In her message on Youm-e-Takbeer, she congratulated the people of Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah, saying that even after 27 years, the heads of the Pakistani nation remain held high with pride — and will continue to do so. She added that no enemy dares to look at Pakistan with malicious intent. She said that Pakistan becoming a nuclear power is a source of pride for the entire Muslim Ummah. By the…

Pakistan’s Deputy Head of Mission in Beijing, Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary, highlighted the transformative potential of mining cooperation under CPEC during his keynote at the 4th Asia Mining Innovation and Development Summit. He showcased Pakistan’s vast mineral wealth—ranging from Reko Diq’s gold and copper to massive coal and iron reserves—positioning the country as a key industrial player in the region. Emphasizing CPEC Phase II’s focus on value addition and downstream processing, Chaudhary underscored China’s advanced mining technologies as a perfect match for Pakistan’s resources. He cited major projects like Saindak and Duddar mines as examples of “win-win collaboration,” supported by policy…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said  that China will work with Vietnam to advance their comprehensive strategic cooperation toward higher quality and deeper levels. Li made the remarks during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit. Li said that not long ago, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a successful state visit to Vietnam, where the two sides agreed to accelerate the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that…

China Media Group (CMG) unveiled the world’s inaugural humanoid robot fighting competition on Sunday in Hangzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, marking a milestone in robotics innovation. Dubbed the “Mech Combat Arena Competition,” this high-energy event showcased robots engaging in choreographed combat, performing moves like jabs, uppercuts and kicks. As part of CMG’s broader World Robot Competition Series – which includes robot football and basketball – the tournament blends education and entertainment, aiming to popularize cutting-edge robotics through immersive, theme-based spectacles. How robots learned to fight Behind the robots’ seemingly effortless martial prowess lies a meticulous development process: the bots…

China will further consolidate the role of state-level economic and technological development zones in attracting foreign investment amid its continuous opening-up efforts, the Ministry of Commerce said. The international economic and trade order is currently facing severe shocks, Ling Ji, vice minister of commerce, told a press conference, noting that the role of development zones as a mainstay in stabilizing foreign trade and investment is becoming increasingly prominent. By the end of 2024, the number of such zones reached 232 across the country, generating a combined GDP of 16.9 trillion yuan (about $2.35 trillion), according to the ministry. During the…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the ninth national congress of the Chinese Young Pioneers (CYP), a national organization for children. The congress opened on Tuesday in Beijing. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed in the letter that the CYP should follow the Party and cultivate qualified builders for the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. As International Children’s Day is approaching, Xi also extended greetings to children across the country. He said children represent the future force in building a…